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80. GEBURTSTAG: ONE-HIT-WONDER BILLY SWAN SCHRIEB SONGS FÜR ANDERE
- May 12, 2022
Billy Swans Karriere begann schon in der ersten Hälfte der Sechziger. Er war Mitglied mehrerer kleiner Bands, ging nach Nashville, schrieb Songs für verschiedene Country-Stars, produzierte, spielte Bass bei Kris Kristofferson und nahm 1974 die Single "I Can Help" auf. Der Song wurde ein Welthit (USA #1, D #1, UK #6). Danach konnte er an diese Höhe nicht einmal mehr annähernd anknüpfen. Er blieb bis Ende der Achtziger mit seinen Singles aber zumindest noch in den Country-Charts präsent. Der Sänger und Komponist wird am 12. Mai 80 Jahre alt.
Billy Swan's career began back in the first half of the sixties. He was a member of several small bands, went to Nashville, wrote songs for various Country stars, produced, played bass for Kris Kristofferson and recorded the single "I Can Help" in 1974. The song became a world hit (USA #1, Ger #1, UK #6). After that, he couldn't even come close to reaching those heights. However, he remained present with his singles at least in the Country charts until the end of the eighties. The singer and composer will be 80 years old on May 12.
Billy Swan's career began back in the first half of the sixties. He was a member of several small bands, went to Nashville, wrote songs for various Country stars, produced, played bass for Kris Kristofferson and recorded the single "I Can Help" in 1974. The song became a world hit (USA #1, Ger #1, UK #6). After that, he couldn't even come close to reaching those heights. However, he remained present with his singles at least in the Country charts until the end of the eighties. The singer and composer will be 80 years old on May 12.
