Bettye Swann, born Betty Jean Champion, is a notable American soul singer who gained prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her musical style is characterized by a distinctive blend of soul, country, and pop, with a voice often described as both powerful and vulnerable. Swann is best known for her 1967 hit single "Make Me Yours," which topped the R&B charts and firmly established her as a significant figure in the soul music genre. Despite her relative obscurity in later years, her influence on the development of soul music remains noteworthy.