She was born in Hungary to professional musician parents who toured worldwide. Educated in Switzerland, she studied piano before joining her parents on tour as The Three Hugos. When World War II was declared, the family left England with the Boswell Circus. She married, and as Eve Boswell became a popular singing star in South Africa.
In 1949, she was heard by bandleader Geraldo (Gerald Bright), who persuaded her to return to the United Kingdom as a singer in his band, which was widely heard on BBC Radio. Boswell parted with Geraldo in 1952, and launched a solo career. Her first hit record came that year with "Sugar Bush", partly sung in Afrikaans. She appeared in the Royal Variety Performance and toured widely with comedian Derek Roy, before getting her own radio show in 1954.
Her major chart hit came with "Pickin' a Chicken", a South African tune with new words, which rose to No 9 on the UK Singles Chart at the start of 1956. Her first LP, Sugar and Spice, on which she sang 10 songs in nine different languages, followed later in the year. A continuous programme of radio work and tours followed, leading to more than one mental breakdown.
She faded from public view as public tastes for pop music changed through the late 1950s and 1960s, eventually returning to live in South Africa.
Boegoeberg Se Dam
Eve Boswell Lyrics
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Daar waar die nooiens hulle hare was en kam
Hul harte is maar koud, maar ons sakke is vol goud
Ons gaan vir hulle vang, by die Boegoeberg se dam
Emma toe sê maar sê maar vir jou Grandma
Wat wil jy vir Krismis hê?
Emma kolema, sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma wil ’n biscuit hê
Boegoeberg we know has a lovely lovely dam
That's where the pretty girls eat biltong bread and jam
Their hearts are somewhat cold but our purses full of gold
We'll treat them very sweet when at Boegoeberg we meet
Emma please tell me tell your dear old Granny
What must Father Christmas bring?
Emma please tell me tell your dear old Granny
Emma wants a wedding ring
Boegoeberg se dam is ’n lekker lekker dam
Daar waar die nooiens hulle hare was en kam
Hul harte is maar koud, maar ons sakke is vol goud
Ons gaan vir hulle vang, by die Boegoeberg se dam
Emma toe sê maar sê maar vir jou Grandma
Wat wil jy vir Krismis hê?
Emma kolema, sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma wil ’n biscuit hê
The song "Boegoeberg Se Dam" by Eve Boswell tells the story of a group of men who plan to go fishing at a dam in Boegoeberg, where the local girls used to brush their hair and chat. The lyrics say that the girls may have a cold heart, but the men are going to catch fish for them and treat them well. The second half of the song features the conversation between a little girl named Emma and her grandmother. Emma asks for a biscuit for Christmas, while the grandmother asks what she wants from Father Christmas. Emma says she wants a wedding ring.
The song captures the spirit of community and the simple pleasures of life in the countryside. The dam is a gathering place where people come together to fish, talk, and build relationships. The men in the song are not necessarily seeking a romantic relationship with the women, but rather want to show them kindness and generosity. The conversation between Emma and her grandmother underlines the importance of family and the innocence of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Boegoeberg se dam is ’n lekker lekker dam
Boegoeberg has a delightful dam.
Daar waar die nooiens hulle hare was en kam
It's a place where the ladies brush and style their hair.
Hul harte is maar koud, maar ons sakke is vol goud
Despite their cold hearts, we have full wallets.
Ons gaan vir hulle vang, by die Boegoeberg se dam
We're going to try to catch their attention at Boegoeberg dam.
Emma toe sê maar sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma turns to her grandma and starts to speak.
Wat wil jy vir Krismis hê?
She asks her what she wants for Christmas.
Emma kolema, sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma wants a biscuit, she tells her grandma.
Boegoeberg se dam is ’n lekker lekker dam
Boegoeberg has a delightful dam.
Daar waar die nooiens hulle hare was en kam
It's a place where the ladies brush and style their hair.
Hul harte is maar koud, maar ons sakke is vol goud
Despite their cold hearts, we have full wallets.
Ons gaan vir hulle vang, by die Boegoeberg se dam
We'll try to win their hearts at Boegoeberg dam.
Emma toe sê maar sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma turns to her grandma and starts to speak.
Wat wil jy vir Krismis hê?
She asks her what she wants for Christmas.
Emma kolema, sê maar vir jou Grandma
Emma wants a wedding ring, she tells her grandma.
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