Engelbert Humperdinck - "Those Were The Days" 1971

[@SalusFuturistics]

What elevates this Version above the others, is that I can actually see this Guy absolutely wasted in a Tavern.

[@imabbas76351]

Im 19 and wish I was born in those great times when I could actually make memories and history with friends and people And old days and songs will always be the awesome and perfect ones

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80

[@imabbas76351]

@@AlexGlumoff спасибо that's one of my favorites 👌🏻

[@TheGunnCat]

You can find communities and live that way.

[@rafif549]

If we could have the old days with today's modern medicine and conveniences (not the internet or smartphones, video games etc), that would be the ideal world.

[@cacatr4495]

So you mean the 1980's then . .

[@rafif549]

@@cacatr4495 sure

[@cacatr4495]

@@rafif549 The 1980's weren't ideal. That era *felt great in many ways, but appearance can be deceiving and feelings can be unaware. They were a lot better than current times, as far as we knew then, but there were a great many things we didn't know then, about the way the world (realm of man) worked. Things were going on then that we didn't know, things that people that study know now, that were in the shadows then. It was simply the earlier portion of the same trajectory that the world is on now. You know the saying about the frog in a comfy-warm pot of water? The frog doesn't want to hop out because it feels so great, but by the time the water heats up, it's too late for the frog, and he can't jump out.

[@jbro8934]

These songs echoed throughout the house during my childhood. My mother loved Englebert. God rest her soul.

[@NukaYT]

J Bro rest in peace

[@rashidmehr8740]

J Bro - Ameen

[@OGRuth]

don't you wish we could go back in time and you could be singing to this with your mom? I sure do...Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end.... for real.

[@jbro8934]

@@OGRuth I do. Peace.

[@vincentscibana856]

Us also these songs echoed through our house

[@psfgtech]

Anyone singing this makes me remember how nice the 70s were growing up. The 80s, 90s, early 2000s good as well. Now is chaos and kids will never have what we did, and I think we had it better than our parents

[@cacatr4495]

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.

[@thicclizzyisamanbaby5316]

Perfectly said.

[@WilliamToft-bv3nw]

I am 19 and from Russia. I grew up listening to the Russian version. It makes me think of being back home

[@batuhanayberky.6627]

I'm 21. And im so sorry to every oldies for our time. Real music is still in the old days. And it always will be.

[@joseanglada4191]

Batuhan Ayberk

[@Number1sparkplug]

Its so nice to hear that a young man loves the real good music.

[@bluelove1444]

Batuhan Ayberk Yılmaz true can any one listen to new song after two years from its release . No for sure because it is like moda and fashion nowadays vanish but old music lives forever

[@نادرالیراحمان]

Not just music. Same is true for most movies and TV shows as well.

[@alexapleasecalldevil4477]

15 years old here!!!

[@samuelstephens1912]

Reminiscing the past often brings a sense of nostalgia, a yearning for moments gone by. Englebert Humperdinck's rendition of "Those Were the Days" captures this sentiment perfectly. His warm, rich voice takes listeners on a journey back in time, painting vivid pictures of fond memories. As the song plays, one can almost feel the presence of yesterday, engulfed in the comforting embrace of days that were simpler and perhaps more joyful. Englebert's music becomes a time machine, touching hearts and souls.

[@tanccjames]

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...

[@tanccjames]

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...

[@chloemariealelap6308]

james tan THANK YOU FOR THE LYRICS! I LOVE THIS SONG, IT'S ONE OF MY FAVORITE. IT'S MARY HOPKIN'S SONG.

[@antoinettepereira4528]

Those were really the best days

[@PTSherm]

james tan Thanks I love to read the words it took a lot of time and effort on your part

[@martintucker2825]

Both very happy memories and sadness attached to this song of loved ones, my family used to sing along to this especially the Mary Hopkin version, great times,,back when everything was simple, and fun

[@serafinfuenteslema110]

We were young. We were penniless. But we were happy with just a few things.

[@rukhshanaayoubi9632]

Always makes me happy n sad, sad because those were really the days

[@wariguns5012]

I love this song growing up and my Dad would sing it.. i miss his singing, i miss him 😔

[@sangeetadasappa1947]

Mary Hopkin sang this in the 60's and i happend to love it(when i just heard it) ..but i knew there was another version of this song which i like when i was a kid...and yes it was engelbert humpdinck! Mary's was a chance discovery by me and i got to say she was AWSOME!!! tooo

[@ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45]

"They can scream all they want... *Their screams will never be heard."*

[@florencefifer2631]

I love Engelbert singing this lovely song , he makes it his own.

[@Z3Z0]

Are you still alive?

[@onassisaengelberta]

What a voice Enge sings with all of his throat that is what I love in him

[@SergeyShmak]

It's music over 100 years old.It's song of Russian compositors Fomin and Podrevskiy.But english version it's finest, greatest song of all times!

[@karlstanc4444]

Well, did you know that this song had been sung by dozens of singers in dozens of languages of the world?! - French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, RUSSIAN…? -And, what’s the most interesting , is - that the song originally is RUSSIAN?!… For your curiosity - please, check out all the versions of this incredible Song, if you can find the all?! …And maybe do some more first time reactions to this song, and choose your favourite??… (THIS song - really deserves it, I think, do you?…) Also… did you know that there is a very DARK, African episode, connected to this song?!!… I’m telling you - this episode almost killed the beauty and innocence of this beautiful song!!…

[@lauriedavis5946]

Omgosh i’m old. Still don’t know how this happens. i was watching the Nanny ffs! Fran mentions a few lines from a song i vaguely recall … suddenly i’m here listening to Englebert! Anyhoo, only commenting now bc i feel kind of bad. Initially i googled a line from this song & kept finding only Mary Hopkin. Never heard of her? Persisted since i definitely remember a man singing this. … yup! _This_ is the tune i was reminiscing. Ps Mary Hopkin did a fine job too but i could never get used to it, ya know? … bc i’m OLD.

[@evelynmadrigal5043]

Favorite song of my late father....and it echoed to us....

[@bluelove1444]

On of best versions if not the best

[@williamli7477]

This song is not in the 8 cd set I bought few years ago from Amazon. As an Engelbert songs collector I didn't even know that he sang this song. Thank you for posting it here !

[@SASA-il3wt]

"Those Were the Days" is a song credited to Gene Raskin, who put a new English lyric to the Russian romance song "Dorogoi dlinnoyu" ("Дорогой длинною", literally "By the long road"), composed by Boris Fomin (1900-1948) with words by the poet Konstantin Podrevsky. It deals with reminiscence upon youth and romantic idealism.

[@berkaldemiralp175]

Thanks for the information.

[@jtfairchild3838]

Did both songs have the same theme ? Either way we were all... like children in the streets playing the flute wondering why time and fate never danced the way we wanted it to ..... Look to the Maker and God of all Creation .... SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND

[@madeleinedonaldson4422]

I love this song Reminds me of the wonderful 60,s when life was normal Sigh God love and bless you always Engelbert 🙏🤗🎼💝🎵🤺🎵💝🎼🤗🙏

[@batercap8989]

I don't know why I feel so lazy with this song. It gives me the vibe of just lying on a long wooden seat not doing anything under a mango tree at 2pm and it's very hot that you can't do anything and all people are asleep. Hate that feeling 😂

[@miguelgarces8946]

so true!

[@hardy2175]

An older man singing the song gives it a twist which a 18 yr girl cannot give.

[@onassisaengelberta]

No one can do this song as Engelbert does what a strong larynx

[@totallyamazing36]

Another great find! Love this catchy tune. I think I'll just sit here at stare at this gorgeous album cover all day, and dream!!LOL! Thanks CJ, Marilyn

[@anandighosh4946]

ancient comment

[@renatekraus6310]

My favorite singer Mr.Engelbert ❤️ he is amazing ❤️ 🎶 🎼 😍 ❤️ he will always be my number 1 forever ❤️ 🥰 ❤️ Greetings from Austria (Vienna) 🇦🇹 Renate

[@aracelichua2235]

These song will forever remain in my heart with so much pain remembering my bunso who i dearly miss.

[@dontknowlast1435]

Wow amazing rendetion such a great voice

[@waltrautardizzone559]

Ein sehr schöner Song.Diese stimme ist so wunderbar.👏🌹❤😘

[@bluelove1444]

master of master of singers

[@bluelove1444]

Master of singers and beyond comparison

[@nightlysecret632]

Best kind of music ,Engelbert is a legend x

[@mahmoudmms]

I read that Engelbert recorded this song in 1967 and released it in his album "The last waltz"... This means that he covered this song before Mary Hopkins did... Anyway, I like this song by both singers and both did a great job singing one of the greatest songs ever

[@amypagekaviani5661]

Paul McCarthy recruited Mary Hopkins to sing this song. He tried to get others interested - no dice. Mary Hopkins recorded this song 1968. I was 10 and it still my favorite song. I played through three 45's!!!!

[@PTSherm]

In my 70s I seen this a lot I love this song.

[@devinalayar9063]

thank you for all songs i really like it

[@humpyfan]

@04279 Mary had the hit and as far as I'm concerned, The hit IS the original. I know it is an old russian melody. Just like Elvis' "It's Now Or Never" and "Surrender" are both classic italian songs but Elvis took them both to #1. Mary Hopkin's version of "TWTD" is the definite recording as that's the version that sold the song AND was recorded by her in several different languages AND went to #1 ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! You ask anyone who did "TWTD" and the answer will always be Mary Hopkin. Thanx

[@humpyfan]

Hi vilmad, The song is called, I'm Holding Your Memory (but he's holding you). It appears as the last track on side 2 from the "Another Time, Another Place" LP (same LP "There's An Island" is from) I will be glad to post it for you later today. It'll be my first post of the new year. Happy New Year!!

[@bienvinidobauto9605]

mary hopkins still my number one

[@SedaGaribyan]

Agree 😊

[@chabellycontreras567]

Bien dicen que detrás de un gran hombre, hay una gran mujer tu hermosa esposa que te lo mereces x ser un gran ser humano y un gran artista en toda la extención de la palabra. Un grande abrazo.🥰🙏

[@susanbailey480]

another favourite song, thank you so much Sue 🌹

[@kelsohatchlemon]

Those were the days.

[@jeanniecostello3893]

I like Engelbert's version too!

[@AAM-gy5po]

one of greatest singers

[@debiepark07]

am i weird? I love kpop and this kind of songs. 😢😢😢

[@realizamaemadrid7056]

SAME!!!

[@moonbaby5298]

debie kwon no not at all

[@zoeangel4660]

debie kwon you’re not alone 😂 ,, guilty here 🥰

[@axelfire7928]

*filthy frank voice* no but it sure is weird to ask for attention through asking if you're weird for it

[@ضحىأحمد-ث8ر]

this song make me happy & sad becuase those day gon !!! ❤️❤️

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80

[@billjohnson2508]

I feel the same way. There are some beautiful memories. Bill

[@romanchomenko2912]

The Koumpan brothers did this number in the late 1960s and they sung it in Ukrainian because their heritage are from Kuban Cossacks, and they danced themselves into the Guinness book of records of performing 4100 shows in Las Vegas at the Tropicana in less of 9 months.

[@arzuaydantank704]

Thank you ENGELBERT

[@jorgealejandrogirarditoled5938]

God bless you Engelbert Humperdinck King of Hearts Forever. Todas las canciones de este gran cantante británico sin duda alguna son fabulosas, y hermosas. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Saludos cordiales desde Chile Sudamérica

[@gloriahull3184]

Todo lo que sale de esos lavios es una delicia te holvidas hasta de tu nombre love you Engel'b forever.

[@donelymalonzo6871]

Best music of all time ! 😂🤣

[@elviemacgowan6951]

Those were the day's 💖🎼💖 Beautiful memories ❤❤❤

[@margaritalazocastallanos6064]

¡Que canción más hermosa! Y cón ésta voz!!!!! Aún más **MRAVILLOSA**

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LKlJSNnM1kaZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXbYZKQqrV5nck

[@erickmoya9922]

100% de acuerdo. ESOS FUERON LOS DIAS!!!

[@editzeher5005]

Fantastic Engelbert 😘

[@carmenmerci12]

hermosa cancion interpretada por el maravilloso Engelbert Humperdink

[@remakinq2860]

still a fire song ❤‍🔥🔥

[@10083607]

With the version of Bing Crosby I indeed raise a glass or two o more....that´s beautifully bohemian

[@04279]

@humpyfan Mary had the big hit, that's right and everyone who names "Those were the days" would talk about Mary Hopkin (me too, I like her cover too) but she has performed it 6 years after these lyrics were recorded the first time, they were recorded by Gene Raskins Band "The Limeliters". That wasn't a hit, but that's another story. And I don't blame anyone who is singing cover versions. Engelberts version is a nice one too.

[@bluelove1444]

The song originally is from souviet union and not for both the melody and lyrics

[@04279]

My pleasure.

[@vintage2tlover]

thanks

[@margaretharris5790]

Speechless x

[@rukhshanaayoubi9632]

Very true

[@angelacarabott4271]

Thank you for being so informative.

[@humpyfan]

@mahmoudmms I did not state a definite recording date. I am taken an educated guess. I am sure of one thing though, It was never released on the U.S. (Parrot) or the U.K. (Decca) version of "The Last Waltz" LP. It did however appear on the 1988 German CD release of "The Last Waltz" as a BONUS track. So you could be right as far as being recorded in '67. In '88 and '89 Germany released Enge's first 5 LPs on CD and they all included bonus tracks that did not appear on the original LPs.

[@denisacuprova1601]

DENISA super písnička hlavně jak z pívá

[@gonulozturkler3036]

Sesini beğeniyorum. Ayrıca fotoğrafını öğrenciliğimde duvara yapıştırmıştım

[@DavidByers1eye]

Thank You . . .

[@VealParmigiana]

Meh. Wish Mary Hopkin would have recorded more songs.

[@alexbazen130]

Actually is a really old song "Dorogoi dlinnoyu" if you want more of this kind inform urslef

[@lancefoley4687]

pop will eat itself

[@pharry777]

La canción que cantaba el detective Molero en Los Simuladores!

[@rowanpierson834]

His version is wonderful, but I think I like Mary Hopkin's version better.

[@dominiccarulla4460]

This song l like the message.

[@Ghjiihgfffgjhvc5677]

Super voice! Super singer

[@fidelmamani8547]

Que Hermosa Interpretación

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LKlJSNnM1kaZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXbYZKQqrV5nck

[@perfectmysterious1155]

Tastes different 😋😜

[@04279]

Marys version, by the way, is not the original. The Limeliters (Gene Raskins band, the man, who wrote the lyrics and the arrangement) sang it already in 1962 and this is the original. And the very original is the russian song "Dorogoj dlinnoyu" by Alexandr Vertinsky (Boris Fomin/Konstantin Podrevskij)

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Bravo🥁🎸❤️🎶

[@drorbenami]

NO WONDER TOM JONES WAS ANGRY

[@dalechristianlagat3651]

Mary Hopkins from 60s And an original Russian folk song...

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LKlJSNnM1kaZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXbYZKQqrV5nck

[@PanzerLehr88]

**BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN SONG**

[@AlexGlumoff]

Song of Russian emigrants of the 1920s in Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7PqmiEr79oe80

[@joanndavidson2769]

In our thought our dreams are still thi same!?

[@G_Confalonieri]

I need a drink.

[@watvr7197]

2019??

[@Walkin2046]

thanks god i just knew this song on 2019, before i die, BTW i am 30 this years...........

[@shahramamini6106]

beautiful performance

[@vilmad007]

Thanks for this song, loved it just like I do every other Enge song. Trying to find a song I remember my husband singing a long time ago. It goes like this "Lately I've been hearing rumours that you found somebody new. Though we called it quits long ago you know I"m still in love with you."... and ends with "while I'm holding your memory, he's holding you"..... Neither my husband nor I can remember more words nor the title, but the tune is in our heads. Can you help? Thanks.

[@ZeusTheTornado]

Maybe a little bit late but it's called "Am I That Easy To Forget"

[@RAMbhakt-jsr570]

Good

[@realizamaemadrid7056]

mood as of december 10, 2017

[@NukaYT]

😭😭😭

[@terryrussel523]

Not a bad version of a song that originated in the Soviet Union and was, in it's origional form, BANNED by Mr. Stalin !

[@SilverMoney999]

+Terry Russel That damned dirty commie. What's Putins take on the song, still banned?

[@terryrussel523]

Well . . . if you've kept an ear/eye on such things you'll know that each succeeding despot a commi country has condemns bits and pieces large and small of the previous fearless leaders dictates, so who knows !

[@InfinityMind1]

That's why Polish people did a cover of that song in their language :D I'm not sure whether did it before or after Mr.Humperdinck, but it sure is also a nice thing to listen ^^

[@InfinityMind1]

Polish name of this song is "To były piękne dni" and it was recorded by Halina Kunicka

[@arturomarquez1805]

GRACIAS humpyfan

[@radmilodjurovic1183]

The biggest music theft ever: Plagiarism brought fame and fortune, the real author died in misery. Stolen Russian song. Although many believe that it is a Russian folk composition, its author is known, his name is Boris Ivanovich Fomin, he was a Russian composer and musician, born on April 12, 1900 in St. Petersburg. The original name of the composition was "The Way Far Away", ("Dorogoj dlinnoju"), and the first performance was recorded by Tamara Cereteli (1925), but outside Russia the composition first became known in the performance of Alexander Vertinsky (1926) and most likely is that Raskin heard exactly that version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGnhayteL6Wa7s

[@igorrizriza1391]

А до него эт ещё пела в конце 60х. А вообще то эт стар русск песня.

[@joanndavidson2769]

Greek is it?

[@igorrizriza1391]

Вообще то эт старая русская песня - Дорогой дальнею да ночькой лунною... так ещё очь больш впрс кто чего куда лучше перевёл. Исполнение изумительное, хотя лично мне ближе Мэри Хоппкинс.

[@gvbrandolini]

Onteressante

[@klokov9]

If you dare change the melody you'd better be a composer even if you are a great singer

[@valmikiramani580]

Not for you!

[@YucksterTorazine]

The Archie bunker version is better