After the Lovin'

Engelbert Humperdinck

About After the Lovin'

"After the Lovin'" is a single by Engelbert Humperdinck, Produced by Joel Diamond for Silver Blue Productions, composed by Ritchie Adams with lyrics by Alan Bernstein. The single was a U. S. top-ten hit in late 1976/early 1977, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Cash Box Top 100. It became a RIAA gold record. It is ranked as the 61st biggest U. S. hit of 1977. The song also reached number 40 on the country singles chart (which, despite spending much of his early career recording country songs, was his first appearance in the country top 40 charts) and spent two weeks atop the easy listening chart. "After the Lovin'" reached number seven on the Canadian chart ranking 80th for the year 1977. It hit number one on Canada's Adult Contemporary list. In New Zealand, the song spent two weeks at number one, ranking 10th for the year 1977 in that country. The song failed, however, to chart in the UK, despite Humperdinck's earlier successes. 


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So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
With a song I just wrote yesterday
And I hope you can hear
What the words and the music have to say.

It's so hard to explain
Everything that I'm feelin'
Face to face I just seem to go dry.
'Cause I love you so much
That the sound of your voice can get me high.

Thanks for takin' me (Thanks for takin' me)
On a one way trip to the sun (On a one way trip to the sun)
And thanks for turnin' me (Turnin' me)
Into a someone. (Someone)

So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.

And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.

So I sing you to sleep
After the lovin'
I brush back the hair from your eyes.
And the love on your face
Is so real that it makes me want to cry.

And I know that my song
Isn't sayin' anything new.
Oh, but after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.

Yes, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you.

Hmmm, after the lovin'
I'm still in love with you

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Engelbert Humperdinck

Engelbert Humperdinck (German pronunciation: [ˈɛŋl̩bɛʁt ˈhʊmpɐdɪŋk]; 1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera Hansel and Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province and died at the age of 67 in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. more »

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Written by: Alan Bernstein, Richard Ziegler

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"After The Lovin'" was released in October 1976 by Engelbert Humperdinck, renowned English pop singer, as a single from his album of the same name.
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed tremendous success and peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Humperdinck's highest charting single on that chart.
Grammy Nomination
In 1977, "After The Lovin'" was nominated for a Grammy in the Pop Male Vocalist category, signifying its critically acclaimed status.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ritchie Adams, a pop singer-songwriter, and Alan Bernstein, a celebrated composer and producer.
Hit Song
After its release, the album "After the Lovin'" became a Platinum-certified album and the title track turned out to be one of Humperdinck's most successful and beloved recordings.
Last Top-10 Hit
The song is Humperdinck's last to reach the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Adult Contemporary Chart
The song also placed at number 40 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1977.
Disco Version
A disco version of "After the Lovin'" was also recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck.
Signature Song
The song has since become one of Engelbert Humperdinck's signature songs and remains a staple of his live performances.
Inspiration
The lyrics convey a man's yearning to convey his deep affection for his lover even after the lovemaking is over, thus sharing a sentimental and touching narrative.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several artists and bands throughout the years due to its immense popularity.
Longevity
To this day, "After the Lovin'" remains a beloved classic in the realm of pop music, and continues to be recognized for its unique balance of romantic sentimentality and catchy pop sensibilities.

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