(Beggar and Prince) is a classic German Schlager song released in 1977 by the singer, composer, and producer Peter Orloff . Song Overview
During the 1970s, Orloff was a fixture on the ZDF Hitparade, one of Germany's most influential music television shows. Beyond his own hits like "Ein Mädchen für immer" and "Bettler und Prinz," he was a prolific songwriter for other stars, including Peter Maffay and Bernd Clüver. Legacy and Availability Peter Orloff Bettler Und Prinz
Schlager, a style characterized by catchy melodies and sentimental lyrics. (Beggar and Prince) is a classic German Schlager
1977, appearing as a 7-inch single under the EMI/Imperial label . Legacy and Availability Schlager, a style characterized by
The song explores the romanticized duality of being a "beggar" and a "prince" for the person one loves—expressing that social status matters less than emotional devotion. Peter Orloff’s Career Context