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By Nigel Barlow - July 13, 2021 About Manchester

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. 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.

However, it’s not just the voice, but the man himself. He is well known for his endearing sense of humour and self-deprecating jokes. Engelbert has managed to strike a new chord with a younger generation, appearing on MTV several times.

Engelbert exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Widely regarded as a heartthrob, he was catapulted almost instantly to world icon. He became great friends with Elvis and the two legends often performed each other’s songs. His first single in 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 saw Engelbert constantly touring the world to sell-out crowds. He takes great pleasure in every moment on stage.

Engelbert’s music has transcended time and his voice continues to reach out to people now – serving to transport and inspire, to embrace and to provoke feelings and emotions…ingredients that are no doubt the essence of his long-lasting success.

Engelbert was just awarded the Honour of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021.

Following his sell out show destined for 2020 at The London Palladium being rescheduled to 25th April 2022, Engelbert was determined to return to the UK as soon as he could and extend his tour dates, for his fans across the UK to enjoy.

7th Nov           Manchester, Bridgewater Hall

https://biglink.to/EHTickets

https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/engelbert-humperdinck-comes-to-manchester-this-autumn/

For those of you using download & streaming services, I’m delighted to announce a new digital-only compilation of lost B-sides & rarities that Universal Decca will be releasing September 3.

Forgotten Promises [1967 – 1975] showcases a wealth of recordings from throughout this era that have never been released digitally, many of which having only ever been released on original 7” vinyl.

We’ll be dropping one track every two weeks up until release for you to get a taste for the compilation & all it has to offer - this week it’s Our Song (La Paloma), the B-side to my 1970 single, My Marie.

Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/ 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/forgotten-promises-1967-1975/1573618993?ls=1 

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/forgotten-promises-1967-1975/1573618993?ls=1&app=itunes

By Danica Ollerova June 28, 2021, 11:45 am The Press and Journal

Engelbert Humperdinck, who recently turned 85  shows no signs of stopping just yet,  announced his new tour including an Aberdeen date.

Engelbert, born Arnold George Dorsey, will kick off his 14-date tour in Liverpool on October 31 and will perform for north-east audiences on Wednesday November 3. The gig will take place at 7pm at the Music Hall.

In a career spanning almost five decades, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, as well as a Golden Globe. The singing legend also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He is best known for his ballads such as The Last Waltz and Spanish Eyes, with one of his greatest singles titled Release Me keeping the popular The Beatles’ song Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane off the top in the 1967 music charts.

Engelbert Humperdinck was recognised by the Queen and released new album

The chart-topping singer has also recently been recognized in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List and has been given an MBE for services to music. He had previously performed for the Queen four times.

Engelbert’s newest album Sentiments – a collection of new recordings including covers of songs by Elton John, Elvis Presley and Charlie Chaplin – was released in November 2020.

The iconic vocalist had to cancel his last year’s tour due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, but is now excited to embark on the UK tour later this year.

The upcoming tour is dedicated to his wife, who lost a battle with coronavirus in February. The couple had been married for 56 years.

Engelbert said: “This will be a sentimental journey. What has transpired in your life and mine in the past one and a half years has been quite traumatic.”

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/3269209/release-me-singer-engelbert-humperdinck-to-perform-at-music-hall/

Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck will perform in Manchester and Sheffield, with tickets going on sale this week.

By Gay Bolton Sunday, 27th June 2021, 5:30 am Derbyshire Times

The star behind chart-topping hits such as Release Me and The Last Waltz will play at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on November 7, 2021 and at Sheffield City Hall on November 14, 2021. Tickets will be released on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 9am.

Engelbert is dedicating his show to his wife, Patricia, who lost her battle against Covid in February this year. The couple had been married for 56 years.

He said: “This will be a sentimental journey. What has transpired in your life and mine in the past one and a half years has been quite traumatic.”

Engelbert has generated sales in excess of more than 140 million records, including 64 gold albums, 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel.

His career exploded in the 60s alongside The Stones and The Beatles, accumulating massive audiences. 

To book tickets for his Sheffield show, go to www.sheffieldtheatre.co.uk. To book tickets for the Manchester show, go to www.bridgewaterhall.co.uk

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/engelbert-humperdinck-announces-live-shows-for-sheffield-and-manchester-heres-how-to-get-tickets-3283064

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UK TOUR 2021:

October 31      Liverpool -  Philharmonic Hall

November 3    Aberdeen -  Music Hall

November 4    Dunfermline - Alhambra Theatre

November 6    Newcastle - City Hall

November 7    Manchester - Bridgewater Hall

November 9    Cambridge - Corn Exchange

November 10  Birmingham - Symphony Hall

November 11  Ipswich - Regent

November 13  Norwich - Theatre Royal

November 14  Sheffield - City Hall

November 16  Bournemouth - Pavilions Theatre

November 17  Basingstoke - Anvil Theatre

November 20  Leicester - De Montfort Hall

November 21  Aylesbury - Waterside Hall

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BBC 

Engelbert Humperdinck said he is "thrilled" and "touched" after being awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. 

The 85-year-old - born Arnold George Dorsey - is to receive the honour for "services to music", the latest honour in a star-studded career.

It comes months after Patricia, his wife of 57 years, died after contracting Covid-19.

The Leicester-raised crooner said it was a poignant "Moment In Time".

"This Son of Leicester is lucky and blessed indeed," he added.

Born in Chennai, then Madras, in India, the young Arnold Dorsey moved with his family to his father's hometown in 1946.

After a rocky beginning to his career under his real name, in 1967 a change of image and identity was suggested by his then-manager, and Engelbert Humperdinck was reborn.

He topped the UK singles charts twice that year - first with Release Me, then with The Last Waltz - even The Beatles were kept off the number one spot as his star rose.

Earning the nickname "The King of Romance", his trademark smooth delivery in emotional ballads secured him a legion of fans across the world, as well as selling more than 140 million records.

In a late career revival, he also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song Love Will Set You Free.

In a statement, Mr Humperdinck said he was happy to be back home in Leicester after a long year, and paid tribute to his fans and family for their support.

"I know my parents and my wife, Patricia, would have been elated and proud of me and my MBE," he said.

"It is said that it takes a village to raise a child, and in my books, it takes a country to launch a singer. That is what it felt like for me.

"That support is a constant in my memory and I hope that I have served my country well as an ambassador through music worldwide."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-57434933

By Bob - May 26, 2021 Eindhoven News

The British singer Engelbert Humperdinck will be on the stage of the Eindhoven Muziekgebouw next year.

For the time being, it’s the only show that the famous singer will be giving in the Netherlands.

The 85-year-old Humperdinck is known for classics like ‘Quando, Quando, Quando’ and ‘(Please) Release Me’. He’s sold more than 140 million albums in his career. And has been nominated for four Grammy awards.

Ticket pre-sale starts on Friday. They cost €67. The concert is scheduled for 19 April 2022.

https://eindhovennews.com/news/2021/05/eindhoven-humperdincks-sole-dutch-show/

Engelbert is back on Cameo, just in time for Mother’s Day! With the Cameo app, you can get a custom video that will be cherished by any Engelbert fan! It’s the ultimate gift - perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or Mother’s Day! For more details, please see his Cameo profile here.

28 April, 2021 The Irish News

Engelbert Humperdinck has urged people to take up the offer of a coronavirus jab in a message shared with fans from a vaccination centre.

In February his wife Patricia, who married the singer in 1964, died after contracting Covid-19.

Humperdinck, 84, also contracted the virus.

In a video shared on Twitter, the singer said: “I have had a long Covid, so it’s been a very trying time for me so for you people around the world, just pay attention to this.

“It’s my turn right now to have my shot done and I’m hoping that you will get yours done so we can go to concerts again, you can come and see my show and we can all sit and hold hands or shake hands.

“So don’t forget to get yours when the time comes.”

Humperdinck, who lives in the US, also thanked the “lovely people” involved with the vaccination programme for “all the wonderful things they do to keep us going”.

He topped the UK singles chart with Release Me and The Last Waltz in the late 1960s.

He also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with Love Will Set You Free, finishing second last.

In the UK, famous faces including naturalist Sir David Attenborough, actor Sir Ian McKellen and Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith have shared their experiences of being given the vaccine.

US stars who have had the jab include actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, actress Jessica Chastain and singer Dolly Parton.

https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2021/04/28/news/engelbert-humperdinck-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated-against-coronavirus-2303988/