Another Time, Another Place (Engelbert Humperdinck song)

"Another Time, Another Place" is a song by Engelbert Humperdinck, the title track of his 1971 LP. It became an international hit, reaching No. 13 in the United Kingdom[1] and No. 16 in Canada.[2]

"Another Time, Another Place"
Single by Engelbert Humperdinck
from the album Another Time, Another Place
Decca SKL 5097
B-side"You're the Window of My World"
ReleasedAugust 1971
GenrePopular Music
Length3:00
LabelDecca F 13212
Songwriter(s)Mike Leander, Eddie Seago
Producer(s)Gordon Mills

Background

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The song was written by Mike Leander & Eddie Seago. It was an unsuccessful entrant in a concert, but it would later find success with Engelbert Humperdinck.[3][4] It was released in the UK on Decca (F 13212) in August 1971,[5] and in the US on Parrot (45-40065).[6]

Chart performance

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In late 1971, the song peaked at No. 43 in the US. It also made No. 5 on the US Adult Contemporary chart.[7] For the week ending November 27, 1971, Billboard recorded its chart positions at No. 10 in Belgium, No. 2 in Malaysia and No. 2 in Singapore.[8]

Chart (1971) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report) 60
Belgium 10
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[9] 12
Canada RPM Top Singles[10] 16
Malaysia [11] 2
Singapore [12] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 13
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[14] 43
U.S. Billboard Easy Listening[15] 5
U.S. Cash Box Top 100[16] 40

References

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  1. ^ "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1971-09-11. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  2. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1971-10-09. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  3. ^ Radio Times, Volume 194, G. Newnes, 1972 - Page 4
  4. ^ Tom Jones: Close Up, By Lucy Ellis - - -
  5. ^ 45Cat - Engelbert Humperdinck - Discography, UK
  6. ^ 454Cat - Engelbert Humperdinck - Discography, US
  7. ^ Music VF.com - Another Time, Another Place
  8. ^ Billboard, November 27, 1971 - Page 60 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD
  9. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1971-10-02. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  10. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1971-10-09. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  11. ^ Billboard, November 27, 1971 - Page 60 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD
  12. ^ Billboard, November 27, 1971 - Page 60 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD
  13. ^ "Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 1971-09-11. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  14. ^ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
  15. ^ Music VF.com - Another Time, Another Place
  16. ^ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, October 2, 1971
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