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William Lance Swan (born May 12, 1942) is an American country singer-songwriter, best known for his 1974 single "I Can Help". == Background == Swan was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri southeast of St. Louis on the Mississippi River. As a child, he learned drums, piano and guitar, and began writing songs. His first big break was in 1962 when Clyde McPhatter recorded "Lover Please", a song Swan wrote when he was in a local band, Mirt Mirly & the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Billy Swan first charted in 1962 with Lover Please.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.