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.
Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Peggy March Lyrics
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Come on und Du vergisst sie nie
Die Old Band River Melodie, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Als ich so siebzehn war sprach Jim von vis-a-vis:
Komm mit wir machen eine Moonlight-River Boatpartie
Das Boot war eine Schau, es sah fantastisch aus
Und aus dem langen Schornstein kamen schwarze Wolken raus
Mississippi Shuffle Boat, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Come on und Du vergisst sie nie
Die Old Band River Melodie, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Das rote Schaufelrad ging round and round and round
Und dazu machte Billy's Band genau den richtigen Sound
Ein Lied aus alter Zeit sang uns der Kapitän
Da nahm mich Jim in seinen Arm und das war wunderschön
Mississippi Shuffle Boat, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Come on und Du vergisst sie nie
Die Old Band River Melodie, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Und dann beim letzten Tanz, der Mond stand über'm Fluss
Die Sterne schienen hell und Jim gab mir den ersten Kuss
So fing die Liebe an, wer hätte das gedacht?
Drum fährt das Boot so oft durch meine Träume in der Nacht
Mississippi Shuffle Boat, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Come on und Du vergisst sie nie
Die Old Band River Melodie, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Peggy March's song Mississippi Shuffle Boat tells the story of a young woman reminiscing about a moonlight-river boat party she went to when she was seventeen years old. The song describes the atmosphere of the party, the appearance of the boat and the band playing on it, as well as the budding romance between the singer and a man named Jim. The chorus repeats the title of the song, emphasizing the memorable experience and the impact it had on the singer's life.
The song's romantic and nostalgic tone is conveyed in its use of music and repetition. The melody is simple and memorable, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the lasting impression that the experience had on the singer. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the party, with descriptions of the boat's appearance and the band's music. The song is ultimately about the power of love and memory to shape a person's life, as the singer fondly remembers the moment when she fell in love and how it changed her forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Mississippi Shuffle Boat, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
Repetition for emphasis of the title of the song which refers to a boat and the shuffle music style deriving from the Mississippi River region.
Come on und Du vergisst sie nie
Encouragement to never forget the Mississippi Shuffle Boat, a music-filled river trip that has left a strong impression on the singer.
Die Old Band River Melodie, Mississippi Shuffle Boat
The boat ride featured an unforgettable river melody played by an old band, reinforcing the singer's attachment to the Mississippi Shuffle Boat.
Als ich so siebzehn war sprach Jim von vis-a-vis:
At the age of seventeen, the singer's friend Jim from across the street suggested taking a moonlit river boat ride.
Komm mit wir machen eine Moonlight-River Boatpartie
Jim invites the singer to join him in taking a romantic boat ride on the river under the moonlight.
Das Boot war eine Schau, es sah fantastisch aus
The boat was impressive and looked fantastic, adding to the romantic ambiance of the evening.
Und aus dem langen Schornstein kamen schwarze Wolken raus
Smoke rose from the boat's long chimney, adding to the mystical and romantic atmosphere.
Das rote Schaufelrad ging round and round and round
The boat's red paddle wheel turned around and around, propelling the boat along the river.
Und dazu machte Billy's Band genau den richtigen Sound
Billy's Band played just the right music to complement the romantic river boat ride experience.
Ein Lied aus alter Zeit sang uns der Kapitän
The captain sang an old-timey song that added to the nostalgic feel of the boat ride.
Da nahm mich Jim in seinen Arm und das war wunderschön
Jim took the singer in his arms, creating a beautiful and romantic moment.
Und dann beim letzten Tanz, der Mond stand über'm Fluss
During the last dance of the evening, with the moon shining over the river, a special moment happened.
Die Sterne schienen hell und Jim gab mir den ersten Kuss
Under the bright stars, Jim gave the singer their first kiss, a special moment that marked the beginning of their love story.
So fing die Liebe an, wer hätte das gedacht?
The romantic boat ride helped start a love story that no one could have expected.
Drum fährt das Boot so oft durch meine Träume in der Nacht
The singer still dreams about the Mississippi Shuffle Boat, a powerful and nostalgic symbol of their romantic past.
Contributed by Evan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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