#bettye swann

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Bettye Swann - Words (1969)

Words was a big hit for the Bee Gees, and later for Boyzone in the UK (can't say I've ever heard it), but here's Bettye with a wonderful version.

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Kiss me each morning for a million years Hold me each evening by your side Tell me you'll love me for a million years Then if it don't work out Then if it don't work out Then you can tell me goodbye

Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss Soften my dreams with your sighs Tell me you'll love me for a million years Then if it don't work out Then if it don't work out Then you can tell me goodbye

If you must go, oh no, I won't grieve If you wait a lifetime before you leave

But if you must go Mm, I won't tell you no Just so that we can say we tried Tell me you'll love me for a million years Then if it don't work out Then if it don't work out Then you can tell me goodbye

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Bettye Swann

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"Tell It Like It Is" (Aaron Neville Cover) by Bettye Swann

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Listed: Tomten

Photo: Tony Kay

Tomten are a baroque pop quartet based out of Seattle, Washington. Brian Noyes (vocals, keys, guitar) and Lena Simon (bass, vocals) (Kairos Creature Club, formerly of La Luz) met in 2008 and began demoing each other's songs at Cornish College of The Arts. Their latest album, Artichoke, is less prickly than the name suggests, drawing influence from the acid folk of the Incredible String Band, Bridget St. John and John Martyn, the lushly arranged soul of the Delfonics and the country pop of Gene Clark. Jennifer Kelly wrote about the disc in the last Dust, noting that “Tomten’s songs billow and swell in that frictionless, effortless way that often indicates great care and craft.”

Here Brian Noyes digs deep into the archives via two compilation series. He writes, “There are two compilation labels that have meant a lot to me over the past few years, Grapefruit Records is a subsidiary of Cherry Red and issue primarily British Psych and Folk, and Cairo releases incredible 1960s-1970s soul comps. I decided to pick five of my favorite tracks that Grapefruit and Cairo turned me onto.”

Jackie McAuley — “Turning Green”

I was familiar with Jackie McAuley being the former keyboard player of Them and the other half of the amazing and underappreciated folk pop duo Trader Horne with Judy Dyble (Fairport Convention.) But I wasn’t familiar with any solo work he had done. This song instantly stuck with me. I love the string arrangements and stately piano. In an alternate universe it could’ve been at the end of a 1970s Hal Ashby or Robert Altman movie.

Carolanne Pegg — “Open The Door”

I could listen to this song over and over, it’s so fun. I love Carolanne’s vocals on it, kind of shrill and mystical, like proto-Kate Bush. I also love the cosmic banjo rush during the later chorus and the throaty guitars.

Matching Mole — “O Caroline”

I’ve always loved Robert Wyatt, but I’d missed out on his earlier group Matching Mole. This is such a sweet and touching song. I love the mellotron and wah guitar and the line — “if you call this sentimental crap, you’ll make me mad.” Gotta love Robert Wyatt’s wooly little voice.

Robin Williamson — Strings In The Earth and Air

This is the opening track off his 1972 solo record “Myrrh.” Strangely enough, I first heard Dr. Strangely Strange’s cover of it — I love both but prefer Robin’s. Such a haunting and beautiful song. I believe the first half is part of a James Joyce poem. I want it played at my funeral… I also love Mike Heron’s solo record from a year or so earlier, Smiling Men with Bad Reputations. Two over-looked solo efforts from the Incredible String Band.

Heron — “Take Me Back Home”

Tomten has loved Heron for a long time, so much so that we covered their tune “Yellow Roses.” They are all over Grapefruit Comps, so I wanted to include them for that reason. This song is off their second record Twice as Nice & Half the Price and it is my absolute favorite. It’s such a loose and lovely performance. Makes you wish you’d been hanging out in the house with them having some frothy ales.

Bettye Swann — “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye”

Bettye Swann has so many killer songs, this one really sticks with me. Great morning song. Love the production and backups too. John Holt has a cool version on A Love I Can Feel as well, but Bettye is best.

Diamonettes — “Don’t Be Surprised”

Great tune from a somewhat obscure Miami group. Classy strings. They also have another tune I love called “Rules Were Made to Be Broken.”

The Raelettes — “Many Rivers To Cross”

A fantastic song and so many good versions, Jimmy Cliff and Nilsson… But I hadn’t heard this version until semi-recently and I love the mood of it — somber smokey horns. The Raelettes were backup singers with Ray Charles for a time, and later changed their name to The Cookies.

Eddie & Ernie — “I’m A Young Man”

I LOVE EDDIE & ERNIE! Their voices together are fabulous, this is one of my favorites. There is an awesome comp called “Time Waits For No One” everyone should go out and buy now!

The Ordells — “Sippin’ a Cup of Coffee”

A good song for ruminating… Eerie, dreamy and gorgeous.

Various Artists — Strange World

On a final note, there is a compilation by a partner label of Cairo, Pyramid Records that did a release called Strange World described as “Cosmic and Earthly Doo Wop and R&B from America and Jamaica” that if you come across you should absolutely purchase. I probably play it at home once a week, hehe.

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Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours (Official Audio)

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Bettye Swann - Sweet Dreams (1969)

Here’s Bettye Swann, one of my favorite vocalists, with a cover of Don GIbson’s country classic.

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Bee Gees Got Soul

Soul Covers of famous Bee Gees Songs: Bee Gees Got Soul

Emotion - Johnny Mathis Duet With Deniece Williams (How Deep Is Your Love, 1978)

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Al Green (Let’s Stay Together, 1972)

How Deep Is Your Love - Johnny Mathis (How Deep Is Your Love, 1978)

I Started A Joke - Richie Havens ‎(Stonehenge, 1969)

Jive Talkin’ - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, 1975)

More Than A Woman - Tavares (Future Bound, 1978)

Nights on Broadway - Candi Staton (Music Speaks Louder Than Words, 1977)

Run To Me - Sarah Vaughan (Feelin' Good, 1972)

To Love Somebody - Janis Joplin ‎(I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!, 1969)

To Love Somebody - The Sweet Inspirations (What The World Needs Now Is Love, 1968)

To Love Somebody - Sunday’s Child (Sunday’s Child, 1970)

Words - Bettye Swann (The Soul View Now, 1969)

You Stepped Into My Life - Melba Moore (This Is It, 1976)

More Soul Songs

20 Cover Versions

Bill Withers Covered

Neil Young Got Soul

Beatles Got Soul: Soul renditions of Beatles songs

Bob Dylan Got Soul: 20 Awesome Soul Covers

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Callie!! 💚✨ thanks for the ask!

🍄 favorite song?

Okay tbh I don't think I have one, BUT when my partner and I eloped we did our 'first dance' to "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" by Bettye Swann and it's got a special place in my heart because of that.

🍃 biggest turn on?

Cute smile, pretty eyes, sense of humor and I'm yours (emphasis on the humor, gotta be able to laugh) 🙃

🪐 night in or night out?

Depends on where we're going 👀

Emoji ask game/distraction tactic 

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things that made me happy today :]

- called my grandma

- got some chores done that were stressing me out which was so relieving bro ughgfg

- had a mini trifle yay

- finished fixing up my old plush

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Barbara Robinson; author and poet (1927)

B.A. Rolfe; bandleader (1879)

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Bettye Swann; singer-songwriter (1944)

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Ted Templeman; singer and guitarist (1944)

Tila Tequila; model (1981)

Sonny Terry; jazz harmonica player (1904)

Sybil Thorndike; English actress (1882)

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Doreen Tovey; English author (1918)

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David Weber; writer (1952)

BD Wong; American actor (1960)

David Wright; English keyboard player and songwriter (1953)

Bill Wyman; rock musician (1936)