When her recording of 'I Will Follow Him'
reached #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1963, 15
year-old Peggy March became the youngest-
ever female singer to top the pop charts. While
her time as a US chart star was brief (four more
hits over the next year), Peggy remained an
RCA artist until 1969, releasing dozens of
terrific records along the way - following which
she based her career in Germany, where she
had become particularly popular.
Compiled by Mick Patrick, this collection
comprises 26 of the finest tracks from Peggy's
1960s output, including numbers by some of
the greatest songwriters of the era; titles
recorded in Japan, Italy, Germany, France and
the Netherlands; and many overlooked gems.
Highlights include 'Try To See It My Way',
written by Bacharach & David; 'If You Loved
Me', a song more familiar as the instrumental
'Soul Coaxing'; 'Passo Su Passo', arranged
and conducted by Ennio Morricone; and 'Leave
Me Alone', penned by the pre-fame Randy
Newman.
Along with an array of photos and
memorabilia, the booklet features notes by
Sheryl Farber, with track reminiscences in
Peggy's own words.
