I Will Follow Him (Chariot) - Sister Act - MP3 instrumental karaoke

The melody of the spiritual song "I Will Follow Him" began its journey as the instrumental "Chariot" in 1961, an elegant creation by Franck Pourcel, who collaborated with fellow French bandleader Paul Mauriat. This musical piece soon took a linguistic turn when Little Peggy March lent her voice to it in 1963 with English lyrics. Behind the transformation were some brilliant minds: music adaptations by Arthur Altman and entirely new lyrics by Norman Gimbel. Franck Pourcel's rendition saw release in Europe on his LP Amour, Danse, et Violons No.17. Yet, for many, the song's most iconic moment came in the 1992 comedy film Sister Act. In a climactic scene, a choir of nuns, led by Whoopi Goldberg's character, delivered a rousing performance for the Pope. This rendition struck a chord Down Under, peaking at number 53 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. From its European instrumental roots to its Hollywood limelight, "I Will Follow Him" exemplifies the magic that happens when melodies transcend boundaries.