1. A German composer
2. A … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. A German composer
2. A British pop singer
1. Engelbert Humperdinck (German pronunciation: [ˈɛŋl̩bɛʁt ˈhʊmpɐdɪŋk]) (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province; at the age of 67 he died in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
2. Engelbert Humperdinck (born Arnold George Dorsey; 2 May 1936) is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)" and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" ("The Last Waltz with You").
Humperdinck represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
Those Were The Days
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics
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Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
Those were the days
Oh yes, those were the days
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance, I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another, and we'd say
Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose, we'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
Those were the days
Oh yes, those were the days
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely man really me
Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose, we'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la....
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la....
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh, my friend, we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days, my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose, we'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la....
La la la la la la, La la la la la la
La la la la....
Engelbert Humperdinck's song "Those Were the Days" is a nostalgic tune that reflects on the carefree summer days of the past. The lyrics talk about simple pleasures, such as soda, pretzels, and beer, and the joys of spending time at the beach with friends. The song encourages listeners to embrace the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, to sing a song of cheer, and to wish that summer could always be here.
In addition, the song also touches on the excitement of going to a drive-in theater and experiencing romantic movie scenes. The lyrics suggest that the drive-in experience is more romantic than what is shown on the screen itself. The song's overall message is that time spent with loved ones during the summer is cherished and to be enjoyed to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Embrace and celebrate the relaxed and carefree spirit of summer
Those days of soda and pretzels and beer
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as refreshing drinks and snacks
Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer
Welcome the warm weather, enjoy the daylight and the night skies, and be in a happy mood
Just fill your basket full of sandwiches and weenies
Prepare some yummy, portable food before heading out for a day of outdoor fun
Then lock the house up, now you're set
Secure your home and belongings before you leave, so you can fully relax
And on the beach you'll see the girls in their bikinis
Observe the beauty of the human form and appreciate the swimsuit fashion
As cute as ever but they never get 'em wet
Notice how attractive the girls are, but also respect their privacy and boundaries
Don't have to tell a girl and fella about a drive-in
No explanation is necessary to convey the romantic allure of a drive-in movie theater
Are some romantic movie scene
The atmosphere is so romantic, it feels like it was lifted straight from a movie
Right from the moment that those lovers start arrivin'
As soon as the couples start showing up, you can sense the passion and love in the air
You'll see more kissin' in the car than on the screen
The real-life kissing between the couples around you is more intense and frequent than the onscreen action
You'll wish that summer could always be here
The feeling of peace, joy, and contentment that summer brings is so special, you'll never want it to end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gene Raskin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
james tan
<Those Were The Days>
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
james tan
Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
And dreamed of all the great things we would do
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way.
La la la la...
Then the busy years went rushing by us
We lost our starry notions on the way
If by chance I'd see you in the tavern
We'd smile at one another and we'd say
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
Just tonight I stood before the tavern
Nothing seemed the way it used to be
In the glass I saw a strange reflection
Was that lonely woman really me
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
Through the door there came familiar laughter
I saw your face and heard you call my name
Oh my friend we're older but no wiser
For in our hearts the dreams are still the same
Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance forever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
Those were the days, oh yes those were the days
La la la la...
J Bro
These songs echoed throughout the house during my childhood. My mother loved Englebert. God rest her soul.
babyjupiter24
@Ruth S Yes, and I do. It breaks my heart just thinking about it. RIP, mom 🌹 ✝️. I love you! ❤️
steve miller
mine too! Engelbart Humperdinck and tom jones feel like family to me still have to play their music for the holidays
Laurie Davis
Yup my mom too. But what i remember most is that my siblings & i thought that poor Englebert’s name was just about the funniest thing we’d ever heard! Somehow even more side splitting to hear our adorably clueless mom say it, so each time she played the album we’d ask: what’s this guy’s name? … Mom, what is his name again? … wait, how do you say his name? … gotta wonder now if she thought we had early group dementia or what?! Actually she turned out to be way cooler than we thought - parents usually are - she was prolly just going along with
her little idiots!
Sorry, i know i talk too much. Anyway! So did anyone else find his name amusing! Just curious?
Vincent Scibana
I'm sitting with my mom she is on hospis so we are listening to all the old tunes our mom introduced my brothers and I to all the music
Vincent Scibana
Us also these songs echoed through our house
carmenmerci12
hermosa cancion interpretada por el maravilloso Engelbert Humperdink
CA Catr
The song was "prophetic." Simply, it told of the future and the past. People will begin to remember, just as the song says, and they will weep for what is no more.
Al O'Veira
Perfectly said.
Florence Fifer
I love Engelbert singing this lovely song , he makes it his own.