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About The Song
Background
“I Will Follow Him” is a pop song that achieved immense popularity in the early 1960s. It was originally composed as an instrumental piece titled “Chariot” by French musicians Franck Pourcel (under the pseudonym J.W. Stole) and Paul Mauriat (under the pseudonym Del Roma) in 1961. However, it was the vocal version that catapulted the song to international stardom.
The song gained its widespread recognition through the recording by the American singer Little Peggy March in 1963. At the tender age of 15, March’s youthful voice and the catchy melody combined to create a perfect storm of pop success. The English lyrics were penned by Norman Gimbel, adding a narrative depth to the instrumental foundation.
Musical Style
“I Will Follow Him” is classified as a pop song with strong influences from the burgeoning teen idol genre of the early 1960s. The music is characterized by its upbeat tempo, infectious melody, and a prominent orchestral arrangement. Pourcel’s original instrumental composition laid the groundwork for the song’s musical structure, featuring a catchy and repetitive motif that easily sticks in the listener’s mind.
The song’s arrangement effectively balances the youthful energy of March’s vocals with the lush orchestral accompaniment. The strings, brass, and percussion sections create a rich and dynamic sound, providing a perfect backdrop for the singer’s performance.
Lyrics
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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, forever, and ever
And side by side together, I’ll be with my true love
And share a thousand sunsets together beside him
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, forever, and ever
And side by side together, I’ll be with my true love
And share a thousand sunsets together beside him
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