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Concert Review: Engelbert Humperdinck at Northern Quest Resort & Casino, April 29th 2012

April 30, 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Airway Heights, WA
April 29th, 2012

Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars

Engelbert Humperdinck has been entertaining for 45 years and shows no signs of slowing down. While watching his perform, he just looks like he is having the time of his life during every song. He never stops strutting his stuff and dancing throughout the show. He also not only engages his fans with amazing stories in between but he even invites them up on the stage. For a man that is 75 years old, he acts half his age and puts to shame many of our current performers that have forgotten what is it like to perform live. Overall he just has this wonderful stage presence and it comes through with his fans and through this music.

I wasn’t able to personally attend this show but thanks to the wonders of the internet, I was able to be their watching it live from the comfort of my home. Thanks to Front and Center for setting up this fantastic streaming concert. The concert played perfectly without a hitch and did not encounter any streaming issues. It wasn’t just one boring camera angle either. There was numerous cameras constantly changing covering the whole stage. The sound quality was also very impressive, especially for streaming internet.

The concert ran from about 90 minutes and he really covered all of his classics. In this show he covers classics like “Quando, Quando, Quando”, “The Last Waltz” and “Release Me”. I also really enjoyed his new song for Eurovision 2012 and also currently #1 on the charts in the UK, “Love Will Set You Free”. Engelbert even covers classics like “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” and Bryan Adams’ “When You Love a Woman” along with his great guitarist Yohan Frank. What I like most about hearing him life is that he sounds exactly like he does on the album. Engelbert’s voice just sounds fantastic and he is not afraid to belt out some big notes.

Engelbert is one of the last great entertainers and he puts on what a great show. I also really enjoyed his video clips including a funny comedy act from Eddie Izzard and a rare performance with Engelbert and Dean Martin. I have never had the privilege of seeing Engelbert in person, which I hope will change very soon. You here that Engelbert…come to the Orlando FL area soon!!

Source: "MediaMikes" - Mike Gencarelli

Engelbert Humperdinck on The One Show

April 15, 2012

In March, Engelbert Humperdinck appeared on BBC's The One Show. To celebrate this exciting visit, reporter Alex Riley travelled to Eurovision 2012's host city Baku, to rally some support for The Hump.

Alex quickly discovers that there are already plenty of Dinck fans living in Azerbaijan! Check out this clip from The One Show and meet some extraordinary devotee's of our 2012 UK representative.

Click on the link below

Engelbert on The One Show

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK SINGLE DEBUTS AT #1 ON AMAZON.COM CHARTS

April 11, 2012

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Love will set your free on Amazon.com

Video of the Month: BBC announces Engelbert for the Eurovision Song Competition 2012

March 23, 2012

A great BBC story on Engelbert and the Eurovision Song Competition

Engelbert's Video of the Month

Engelbert: I'll win Eurovision Song Contest Humperdinck gives his only interview

March 02, 2012

ENGELBERT Humperdinck last night vowed he has it in him to become the oldest person ever to triumph in the Eurovision Song Contest, declaring: "I am going to win it for Britain."

In an exclusive interview with TV Biz, 75-year-old Engelbert — a surprise choice by the BBC to represent the UK at this year's event in Azerbaijan — said he can't wait to take the contest by storm.

The veteran singer — who will be 76 by the time the contest takes place in capital Baku at the end of May — will be the oldest singer to ever take part.

Speaking from Los Angeles, where he spends three months of the year, the Leicester native — world famous for hits such as No1 Release Me — said he had been overwhelmed by the response to his move.

Even CNN covered the announcement. He said: "I have been reading the coverage online and it is just amazing. It is unbelievable. I am gobsmacked. I didn't expect such a reaction. It means a lot to this Leicester lad.

"I am just thrilled they have chosen me and I will do my utmost to come through. I am going to do my best and I am ready for the challenge.

"I am going to go out there and win. I am very positive."

Sex cymbal ... Engelbert in 1968

He added: "I have been in the business for 45 years and with my experience and the amount of countries I have visited in Europe, "I can bring this home. I play these countries frequently and I hope I have scored some points with them."

He said of a gig in Latvia: "I once played to 18million people in Riga. I am hoping some of them will latch on to this when they watch me on that TV programme and hopefully support us in a great way. I am very positive. I really love a big challenge."

On stage ... crooner Engelbert

The Hump, as he is known, added that he is a proud Brit who can't wait to fly the flag for his country.

He said: "Representing my country means a great deal to me. I represent my country wherever I go. In every way, shape and form I wave the flag. This has just given me a big thrill."

Engelbert is a keen viewer of Eurovision and doesn't mind that some people sneer about it.

He said: "I jumped at doing this. To all the naysayers, I say I have been up against it before, when I first started against major artists like The Beatles. People used to mock my name but at least they were still talking about me."

Engelbert — real name Arnold George Dorsey — said he doesn't know why the BBC had decided to approach him.

He said: "I'm not sure. I guess there has been a lot of buzz going around about me in the industry because I am back in the studio recording my new album. It is very exciting for me."

Heyday ... Engelbert in 1970

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And he can't wait to compete against the younger contestants — although he admits he has never heard of X Factor twins Jedward, who will be representing Ireland again this year.

But he says: "Being up against the young folk is fine with me."

He will perform a song penned by Grammy winner Martin Terefe, who has written for James Morrison and Mary J Blige, and Ivor Novello-winning Sacha Skarbek, who co-wrote James Blunt's massive hit You're Beautiful.

Despite a career spanning nearly half-a-century and having sold in excess of 150million records worldwide, Engelbert is still jittery about the prospect of performing in front of 120million viewers.

He said: "I still get nervous. Ever since day one I have been nervous about walking on stage. But that is a good sign.

"The day you become blasé about it is the day you lose that edge, that wonderful performance edge you are supposed to have." He said he hopes his family, including his wife, former showjumping ace Patricia, their four children and nine grandchildren, will join him in Baku. He said: "They are over the moon, excited and proud, as I am.

"My son Scott manages me and he will definitely be there."

Engelbert's career has taken in four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year, 63 gold and 24 platinum records, He stars on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.

Smiles ... Engelbert last year

Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix and The Carpenters started out as opening acts for him.

During his heyday in the late Sixties and early Seventies, he made famous sideburns and leather jumpsuits — a look he jokes that Elvis Presley "stole" from him.

He is still touring and in the past year alone has performed in major venues in the UK, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium, Romania and Israel.

He has also recently appeared on several MTV programmes and sang the platinum-selling theme song Lesbian Seagull for the Beavis and Butthead movie. He also has a new album out this year.

Insiders say the BBC has been chuffed with the response to Engelbert representing the UK.

Fans hope he will do much better than last year's British placing, which saw boyband Blue come in at a lowly 11th.

A BBC spokeswoman said: "Engelbert's age isn't the reason why we chose him to represent the nation for Eurovision. but it's nice to break a few records along the way.

"His musical heritage, appeal across the UK and Europe and massive experience were big factors as well as what he offers as a great performer.

"Engelbert's experience leaves us in no doubt that he will be able to deliver a standout performance in front of tens of millions."

'We had to Google Engelbert'

Luck of the Irish ... Jedward are representing Irleand for second year running

THE Eurovision Song Contest has already turned into a war of words after Jedward declared that Engelbert Humperdinck "sounds like Humpty Dumpty".

The tone-deaf X Factor twins are representing Ireland yet again this year with their new song Waterline. They face stiff competition from The Hump, who at 75 is nearly twice their combined age.

But the cheeky duo cut him down to size by declaring: "We had to Google him. He looks really cool but we have much better hair. His name is crazy, we can't pronounce it. It sounds like Humpty Dumpty!"

Jedward were speaking to bookies Paddy Power who have the Irish twins at 8/1 to win the contest in Azerbaijan on May 26.

Engelbert is 16/1 to be victorious for the UK.

Eurovision: why not turn to Engelbert Humperdinck?

March 02, 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck. There is a name to conjure with. With his square jaw, handsome face, luscious lips and legendary sideburns, the big lunged, smooth-toned crooner famously dented the Beatles image of invincibility when his melodramatic cover of forties weepie Release Me enraptured the nation. Dressed in a tuxedo and big bow tie, his only concession to youth culture being an almost absurdly thick head of dark hair, Humperdinck held the number one slot for six weeks in 1967, keeping the double A-side single Penny Lane / Strawberry Fields at bay

Read :http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9116159/Eurovision-why-not-turn-to-Engelbert-Humperdinck.html

Is Engelbert All Set To Represent The UK?

March 01, 2012

If it *is* Engelbert for Blighty, we don't suggest for a moment that he clones himself three times and wears these on stage. It would just look stupid

It's been a funny sort of day. As the morning dawned it brought with it the announcement that the BBC and the official Eurovision website would reveal the name of the act representing Britain in Baku 'before the end of the day'. And then the hints came in from people who had an inkling of just who was waiting nervously behind the curtains. We got clues about Grammy nominations, platinum-selling artists, legendary international recording stars and a name that perhaps the youngsters may struggle to put a face to.

Soon the name were flying about the socialmediasphere; Tony Christie, Tom Jones (it's St David's Day), Shirley Bassey (it's St David's Day) and even twice-served UK entrant Cliff Richard. Then, at about 3pm, this piece of news on Engelbert's official website entered the fray and assumptions started being made.

Is Real Love set to be announced as the UK song, written by James Morrison, Dan Wilson from Semisonic and Martin Terefe who has worked for KT Tunstall and this year's German entry composer Jamie Cullum?

We will know for sure at 10.30pm but this rumour more than any other is persisting and has refused to shift. I'll be back here as soon as the news is out. There's just over two hours to go...

ENGELBERT COMMENTS ON EUROVISION HONOUR

March 01, 2012

Dear All,

I am so thrilled to have been asked by the BBC to represent the UK at Eurovision 2012!..without hesitation I happily accepted.

I will proudly represent my country in song!

This is a competition steeped in tradition and is one of the few remaining that is for the country as opposed to a talent search like Idol, X Factor or The Voice (which I am also a big fan of all 3 shows)

Plus it gives me the opportunity to represent the country in something I'm relatively good at....Otherwise it would have to be at Darts!

More to follow...Keep checking back for updates.

Love

Enge

Its time to rally together and light up the chat rooms, tell all of your friends and VOTE for Engelbert!

Eurovision has been broadcast every year since its inauguration in 1956 and is one of the longest-running television programs in the world. Each member country submits a song to be performed live on television and then casts votes for the other Countries’ songs to determine the most popular song in the competition. In recent years audience figures have been quoted from 100 – 600 million internationally!

Starting immediately we will be posting competition updates and articles about Engelbert, but we need your overwhelming support. Please visit the link below to learn more about this International song competition and support The King of Romance, your Eurovision entrant - Engelbert Humperdinck

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ENGELBERT TO REPRESENT UK IN EUROVISION 2012

March 01, 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck to represent UK at Eurovision

Engelbert Humperdinck, the 75-year-old crooner, is to represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

The man christened Arnold George Dorsey but known Engelbert Humperdinck will carry the hopes of the UK's Eurovision entry in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 26.

It's hoped the 75-year-old crooner who last had a top 20 hit in 1972 will win over the 125 million viewers expected to tune in.

The septuagenarian singer of Release Me, The Last Waltz and Quando Quando Quando remains popular in a number of the countries competing - and voting - in the song contest. Last year he toured Belgium, Romania, Russia, Israel and the Netherlands.

Please read full story:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/9117190/Engelbert-Humperdinck-to-represent-UK-at-Eurovision.html

James Morrison helping Engelbert Humperdinck on new track

January 28, 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck has been working on a brand new song called 'Real Love' written specifically for the music legend by Dan Wilson, James Morrison and Martin Terefe.  Dan was formerly with the US band Semisonic and had a global hit with 'Closing Time'. As a songwriter, he wrote 'Someone Like You' for Adele, six songs for Dixie Chicks 'Taking The Long Way' album including the Grammy Award winning Song of the Year 'Not Ready To Be Nice' and six of the tracks on Josh Groban's 'Illuminations' album.  British singer/songwriter James Morrison had his first global hit in 2006 with 'You Give Me Something'.  Co-writer Martin Terefe is also the producer of the next Engelbert Humperdinck album. He has produced music for Train, Jason Mraz, Cat Stevens, Jamie Cullum, James Morrison and KT Tunstall.  Engelbert has signed with Conehead Records UK for the release of his next album. A release date is yet to be confirmed.