Name: Bettye Swann
Brand: Bettye Swann

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Catalogue number

MOVLP3709

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Black

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&nbsp;180 Gram, insert with liner notes written by music journalist Tim Tooher

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-29

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Sales:8.875

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600753974032

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Black LPx2

Artist

Bettye Swann

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

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Best known for her 1967 R&B chart-topper "Make Me Yours," Bettye Swann is a Southern soul chanteuse born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 24, 1944. She began her career as a member of the Fawns before embarking on a successful solo career in 1964. With hits like "The Man That Said No" and "Don't Look Back," Swann established herself as a talented artist. Her ability to interpret various genres was evident with songs like "I'd Rather Go Blind" and covers of country classics like Merle Haggard's "Today I Started Loving You Again." Although she eventually faded from the music scene, Swann's impact on soul music remains undeniable.

Bettye Swann first gained recognition in the early 1960s as part of the group called the Fawns. However, it was her solo career that truly showcased her talent and artistry. She collaborated with songwriter Carolyn Franklin and producer Arthur Wright to release several singles under the independent Los Angeles label Money.

In 1967, Bettye Swann released her breakthrough hit "Make Me Yours," which also became the title track for her debut album. Throughout the late '60s and early '70s, she continued to release singles and albums under different labels such as Capitol and Atlantic. Notable songs include "My Heart Is Closed for the Season," "Don't Touch Me," and "

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Soul artist Bettye Swann was born in Shreveport, USA on October 24, 1944, and spent her first nineteen years in Louisiana. She moved to California and signed a deal with Money Records, recording her breakthrough hit ''Make Me Yours'' in 1967, which is still her biggest selling record. After the contract expired, she signed to Capitol Records and teamed up with producer Wayne Shuler and recorded a R/B version of Hank Cochran's country song ''Don't Touch Me''.On this comprehensive self-titled double album, compiled by Mark Ainley, classic songs such as ''Tell Me Like It Is'', ''Stand By Your Man'', ''(My Heart Is) Closed For The Season'', ''Willie &amp; Laura Mae Jones'' plus eighteen heartfelt soul songs showcase Bettye's unique voice.

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Discover Bettye Swann by Bettye Swann on vinyl records. A soulful collection featuring her biggest hits and heartfelt songs. Shop now for exclusive music.