Monument MNT 2752 (original) Netherlands, July 1974
Words & Music by: Side A – Billy Swan; Side B – Bill Justis,
Charlie Rich
Musicians: Billy Swan (lead vocals, Farfisa organ), Dennis Linde (acoustic
rhythm guitar), Johnny Christopher (acoustic rhythm guitar), Reggie Young (electric
lead guitar), Chip Young (lead guitar solos), Mike Leech (bass), Hayward Bishop
(drums), Lea Jane Berinati, Ginger Holladay, Mary Holladay (backing vocals)
Recording sessions: Produced by Chip Young and Billy Swan at Young ‘Un
Sound Studio, Murfreesboro, TN, in April 1974
Highest chart positions: Netherlands #1, US #1, US Country #1,
Canada #2, Canada Country #1, UK #6, Germany #1, Spain #4, Belgium #1, Denmark #1,
Norway #1, Sweden #1, Finland none! – what’s wrong with us?; Side B - none
Billy Swan is a singer-songwriter, producer and a multi-instrumentalist. Typically, he has been a key ingredient behind other artists’ success, e.g. he produced Tony Joe White’s hit “Polk Salad Annie” (US #8).
Swan wrote “I Can Help” in just 20 minutes and recorded it in two takes. That’s very efficient.
Elvis recorded a cover version in 1975, Tom Jones in 1985 and Shakin’ Stevens did his version of “I Can Help” in 1994.
List price: 45cat Price Guide shows 3 euros for this.
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