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The Swiss Maid
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Wikipedia article
"'The Swiss Maid'" is a song written by country singer/songwriter Roger Miller, who recorded it in 1961 under the title "Fair Swiss Maiden".[http://www.originalsproject.us/ "Fair Swiss Maiden" at The Originals Project]
Cover versions
The song became a hit for Del Shannon in 1962, whose recording featured a distinctive yodel by the artist, popularly used in some country music of the time. The single peaked at number 64 on the US 'Billboard' charts. It was the only record of Del Shannon's early career to cross to the Billboard Easy Listening chart, where it peaked at number 19. Outside the US, "The Swiss Maid" reached number 2 on the UK chart and number one in Australia.
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Category:1962 songs
Category:Del Shannon songs
Category:Number-one singles in Australia
Category:Songs written by Roger Miller
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