The Way It Used To Be Show Band Arrangement
The Way It Used To Be show band arrangement was a 2015 project for Engelbert Humperdinck. Bill Fulton assisted arranger Jeff Sturges in preparing the arrangement for Humperdinck’s show band. The project formed part of Fulton’s arranging work for the internationally known vocalist.
“The Way It Used To Be” has long been associated with Engelbert Humperdinck. His recording became a major hit in 1969 and reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. In addition, the song remained on that chart for 14 weeks. It also became one of the songs closely identified with Humperdinck’s extensive catalog.
Arranging for Engelbert Humperdinck
Bill Fulton worked on this chart as an assistant to Jeff Sturges. Consequently, the assignment required supporting an existing arranging concept while helping prepare the music for professional show-band performance. This type of work calls for close attention to orchestration, notation, balance and the practical needs of a touring ensemble.
The project was one of several arrangements Fulton prepared or assisted with for Engelbert Humperdinck during this period. His other work for Humperdinck included songs such as “Release Me,” “Spanish Eyes,” “There Goes My Everything,” “Thinking Out Loud” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Together, these projects covered both classic material associated with the singer and newer additions to his live repertoire.
About “The Way It Used To Be”
Engelbert Humperdinck released “The Way It Used To Be” in 1969. Corrado Conti and Franco Cassano wrote the music, while Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway supplied the English lyrics. The song developed from the Italian song “Melodia.” Its romantic style fits naturally within Humperdinck’s signature repertoire.
The song has also remained part of Humperdinck’s concert and compilation repertoire over the years. For more information about the artist and his recordings, visit the official Engelbert Humperdinck website. The Official Charts Company also documents the song’s original UK chart history.
Bill Fulton Arranging and Orchestration
This project represents one part of Bill Fulton’s work as a professional arranger and orchestrator. His credits include show bands, big bands, little big bands, orchestras, chamber ensembles and commercial recording projects. He has written and prepared music for vocalists, touring performers, recording artists and live productions.
Explore more of Bill Fulton’s arranging, composing and orchestration credits to see additional projects and instrumentation. For custom arranging, orchestration or music preparation inquiries, contact Bill Fulton Music.
Year: 2015Job Category: Arranger
Title: The Way It Used To Be
Ensemble: 2 keyboardists, guitar, bass, drums
Client: Engelbert Humperdinck
Description: co-arranger with Jeff Sturges
Get arrangement: link to arrangement (pending)
