I Can Help by Billy Swan

[@clarencesmelcer4327]

Takes me back. Haven’t heard this since the 70’s. I listened to this 45 till the grooves were work out. Great memories.

[@myles-spikewebby8519]

Masterpiece. I'm dedicated to this song to my beloved uncle who passed away almost a month ago after long illness. He played the song on the radio during our road trips.

[@edwardevans3633]

Such a PERFECT pop song. Bouncy, snappy, full of hooks. The poem is sweet but not sappy - and you’ve gotta love that not so subtle double entendre he slides in there. This song was on the radio constantly when I was a kid in the mid 70’s and it always takes me back. Due to the timing of its release, a lot of critics have stated that it helped heal the country after Watergate, Nixon’s resignation, and the resolution of the Viet Nam War. It was a little shot of positivity in the collective arm of America. My parents took me to a concert at Stanford where Billy opened for Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. The pot smoke was so thick, you could cut it with a knife. I caught my first contact high as a 9 year old!

[@mikeemond1777]

I could listen to "I Can Help" by Billy Swan a million times.

[@nathanaelmini2595]

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

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

A lot of memories go with this song. God I miss the 1970s. Real music and real times.

[@natalieturko4808]

I'm still living in the 70's when it comes to music (and maybe a few other things, as well). Haven't the foggiest knowledge of current songs, and not impressed by what I do hear.

[@Mannock]

Probably the most positive song ever written. Thanks for sharing! And on Thursday, happy 80th, Mr. Swan!

[@ivyrose2356]

My grandfather died of lung cancer recently and this was one of the songs that was played at his funeral he was a great man he helped build boats and sail them to France. I hope you have an amazing day and if you have ever had a loss then god bless you.

[@storagewars]

Rip Captain Nemo 😢

[@sedonaswan5495]

billy swan is my grandpa and I'm visiting him in march yayayayya!

[@lauracayrnbellhann452]

Doni Swan. I sure do love this song it's great stay close to him thanks for sharing that he is your Grandpa. I really loved my Grandpa. I miss him too much .. you have A Great Grandpa treat him with Respect and tell hum how Special He is thanks for Sharing

[@wandabennett8084]

He must be a wonderful person as well as singer/musician. I hope you get to visit him often!

[@micheljourdan3270]

Doni Swan 🤠👍

[@micheljourdan3270]

🤠😊👍

[@micheljourdan3270]

This song was top of the charts in France in the 70s. I just loved it.

[@dennishetrick9438]

The great Gerry Mcgee on guitar. Wonderful video,love the Oldies! RIP Gerry.

[@kevdean9967]

Lead guitarist playing all down strokes with a thumb pick. Quite unique!!! One of my favorite songs!!!

[@samjones6762]

my mom hated this song,but the radio station played it the same time every morning at breakfast. she would say "please would someone let him help" great memories of tormenting my mom!

[@truckduck13]

Well this is so damn good I can not say it enough. Truly great music. Where is stuff like this today? Nowhere that's where. I was 8 when this came out. Still great!

[@bigdancd]

Plain and simple, a great one in a million classic! Always loved it!

[@MoveOverCasanova]

he sings it like the studio version down the merest nuance, what a great singer!

[@barbaraannconlan1566]

I have played this over and over. I just love him and this song. Barbara Ann Conlan, Florida

[@brookehanley3659]

+Barbara Ann Conlan a feel good song. Agree.

[@bankovicalexandre7221]

this brings me back 50 years ago with tears... where have the good times gone ?

[@sdovas]

Props to Midnight Special fir their wanting all performers to perform LIVE & equal plaudits for Swan & every other guest on the show who stepped up & KILLED.

[@joelletoal7843]

I woke up this morning and this tune came to mind....could not remember anything except "let me help".....to my pleasure and surprise, there it was. Thank you so much....such a great song and lovely to dance the Foxtrot or a Quickstep....the music just carries you away....great talent. Thank you KZbin.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

I can't say why exactly. I don't understand it myself, but whenever I hear this song it both makes me feel whatever it is I'm feeling more intensely (be it sad or glad), and it stays in my mind for days and sometimes weeks... It would sure do me good, to do you good let me help...

[@dekelanson5280]

Nice to hear it actually "live" and not lip synched.

[@mikeemond1777]

I like the songs of the 60's,70's and 80's.

[@paulgrieshop5024]

That's the truth but don't forget the 50s

[@denisfarges7153]

My god, my first kiss, french kiss, what a goooood memories !!!!!

[@OrbisonTributeArtist]

When I was a kid in kindergarten, I sang this at a talent show. Loved this song and my mother's 8 track of him.

[@csheets40]

Still absolutely loving this song in 2018. It's timeless!!!

[@danalynnejohnson6850]

I remember going swimming with my younger sisters, and this song was on the radio. Brings back some great memories.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Excellent :-) I love this tune :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@mimmoleonardi8643]

Absolutely fantastic,💪💪💪

[@chriskriek5859]

My late dad loved this song....brings back special memories of a very special man.

[@mikeemond1777]

I like the 70's music.

[@Jaroslavstroz]

...jednoduchý,melodický,večne mladý hit,aktuálny,stále počúvateľný,jedným slovom:áno=yes !

[@danedmiston7734]

I have so many memories with this song for my parents had a lounge (that's what you called them in the day) and they had a dance floor and a juke box with this song on it. Me and my cousins would dance and carry on all night to this song. It was also cool because I was only 14 years old and was allowed to party with all the other patrons minus the alcohol.

[@johnwhelan7881]

A great rock and roll song! One of the best! :)

[@paulabramson8066]

Great song by Billy Swan go Billy go

[@92Mayah]

Sooo good! Excellent music, makes me happy everytime I hear it!

[@richardhamblen5526]

@MAYAH, IT IS MUCH BETTER THAN HEARING "THAT'S NOT MY JOB", OR THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO"", WITHOUT EVEN TRYING, LOL!

[@snowrocket]

Wow, great live performance! This was a popular tune but you'll likely never hear it on an oldies station. This is one of many "crossover" songs that did well on both country and top-40 AM radio stations. A lot of people who "don't like country music" liked this one...and Dolly Parton, Kenny Rodgers and others who had big crossover hits in the '70s.

[@Kine1]

I bought that album as soon as I knew about it, and still got it and play it. Love you Billy Swan :-)

[@lindamugford5507]

Love this, what a fantastic entertainer, love this song.

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Linda

[@jasminnitsche6221]

What a super hit I can help is spoken from my soul and this person deserves it so much. He had such a hard life that he wrote this song out of sheer desperation and you can tell it is a great song and it deserves to be ranked number one in all the global charts, I treat it to him totally because this person is a great person and you have to see that.

[@short5stick]

This was a great roller skating song in my day.

[@kenophon]

that and Rock and Roll Part 2 :P

[@jorgwackenroder-netzel3141]

einer der zeitlosen lieblings songs meiner gattin im juni 2016

[@loraschultz772]

This is my fav song by him, really tugs at your heart and I can listen to him for hours singing this.

[@iconicshrubbery]

Billy can always help us with our worries with this warm and groovy rock 'n roll song. Lovely organ(Wurlitzer?) and guitar solo.Iconic.

[@johncoltrane2395]

Pretty sure its a Hammond B3.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

Wish Someone Could HELP Bring Back Those Days..💕

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Marlene

[@BigJH37]

Thanks for posting this. My two notes regarding Billy are 1) I thought this was a Buck Owens tune when I heard it on the radio as a kid and 2) I thought his cover of Buddy Holly's "You're the One" was Jeff Lynne or ELO. I am glad I discovered Billy even if I had already incorrectly heard his music for a long time. I see the style as a great example of the style crossover that was happening in pop culture at the time between contemporary rock, southern rock, country western, and the 1950's revival stuff of the 70's like London Teddy Boys, Lords of Flatbush, American Graffiti, and Sha Na Na.

[@sherrysutherland5180]

Awesome Song 🎵🎶

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Sherry

[@bffv8836]

Recuerdos de mi cd juarez,saludos!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1975 {March 15th} Billy Swan performed "I Can Help" on late Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand'... Six months earlier on September 29th, 1974 it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; and on November 23rd it peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} and spent 18 weeks on the Top 100... And on December 14th, 1974 it also reached #1 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart... It also peaked at #1 in Germany, Australia, and the Canadian Country chart... R.I.P. Mr. Clark {1929 - 2012}

[@margaretswanagan8237]

My sister entraduced me to this song and I still listen to it 2022 and forever I love this beautiful song always

[@renatafransson2513]

Dziekuje za piekna piosenke❤❤❤❤❤

[@matthewstone3921]

Some of the best music ive heard inna minute

[@samcmahan6515]

Awesome song, I was a little kid when this song came out! it's a great one though....love all the comments, brings a smile...thanks for sharing this one!

[@baldy194859]

it's been a long time since I heard this song !

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

Great song! Loved it Elvis also recorded it.

[@gingergruwell472]

I absolutely love this song ❤️

[@bradleytronsgard9979]

great song haven't heard it in awhile

[@wilkinsonbarraboy]

If this song doesn't make you feel good your probably not human

[@rogerkinard7446]

Ricky Roma I seriously doubt it !!!

[@williamblake7528]

when 1st played on radio so. Detroit DJ got so many calls he played it 10 times in a row...

[@steveblaugh2180]

I was living in Waterford Township, Oakland county, at the time. My Aunt had the 8-track. It was a sensational song and the rest of the album was also excellent! Was that DJ Deeno Day? WDEE? "The Big D?" The family had that station on all the time. One time we met Deeno and he gave us a signed photo, about a 5x7. Good times!!

[@newidae1]

I remembered this song from the past. Surprised to discover it was a #1 country song at the time. And they say today's country artists aren't country. This is a great pop song, but it isn't country.

[@bobbygreenstreet1366]

i remember listening to this song back in the early 70s

[@waynewilkinson1013]

Bill Swan....Summer of 1977, Las Cruces, NM Good show. Wayne Wilkinson

[@dengelking2121]

wow i remember this song as a little girl. they play on Sirius 70"s station! One hit wonder.

[@mikeemond1777]

Good music from the 70's.

[@djc5897]

Love that solo. Just fits so well

[@elmacoffman6933]

Love this song when it first came out and still Love it

[@sprky44]

great song, love the beginning

[@kenclayton5088]

I want that shirt.....Go Billy...big song

[@mikeemond1777]

Nice tune and melody.

[@markayw]

I love this song....

[@richierich1283]

Brilliant Great guitar Riff ,beautiful ending !!!!

[@janisschrobilgen659]

love this...and those blue jeans!!! So cool and to think they are in now!

[@brentgartsidejr1139]

Boy, this sure takes me back.

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Brent

[@benvanlangendonck9651]

his best song,like this song thanks billy swan !!!

[@SafetyMentalst]

I'll go to town my sorrow to drown Instead of getting drunk I'll dance with gals that will not let me frown Perchance slow dance is romance Will do me good to clown around

[@Elfdogable]

Love this song as a kid along with the Bellamy brothers hit Let Your Love flow.

[@elmacoffman6933]

Love this song came out 🤩 the year my oldest daughter was born

[@debbiejohnson1129]

Thanks for my good ole memoriea

[@marlenesullivan3113]

You Might Like Stuck In The Middle With You Also Mr Natural. GOLDEN OLDIES

[@heatherlewis2959]

I've Always Liked This Song

[@papycrabe3137]

first time i visited London, i hear this song, never forget

[@susiehaynie1767]

Loved this song! Rollerskating to this was a blast! Get out the way!

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Susie

[@Deweydell25]

Incredible! Love it!

[@zeliamoral2014]

Música muito boa Com Elvis é sensacional

[@jc6594]

Happy 75th Birthday Billy Swan

[@mitchharrelson7439]

Always thought this would have been a great song for Ringo!!! Would have fit right in that 1973 album!!

[@tonys2898]

he did a version in the mid 80's but blocked the release because he thought it was not a good recording do to his drinking.

[@tonys2898]

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[@516choochoo]

I actually tought it was Ringo when it first came out.

[@tallmn1957]

That's who I swore it was when it was released.

[@josephchristopher5209]

Cassandra Ann , I have not forgotten you . Ft. Leonard Wood , Dallas , New Orleans ... 1974 .

[@wahoospa1]

Billy Swan wrote Clyde McPhatters big hit "Lover Please" from 1962.

[@hubettalear3608]

the great dayz of music!!! or of carefree life!!! didn't last near long enough!!!! lol

[@mikipeltier3451]

LOVE this song...gosh

[@travelinman617]

Very good excelent song a great singer good group behind him

[@caroltate6339]

Brings back a memory back in 1976 in Winfield Tn. And KY

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Carol

[@caroltate6339]

Hello Tony

[@tonymoore2447]

@@caroltate6339 how you doing this evening I guess you must be a big fan as me haha 😊where are you from Carol?

[@tonymoore2447]

@@caroltate6339 Good evening Carol

[@caroltate6339]

@@tonymoore2447 Good Evening

[@mikeemond1777]

Beautiful music.

[@jc6594]

Happy 80th Birthday Billy Swan

[@sacbolts17]

this song brings back a lot of memories

[@Mommakat1947]

My total favorite song in my single days..

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello Kathy

[@marshafraley9967]

The memories of my Daddy’s house and this is one of the songs I miss

[@seanyarbrough4099]

THIS WAS MINE AND MY HUSBANDS SONG AND HE REALLY DID HELP. LOVE THIS SONG.

[@brianmccloud2584]

love this song is a very good song

[@HairykinAngel]

That was a winner!! All his.

[@riknaddal2231]

i always thought this song was sung by Ringo Starr...but it was by Billy Swan....ahhh 70s billboard hits!!

[@mikeemond1777]

Nice song and video.

[@abatematteoantonio3724]

un giro semplice du bi du .. una hit mondiale ...