When did Swan Records open its doors in Philadelphia?
Swan Records opened its doors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during 1957. Bob Crewe and Frank Slay built the company as staff producers and writers.
Questions about Swan Records
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the first top-10 hit released by Swan Records?
Billy & Lillie achieved a higher peak with their song La Dee Dah which hit number nine in January 1958. It became Swan Records' first top-10 hit.
How did EMI release The Beatles She Loves You on the Swan label?
EMI leased the rights to release the Beatles recording of She Loves You in America under catalogue number Swan 4152. The single became an American number one hit on the 21st of March 1964.
Who owned Swan Records before Dick Clark divested his interests?
Bernie Binnick and Tony Mammarella co-owned Swan Records while Dick Clark held a financial investment in the company. When the payola scandals of the early 1960s broke Clark divested himself of all outside interests.
Which artist scored the most hits for Swan Records before moving to Warner Brothers?
Freddy Cannon was the most successful artist on the label who scored hits with Tallahassee Lassie and Way Down Yonder in New Orleans. Cannon moved to Warner Brothers in 1964.