C'mon and Swim

Bobby Freeman

About C'mon and Swim

"C'mon and Swim" is a song written by Thomas Coman and Sly Stone and performed by Bobby Freeman. It reached #5 on the U. S. pop chart in 1964. It was featured on his 1964 album C'mon and Swim. The single was produced by Sly Stone. The song ranked #54 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1964.


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1958
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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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Bobby Freeman

Bobby Freeman (born June 13, 1940) is an African-American soul singer and songwriter from San Francisco, California. He is best known for his two Top Ten hits, the first in 1958 on Josie Records called "Do You Want To Dance?" and the second in 1964 for Autumn Records label, "C'mon and Swim". more »

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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.
Billboard Chart Performance
The 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.
Dance Craze Influence
The song was created during the era of the dance craze and was meant to ignite a new dance fad called 'The Swim.'
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.
Fusion of Genres
The song is a combination of styles, blending R&B, Soul, and Pop — a signature approach of Bobby Freeman.
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.
Limited Album Success
Despite 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.
One-Hit Wonder
Although 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.
Iconic Label
The song was released by the legendary record label "Autumn Records," which was known for fostering many talented artists in the '60s.
Cultural Impact
Many 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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