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Karen Raud Remind Magazine May 2, 2026

After nearly six decades in showbiz, Engelbert Humperdinck says karaoke has kept his music alive “all these years.” The India-born, U.K.-raised singer, who celebrates his 90th birthday on May 2, recently performed more than 60 concerts worldwide in 2025 after realizing he needed to keep singing following his The Last Waltz farewell tour in 2024, and he continues to tour in 2026.

Speaking to Britain’s PA news agency, he said: “Most of my songs are on karaoke because people love to sing them.” That, he added, is what keeps them sounding “as fresh today as they were when I recorded them. … I’m very big with karaoke.”

Born Arnold George Dorsey, he found fame after adopting the name of German composer Engelbert Humperdinck as his stage name, with the ballad “Release Me” topping the U.K. charts in 1967 and reaching No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. His follow-up hits “There Goes My Everything” and “The Last Waltz” had critics describing him as a “crooner.” Humperdinck angrily responded, “No crooner has the range I have. I can hit notes a bank could not cash. What I am is a contemporary singer, a stylized performer.”

Fans, particularly in America, where he wowed sold-out audiences at the Riviera Hotel and top Las Vegas venues, agreed.

Humperdinck was heartbroken in 2021 when he lost his wife of 56 years, British actress Patricia Healey, due to complications related to COVID-19. They had four children together.

Now, ahead of his monumental birthday, the four-time Grammy nominee and Golden Globe winner reunited with his long-time friend and collaborator, multi-platinum producer Joel Diamond, to release a new track called “I’ve Got You.” Humperdinck says of the song, “After all these years in music, there’s still nothing quite like the feeling of a new song finding its way into the world.” He recently shared that it will be part of a new upcoming album.

Fans wishing to meet the icon can do so at the upcoming Hollywood Show in Burbank, California, on Saturday, May 30.

https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/41564/engelbert-humperdinck-where-now-tour-new-music/

Press Release Date 04-30-2026 The National Law Review

4X GRAMMY NOMINEE, 64 GOLD ALBUMS, 24 PLATINUM ALBUMS AND 140 MILLION RECORDS SOLD – THE ICONIC SINGER REUNITES WITH MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER JOEL DIAMOND

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Turning 90 on May 2, Engelbert Humperdinck – the legendary “King of Romance” – continues to defy time with the release of his new single, “I’ve Got You,” available now everywhere on all platforms via Silver Blue Records, distributed by Sony Orchard. 

Humperdinck, whose career spans more than six decades and includes over 140 million records sold worldwide and 63 Gold and 24 Platinum albums, the four-time Grammy nominee and Golden Globe winner reunites with multi-Platinum producer Joel Diamond on “I’ve Got You.” Fifty years after their first pairing on the worldwide hit “After the Lovin,’” over the course of their enduring partnership, Engelbert and Diamond have collaborated on 109 recordings together. Engelbert, known for his legendary catalog of timeless hits “Release Me,” “The Last Waltz,” “This Moment in Time” and “After the Lovin’,” which has defined generations of romantic music, he has yielded some of the most beloved romantic recordings ever made from his creative alliance with Diamond

Says Humperdinck, "After all these years in music, there’s still nothing quite like the feeling of a new song finding its way into the world. ‘I’ve Got You’ is especially close to my heart. It speaks to love, loyalty, and the quiet strength we find in one another—and I believe that message matters now more than ever. Joel Diamond and I have shared an extraordinary journey in music, and somehow, the magic still feels as fresh as ever."

Adds Diamond, “Turning 90 this May, Engelbert continues to deliver performances that rival his most iconic recordings. ‘I’ve Got You’ brings the same passion, dedication, and unmistakable magic that first captivated audiences worldwide and made ‘After the Lovin’ a timeless classic. More than just a new release, ‘I’ve Got You’ stands as a celebration of longevity, artistry, and a historic creative bond between us that continues to shape the sound of romance in music. When I first produced ‘After the Lovin’, there was nothing on the radio that came even close to sounding like it — and now, history is repeating itself."

“I’ve Got You” was written by the late, legendary producer/songwriter Larry Butler – renowned for producing many of Kenny Rogers’ greatest hits (“Lucille,” “The Gambler,” “She Believes In Me,”) as well as penning the Grammy-winning classic “Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” for B. J. Thomas. “I’ve Got You” was the final composition Butler completed before his passing, and in a deeply personal moment, Butler once said that “this is the very best song I have ever written.” The magical arrangement and instrumentation was crafted by the highly respected and exceptionally talented Ted Perlman.

In addition to the new single, Humperdinck continues to tour year-round, with upcoming performances scheduled for this June through November - both nationally and internationally - including the U.S., Southeast Asia, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and more.

Engelbert Humperdinck has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe.

Humperdinck exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. His first single on the charts was “Release Me,” which went into the “Guinness Book of Records” for achieving 56 consecutive weeks on the charts. It was No. 1 in 11 countries. The following decades have seen Engelbert consistently touring the world to sell-out crowds. Engelbert has also been awarded the Honor of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honors List.

https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/legendary-king-romance-engelbert-humperdinck-releases-new-single-ive-got-you

The music icon last performed in the country for his shows in Manila and Cebu in November 2025.

BY RALPH REGIS Billboard Philippines April 25, 2026

Legendary music icon Engelbert Humperdinck returns to Manila to stage ‘The Legend Continues — Engelbert Humperdinck — The Celebration Tour 2026’ happening at the New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, on September 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

The “King of Romance,” renowned for his timeless ballads and impeccable vocals, has captured the hearts and ears of audiences around the world for over six decades.

His timeless songs include his 1967 hit “Release Me,” along with his other classics “There Goes My Everything,” “Am I That Easy to Forget,” “A Man Without Love,” “Quando Quando Quando,” The Last Waltz,” and “Spanish Eyes” have been mainstays on airwaves.

Notably, “A Man Without Love” has seen quite a resurgence thanks to its use in films and series, being featured on Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight and the David Leitch-directed and Brad Pitt-starring action film, Bullet Train.

Through the years, Humperdinck has sold over 150 million records worldwide and remains one of the world’s most beloved performers.

“I’ve always loved coming to Asia — the energy and warmth of the audiences are truly special,” he shares in an official statement. “I’m thrilled to bring these songs to my fans in various parts of Asia, and especially Manila this September.”

Tickets go on sale on May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM via TicketNet. Ticket prices range from PHP 2,668 to PHP 13,661, inclusive of ticketing charges.

https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/engelbert-humperdinck-brings-the-celebration-tour-2026-to-manila/

Engelbert Humperdinck at 90: Elvis, Elton John, Jayne Mansfield's Ghost & Back on Tour In this exclusive interview, the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck — one of the best-selling artists of all time with over 140 million records sold — opens up like never before. From the illness that left him just days from death, his close friendship with Elvis Presley, and the Elton John song written specifically for him, to the ghost of Jayne Mansfield visiting him in her famous Pink Palace — a home he once owned and now regrets selling. Plus, at nearly 90 years old, Engelbert is heading back out on Las Vegas, New Zealand and Australian tour - and he has exciting news for fans with a brand new album coming! A true icon showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. Craig Bennett – Presenter Kelley Shepherd – Producer

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Engelbert Humperdinck also spoke of his warm friendship with Elvis Presley before he claimed his ghost started haunting him.

By George Simpson, Film & Music Editor Daily Express

00:10, Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Updated: 00:10, Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Just like Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck was a Las Vegas performing contemporary of Elvis Presley.

The British singer, who turns 90 next month, shows no sign of stopping, having performed at Westgate in Sin City this past weekend.

Ahead of returning in October for a couple more dates at what was the International Hotel, where Elvis performed all 636 of his residency shows, Engelbert has given a new interview on his friendship with the King from the suite at the top of the casino hotel where he once had a spooky encounter after Elvis’ death in 1977.

Speaking with Vegas PBS, Engelbert shared: “When I first met him, the first thing he ever did was he embraced me. He gave me a hug. And I thought, ‘Wow, that’s incredible coming from Elvis.’ He came to see my show when I was working at the Riviera. He came backstage that’s how we first met.”

On the King coming to watch his Vegas show, he remembered telling his crew: “‘Please let Elvis come in when the lights go down, I don’t want too many distractions!’ He sat down, but the buzz was around Elvis. And when I did introduce him, it took me 10 minutes to quiet the audience down. In the end, I said, ‘Elvis, this is my show!’. I brought out one of my big guns [hit songs] and it helped to quiet the audience down.”

“[We had] no rivalry. It was most friendly. I learned more from him than he learned from me because his status was much bigger than mine and he was the No 1 in the world. When I went to see his show, I took notes. I stole a lot of things from him… He never took his image seriously. He always made fun of his image which I thought was so wonderful.”

During his residencies, Elvis living in the suite at the top of the casino hotel where Englebert believes he was haunted by his ghost.

Englebert shared: “After Elvis had passed, I was booked in this particular hotel, and I stayed in his suite. There was something there that was unbelievable and had an atmosphere about it. When I went to bed the first night in his bedroom, there was a lamp… I’m watching the TV so I turned the light off. Boom, the light came on again. So I turned it off because I’m watching TV. The light came on again. Three times, the light did that. And then the jacuzzi was not far from me, it was behind the lattice door and that jacuzzi came on six times during that night. So I said to myself, ‘Elvis, I’m your friend, what are you doing to me?’

“And then the next week I was going to Hawaii and so I thought, why don’t I do a song that Elvis did in Hawaii called the Wedding Song. So I sent one of my guys out to get a tape so I could take the lyrics down. We put it in the machine ready to put the lyrics down. It just ate the tape and all the lights went out. My hair stood up like this. I said, ‘Elvis, come on now!’ That’s what happened on my very first night over here in this suite. But I think he was just making himself known… it was quite an experience.”

Engelbert Humperdinck is performing live at the Westgate Las Vegas this October and tickets can be booked here.

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/2197797/Engelbert-Humperdinck-Elvis-ghost

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Engelbert Humperdinck will return to Toronto this fall with THE CELEBRATION TOUR, performing at Massey Hall on October 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The concert, presented by Massey Hall and Rubin Fogel Productions, is part of a series of engagements across Eastern Canada marking the singer’s 90th birthday year.

The tour will include stops in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, and Gatineau, as Humperdinck continues a global run of performances throughout 2026. With more than 50 international dates scheduled, the tour will span locations including Australia, Germany, and the United States.

Humperdinck, whose career includes more than 140 million records sold, is known for songs such as “Release Me,” “After the Lovin’,” and “The Last Waltz.” The current tour will feature a mix of his signature material alongside new releases, including a forthcoming single and two upcoming albums.

“The stage is my home,” Humperdinck said. “Canada has always been a highlight of my world tours, and I am thrilled to share this 90th-year celebration with the fans in Ontario and Quebec.”

TICKETS & INFORMATION

Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be available through the Massey Hall box office by phone and online.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/Engelbert-Humperdinck-To-Bring-THE-CELEBRATION-TOUR-To-Massey-Hall-20260414