About the song
For those who appreciate the subtleties of musical interpretation, there’s nothing quite like hearing a legendary artist take a well-known song and completely make it their own. While many might instantly associate the classic anthem “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” with the deep, soulful voice of Barry White, a fascinating piece of its history belongs to another master of romance: Engelbert Humperdinck.
Released on his 2007 album The Winding Road, Engelbert Humperdinck’s rendition is a testament to his artistic longevity and his unique ability to transform a song’s very essence. The original Barry White track, a massive disco and soul hit from 1974, is a vibrant, groovy, and rhythmically charged declaration of passion, propelled by a driving bassline and a full-throated orchestral backdrop. It’s a song for the dance floor, a grand, exuberant celebration. Humperdinck’s take, however, is a masterful re-imagining. He strips away the disco beat and replaces it with a lush, sweeping orchestral arrangement that elevates the song to a grand romantic ballad.
The genius of his version lies in the contrast. Where Barry White’s delivery is an immediate, almost spoken-word testament of passion, Engelbert Humperdinck’s is a more mature, dignified, and enduring promise. His signature smooth, powerful baritone glides over the melody, each line delivered with a sense of quiet confidence and timeless devotion. The song’s message—that a love is the beginning, the end, and everything in between—takes on a different weight in his hands. It feels less like a sudden, fiery romance and more like a solemn, deeply-felt commitment, a love that has withstood the test of time.
This version of “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” is a perfect example of what makes Engelbert Humperdinck a true master of his craft. He demonstrates that a great song can exist in many forms, and that the power of a perfect vocal performance can transcend genre and era. For his fans, it’s a beautiful, elegant performance that reinforces his status as the king of the romantic ballad, showing that even in his later years, he had an unmatched ability to touch the heart and create music that is both timeless and deeply sincere.
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Lyrics
Your the first, my last, my everything
And the answer to all of my dreams
You’re my sun, my moon, my guiding star
My kind of wonderful, that’s what you are
Oh, I know there’s only one like you
There’s no way, they could have made two
Girl, you’re all I’m living for
Your love I’ll keep forevermore
You’re the first
You’re the last
My everything
In you I’ve found so many things
A love so new, only you can bring
Can’t you see it’s you?
You make me feel this way
You’re like a first morning dew
On a brand new day
I see so many ways that I
Can love you, love you, love you
‘Til the day I die
You’re my reality, yet I’m lost in a dream
You’re the first
You’re the last
My everything
I know, I know, I know there’s only one like you
But there’s no way they could have made two
Girl, you’re my reality
But I’m lost in a dream
You’re the first
You’re the last
My everything
My everything
