“From Now On… Forever” – a captivating ballad by Engelbert Humperdinck that touches the heart with its gentle melody and poignant lyrics. Released in 1968 as part of the album A Man Without Love, the song is emblematic of the easy listening genre for which he became famous.
Engelbert Humperdinck – born Arnold George Dorsey on May 2, 1936, in British-ruled India, rose to fame as a British pop singer in the late 1960s. Guided by manager Gordon Mills, he adopted the stage name “Engelbert Humperdinck,” a name that resonated with classical elegance and impactful memorability.
“From Here to Eternity” was composed by Fred Karger and Robert Wells, two notable songwriters behind many emotive cinematic and musical pieces. Humperdinck’s rendition imbues the song with warmth, emotional resonance, and a delicate ballad style characteristic of the late 1960s.
The lyrics express a vow of love that stretches beyond the present—“from here to eternity”—conveying a deep, timeless devotion. The soothing melody and heartfelt delivery allowed the song to achieve enduring popularity, becoming a timeless love song cherished across generations.
Included in Engelbert’s compilation albums such as A Man Without Love and Classics and Collectibles, the song solidified his place in classic pop history, “From Here to Eternity” still garners a significant number of listeners, a testament to its lasting appeal.
Although specific chart rankings from its release period are scarce, the song’s sustained popularity and Humperdinck’s emotive performance ensure it remains one of the most memorable works from the golden age of easy listening.
You vowed your love
From here to eternity
A love so true,
It never would die
You gave your lips
Gave them so willingly
How could I know
Your kiss meant goodbye?
Now I’m alone
With only a memory
My empty arms
Will never know why
Though you are gone
This love that you left with me
Will live from here to eternity.
Now I’m alone
With only a memory
My empty arms
Will never know why
Though you are gone
This love that you left with me
Will live
From here to eternity.