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==Background==
==Background==
According to the 15 February 1969 issue of ''Crónica'', Anthony Swete's real name is Tommy Wesley Knighton. He had a passion for rugby and politically seemed to be a [[Richard Nixon|Nixon]] supporter.<ref>''Diario Crónica'', Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690215_1/mode/2up Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * ''Anthony Swete'']</ref>
According to the 15 February 1969 issue of ''Crónica'', Anthony Swete's real name is Tommy Wesley Knighton. He had a passion for rugby and politically seemed to be a [[Richard Nixon|Nixon]] supporter.<ref>''Diario Crónica'', Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690215_1/mode/2up Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * ''Anthony Swete'']</ref>

Swete started out in 1958 as a 15-year-old in a night club in America's South. He filled in for the singer who was unwell that day. In the beginning he had a vagabond kind of lifestyle and earnt little money. He also taught himself to play piano. At some stage he met a girl on the music scene and they were married. This curtailed his wandering lifestyle and he headed to the music scene in New York in pursuit of success.<ref>''Crónica'', 13 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690213_5/page/22/mode/2up? Página 24 * ANTONIO EL DULCE]</ref>


The PPX label he was associated with had at various times signed [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Curtis Knight]] and Ella Moore.<ref>''Cash Box'', May 9, 1970 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1970/CB-1970-05-09.pdf Page 12 3 Para Acts Via Chalpin’s PPX]</ref><ref>Jimi Hendrix.com, October 23, 2020 - [https://www.jimihendrix.com/music/no-business-curtis-knight-the-squires-the-ppx-sessions-volume-2/ ''Curtis Knight & The Squires'', NO BUSINESS: CURTIS KNIGHT & THE SQUIRES THE PPX SESSIONS, VOLUME 2]</ref>
The PPX label he was associated with had at various times signed [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Curtis Knight]] and Ella Moore.<ref>''Cash Box'', May 9, 1970 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1970/CB-1970-05-09.pdf Page 12 3 Para Acts Via Chalpin’s PPX]</ref><ref>Jimi Hendrix.com, October 23, 2020 - [https://www.jimihendrix.com/music/no-business-curtis-knight-the-squires-the-ppx-sessions-volume-2/ ''Curtis Knight & The Squires'', NO BUSINESS: CURTIS KNIGHT & THE SQUIRES THE PPX SESSIONS, VOLUME 2]</ref>
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====Further activities====
====Further activities====
It was reported in the 15 February 1969 issue of ''Crónica'' that Swete, known for the hits "Judy in disguise" and "Hold Me tight" had come to Argentina with his manager [[Ed Chalpin]].<ref>''Crónica'', Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690215_1/mode/2up Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * ''Anthony Swete'']</ref> He had actually arrived the day before on the 9:10 plane at the Ezeiza international airport and was to appear at a concert with [[The Tremeloes]].<ref>''Crónica'', 14 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690214_6/page/n21/mode/2up Página 24 or 26 LLEGAN NUEVOS ASTROS PARA BRILLAR EN LOS CARNIVALES]</ref> The 25 February issue of ''Crónica'' wrote that Swete, who came for a concert at the Hermitage had problems in understanding Spanish. The concierge at the hotel put him in the picture about the disc jockeys in the city. He didn't realize that they were up to date with the music, and they were from venues other than radio.<ref>''Crónica'', 25 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690225_5/page/20/mode/2up Página 20 '''iFLASH!''', ★ ANTHONY]</ref>
It was reported in the 15 February 1969 issue of ''Crónica'' that Swete, known for the hits "Judy in disguise" and "Hold Me tight" had come to Argentina with his manager [[Ed Chalpin]].<ref>''Crónica'', Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690215_1/mode/2up Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * ''Anthony Swete'']</ref> He had actually arrived the day before on the 9:10 plane at the Ezeiza international airport and was to appear at a concert with [[The Tremeloes]].<ref>''Crónica'', 14 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690214_6/page/n21/mode/2up Página 24 or 26 LLEGAN NUEVOS ASTROS PARA BRILLAR EN LOS CARNIVALES]</ref> His pending arrival was mentioned in the 13 February issue of '' Crónica'', that he was to arrive on [[Aerolíneas Argentinas]] Flight 301. Acdcording to the article, in addition to apperances on television, Swete's personal appearances were to be exclusively at Carlos Ballón's Escala Musical venues.<ref>''Crónica'', 13 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690213_5/page/22/mode/2up? Página 24 * ANTONIO EL DULCE]</ref> The 25 February issue of ''Crónica'' wrote that Swete, who came for a concert at the Hermitage had problems in understanding Spanish. The concierge at the hotel put him in the picture about the disc jockeys in the city. He didn't realize that they were up to date with the music, and they were from venues other than radio.<ref>''Crónica'', 25 de Febrero de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690225_5/page/20/mode/2up Página 20 '''iFLASH!''', ★ ANTHONY]</ref>
====''Abrazame Fuerte'' album====
====''Abrazame Fuerte'' album====
It was noted in the 29 April issue of ''[[La Nación]]'' that Swete's album ''Abrazame Fuerte'' had made its debut at no. 17 on the Tops Long Plays chart.<ref>''La Nación'', 20 de Abril de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioLaNacionSantiago_19690420/page/n17/mode/2up Pág. 18 TOPS, LONG PLAYS, 17 (_) Abrázame fuerte]</ref> Meanwhile the single, "Abrázame fuerte" had moved down from 12 to 18 on the Tops Simples chart.<ref>''La Nación'', 20 de Abril de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioLaNacionSantiago_19690420/page/n17/mode/2up Pág. 18 TOPS, SIMPLES, 18 (12) Abrázame fuerte]</ref>
It was noted in the 29 April issue of ''[[La Nación]]'' that Swete's album ''Abrazame Fuerte'' had made its debut at no. 17 on the Tops Long Plays chart.<ref>''La Nación'', 20 de Abril de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioLaNacionSantiago_19690420/page/n17/mode/2up Pág. 18 TOPS, LONG PLAYS, 17 (_) Abrázame fuerte]</ref> Meanwhile the single, "Abrázame fuerte" had moved down from 12 to 18 on the Tops Simples chart.<ref>''La Nación'', 20 de Abril de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioLaNacionSantiago_19690420/page/n17/mode/2up Pág. 18 TOPS, SIMPLES, 18 (12) Abrázame fuerte]</ref>
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| <ref>''Crónica'', 3 de Marzo de 1969 - [https://archive.org/details/DiarioCronicaBuenosAires19690303_6/page/22/mode/2up Página 23 '''CRONICA''' <small>'''DE NUEVOS'''</small> ★ UNA SELECCION DE PASODOBLES PARA RECORDAR, "ABRAZAME FUERTE"]</ref>
| <ref>Discogs - [https://www.discogs.com/release/27704241-Anthony-Swete-Abrazame-Fuerte Anthony Swete – Abrazame Fuerte]</ref>
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Revision as of 08:51, 17 September 2024

Anthony Swete
Also known asKnight 'En Day, Swete
BornTommy Wesley Knighton
GenresPop, soul, r&b
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVoice
Years active1960s - ?
LabelsClan Celentano, CRC, Disc-Trophy Records, Epic, Groove, Paramount, PPX, RCA Victor, Variety, Zafiro

Anthony Swete is a singer who was primarily associated with PPX records owned by Ed Chalpin. He had a multitude of singles issued on various labels, plus albums on the Clan Celentano, RCA and Zafiro labels. During his time, he had some chart hits. Two of them were top-ten hits during the late 1960s in Argentina. They were "Judy in Disguise" and "Hold Me Tight".

Background

According to the 15 February 1969 issue of Crónica, Anthony Swete's real name is Tommy Wesley Knighton. He had a passion for rugby and politically seemed to be a Nixon supporter.[1]

Swete started out in 1958 as a 15-year-old in a night club in America's South. He filled in for the singer who was unwell that day. In the beginning he had a vagabond kind of lifestyle and earnt little money. He also taught himself to play piano. At some stage he met a girl on the music scene and they were married. This curtailed his wandering lifestyle and he headed to the music scene in New York in pursuit of success.[2]

The PPX label he was associated with had at various times signed Jimi Hendrix, Curtis Knight and Ella Moore.[3][4]

He was listed by Cash Box in the December 28, 1968 issue as one of the artists that made the Argentina Top Ten that year.[5] In the early 1970s, he was signed to the Paramount label.[6][7] In addition to the chart success he had in Argentina with "Judy in Disguise" and "Hold Me Tight", his album also made the top twenty there.[8][9]

Career

1968

"Judy Disfrazada" aka Judy in Disguise

Anthony Swete recorded his version of "Judy in Disguise". It was released in Argentina as "Judy Disfrazada". The B side was the Scott English and Larry Weiss composition "Doblame, Modelame" ("Bend Me, Shape Me"). The recordings were released on Groove GS-8005 in 1968.[10][11] As shown by Cash Box in the March 16 issue, Swete's version debuted at no. 10 on the Argentina's Best Sellers chart.[12] It peaked at no. 5 on April 20.[13][14] It was still in the chart at no. 17 on May 25.[15] As shown by Billboard, it was at no. 4 on the Buenos Aires Top Ten chart for the week ending April 6.[16]

1969

"Abrazame fuerte" aka "Hold Me Tight

He had more success later the following year with "Hold Me Tight". As recorded by Cash Box, the single was at no. 5 on the week of January 25.[17]

The 9 February issue of La Nación had "Abrazame fuerte" at no. 4 in the Tops en Otra Banda chart. It had moved down from no. 3.[18]

According to the 15 March issue of Cash Box, the song would eventually reach the peak position of no. 5.[19]

Further activities

It was reported in the 15 February 1969 issue of Crónica that Swete, known for the hits "Judy in disguise" and "Hold Me tight" had come to Argentina with his manager Ed Chalpin.[20] He had actually arrived the day before on the 9:10 plane at the Ezeiza international airport and was to appear at a concert with The Tremeloes.[21] His pending arrival was mentioned in the 13 February issue of Crónica, that he was to arrive on Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 301. Acdcording to the article, in addition to apperances on television, Swete's personal appearances were to be exclusively at Carlos Ballón's Escala Musical venues.[22] The 25 February issue of Crónica wrote that Swete, who came for a concert at the Hermitage had problems in understanding Spanish. The concierge at the hotel put him in the picture about the disc jockeys in the city. He didn't realize that they were up to date with the music, and they were from venues other than radio.[23]

Abrazame Fuerte album

It was noted in the 29 April issue of La Nación that Swete's album Abrazame Fuerte had made its debut at no. 17 on the Tops Long Plays chart.[24] Meanwhile the single, "Abrázame fuerte" had moved down from 12 to 18 on the Tops Simples chart.[25]

According to the 23 June issue of Diario Crónica, "Abrázame Juerte" ("Hold Me Tight") was a big seller in Argentina. His album was also reviewed in the issue. The reviewer noted the album's youth appeal value.[26] The album had actually been reviewed in an earlier issue of Crónica, the 3 March issue.[27]

1970s

Swete recorded his version of "Backfield in Motion" which saw a release in the UK. It was reviewed by the Record Mirror in the magazine's February 7, 1970 issue. It did get a positive review with James Hamilton calling it a nicely dated beater with soulful Sam & Dave touches. At the time Swete's version was the only one available in the country, predating the Mel and Tim UK release.[28] Also in 1970, a single was released on the RCA Twin Hits label featuring his versions of "My Honey and Me" bw "Rainy Night in Georgia".[29]

According to Cash Box in the magazine's May 9, 1970 issue, Swete along with Curtis Knight and Ella Moore were to have releases in the near future on the Paramount label. They were to be promoted under the wing of Bill Gallagher of Famous Music. With Knight's album Down in the Village already released, Swete and Moore were to have their recordings released in the near future.[30]

In July 1978 and now going by the name Swete, he was set to record a disco album that would be played at roller skating rinks around the US. The music which would be a mixture of Top 40 and disco would feature Swete backed by a band whose identity hadn't yet been disclosed. The record was to be played at intervals at the skating rinks.[31] It seems in that period, Swete was also going by the name of Knight 'En Day. It was reported by Billboard in the magazine's May 19, 1979 issue that 30,000 copies of the single "Disco Dip" had been sold from 25 skating rinks.[32] The singles were not for general sale via the traditional venues. They were to be sold at the skating rinks.[33]

Later years

"Backfield In Motion" was on Netti Page's playlist in March 2011 as part of the New Zealand Soul Weekender. [34]


Discography

Singles (selective)
Act Release Catalogue Year Notes
Anthony Swete "Judy Disfrazada" (Judy in Disguise) / "Doblame, Modelame" (Bend Me Shape Me) Groove GS-8005 1968 [35][36]
Anthony Swete "Abrazame Fuerte" (Hold Me Tight) / "Pequeñas Manzanas Verdes" (Little Green Apples) CRC 8235 1969 Chile release[37]
Anthony Swete
Mark Juhns 		"Backfield in Motion" / "Make Believe" RCA Victor 101882 1969 [38]
Anthony Swete "Backfield in Motion / "Soul Deep" RCA Victor 1970 UK release[39]
Anthony Swete "My Honey and Me" / "Rainy Night in Georgia" RCA Twin Hits PX 1005 1970 Aust. release[40]
Anthony Swete "The Letter" / "If You Let Me" Clan Celentano BF ES 93 1970 Italy release[41]
Anthony Swete "Disco Dip" / "Skating on My Birthday" F1 Team P 508 1978 Italy[42]


Albums
Act Release Catalogue Year Notes
Anthony Swete Abrázame Fuerte RCA GLE-80005 1968 / 1969 [43]
Anthony Swete Anthony Swete Clan Celentano BF ES LP 7021 1970 [44][45]
Laura Lee Mann, Gina Rotchschild,
Ron Booker, Anthony Swete, Curtis Knight 		Roller Disco Dip Zafiro ZL-293 1978, 1979 [46]


Various artists compilation appearances
Title Track Catalogue Year Notes
The Now Sounds "My Honey and Me" Cornwall Records, Inc. – LG 101 1970 United States
The Now Sounds "Rainy Night in Georgia" Cornwall Records, Inc. – LG 102 1970 United States
Sound Spectacular Volume 1 "Twenty Five Miles", "Gimme Good Lovin'" RCA Camden CAM-141 Australia
Sound Spectacular Volume 2 "Love is All You Have to Give" RCA Camden CAMS 142 Australia
Golden Hits "Games People Play", "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'",
"Spinning Wheel" 		King Size M.R.E TE 001 Holland
U.S. Charts Breakers "Backfield In Motion" Stateside 2C 054-91.105 France

[47]

References

  1. ^ Diario Crónica, Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * Anthony Swete
  2. ^ Crónica, 13 de Febrero de 1969 - Página 24 * ANTONIO EL DULCE
  3. ^ Cash Box, May 9, 1970 - Page 12 3 Para Acts Via Chalpin’s PPX
  4. ^ Jimi Hendrix.com, October 23, 2020 - Curtis Knight & The Squires, NO BUSINESS: CURTIS KNIGHT & THE SQUIRES THE PPX SESSIONS, VOLUME 2
  5. ^ Cash Box, December 28, 1968 - ARGENTINA'S SONGS & ARTISTS THAT MADE THE TOP TEN CHARTS IN 1968
  6. ^ Record World, May 9, 1970 - Page 14 Famous Signs 3
  7. ^ Cash Box, July 4, 1970 - Page 47 OUR FUTURE IS IN OUR STARS
  8. ^ Crónica, Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * Anthony Swete
  9. ^ La Nación, 20 de Abril de 1969 - Pág. 18 TOPS, LONG PLAYS, 17 (_) Abrázame fuerte
  10. ^ Second Hand Songs - Doblame, Moldeame by Anthony Swete
  11. ^ 45Cat - Anthony Swete - Discography, Argentina
  12. ^ Cash Box, March 16, 1968 - Page 80 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 10, Last Week _
  13. ^ Cash Box, April 20, 1968 - Page 77 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 5, Last Week 6
  14. ^ Cash Box, April 27, 1968 - Page 61 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 6, Last Week 5
  15. ^ Cash Box, May 25, 1968 - Page 55 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 17, Last Week 11
  16. ^ Billboard, April 6, 1968 - Page 45 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, BUENOS AIRES, This Week 4, Last Week _
  17. ^ Cash Box, January 25, 1969 - Page 76 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 5, Last Week 9 Hold Me Tight (Odeon) Anthony Swete (RCA)
  18. ^ La Nación, 9 de Frbrero de 1969 - Pag 24 DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS DISCOS, TOPS EN LA OTRA BANDA, SIMPLES, 4 (3) Abrazame fuerte
  19. ^ Cash Box, March 15, 1969 - Page 56 Cash Box Argentina, Argentina's Best Sellers, This Week 7, Last Week 5 Hold Me Tight (Odeon) Anthony Swete (RCA)
  20. ^ Crónica, Año VI — Buenos Aires, Sábado 15 de Febrero de 1969 — No. 1.972 - Página 21 LUVIA DE ASTROS PARA EL CARNAVAL DE BUENOS AIRES, * Anthony Swete
  21. ^ Crónica, 14 de Febrero de 1969 - Página 24 or 26 LLEGAN NUEVOS ASTROS PARA BRILLAR EN LOS CARNIVALES
  22. ^ Crónica, 13 de Febrero de 1969 - Página 24 * ANTONIO EL DULCE
  23. ^ Crónica, 25 de Febrero de 1969 - Página 20 iFLASH!, ★ ANTHONY
  24. ^ La Nación, 20 de Abril de 1969 - Pág. 18 TOPS, LONG PLAYS, 17 (_) Abrázame fuerte
  25. ^ La Nación, 20 de Abril de 1969 - Pág. 18 TOPS, SIMPLES, 18 (12) Abrázame fuerte
  26. ^ Crónica, 23 de Junio de 1969 - Página 23 CRONICA DE NUEVOS ★ Anthony Swete DISCOS y una selección de Temas Deparados
  27. ^ Crónica, 3 de Marzo de 1969 - Página 23 CRONICA DE NUEVOS ★ UNA SELECCION DE PASODOBLES PARA RECORDAR, "ABRAZAME FUERTE"
  28. ^ Record Mirror, February 7, 1970 - Page 12 Taste of things to come
  29. ^ Australian Record Labels, Compiled by Michael de Looper - RCA / BMG 45’s, 12” singles and E.P.’s 1956–1992, RCA TWIN HITS
  30. ^ Cash Box, May 9, 1970 - Page 12 3 Para Acts Via Chalpin’s PPX
  31. ^ Billboard, July 22, 1978 - Page 1 & 93 Roller Rinks To Try Breaking New Disks By IS HOROWITZ
  32. ^ Billboard, May 19, 1979 - Page 4 Skate Rink Assn. Refutes Plea To Skip Music Fees By IS HOROWITZ
  33. ^ Billboard, October 21, 1978 - Pages 3, 95 1,500 Skating Rinks Await 1st 45s Batch By IS HOROWITZ
  34. ^ Soul Source - New Zealand Soul Weekender Playlists By Kris Holmes March 3, 2011, 2011 NZ Soul Weekender - DJ Playlists, 12-12:30 Netti Page
  35. ^ Second Hand Songs - Doblame, Moldeame by Anthony Swete
  36. ^ 45Cat - Anthony Swete - Discography, Argentina
  37. ^ Discogs - Anthony Swete – Abrazame Fuerte = Hold Me Tight
  38. ^ 45Cat - Anthony Swete - Discography, Australia
  39. ^ 45Cat - Anthony Swete - Discography
  40. ^ Australian Record Labels, Compiled by Michael de Looper - RCA / BMG 45’s, 12” singles and E.P.’s 1956–1992, RCA TWIN HITS
  41. ^ Who Sampled - The Letter by Anthony Swete
  42. ^ Discogs - Anthony Swete – Disco Dip
  43. ^ Crónica, 3 de Marzo de 1969 - Página 23 CRONICA DE NUEVOS ★ UNA SELECCION DE PASODOBLES PARA RECORDAR, "ABRAZAME FUERTE"
  44. ^ Discogs - Anthony Swete – Anthony Swete
  45. ^ Popsike - ANTHONY SWETE SAME 1970 ORIGINAL ITALY CLAN ADRIANO CELENTANO LABEL LP
  46. ^ MelodiesMagic, Saturday, July 1, 2017 - - Roller Disco Dip 1979 Complete Lp
  47. ^ Discogs - Anthony Swete, Appearances > Compilations
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