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.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl
Peggy March Lyrics
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schiesse wie du, schau mir mal zu.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
Auf der Ranch am Ohio, ja, da ist was los,
denn im Reiten und Schiessen sind die Cowboy's ganz gross.
Doch mein Jimmy sagt No! will ich auch mal ein Pferd,
da hab' ich mich bei ihm beschwert.Ich bin ein Cowgirl und reite wie du,
schiesse wie du, schau mir mal zu.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
Auf der Ranch am Ohio, da küsst man nicht schlecht
und der Kuss und die Liebe, die sind bei uns echt.
Doch kommt Jimmy zu mir, ja, dann weiss ich 'ne List,
und ich sage: Heut' wird nicht geküsst!
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und reite wie du,
schiesse wie du, schau mir mal zu.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
The lyrics of Peggy March's song "Ich bin ein Cowgirl" express the desire of the singer to be accepted as a true cowgirl by her love interest, Jimmy. She sings about her ability to ride horses and shoot guns just like the cowboys, but she is often met with resistance from Jimmy, who tells her no when she asks for a horse of her own. Despite this, she remains determined to prove herself and win Jimmy's affection.
The setting of the song is on a ranch in Ohio, where the singer describes the excitement and skill of the cowboys in riding and shooting. She also speaks of the romantic atmosphere on the ranch and the true love that is shared between the cowboys and cowgirls. However, when Jimmy comes to visit her, she uses her cunning and wit to avoid his advances and focus on proving herself as a true cowgirl.
The song can be interpreted as a feminist anthem, as the singer challenges the gender norms and expectations of her time by refusing to conform to traditional roles for women. She wants to be seen as equal to the cowboys and will not be deterred by Jimmy's resistance. The song also highlights the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving one's goals and overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und reite wie du,
I am a cowgirl who rides just like you, with great skill and determination.
schiesse wie du, schau mir mal zu.
I shoot just like you, watch me as I demonstrate my impressive marksmanship.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
I want to be with you, my cowboy, and live the same adventurous life as you do.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
Please don't say no, let me prove to you that I am just as capable and worthy as any cowboy.
Auf der Ranch am Ohio, ja, da ist was los,
The Ohio ranch is a busy and exciting place to be, especially for those who enjoy horseback riding and shooting.
denn im Reiten und Schiessen sind die Cowboy's ganz gross.
Cowboys are known for their great skill in horse riding and shooting, and they excel in these activities.
Doch mein Jimmy sagt No! will ich auch mal ein Pferd,
My partner Jimmy says no when I ask to ride a horse sometimes, which can be frustrating.
da hab' ich mich bei ihm beschwert.
I complained to him about it, hoping that he would see my point of view and let me ride.
Auf der Ranch am Ohio, da küsst man nicht schlecht
People on the Ohio ranch know how to kiss well, and they put a lot of passion into their romantic relationships.
und der Kuss und die Liebe, die sind bei uns echt.
The love and warmth that you find on the ranch is genuine, and it is easy to feel connected to others there.
Doch kommt Jimmy zu mir, ja, dann weiss ich 'ne List,
When Jimmy comes to see me, I always have a trick up my sleeve to tease and trick him.
und ich sage: Heut' wird nicht geküsst!
Sometimes I tell him that we won't be kissing today, just to build up the tension and make things more exciting.
Ich bin ein Cowgirl und will bei dir sein.
I am a cowgirl who wants to be with you, my macho and impressive cowboy partner.
Bitte, sag' doch nicht mehr nein.
I hope you won't say no anymore, and will give me the chance to prove myself as a capable and brave cowgirl.
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.