Billy Swan - I Can Help (Audio)

Music video by Billy Swan performing I Can Help (Audio). (C) 1974 Sony Music Entertainment
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[@williamtoppi8486]

I was six or seven. We lived on Waterhill Street in Lynn Massachusetts. It was the second floor and there was a crawl space that led to an attic. I climbed up there and found a record player and some records. I remember Frankenstein, an instrumental, the ojays, waterloo by Abba, Another Saturday night by Cat Stevens. There was, Going to the Chapel, and then there was this song. I came from a broken family. This song stood out to me. I longed for a father figure that was sincere. Unfortunately, I never experienced that. However, the experience alone in that hot attic with those single records, and that record player, was like entering a spiritual realm with God himself for me. I love this song.

[@cinemalover4027]

That’s a beautiful story

[@randyb.hughes4609]

Score!!

[@RossRoybal]

Lynn Lynn city of sin.😅 My girls are spending the summer in Marblehead.

[@hollydanyliw9563]

Yes. The healing power of music

[@Me-ul2qd]

Ever since I can remember, my grandfather would play this in his garage while he stood there drinking a beer and smoking a cigarette, tapping and bouncing to the beat. He had a way of comforting all of those around him. He had a free yet grounded spirit. My love for him will persist throughout my life, and I'm happy for all of the great memories he gave me. Can't wait to see him again.

[@jasonmatthews7829]

Your grandpa sounds cool!

[@user-yl3sl4xg5g]

This reminds me of my step daddy and the love he had for my Mom. He loved her to pieces and would do anything for her. He died of lung cancer and she passed many years later when she was 80 in 2021 after the isolation pandemic by herself in assisted living from the horrific illness of dementia. She was my very best friend. I am happy knowing my loved ones are whole again and my belief is that I will be reunited again! Heaven is real and better than your human mind can understand. My step father was the man in this song❤.

[@maybel5012]

I never met the guy but I love him

[@richardbrown8269]

That was beautiful.

[@stonelifterheavy2720]

Took me right there... My grandfather was the same, singing, a cigar, and wanting to make people smile. He used to call me "mug" hey mug... have a great Monday. Peace and all the best from the Southwest !

[@jenniferjackson8973]

I am a 1975 model and grew up listening to this FABULOUS music. ❤😂🎉

[@patrickdowdy1652]

Sunday will be a year since my dad passed, no one wanted me and my brother not even our mom.thank you. DAD,you always where there miss you,rip pops ❤️

[@Anastajia2005]

I am so sorry, I just cannot imagine a Mother not wanting her child. My heart goes out to you. I lost a child when he was three, it just about killed me. Sending you a huge hug from California.

[@patrickdowdy1652]

@@Anastajia2005 thank you

[@michaelsowden5892]

Bless You. For some of us, music is our family. Peace and Love to you then and now.

[@patrickdowdy1652]

@@michaelsowden5892 thank you much needed.

[@jeremyloeffler2783]

From a single father I bet your dad was a awesome man were hard to find godbless your father hope you and your sister are doing alright

[@gicandathomas606]

LAWD, Where are these kinds of folks these days?? We sure do need em now!!

[@tonygreene8476]

We definitely do need these kinds of folks these days. So much hate is going around and a lot of people don't know how to relax and be happy

[@Sharif-nl6lk]

Today's Music don't have the same Soul Billy's voice is Yesterday Today and Forever

[@johntyrone3639]

The kind of music you'd hear at the Skating Rink....:)

[@blackbird5634]

Skateland!!😍

[@walendxweg]

Ça glisse bien effectivement 👍🔴✋

[@MelW123]

I was rollerskating to this when it came out 😁

[@bonnieyuse5876]

I live in a Small Town...I mean Small! I swear when I go into the little Grocery Store they purposely play Songs for me...tonight I was only in there for a few minutes...one of the few people there on a Sunday night...and this Song came on...They really do Care! ❤

[@kenthompson5723]

Love this song. That organ and those chord changes make the song so memorable. Brings back a lot of memories with me stressed out over trying to get out of one job and into my dream job in Texas. My brother doesn't like the song at all; says it sounds like something you'd hear at a roller rink. 😂

[@kareyreuben3869]

What a great song with the rhythm and words.

[@heathertaylor-nicholson9387]

Takes me back to my teen years growing up in a Gloucestershire village. Not the happiest of times, but this and music in general lifted my spirits greatly.

[@davidrinesmith8008]

Back when he played this song on the American Top 40, Casey Kasem told the listeners that Billy Swan had a couple of pet dogs that ran loose in the studio, and halfway through, the dogs were excitedly jumping up on some of the musicians, and some onlooker friends were clapping because the band managed to make it through the recording of the song ~

[@rricci]

I take it this was an outtake then? I still wish it didn't fade out. EDIT: Upon closer listening, I think i hear a dog bak at 3:04?

[@nathanaelmini2595]

His true name is William. He is American. I can help is an American song.

[@GroverKent]

He probably just made it up, because those claps were actually dubbed in by the recording engineers to give the song a feeling of an in-studio party. The continuation of the instrumental was also included intentionally to pad the recording out since it was such a short song.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

​@@GroverKentThe song was 3 minutes long.

[@anngreen2222]

His dogs went to him and started grabbing at the him of his pants. That’s why he kept on keeping on.

[@michaelclark4043]

This song has kind of a 50's feel to it which makes it all the more appealing.

[@eddyvideostar]

Michael 4043. No. This has a 70s country feel.

[@zachmartin1458]

I was 8 when it came out and every time it came on the radio I thought ot was an oldie.

[@kathyclark1085]

I hope you've had a happy life Billy. This song brings back so many good memories! I'm 78 now

[@laurametheny1008]

One of our favorite songs to roller skate to when I was a teenager in the 70s! Thank you. I had forgotten this. What a rush🤭🛼

[@Roweham]

That Hammond organ really makes that song. It wouldn’t be the same without it. It’s like Procuk Harum’s whiter shade of Pale. Just wouldn’t be the same without that organ

[@EddieTaylor-lu3nd]

I so need a story like that. A kind vibe like your Grandfather is a sign of strength and character. "Don't make kindness for weakness!" Thanks for sharing. ✌️❤️🎼~🌎 Your Alabama buddy. ✍️🎸🎤, ET👽🛸

[@enriccoll3908]

Perhaps the happiest song ever written.

[@craigsimons817]

Such a great song that not even Elvis himself could better it.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Craig. 817: I agree. Elvis wouldn't come close. It's the Swan's song -- only for him.

[@jimcameron4672]

A great song

[@pamelawoodley3483]

I loved this song ❤❤❤❤

[@fredhominal5029]

J'adore également ce chef d'œuvre ! .

[@rosesuarez3372]

Nice song of Billy Swan , he's willing to help, 🥰

[@patrickstocks3576]

Happy 80th birthday 🎂🥳🍾🎉🎊 Billy Swan

[@ellonysman]

I can help defined one summer for me...part of our very being...smiles ! Thanks for the memories Billy S.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

Golden Oldie

[@kurtismcphee7712]

Love the guitar licks!l AWESOME

[@Sykyk777]

I remember Billy working as a bus boy at Denny's WAY BACK in the day... 😎 Awesome dude!

[@charlie69inyourmouth]

Are you from cape girardeau

[@charliewilson6873]

Where??

[@Sykyk777]

San Jose California

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

Really, wow amazing very hard to believe story, ❤️ this super great 1970s song

[@MrJawstherevenge87]

Gorgeous love song about a good man trying to make a woman's life better any way he can.

[@johnmahan4757]

😂They would consider it toxic nowadays

[@robbello1000]

Great Song............................................

[@jjharris8341]

Something about this song is just so sweet. Loved the song in 1974 and hadn't thought of it in a long while.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

Golden Oldie

[@tonygreene8476]

I remember hearing it when I was a young kid and now I'm almost 51

[@Cooldad24]

Same goes for me. I am 55 now. I was 7

[@LoydKline-uw4no]

❤️ this early 1970s song

[@frankgomezp704]

What a very optimistic song,everybody should sing it,whatever the situation,thanks for it!

[@ivankiryakov7676]

...❤...Billy, Your Beautiful Song....

[@UntitledSickosProject]

Watching this with my friend carsausage, nickman, Bearsfan! Missed the old days!

[@F.Krueger-cs4vk]

Love this song, was 15 years old in boarding school at the time. Youth, carefree, hanging with my buddies. Miss those days. ✌ ❤ 👋 🇦🇺

[@l3tt3rbox]

Every morning when I wake up to go to elementary school, this song, Mary Hopkins " Those Were the Days Again, New Kid in Town by the Eagles would come on around the same time. Those were some good times.

[@kenthompson5723]

... agree with all three of your choices, except I might pick Lyin' Eyes over New Kid in Town.😊

[@helenasroka8618]

I still love this song

[@johnburkholder7138]

I have been trying to remember the name Billy Swann and the title I can help for two years. Finally heard it on this radio station I listen to today. Such a great song.

[@RhondaSkipper-s2s]

It was a HUGE old fave.. we played that old vinyl 45 MANY TIMES!

[@littlepewpew001]

This was the first 45 rpm record I bought 1974

[@huckbarry579]

Great underrated song!

[@AlCiego1959]

I was a freshman in high school when this song came out. It’s funny but I had a radio alarm in my bedroom and a lot of times this song woke me up. Such great memories!

[@dbprice100]

I was a freshman in college and this sing played a lot in the Student U. I see the inside of that building in my mind everytime I here this song.

[@laurametheny1008]

Me too! Freshman AND the alarm haha. Roller skates to it alot as well. It was perfect for that because it was so fun and hard to sit still to. This brought back some fine memories!😉🛼 Have a great safe holiday🎄

[@Hy-Brasil]

your alarm was trying to help ya lol

[@andrzejkarpowicz8243]

Swietny kawałek,w końcu go znalazłem.

[@chickenvasquez78]

If this song didn't exist, then there would be no such thing as happiness.

[@rosesuarez3372]

Nice song Billy 🎤🎼🎵🎶🎧😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@jenschristianadamsson5650]

This song just makes you feel good. Spreads good vibrations. Makes you wanna go out an kiss somebody just to make then smile an have a good day. Fun fact. Just found out two days ago. Billy Swan also wrote "Lover please" made famous by Clyde McPhatter.

[@brendaleverick3655]

That's the kind of man I need! 👍🏼👌🏼👏🏼

[@darrellpryor1653]

I agree,this is what a real man should be like....If he calls himself a "MAN"!!!!!

[@darrellpryor1653]

You have to look hard to find one!!!!

[@brendaleverick3655]

@@darrellpryor1653 That's for sure! 🙄

[@fredhominal5029]

Pour moi une des meilleures musiques de tout les temps !! . 💙🎶

[@JosefTBB]

Such an awesome guitar solo

[@ivankiryakov7676]

...👆A Big Gift From God.... ...And You, Billy....❤....

[@mog9501]

Actually I love the sound this is a true classic

[@Jockinoz]

This song brings back an amazing memory for me.😢

[@Davewutsup]

That is a badass song actually,, it's fun to sing along with,, I grew up with it,, what is so funny how it broke up twice at the end.. 😆

[@HAPPYTHELEAF]

I remember when this one came out, takes be back, great tune and a much better world then too....

[@Bishop472]

Definitely an oldie but a goodie. Keep helping others folks because we ALL have a little good in us.👍🌎☮️

[@kaybearfield7357]

I'm having this song played at my funeral

[@littlepewpew001]

LoL

[@justuschickens10]

Great idea !

[@lauramartinezcortes6706]

F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.O Billy Swan - I Can Help 🌹

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SO BEAUTIFULLY SANG,THANKS I FEEL BETTER🕺💯 ❤

[@lduranceau8046]

'sung' not 'sang' remember your English literature now, said my teacher.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

@@lduranceau8046 GET A LIFE, I GUESS IT'S FULL OF MISTAKES.. HA/HA.. 8-))

[@susanbuckley4153]

I was 12 when this song came out.. we played the 45 non stop on the turn table 👍🏼

[@discovery781]

This song needs to be remade

[@Zoey-oe5qq]

farts

[@jankiramam]

With due politeness, I'll have to disagree. This is GOLD.

[@discovery781]

@@jankiramam it is gold, but I'd like to see a remake

[@magda7224]

That is just awesome. Finally I have found it.❤🧡💛💚💙

[@roymills7551]

I remember listening to this back in north Carolina when I was station at ft.bragg loved it

[@Sherri-w7f]

How I love this man ng aong

[@top1965-n4i]

Billboard Hot Country Singles number-one single December 14, 1974 - December 21, 1974 (two weeks)

[@eddyvideostar]

Also, this song reached number one in the BBC and Luxembourg charts during this similar time.

[@geo1534]

This song makes me so happy yet so happy

[@elguapo8472]

When I was a kid, I always thought this was Ringo!

[@bklyn2shoes]

Ringo does a version of this tune but Billy Swan's version is the real deal.

[@elguapo8472]

@@bklyn2shoes After listening to both versions, I have to say that I do like the Billy Swan version best. Ringo's is cool, but I guess this is the original. Either way. Great song with a positive message.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

It sounds nothing like him.

[@ozperl]

Omg, Russell I love you for this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💓💓💓💓💓💓❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👍🙌🏽👏🙏

[@darrellpryor1653]

A song about what a "REAL Man " Should be like!!!! Nuff Said!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendaleverick3655]

👏🏼👍🏼👌🏼✌🏼

[@EmperorStarscream]

Exactly the opposite of what women actually want when they're young

[@TheIggypop1]

Yep

[@BeverlyWright-d9w]

I knew someone who l thought fit this bill when this song came out. And everytime I listen to it I remember 😊

[@John-ws5oh]

Most men today (2024) are limp wristed, can't change a tire or fix anything ladyboys

[@robertmartinez4174]

This takes me back to Christmas of 1974.

[@fredhominal5029]

C'est l'année de ma naissance ! .. cela nous rajeunit pas tout ça !! . Qu'est-ce que je l'ai entendu cette musique ! . Moi personnellement j'adore cette musique ! . 🎶💙

[@billbishopboyiscool]

Just heard this in Walgreens! Got it in my playlist now.

[@ericmayle8510]

Friday nights in the 70s watching Big Chuck and Little John Show on WJW channel 8 in Cleveland, Ohio. This song was played on every show.

[@tonygreene8476]

I remember hearing this song from a very young age and now I'm 50

[@sallytidwell7804]

😅 Thanks for bringing back good memories

[@adav5533]

Timeless. 💗

[@ozperl]

I just love this song makes me 💃 love it ❤🕺🎤👏👌💃🕺💓😍

[@veganvocalist4782]

oh I'm so HAPPY ;D))) this was my first favourite song as a little kid , I waited patiently every single day through out the day for it to play on my tiny radio . I loved it so much haha ;D STILL do

[@孝杉本-r6w]

懐かしいですね。スマホで聴かせてもらって感謝してます。１９７４年の全米ナンバーワンヒットです。

[@fredhominal5029]

.. ?

[@angiestumph1793]

Great show

[@larryshackley8074]

There's a live version out there on YT, but this one with the original intro and Farfisa organ still rules!

[@lottahansson2225]

Allway's make me Happy♥:-) Thank you★/ Lotta.

[@erickkurz3696]

wurlitzer magic

[@jesusreyes1927]

I always thought that it was Ringo singing this 😮

[@Yonahful]

In my youth one of my favorites, I sometimes hear even today. Timeless music.

[@Chifina]

Hacía años que no lo oía ❤

[@sheilaskrabut8603]

Love this song!

[@lazybacon7520]

This is the most post-Beatles sounding song from a non Beatle

[@ReynaldoGarcia-n8h]

I heard it in Conroe TX first time 1975 😢

[@annieturner4390]

CAN listen to Billy all day what a voice love hearing singing all the copiea

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Annie

[@meryrm3025]

Cuando sonaba esta canción en la disco enseguida levantaba el culo del asiento para bailarla me gustaba un montón y me sigue gustando ,gracias por subirla 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@TamasSzabo-ql6wf]

FIRST CLASS !

[@michelebernard8880]

Dire qu a mon époque j ai adoré cette chanson et maintenant que j ai septante ans je l écoute avec tellement de plaisir merci beaucoup

[@kurtcomeaux2571]

I haven't heard this song in a long time brings back good memories!!!!

[@silverswordstudios7334]

I have so much nostalgia of this song listening to it every morning on the radio around 5:30. Every single bit of it is something from the 70s, and I love it for that!

[@alivelittlemanenroutebigma6090]

How old are you now?

[@silverswordstudios7334]

@@alivelittlemanenroutebigma6090 young enough to have never experienced the 70s save through music and other forms of popular culture. Nostalgia, in this case, is not applicable in the sense of time, but rather personal connection to the song as it played so often and was thus a prevalence in my life via a small town radio station.

[@isolde1802]

When I listened to this as a kid in the 70s, I thought it was from the 50,s. Now I am almost 60 and this classic is ageless.

[@foursticks100]

Awesome hi hat work

[@earthangel6480]

EARTH ANGEL😇. BILLY, WHERE HAVE YOU GONE???😍💕🤔😘💗

[@chrisjones5452]

Beautiful song for roller dancing !

[@mariankoniuszko4538]

Coś pięknego😊 najgorszy dzień potrfi zmienic w najlepszy

[@ivankiryakov7676]

... Billy, You Are Really SWAN... ... WHITE SWAN....❤....

[@1windscape]

Where have all the years gone, this reminds me of being in Weblos 1974

[@paulflanagan5395]

I WAS VERY YOUNG WHEN THIS CAME OUT & IT STILL RINGS TRUE AS THE ALTIMATE SOS 2 THE CHICKS

[@torcuatoossottanto471]

Maravillosa y Fantastica cancion del Billy Swan.

[@mickeyfinnegan7469]

Yeah,this is the version that was on the jukebox at one place i used to hang, the radio version cut out ealier- the story was that his German shepard had him buy the leg during the last part of the song,thats why everyone was clappin and hootin at the end.Hell of a guitar lick!