Del Shannon - Swiss Maid

[vanguard1952]

I always loved this. Del was so versatile.

[davyboy232]

del shannon was the first american to have a hit with a beatles song it was from me to you

[helenmain]

loved this song was 15 yrs then,thank you so much for sharing.

[videokeking2009]

EBRO MUSIC TRIVIA

Title:The Swiss Maid

Artist: Del Shannon

Label: London Records

Date: November 13, 1962

Peak: #2 on British Charts

Week: 17 Weeks

[TheDavidjoy]

Del, what a great artist,. Brilliant songs. This proves what a great vocal range he had.

Sad not with us any longer. Brought me many hours of pleasure.

[purplepelican69]

This is my favourite DS song,although he never recorded any I didn't like. When I first heard Runaway in my early teens it switched me on to rock n'roll and has given me half a century of pleasure. His unique voice always reminds me of fairgrounds. I like the way Del always provided a quality B side on all his singles,not just a mediocre filler to scoop royalties,like most artists of the time. What a pity Elvis Presley never had Del's charisma and talent - he could have been famous. DS was great

[SweetStout]

I completely forgot all about this one from Del...thanks for posting. Thanks to YouTube I can re-live my teenage years!

[nita6587]

always reminds me of when i was a little girl, when the summer was long and hot

[Bettykamatis]

I want to Know if the sinnger is from Switzerland He is a good Jodler

[countrysinger1952]

You did a very good job with this :)! I especially like the picture at 1:52.  *****

[kyannos]

this is the song I heard right before the DJ said Del Shannon was dead,

seen him twice in concert, some oldies can sound a little ragged live, but Del was studio quality was really amazed !

[perransands]

they were the days.brilliant.thank you for sharing.

[nananel49l]

Thanks for posting this great song by a great singer.

[geordiejohn1000]

dell was one of the best a great performer

[Ravbo1]

It is a great song - but i prefer the original by Roger Miller who wrote this song- but this is also very good

[sturdle]

@Ravbo1 well I did not know the great late RM wrote this, thanks...RM was brilliant.....

[HSLaFever]

Awesome!

-Thanx.

[murielxy]

the song is great! just the dutch girls in the middle of the video r a bit wrong ;)

[murielxy]

the song is great! just the dutch girls in the middle of the videos r a bit wrong ;)

[TheMusicman12ize]

u will never be for got del im still playing your music now and wow its not great its out of this world amazing music r.ip del u were 1 of the best

[TheMusicman12ize]

what a lovely song this is del shannon was 1 of the best

[49sharyn]

i love this classic

[bondsee]

AH !! great talent of whom we will never see the likes of again

rip del.

[albert19ful]

Del Shannon great guy, great singer, brill through the sixties . A very sad end for him ,he thought people had forgot him ,well Del if you are out close ,i can tell you ,people are still playing your music ,and i for one will never forget you .

[newsprog]

The first 45 I ever bought and still remains my favourite 45 ever.

[Buzztooth]

Great singer and super nice guy.  Really sad end.

[usualsuspect69]

Excellent track ! puts a smile on my face & is a 'feel good' Track all the way !

[TheRniii]

J'adore :)

[greekstud100]

thanks for posting this song, been looking for it most of my life .

thanks again.

[Luzielou]

This is super, had forgotten it completely. Brings back great memories. Many thanks for sharing.

[sturdle]

why did he take his life?

[annie482000]

@sturdle He was suffering from depression and took his life with a .22 calibre rifle at his home in Santa Clarita, CA.

[davetheoldmod]

@annie482000 What a total waste, Del could really sing, why do people with such talent believe they are not wanted, our loss though is heaven's gain

[annie482000]

@davetheoldmod My thoughts entirely, dave.

[seeburg13]

HAVE THIS ON MY JUKEBOX....GREAT SONG 

[dougallsdiscs]

We used to sing this in the train on the way to college,fan-flamin'-tastic!!,t­hanks Del,Murray

[denmanfit]

peaked at #8 on CFUN 1410 AM in Vancouver, Canada in August 1962

[zaaritha]

He has done a version as good as Frank Ifield´s!

[MrOverone]

big up !

[YourFriendOfMusic]

The original.

[yedon68]

...the great roger miller...singing back grown...!

[redsnapper1959]

Del's best

[ashie259]

Two of my favourite things in one - Del Shannon and Switzerland! Thanks for posting

[ceaserretford]

i have the original single and the b is ginny in the mirror

[JeBeNL]

@ceaserretford ...that's correct!! I've all his songs

[asorls1]

GREAT SONG!! BEST VERSION!!

[thundercatzr]

all this disagreement about the flipside....maybe, just maybe they put more than one song one the other side

[atletico45]

I still have this 45 single from 1962

and the flipside is "Ginny in the Mirror".

One of my all time favorites

[historicbloke]

the beatles were already well known when they wrote from me to you

[VAC52]

I don't know if this has been mentioned.

My Dad had this record, and I'm certain the "B" side was "From Me To You". By then unheard songwriters Lennon & McCartney.

[desfeeney]

I bought this 45 RPM record as a lad and still have it.

The flipside is the song "LIES" written and sung by Del Shannon.

Cheers and Merry Christmas

[old65rocker]

@desfeeney Happy New Year one and all.

desbeeny I have to say I have this on 45 and on the reverse is Ginny in the Mirror. I sure that I have a tape somewhere though of Del singing from me to you. Perhaps the Swiss Maid re- released at some point with from me to you on the back. IM sure somebody will know !!

[old65rocker]

sorry just noticed its desfeeney so sorry.

[galvosh]

He was my first love.......

[helenmain]

Thank you for posting a favourite a 1947 baby this was my era loved it

[ntgorry]

i was 15 tat year december 24 my friends sang this at my birthday party

[garybrown57]

this was my first del shannon song i ever heard when i was 16 on an old 45rpm lost was very nice to hear it again as i used to sing it all the time back then where do the years go alas never mind cheers gazza uk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[battywattywoo]

This song often gets played on the Gold radio station, Sunday evenings.

It's a good collection of images. I now feel like eating Toblerone!

[rickywarner49]

This is a great song and completely innovative for its time. My brother used to make fun of me for diggin it as if I were a "maricas" but I love it.

[manic2345]

om god ive just trned 24 and i love del shannon i was brought up with all these songs - love this song x

[SpeakingOfWrestling]

I love Del Shannon.. But with that face you cant end up with anything else than a broken heart :)

[IsabelTopTenClub21]

Oh such great memories for me. I used to sing in a band (from Glasgow) our singer called John Ritchie used to sing this song, he had the most amazing voice, and he sung this beautifully.Oh I wish I could turn the clock back and relive all those memories. Thankx for posting this.

[anthodgy]

I love this song. First heard it when i was about 10 on my moms record player and wished so hard to be a swiss maid! lol I'm now 28 and still i love it!

[ntgorry]

my coming of age song at 14 1962

[gih2nedlaw]

And we are still playing it with the band 47 years on! Surely his best ever.

[toulaful]

my first ever record I had at the age of 12 (1962) and love it just as much now

[Austin24468]

My favourite Del Shannon song! First heard it in 1991 when my sister was working as an au pair in Switzerland so naturally reminded me of her. She did find her love but alas it didn't last!

[skrandoelli]

Die goeie ouwe tijd!! Ik draai de singel regelmatig. Geweldige muziek!!

[atletico45]

One of those songs I still listen to regularly since I bought it back in 1963.

Fantastic memories 'cause I had a

Swiss girlfriend by then called Hildegard.

[old65rocker]

A great artist, I always find it difficult to pin point a favorite Del Shannon song this would be high on my list. I think probably Jody would have to be up there too. Thanks for posting

[bishopaz]

wow!,thanks to you tube, have never heard this great song before, good story. thank you

[EndTimeDelusion]

Thsi song made me the man i am today!

[ritabrugre]

fabulous!

[MikeHudson65]

I know what you mean m1rl155s It's kind of infectious isn't it?

[1011mn]

I heard the Swiss Maid left the mountain to start her own business making chocolate drinks. I could be wrong.

[HarrySchneider]

Did she really?? --You're just kidding me, aren't you - you rascal!

[westkinglorna]

this was a favorite of my fathers and we had it on record long before the aul cds and you tube came along.brings back memories.

[cu1083]

m1rl155s (yeah, you get addicted

[m1rl155s]

I wish i'd never heard this...

[terkinoh]

Love Songs Like This A Nice Story,

Like, Running Bear - Johnny Preston,

Love That One

[BradBrassman]

I like running bear, but last time I got arrested.

[SermonAudio]

hello

[yedon68]

IS ROGER MILLER DOING BACK-UP?

[cu1083]

phil spector must have been involved in this

[carbug1952]

at last i found it. great song , the best version, thanks a lot.

[janschro]

Your welcome carbug1952

[g1h2nedlaw]

The reason this song has the sound it has is because it is sung in F# and drops into E for the middle eight, then back into F# for the second verse. If you want to hear a second rate version, try Frank Ifield - but why should you want to do that!

[lyndloo]

Oh Yes !! Great song !! great mems !! thanx ...lyndloo..

[noosmum]

god this takes me back to primary school, music teacher asked for samples of yodelling, and i took this in on 45 lol....well i was only young!!!!

[drpesky]

A really great song that only del could sing

[yedon68]

ONE OF DEL'S BEST!!!!LOVE THE VEDIO

[vincentutopia]

I went to school with a Swiss maid.....Heidi...wonder where you are now ?

[wastl700]

I'm too.. Her name was not Heidi, but was one of my great lovin' in 1979

[annie482000]

Brings back memories, this one. Thanks for posting, janschro.

Annie :D

[janschro]

Your very welcome annie482000

[RadioBazterd]

Cheers for this gem annie. Del is one of the best ever.

[annie482000]

Swiss Maid has always been one of my favourites. Glad you like it!

[bergilly2004]

I thonk the flip side to this 45rpm is titled 'The Wamboo' also a great song the rovals 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. When I find it in my collection I will post it.

[lowther58]

Pityhe committed suicide-a great singer.

[baratittafilmer]

Great singer and a favorit of mine,love you Del,caro

Thanks for sharing this video.

[Farrah300]

It's a favorite of mine. I wasn't born until 16 years later, but I like this kind of music. Many thanks for posting this.

[janschro]

your very welcome Farrah300

[roswellnw0]

Did Heidi find her Peter ? I would love to think so.The best Del song ever.Saw him in person,Ahhh memories.Big thank you.

[janschro]

Your welcome ,Of course roswellnw0, they always live happily ever after

[Farrah300]

I adore this song. It's one of those forgotten classics. I wasn't even around then, and I just love this music. Thanks for posting this.

[Farrah300]

I always would like to think the best in situations like these.

[rockin1960ray]

Wonderful song, brings back many happy memories of the early 60s.

[pcocom]

Beautiful song. I sure hope the Swiss maid went down to the village in the valley, and found her true love.

[Farrah300]

Me too.

[mickj3]

Great, havent heard this since the 60s. Thanks for putting it on.

[zonegunman]

Del wrote a lot of his songs. This one though was written by Roger Miller ("King of the road")

[janschro]

And he does it so well

[Neville20006]

Thank you for posting. This was my mum's favourite, and it brings back fond memories.

[janschro]

Your Pleasure is my pleasure Neville , Thanks for commenting

[Neville20006]

You are very kind. Thank you

[RobbieTyler1]

great stuff!!

been waiting for someone to put this on.

don't have to listen to that guy singing it on his karaoke anymore......

[janschro]

your welcome Robbie

[aldofz]

Great song, excellent video. Back in the early 70's, Del Shannon had a concert booked in my town (Bundaberg). I rushed out to buy my ticket. Due to poor ticket sales, the gig was cancelled. I never did get to see him. The Wrestling tour always booked out.... Go figure !!!!

[janschro]

Had lots of great hits, Left us way too soon