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William “Oliver” Swofford

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William “Oliver” Swofford

Birth
North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death
12 Feb 2000 (aged 54)
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Section 69, Lot 11, Space 3
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Singer known as "Oliver." Oliver's first big hit was a song from the Broadway musical, "Hair." Released on Jubilee, "Good Morning Starshine" went to #3 Pop in spring 1969. A song written by Rod McKuen from the movie, "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie," "Jean," went gold, holding the #2 Pop spot for two weeks and going to #1 Adult Contemporary on Billboard's charts in fall 1969. Both were included on the "Good Morning Sunshine" LP that peaked at #19 Pop in fall 1969.
Singer known as "Oliver." Oliver's first big hit was a song from the Broadway musical, "Hair." Released on Jubilee, "Good Morning Starshine" went to #3 Pop in spring 1969. A song written by Rod McKuen from the movie, "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie," "Jean," went gold, holding the #2 Pop spot for two weeks and going to #1 Adult Contemporary on Billboard's charts in fall 1969. Both were included on the "Good Morning Sunshine" LP that peaked at #19 Pop in fall 1969.

Bio by: K Freeman

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William O. "Oliver" Swofford
1945–2000

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  • Added: Feb 2, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20124/william-swofford: accessed ), memorial page for William “Oliver” Swofford (22 Feb 1945–12 Feb 2000), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20124, citing Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.