William Oliver Swofford (February 22, 1945– February 12, 2000), known professionally as Oliver, was an American pop singer. Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, he began singing as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s. He was a member of two music groups: The Virginians and, later, The Good Earth. Known by friends as "Bill," Oliver is often remembered as being caring and accessible to others.   Wikipedia