In April 1963, her single "I Will Follow Him" had soared to number one on U.S. charts. Recorded in early January 1963 and released January 22 of that year, it made Peggy March the youngest female singer with a number one hit at age fifteen. The record also took the number one spot in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Scandinavia.
Her success also came with financial trouble. March was a minor and the Coogan Law prevented her parents from managing her money. The responsibility was placed on her manager, Russell Smith. It was discovered in 1966 that he had squandered the fortune away, leaving her with $500. Peggy graduated from Lansdale Catholic High School in 1966. She soon had a new manager, Arnie Harris, who became her husband and gave her one daughter, Sande, born in 1974.
Though she is remembered by some as a one-hit wonder, her singles "I Wish I Were a Princess" and "Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love" made the Top 30 in the United States and the United Kingdom. She began making a very strong presence in the European and Asian music markets, and she moved to Germany around 1969. Her commercial success in Germany continued through much of the 1970s. In 1979 she experimented with disco on the album, Electrifying, but it failed to achieve commercial success. By 1981 record companies did not renew her contracts, and she moved back to the United States. A retro fad in Germany brought her some continuing success starting in the mid-1990s. Her song "I Will Follow Him" largely inspired the beat in the Eminem and Dr. Dre song Guilty Conscience, and was also featured in the 1992 movie Sister Act. Currently she works largely in the Las Vegas music scene.
I Will Follow Him
Peggy March Lyrics
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And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him
Follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him (follow him)
Ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny (destiny)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him)
Follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love (I love him, I love him, I love him)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him)
Follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow
The lyrics to Peggy March's song "I Will Follow Him" express the unbreakable devotion and dedication of a woman to her lover. She proclaims her love for him repeatedly throughout the song, and she pledges to follow him wherever he goes. She describes the strength of her feelings by stating that no ocean is too deep or mountain is too high to keep her away from him. The woman also claims that he is her destiny, implying that their relationship is fated and predetermined. The song's repetition of the phrase "I will follow him" emphasizes the woman's unwavering loyalty and determination.
The song's powerful message of devotion resonated with audiences when it was released in 1963, and it remains popular today. Its catchy tune and memorable chorus have made it a favorite at weddings and romantic events. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Little Peggy March (who originally recorded it), Petula Clark, and Sister Act.
Line by Line Meaning
Love him, I love him, I love him
I deeply adore and care for him, and this love is constantly present in me.
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will go wherever he goes in life, showing my unwavering loyalty and commitment to him.
I will follow him
I will devote myself to him and his desires and decisions wholeheartedly.
Follow him wherever he may go
I am willing to accompany him to any place he chooses to visit or reside.
There isn't an ocean too deep
No matter how vast or obstructive the obstacles may be, I shall overcome them to follow him.
A mountain so high it can keep me away
Even if there is a significant deterrent like an enormous mountain, my love will help me conquer it to follow him.
I must follow him (follow him)
It is not a choice, but a necessity for me to trail him, for my affection for him has entwined us.
Ever since he touched my hand I knew
When he touched me, I realized that we are meant to be together and that our connection will last.
That near him I always must be
My heart yearns to stay by his side, always and forever.
And nothing can keep him from me
There is no force or obstacle in our path that can separate us, for our love is pure and powerful.
He is my destiny (destiny)
It is fate that has brought us together, and he is the one whom I am meant to spend my life with.
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
He is the one whom I love with all my heart, and that love will never change or fade.
From now until forever, forever, forever
My love for him will endure for all time, with steadfast dedication and unyielding passion.
Away from my love (I love him, I love him, I love him)
I cannot bear the thought of being separated from him, for my love for him is all-consuming and vital to my existence.
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
It is a certainty that my love for him will never die, for it is an integral part of who I am.
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I am committed to chasing him down every path he chooses in life, no matter what it may hold or entail.
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
My love for him is unconditional and eternal, and it will remain until the end of my days.
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
My heart is intrinsically bound to his, and I will be his constant companion, wherever he may roam.
Lyrics © SUISA, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Arthur Altman, Franck Pourcel, Jacques Plante, Norman Gimbel, Paul Mauriat
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wenegadewaida4412
Love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him (follow him), ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny (destiny)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love (I love him, I love him, I love him)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
@georgeandradepoeta
Love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him, ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
Do-do do-do-do do-do-do and where he goes
I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him
@cavenchang
I will follow him
Follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him
Ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny
*I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow
I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love
My true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him
Follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
(Repeat *)
@Theorema2001
I Will Follow Him
Peggy March
Love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him (follow him), ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny (destiny)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love (I love him, I love him, I love him)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
@marfran21
"I Will Follow Him"
I Love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him, ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
Do-do do-do-do do-do-do and where he goes
I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him
@Nightdancerecords
Please do check out Peggy's latest album Always And Forever. There are several videos of our tracks on this channel. The German version of the album contains I Will Follow Him as a bonus track.
@ghaliblaskar4319
Nightdancerecords what a golden period was 1963 year with such music plus president of USA being John F Kennedy at that time
@steveninger2907
Nightdancerecords
@danielfilipic2731
I already heard this show!!! And hear Peggy speaks in German is adorable! I love her! !!
@danielfilipic2731
By the way, it happens the same with The Seekers. Judith Durham still have her charm and an amazing voice! I was almost a child when the Seekers began to play, and I remember those hits! And now I enjoy it again!!!!
@wenegadewaida4412
Love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I will follow him, follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow him (follow him), ever since he touched my hand I knew
That near him I always must be
And nothing can keep him from me
He is my destiny (destiny)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love (I love him, I love him, I love him)
I love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
He'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow him (follow him), follow him wherever he may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep, keep me away
Away from my love
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
And where he goes I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
I know I'll always love him, I love him, I love him
@angelaharris6577
Listening in feb 2024....love this❤.
@johnchase4408
She was 15 when she 1st sang this song. She's 65 here. 71 now.
Phenomenal lady.
@francellazeledon1144
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@kmfanatic
She was actually 14 when she recorded the song and when it was released. She was 15 when it went to number 1 on the billboard charts