(Beggar and Prince) is a classic German Schlager song released in 1977 by the singer, composer, and producer Peter Orloff . Song Overview
Peter Orloff , often referred to as the "King of Schlager" or the "Titan," who rose to fame in the late 1960s and 70s. Peter Orloff Bettler Und Prinz
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 (Beggar and Prince) is a classic German Schlager
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 Beyond his own hits like "Ein Mädchen für
Schlager, a style characterized by catchy melodies and sentimental lyrics.
1977, appearing as a 7-inch single under the EMI/Imperial label .