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'"Too Beautiful to Last"' is a song recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck, which was the theme from the 1971 historical biopic 'Nicholas and Alexandra'.
In 1972, the song was released on the album 'In Time' and as a single.[[http://www.ultratop.be/nl/song/707a7/Engelbert-Humperdinck-Too-Beautiful-To-Last Engelbert Humperdinck - Too Beautiful to Last], Ultratop. Accessed July 2, 2016.] The song spent 10 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 14,[[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/17134/engelbert-humperdinck/ Engelbert Humperdinck - Full Official Chart History], 'Official Charts Company'. Accessed July 1, 2016.] while reaching No. 1 in Hong Kong,["[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1972/BB-1972-06-24.pdf Billboard Hits of the World]", 'Billboard', June 24, 1972. p. 53. Accessed July 1, 2016.] No. 9 in South Africa,["[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1972/BB-1972-07-01.pdf Billboard Hits of the World]", 'Billboard', July 1, 1972. p. 49. Accessed July 1, 2016.] No. 17 on the Irish Singles Chart,[[http://www.irishcharts.ie/search/placement Song Title Search Results for "Too Beautiful to Last"], 'The Irish Charts'. Accessed July 1, 2016.] and No. 66 on Canada's "'RPM' 100".["[http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=4678& RPM 100]", 'RPM Weekly', Volume 17, No. 10, April 22, 1972. Accessed July 1, 2016.] In the United States, the song spent 3 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 86,[[http://www.billboard.com/artist/301759/engelbert-humperdinck/chart?page=1&f=379 Engelbert Humperdinck - Chart History - The Hot 100], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed July 1, 2016.] while reaching No. 16 on 'Billboard's Easy Listening chart.[[http://www.billboard.com/artist/301759/engelbert-humperdinck/chart?page=1&f=341 Engelbert Humperdinck - Chart History - Adult Contemporary], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed July 1, 2016.]["[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1972/BB-1972-05-13.pdf Billboard Top 40 Easy Listening]", 'Billboard', May 13, 1972. p. 34. Accessed July 1, 2016.]
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Category:1971 songs
Category:1972 singles
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Engelbert Humperdinck songs
Category:Songs with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Category:Songs written for films
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