One-hit wonder Billy Swan

The 1974 hit "I Can Help" was rockabilly singer/song writer/instrumentalist Billy Swan's lasting claim to fame. Before his big success--sales of around 5 million records--Swan had written for other recording artists, was a manager for country singer Mel Tillis, and had played bass guitar behind Kris Krisofferson. He also has played drums and electric piano. Swan's song "Lover Please" was recorded by early rock and roller Clyde McPhatter in 1962. In 1974, Swan joined the ranks of entertainers who give their children unusual names when he christened his first daughter Planet Swan.