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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BETTYE SWANN.

The Life and Times Of Bettye Swann. The Bettye Swann story is a case of what might have been. She could’ve and should’ve been one of the biggest names in soul music. That looked like being the case when Bettye Swann released her debut single Don’t Wait To Long in 1964. Three years later, in 1967, Betty …

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BETTYE SWANN-THE MONEY MASTERS-VINYL.

Bettye Swann-The Money Masters-Vinyl. Label: Kent Soul. All too often, talented singers fail top to enjoy the commercial success and critical acclaim that their talent deserves. That was the case with Bettye Swann who had the potential, talent and voice to become one of the great soul singers of the sixties. She released her debut single …

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THE BETTYE SWANN STORY.

THE BETTYE SWANN STORY. The Bettye Swann story is a case of what might might have been. She could’ve and should’ve been one of the biggest names in sou music. That looked like being the case when Bettye Swann released her debut single Don’t Wait To Long in 1964. Three years later, in 1967, Betty Swann was …

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BETTYE SWANN-THE VERY BEST OF BETTYE SWANN.

BETTYE SWANN-THE VERY BEST OF BETTYE SWANN. The Bettye Swann story was a case of what might might have been. She could’ve and should’ve been one of the biggest names in sou music. That looked like being the case. Bettye Swann released her debut single Don’t Wait To Long in 1964. Three years later, Betty Swann …

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BETTYE SWANN-DON’T YOU GET TIRED OF HURTING ME.

BETTYE SWANN-DON’T YOU GET TIRED OF HURTING ME. Sometimes, although an artist has only recorded a couple of albums, these albums prove to be more important and influential than artists who have released a dozen albums. We can all think of great artists who released just one or two albums and then disappeared from the …

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BETTYE SWANN-THE SOUL VIEW NOW.

BETTYE SWANN-THE SOUL VIEW NOW. It never ceases to amaze me how hugely talented singers never achieve the success their talent deserves, whilst people with only a modicum of talent have long and successful careers. Like life, the music industry isn’t fair, and can be totally unforgiving. Many times, I’ve come across albums from artists …

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