Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
This original song was first recorded by Oliver during his Crewe Record days but that version was highly orchestrated and the end result was not what Bill Swofford (Oliver) envisioned. During the 1980's, Bill re-recorded this song on his own and orchestrated it the way he believed it should sound. He is playing the acoustic guitar and wrote and arranged all of the other instruments on the track.
The song reflects what Bill believed is at the heart of every human - the need for love, understanding, and compassion. On the surface, Bill was a kind and friendly songmeister who knew how to entertain. Below the surface was a true humanitarian of great intellect whose search for truth in himself and the world, took him places he never imagined he would be. You'll find this song and the video significantly different than other "Oliver" songs, but part of his passion for songwriting and music itself was to tell a story, give a message of love and encouragement, and sometimes just "say it like it is". This song and video are particularly relevant to the suffering and need for comforting - across the globe. I hope you appreciate this video and receive it with an open mind and heart. -
This video is released as part of the celebration of life for William Oliver Swofford (2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000); It's being provided as a small gesture of my humble respect and love for this magnificent man taken from us too soon, yet he left these bits of evidence of his short but accomplished, admirable and humbled life. #BeLikeBill
William Oliver Swofford is OLIVER 2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000
This video and song are provided for historical purposes only and are the property of the presenter.
Check out Oliver's facebook page - search for William Oliver Swofford fans.
This original song was first recorded by Oliver during his Crewe Record days but that version was highly orchestrated and the end result was not what Bill Swofford (Oliver) envisioned. During the 1980's, Bill re-recorded this song on his own and orchestrated it the way he believed it should sound. He is playing the acoustic guitar and wrote and arranged all of the other instruments on the track.
The song reflects what Bill believed is at the heart of every human - the need for love, understanding, and compassion. On the surface, Bill was a kind and friendly songmeister who knew how to entertain. Below the surface was a true humanitarian of great intellect whose search for truth in himself and the world, took him places he never imagined he would be. You'll find this song and the video significantly different than other "Oliver" songs, but part of his passion for songwriting and music itself was to tell a story, give a message of love and encouragement, and sometimes just "say it like it is". This song and video are particularly relevant to the suffering and need for comforting - across the globe. I hope you appreciate this video and receive it with an open mind and heart. -
This video is released as part of the celebration of life for William Oliver Swofford (2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000); It's being provided as a small gesture of my humble respect and love for this magnificent man taken from us too soon, yet he left these bits of evidence of his short but accomplished, admirable and humbled life. #BeLikeBill
William Oliver Swofford is OLIVER 2/22/1945 - 2/12/2000
This video and song are provided for historical purposes only and are the property of the presenter.
Check out Oliver's facebook page - search for William Oliver Swofford fans.
