Too Beautiful to Last
Engelbert Humperdinck
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Was it too beautiful to last. The love we share together, The dreams we dared together, Was it too beautiful to last. Walking hand in hand, The dawn discloses, We were dreaming of a land, Where love reposes, But castles made of sand, Like winter roses are fated to die, My darling like you and I, My darling. Where are those sweet Septembers, The joy my heart remembers? Lost in the shadows of the past. The rainbow arched above you, The sacred words I love you, Why did that dream go by so fast? Was it too beautiful, Was it too beautiful to last?
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Written by: PAUL WEBSTER, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Too Beautiful to Last" was sung by Engelbert Humperdinck, an English pop singer known for his powerful and smooth ballad voice. He took his stage name from the 19th-century German composer by the same name.
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Song DetailsThe song is one of his beloved hits and considered representative of his romantic ballad genre. It falls under the genre of 'easy listening'.
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Album Information"Too Beautiful to Last" was part of Engelbert Humperdinck's 1972 album, "In Time".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on the charts. In the United States, it reached number 86 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on Adult Contemporary chart in 1972.
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Thematic Significance"Too Beautiful to Last" contains profound lyrics about fleeting moments of beauty, mirroring Humperdinck’s smooth, regret-tinged vocal delivery.
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ComposerThe song was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett and Paul Francis Webster. Bennett was a renowned British composer and Webster was a celebrated American lyricist.
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Noteworthy RecognitionDespite not gaining enormous commercial success, "Too Beautiful to Last" remains one of Humperdinck's classics and is well-appreciated by fans for its emotional depth and melody.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been included in numerous compilations of Engelbert Humperdinck's greatest hits and is often played on radio stations catering to 'oldies' or 'easy listening' audiences.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, Engelbert Humperdinck has performed "Too Beautiful to Last" in various concerts worldwide, often evoking strong emotional responses from audiences.
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Cover VersionsWhile there aren't many well-known cover versions of "Too Beautiful to Last", some contemporary easy listening musicians have included the song in their repertoire, showcasing its enduring appeal.
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