The Swallows

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The Swallows

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Sep 25, 2026 · Cologne

About

The Swallows were an American R&B group. They are best known for their recording of "Will You Be Mine" and "It Ain't the Meat (It's the Motion)".

Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, in 1946 as "The Oakaleers", the original members were Lawrence Coxson (lead tenor), Irving Turner (tenor and baritone), Earl Hurley (first and second tenor and bongos) and Norris "Bunky" Mack (bass, piano, guitar, and drums). The 'Oakaleers' practiced on street corners until around 1948, when they joined with Eddie Rich (first tenor) and Frederick “Money Guitar” Johnson (baritone and guitar). Second tenor and baritone Herman "Junior" Denby was hired later. Irving Turner stopped singing with the group, but was kept on as valet (and occasional fill-in).

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It Ain't The Meat, It's the Motion

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It Ain't the Meat

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Turning Blue

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Beside You

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Will You Be Mine

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Tour Dates

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3 upcoming shows

SEP

25

2026

Euroblast Festival 2026

Cologne, Germany

OCT

17

2026

SWALLOW THE SUN

Architektoniki Club Live Stage, Athens, Greece

OCT

19

2026

Swallow The Sun - Ocean Of Grief - Shattered Hope

IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Turkey

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Setlists

20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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1962
1955
1954
1953

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October 20, 1962

California Ballroom

Dunstable, England, United Kingdom


August 31, 1962

California Ballroom

Dunstable, England, United Kingdom


July 14, 1962

California Ballroom

Dunstable, England, United Kingdom


May 15, 1955

Uptown Theatre

Cleveland, Ohio, United States


February 4, 1954

The Howard Theatre

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States

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🎟️ Upcoming Shows

Sep 25, 2026

Euroblast Festival 2026

Cologne, DE


Oct 17, 2026

SWALLOW THE SUN

Architektoniki Club Live Stage, Athens, GR


Oct 19, 2026

Swallow The Sun - Ocean Of Grief - Shattered Hope

IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş, İstanbul, TR

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Yes, The Swallows has 3 upcoming concerts, with their next show on September 25, 2026. They will be performing in Cologne, Athens, İstanbul. See the full schedule and buy tickets on this page.

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The Swallows' most-played tracks include It Ain't The Meat, It's the Motion, It Ain't the Meat, Turning Blue, Beside You, Will You Be Mine. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

The Swallows were an American R&B group. They are best known for their recording of "Will You Be Mine" and "It Ain't the Meat (It's the Motion)". Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, in 1946 as "The Oakaleers", the original members were... Read the full biography on this page.

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