I Can Help
Billy Swan
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If you've got a problem, I don't care what it is If you need a hand, I can assure you this I can help, I've got two strong arms, I can help It would sure do me good to do you good Let me help It's a fact that people get lonely, ain't nothing new But a woman like you, baby, should never have the blues Let me help, I've got two for me, let me help It would sure do me good to do you good Let me help When I go to sleep at night, you're always a part of my dream Holding me tight and telling me everything I want to hear Don't forget me, baby, all you gotta do is call You know how I feel about you, if I can do anything at all Let me help, if your child needs a daddy, I can help It would sure do me good to do you good, let me help When I go to sleep at night, you're always a part of my dream Holding me tight and telling me everything I wanna hear Don't forget me, baby, all you gotta do is call You know how I feel about you, if I can do anything at all Let me help, if your child needs a daddy, I can help It would sure do me good to do you good, let me help
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Written by: Billy Swan
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20 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Can Help" is a blend of country and rock and roll, often classified as rockabilly.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1974.
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Billboard Chart Status"I Can Help" hit number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts in the United States.
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Album InformationThe track was included in Billy Swan's album, also named "I Can Help."
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Song CompositionBilly Swan wrote and recorded the song himself.
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Notable InstrumentsThe song is notable for its infectious organ riff.
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Elvis Presley Connection"I Can Help" was covered by Elvis Presley for his 1975 album "Today."
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Global AppealThe song was not just a hit in the U.S. but also reached the top of the charts in the UK and Canada.
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Unique Factor"I Can Help" brought Billy Swan international fame and remained his only major hit song.
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Contemporary CoversModern artists including Sheryl Crow and Tom Jones have covered the song.
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Live PerformancesDespite its success, Billy Swan rarely performed "I Can Help" live in concert.
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Original Recording Location"I Can Help" was originally recorded at Young'Un Sound Studios in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Production InformationBilly Swan and Chip Young handled the song's production.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is still remembered and loved by critics and fans alike for its unique blend of country twang and rock and roll energy.
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Style DefinitionThe song's crossover success helped to define the country-rock style that emerged in the 1970s.
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Grammy AwardsDespite its success, "I Can Help" did not win or get nominated for any Grammy awards.
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Inspired Music"I Can Help" inspired future musicians to blend rock and roll with country music.
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Song DurationThe track runs for 4:02 minutes.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Monument record label.
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Certifications"I Can Help" has received Gold status by RIAA.
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