C'mon and Swim
Bobby Freeman
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C'mon everybody, c'mon in Bobby's gonna show you how to do the swim Kinda like the monkey, kinda like the twist Pretend you're in the water and you go like this Now baby swim, baby do the swim Just like the dog but not so low Like the hully gully but not so slow Now baby swim, baby do the swim Do what you want to, do like you wish C'mon baby now and swim like a fish Baby swim, now baby come on in Shake it up baby twist and shout Now do the swim baby now work it on out Now baby swim, baby do the swim Do what you want to, it's alright Bobby's gonna show you how to swim tonight Now baby swim C'mon baby, I want you to swim Oh yeah, do the dog paddle baby Now do the backstroke Shake it up baby, twist and shout Now do the swim baby now work it on out Now baby swim, baby do the swim Do what you want to it's alright Cause Bobby's gonna do the swim for you tonight Now baby swim
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Written by: Sylvester Stewart, Thomas F Iii Coman
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Classic Release"C'mon and Swim" by Bobby Freeman was released in 1964, marking it as a classic in the era of Soul music.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at the #5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This made it one of Freeman's most successful singles in his career.
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Dance Craze InfluenceThe song was created during the era of the dance craze and was meant to ignite a new dance fad called 'The Swim.'
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Notable Producer"C'mon and Swim" was produced by a 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart (who would later be known as Sly Stone of the legendary band Sly and the family Stone) marking it as one of his early works in the music industry.
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Fusion of GenresThe song is a combination of styles, blending R&B, Soul, and Pop — a signature approach of Bobby Freeman.
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Follow-up Hit"C'mon and Swim" was the follow-up hit to Freeman's "Do You Want to Dance," demonstrating his strength in creating catchy, dance-oriented tunes.
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Limited Album SuccessDespite its success as a single, the album with the same title did not reach the same level of popularity, suggesting Freeman's appeal shined brightest in his single releases.
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One-Hit WonderAlthough Bobby Freeman had other minor hits, "C'mon and Swim" is often considered his most successful song, leading to him being labeled a one-hit-wonder in some music circles.
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Iconic LabelThe song was released by the legendary record label "Autumn Records," which was known for fostering many talented artists in the '60s.
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Cultural ImpactMany years after its initial release, "C'mon and Swim" continues to be played on classic Soul and R&B radio stations, testifying to its longevity and cultural impact.
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