Swain & The Citations distinguished themselves as Freeport's premier band for golden oldies and calypso music. Swain steered his course and never deviated from that despite suggestions from club owners and some patrons. At a time when the music of the islands was dying, Swain, almost single handedly kept it alive. Swain's music was not only fun for dancing but included social commentary such as those practiced in the tradition of the calypso songs if the West Indies.

The first song featured entitled "Sandra" was done by 'The Mighty Sparrow" out of Trinidad. Swain introduced it to the Bahamian public and all thought it was his own. This was his first recording and was an instant hit for him.

Click play to hear "Sandra" -

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The next song featured here speaks about the "Jones Town Massacre". The fanatical Reverend Jones led hundreds to a remote island and had them perform a mass suicide in the seventies. The music is done in a reggae feel, another of Swain's musical expressions.

Click play to hear "Brother Jonsie" -

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This next song is the classic Swain sound. The rhythm is continuous and is set to a disco-like straight bass drum pattern. Fans from all around enjoyed the many songs that Swain did in this style. For Bahamians, this is "Bush Music", time to get on the dance floor.

Click play to hear "Over & Over" -

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The news of the death of Swain's mother prompted the composition of this next song. Death notices are commonly announced over the radio in the Bahamas. This has proven the most efficient way to disseminate information throughout our archipelago. When Swain heard about the death, he was devastated. Upon calling Nassau, he discovered that it was another lady by the same name. He sat down later that evening and penned his feelings. The influence of the sixties was used as a backdrop for his composition.

Click play to hear "A Mother's Love" -

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