Oliver - Jean (Original Recording)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- This is the original recording of Oliver's top hit "Jean" recorded in 1969. This song was released on his premiere album along with "Good Morning Starshine" and created a double smash hit for the young Bill Swofford - and made many beautiful memories for so many people.
The song was the theme to the 1969 film adaptation of Dame Muriel Spark's The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which starred noted British film actress Maggie Smith. Smith won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the lead character in the film, Jean Brodie. The song was performed by songwriter McKuen, who was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Original Song. Although released as a single in the summer of 1969, McKuen's version of the song failed to reach the American music charts." [and that] " . . . "Jean" was also recorded by the American singer Oliver. Earlier in 1969, Oliver had reached #3 on the Billboard pop and easy listening charts with his version of "Good Morning Starshine," a song from the musical Hair.
While working on an album with producer Bob Crewe (which would also be called Good Morning Starshine), "Jean" was selected as a song for the record and subsequently chosen as the follow-up single. It became another hit for the singer, reaching #2 on the pop chart, where Sugar, Sugar by The Archies kept it from #1.[2] "Jean" spent four weeks at #1 on the adult contemporary chart. Oliver would later describe his cover version of the song: "We had no idea it would be a single. It was a 3/4 ballad in the psychedelic era...it was a beautiful arrangement."[3]
(thanks to Mark B for adding more detail to the review)
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 - Feb 22, 1945 - Feb 12, 2000
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I had my first arms around the neck slow dance with a girl named Jean in the 8th grade back in 1968 and needless to say, it was quite a thrill for an emerging adolescent. Years later at our 40th class reunion I sadly learned she had passed away from breast cancer. But, I will forever remember her as “young and alive” and cherish the memory of that dance. Rest In Peace Jean. Love, J.
What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing.
My best friend I called by her middle name...Jean. I miss you so.
That makes me sad for you and Jean.
Your story brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful story.
A beautiful moment to be shared with us so many years later.
My dad died in 1969, when I was 3. The same year this song was released. For my Mother, it became a song of sadness and also hope, concerning our loss. I can remember everyone being upset when he died in 69, even though I was only 3. And I have 2 vivid memories of my Father and me.
My Mom died in 2004. This song means even more to me, than ever.
Peace to all.
You are in my prayers tonight my friend.
I'm so sorry for your losses. I really feel for you and also the sadness of your mom losing her love, your dad. Best wishes. Your parents are together, alive and well on the other side. Just a thought away aways. Love is an eternal bond.
takes me back to when i was years young,now i'm 71 where did the time go...
😪 They've gone all to fast.
I look in the mirror and ask that same question
I'm also 71 and feel the same way often. I hear these old songs and long for those days again. Life was in the windshield, now in the rear view mirror
@@williamchick I agree, Young people don't have any concept of how fast time flies. I turned 60 recently and remembering events when I was 10, 12 or 15 seem literally like yesterday. The problem with life is that by the time you figure it out, it's almost over.
I'm with you dear.Do many memories mistakes and a few Joys along these 71 yesrs yoo. I loved Maggie Smith then and I adore her now in Fiwnton. She is the most gracious aging woman I know. Let's just enjoy those far away days and listen thru some tears for What We didn't know then....
Be well.💙
6/27/82 watching my Mom lying out in the sun and wiping tears from her eyes. Her husband, my Dad, Gene, died from cancer at 32 in '69. I know the song is for Jean, but to me it was written for my Mom about her love, Gene.
My Mom's name is Jean. She just turned 93 and I love her so. I think of her as a young girl when I hear this song. And how life is so fleeting. We must always remember to hold on to those we love so dearly.
God bless!
♥️
Very true an whatever lovely memories always have those god bless
My mom's was named Jean also. She died about 5 years ago I think. I miss her terribly. Oliver makes this song so beautiful that it's painful to remember with her gone.
My mother name was jean, i remember when i was 9 her likeing this song. She died feb 28 and we played the song at her gravesite funeral. Miss her so much.
My mom’s Name was Jean and she always said she wanted this song played at her funeral. She passed away 5 years ago and we honored her wishes. Everyone was in tears😢
I am so sorry for your loss, your mom had excellent taste music..
❤❤ She got her last wish
My mother was also called Jean
I'm playing this tonight on her Birthday
She is in heaven❤
This song was released in August 1969.It was written by poet Rod McKuen for the movie The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie. It is so sadly sweet I can still feel a bit weepy at age 67.
This song makes me want to cry, thinking about the innocence lost in todays times, now that I'm old 70 I miss the music, my family & friends that have passed on
I was 11 in 1969. It was a favorite of mine.
@@LastUnicorn52 crying right now......where did all those years go? All we have are wonderful memories.
It bookended the movie.
Issued on Bob Crewe's personal label.
Beautiful song. No dancing, no gimmicks, no flashes. Just pure talent. It brings tears to my 79 year old eyes.
The way music was meant to be. Our memories come alive with such incredible music. I find myself walking down the halls of my high school in Regina once again, as I hear this awesome classic.
It brings tears to my 69 year old eyes.
Reminds me of my beautiful aunt jean RIP , tears also in my 79 year old eyes ❤❤❤
Thank you. This song was played at my wedding for my wife. I loved her with all my ❤️ she’s gone now and I cry through this song
So sorry for your loss...🥺🙏❤
So sorry…life can sure be hard on us losing the ones we love so much. Lost my oldest son on 9-4-19 just 3 days before his 54th birthday and his death is still an open homicide investigation…he was a CPA and owned his own accounting firm in Allen, Tex. and the woman they are still investigating is the woman to whom he was married to for 20 months at the time. I wish your wife was still here and my son’s was the one who was gone. The last 2. 1/2 yrs. have been hard, horrible and very sad. I miss my son so much…and that woman has not called me…not one single time to say she is sorry my sweet son is gone…not one time. I am so sorry for your loss…it is just not fair.
Bless your heart xxxx. Somehow, along with the deepest grief, may you encounter some peace and KNOW that all is well. I know grief well, it has it's own timing. No words are truly adequate.
Tis better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all.
I'm so sorry. I hope you will be re-united in Heaven 💕
One of the prettiest songs ever recorded.
One of two hits by Bill Swoford (Oliver) in the tumutuous summer of 69. Then, never heard from again! sadly he passed away at a young age!
Check out his facebook page to get the full story. Thanks for listening and watching this channel!
This song brings back many good memories from the best year of my Life 1969'
Born 1954 and I have always loved this song I even wanted my middle name to be Jean,one day.Every time I hear this song 🎵 it brings so much joy and happy tears to my life.We all miss you!❤️🩹R.I.P. Oliver❤️🩹
My mom was Delores Jean born 1932. She always seemed pretty normal to me when I was growing up, but I learned way too late she was a total BADASS. Who knew?
I fondly remember a jean from my college days and try to see her at least once a month as she has mental illness and on certain days can not speak anything that can be understood. No children no family divorce and in a "rest" home . May God give her peace.
I was a senior inn HS when I fell in love with Bonnie Jean, the song. Now I’m 70 yrs old. Wow
My dad used to sing this to my mom, Jean, when we were growing up. Hearing it now brings tears. Such a beautiful song.
My mum's name was Jean as well. She is gone now. This song makes me cry.
That's so very cool.
I am a 66 yr old woman, grew up loving this, TY and bless you!!
This song was written, words and music, by Rod Mckuen, who was the most popular poet in America in the 60's and 70"s, but who always considered himself a songwriter first. And you must admit, with this one he hit the grand slam homerun in the last inning of the World Series. This song stacks up to "Yesterday" or "Your Song" with its poignant beauty. A masterpiece.
PS. I found my Bonnie Jean that I Fell in Love with in summer of 1971, by way of FaceBook ,we have been seeing each other again, Dreams can come True!
my condolences to the 2 thumbs down people for they have no clue, how much this song and video affect those of us whose loved ones are no longer in this realm....
Surely they meant to give it a 'like' but got it wrong.
As my Mother lay dieing, I played this for her over and over. She loved this song so.
@@cws6493 That is the most heart wrenching story I've heard. Sending hugs your way from a Jean in California 🙏
Millennials.
This song is one that helped make 1969 the best year for music
Ah, youth....wasted on the young.....appreciation by the older ones, like me, this song is absolutely beautiful.
Oliver was a tremendous talent. Actually got to see him perform back then and he was dynamic and had a great band. Sadly he passed from cancer in his 50s. R.I.P. Oliver!
That's true Jeff. You can listen to more of his music on this channel plus he has a facebook page - William Oliver Swofford Fans. Check it out to see some really interesting facts about this awesome artist.
My mothers name was Jean. It is my middle name. My mother took me into a piano bar once, in the early 70’s when I was around three years old or so. I remember the pianist started playing this song when he saw her.
My mother was a very sad, lonely and abused person. She left our family shortly after that memory. I met her again when I was 15. I was never treated like a daughter, but she doted on my four older sisters. I had to be in foster care. I don’t know what to think of this song… it should be pretty… I’m not sure.
Such a beautiful ballad.Oliver had an excellent voice,I cannot believe he wasn't a bigger star.
We had a wake today at our local bar for our dear friend Lin, whose Mother, Jean who passed away in January. I pulled this song up on my phone and let it play, but because Oliver has such a soft voice, we could barely hear it. So after I thought the song ended, I tried to back out of you tube, but next thing we know.... HIS VIDEO IS PLAYING ON THE BIG SCREEN TV AT THE BAR... no sound, but video..... Jean did not want to be "cut off" just yet.... Happy Heavenly Wake today Jean....and we did your Manhatten for you too. We miss you bunches.
Hello Cherie,how are you doing i hope you and your family are safe!
I was 14 when this song came out. I fell in love with it as my Mom's name was Jean! The pictures in this video are so very serene. My Mom was taken so very young at 56, in 1988. As I watch and listen to this video now, I believe it was God calling my Mom to Heaven! I love and miss her very much, and she is in my thoughts and heart daily!
Hello Kim,how are you doing i hope you and your family are safe!
Today was my mother's birthday and also the day we buried her 6 years ago. She was 90. Her name was Jean and this song comforts me each time I hear it.
She is missed dearly every day.
I’m 78 and I still think of my dear friend Jean,we had such great times. Miss you dear friend Jean💕❤️🙏🏽
the thing that makes this song so fantastic is that every moment is literally chock full of the wonderful things of nature and spring. it is so alive. the song is irresistible to me
Some 50 years ago, God , it's half a century now , I was dating a Jean. She has been in a group home for near on 30 years but says she still remembers those days and that I am her best friend. Enjoy your lives and taking nothing for granted.
Everytime I hear this song I shed a tear and think how sweet life would have been to of truly had a Jean.
When this song came out, popular music was dominated by long-hair rock as and hippy tunes as they slipped into the seventies. So it was a big surprise when this song came out of no where and beat them all for number one.
Always loved this song as my Mama was named Jean. R.I.P. Mama and Oliver
I was born in the late fall of 1978. Beautiful, Classic Recording! Beautiful, Classic Song!
He has a wonderfully expressive voice.You can’t be taught this it’s called talent.
I Was Just 14 This Was My first Love Song. Beautiful Memories
One of my favorite songs ❤
Oliver was from my Mom’s hometown. Sad he passed
I was 12 .. Funny I know every word still!! I’ll still be waiting.......
I get emotional at this song. My grandmother loved this song
Tears thinking of my late wife as I listen😢
My guy, I feel your pain.
My brothers gma Jeanie just passed, i used to play this for her and would bring life to her heart, long live Jean may you be free forever
A beautiful song sung beautifully.
My sister Jean passed away February 18 2019 forever loved & remembered X
Thank you very much 💖
Thank you for your kind thoughts Cindy 💕
The first time I heard this song we were pulling up to a New Jersey Diner, and this song was on the car radio. I was a young teenager, but can recall the time - the feeling - as if it was yesterday.
One of my very favorite
Sad song reminds me of Jean whom I worked with she passed too young.
I love this song. Fabulous memories of 1969. Released on August 2, 1969 reaching #2 on October 4. R.I.P., Oliver.
I’m 54 years old and I fondly remember hearing me da sing this often. He had a friend named Gene who lived down the street. He would say the first line teasingly as well. Great memories! I miss you terribly da!! 🥰😢
I’ll be at the Top of the Hill!
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, a gift from the gods of beauty and love.
They don't make such melodic understable songs like this any more.
Oliver, had the most beautiful voice!
jesus Christ, I didn't know rod mckuen wrote this. I've known a load of musicians but I've never known anybody who wrote anything remotely this good. bowing down.
Rod McKuen was, simply stated, a genius
Loved this song in the 60s now am 71 & still love to listen it soothing ballad
I love starting the day with this and "Good Morning Starshine."
Beautiful song, which has such a tender, dreamy and love filled message in its lyrics. It is still good to hear 53 years later.
We sang this in our 5th - 6th grade choir. This and other songs such as, Wells Fargo Wagon, Raindrops... Great music that is still with me since that time of 1970.
I have always loved this song then & now!!❤️❤️❤️
I always remember this beautiful
Song back in 69 was 4 years old going on 5 so many memories.
I ever forgot great beautiful.
Song like this never..
I was 10 when this song came out..the best time of my life.
Very popular in Australia at the time for ages💕
Hello Susanne,how are you doing i hope you and your family are safe!
Absolutely pure magic voice song everything about Olivers voice is memorable, I totally agree with the person who said no gimmics gyrating bodies ,skimmy clothes. Just talent I remember, listening to the radio, early one morning, I was a new 20yr old Mother, cuddling my beautiful Son Shaun, and listening to Oliver singing Good Morning star shine, I ❤ this song, thanks Oliver you were and still are a star. 🎉
If only I would have waited for a real Love...happily divorced after 41 years...
Love can come unexpectedly and without warning. This is the beauty of it. It never really is ever too late.
Great Song!!!! RIP Oliver!!!!♥️
I think of my mom, Jean, when she was young and alive with my Dad. Beautiful memory.
Reached #2 on US Billboard chart in 1969 .Sugar Sugar by The Archies kept it from being #1
It did become a #1 hit for 4 weeks on US Adult Contemporary chart
I,m ashamed to admit that I cry when I hear ths song.
Lovely...there's innocence in Oliver's voice...so pure!
I love the honesty of this first rendition...
To me this is the most Beautiful Love Song ever written and Sung! After hearing it once or twice I knew every Word!
I only fell in love once, every time I hear this song, I see us in long,long,long kisses,we are at the drive in or sitting in my car talking, how I loved Her, Still Do.
We are all here on earth to tell the truth.
Because the whole world lies.
Our mission.
This song tells the truth.
A universal truth.
Love.
I love his voice!! So beautiful! Brings me back to my youth.Why do the good die young?
I love this song. My sweet Momma's name was Jean. Sadly, this was God calling her to Heaven in 1988!
Hoping that such a beautiful dream can come true.
Knew a Carol Jean or CJ for short! We slow danced many a night and her memories still intoxicate me to this day!
this song cleanses the soul .for me .
Oliver pours his heart and soul into Jean.
One of my favorite memories from a little 6 y.o. girl. It gets even more beautiful the older I get! 🥰
Reminds of having a crush as a teenager.
This is very beautiful.
1967-1970 and the love of my life ... Miss Jean E. K. and the movie, "The Prime of Jean Brodie". Thank you, Oliver!!! R. D. M.
I've always loved this song.
SAW HIM AT SOUTH GEORGIA JR COLLEGE..DOUGLAS GA..LIKE COFFEE HOUSE STYLE..AFTER I HEARD "JEAN" 1973 OR 74?? THEN WENT
INTO US AIR FORCE 20YRS..THEN HEARD "JEAN" MANY TIMES..GREAT MEMORIES..OLIVER WAS NICE MAN..RIP
My darling Jean who was a customer when I was a chimney sweep so many years ago and became my wonderful, wise, beloved friend for decades. I remember you every time I hear this song. PeteSweep.
To the 17 who gave this a thumbs down....I have no words.
Probably rap fans......
@@d.e.b.b5788 Ikr 💕
I also know someone who does not like the song. It is bewildering to me.
@@d.e.b.b5788 🤣🤣🤣
Finally saw the movie
Love the scenery with this great old song!
Yes, isn't it perfect? Just left a compliment for the Carolina Girl who posted this lovely video (with its excellent audio quality too!)
My mother Jean Wilkinson 1935-2013. RIP. Happy Mothers Day ! Till we meet again ! To the Loch Tay Perthsire like William Watson.,!!
THIS SONG WENT TO NUMBER 2 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT-100 CHART IN 1969.
I dedicate this song to Mrs Jean Morgan who was my first teacher at South Bargoed infant school. Every now and then I would see her in Bargoed Town and we'd talk. Sadly Jean Morgan died on the 6th of June this year (2021) aged 90. Always think of her when I hear this song. RIP Jean Morgan.
One of the most beautiful songs recorded
I always loved his voice and he was from my part of the world, NC... I was from Denton, near Lexington
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie starring Maggie Smith..
I sing this to my baby while I rock him to sleep, and I always think of my sweet Grandma Jean. I wish I still had her around but this song makes me feel closer to her. ❤
And all of the leaves have gone green.
I woke up with this song in my head. I was in California in 1969 and came back home in the mid west when this came out.
How beautiful.
my favorite song by Oliver and the orchestration on film "Prine of Miss Jane Brodie" is also beutifully done.
I was 5 years old in 69.
But I always remember this beautiful song 🎵.
Seems like yesteryear.
Was so near.
50 plus years later.
It's. still sounds great 👍.
Miss music like this 😪 😢 😔...
I know that this guy has pass.
On .he was a great singer..
Bless he's soul 🙏..
Thanks for listening
I love this song by Oliver
All the roses r ed! Jean, ur young and alive! Loved his song! Oliver was a great singer!🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🐮🐷🐷🐷🐖🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏🐏