C'mon and Swim
{{Infobox song
| name = C'mon and Swim
| type = single
| artist = Bobby Freeman
| album = C'mon and Swim
| B-side = C'mon and Swim—Part 2
| released = {{Start date|1964|6}}
| recorded =
| genre = Rock and roll
| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=43}}
| label = Autumn
| writer = Thomas Coman, Sylvester Stewart
| producer = Sylvester Stewart
| prev_title = Let's Surf Again
| prev_year = 1963
| next_title = S-W-I-M
| next_year = 1964
}}
"C'mon and Swim" is a song by Bobby Freeman, written by Thomas Coman and Sylvester Stewart (later known as Sly Stone) and produced by Stewart. It reached No.5 on the U.S. pop chart in 1964 and No. 3 in Canada.{{cite web|title=Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=C%27mon+and+Swim+by+Bobby+Freeman&id=6103|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.4713.pdf| title=RPM Top 40-5s - September 1, 1964}} It was featured on Freeman's 1964 album C'mon and Swim.{{cite web|title=Bobby Freeman, C'mon and Swim|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Bobby-Freeman-Cmon-And-Swim/release/2516670|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
The song ranked No.54 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1964."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1965/Billboard%201965-01-02.pdf Top Records of 1964]", Billboard, January 2, 1965. p. 6. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
Other charting versions
- Ray Columbus & the Invaders released a version as a single in 1965 which reached No.71 in Australia.
Other versions
- Ray Anthony - on his 1964 album Swim, Swim, C'mon and Swim.{{cite web|title=Ray Anthony, Swim, Swim, C'mon and Swim|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Ray-Anthony-Swim-Swim-CMon-Lets-Swim/release/4359088|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
- Enoch Light and His Orchestra - on their 1964 album Discotheque: Dance Dance Dance.{{cite web|title=Enoch Light and His Orchestra, Discotheque: Dance Dance Dance|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Enoch-Light-And-His-Orchestra-Discotheque-Dance-Dance-Dance/release/634767|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
- Billy Strange - on his 1964 album The James Bond Theme.{{cite web|title=Billy Strange, The James Bond Theme|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Billy-Strange-The-James-Bond-Theme/release/1036386|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
- Leroy Jones recorded a rendition that was released on Hit 136.Poparchives.com.au. - [http://www.poparchives.com.au/2356/ray-columbus-and-the-invaders/cmon-and-swim WHERE DID THEY GET THAT SONG?, RAY COLUMBUS AND THE INVADERS C'mon And Swim]Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records: 1950-1975, Tim Neely - [https://books.google.com/books?id=2hw5AQAAIAAJ&q=%22Hit+136%22Swim Page 427]
- Lloyd Thaxton - on his 1964 album Lloyd Thaxton Presents.{{cite web|title=Lloyd Thaxton, Lloyd Thaxton Presents|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Lloyd-Thaxton-Lloyd-Thaxton-Presents/release/8769084|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
- A version re-titled, "Jerk" was recorded by Mexican group, Los Rebeldes del Rock[https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Rebeldes_del_Rock] and released on Orfeon 45-1715.Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/Los-Rebeldes-Del-Rock-Jerk-Alguien/release/10829994 Los Rebeldes Del Rock – Jerk / Alguien]WFMU - [https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/73882 DJ Roulette: Playlist from July 30, 2017]
- The Up featuring Allen Ginsberg - on their 1995 compilation album Killer Up! (1969-1972).{{cite web|title=The Up, Killer Up! (1969-1972)|website=Discogs |year=1995 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Up-5-Also-Featuring-Allen-Ginsberg-Killer-Up-1969-1972/release/1609615|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
- Martha and the Vandellas - on their 2013 compilation album 50th Anniversary - The Singles Collection 1962-1972.{{cite web|title=Martha and the Vandellas, 50th Anniversary - The Singles Collection 1962-1972|website=Discogs |date=12 April 2013 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Martha-Reeves-The-Vandellas-50th-Anniversary-The-Singles-Collection-1962-1972/release/5034931|accessdate=March 14, 2019}}
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