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The iconic Engelbert Humperdinck has announced reissues of two of his most iconic albums as part of a major reissue campaign by Decca Records exploring the music legend’s back catalogue.

The remastered reissues of ‘Release Me’ and ‘ A Man Without Love’ will be released on 19th July on Decca Records and available on CD, coloured LP, and digitally.

The releases coincide with a handful of UK concert dates including The London Palladium (September 8), Manchester Opera House (September 9), Birmingham Symphony Hall (September 10) and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (September 12) as part of his huge ‘The Last Waltz Farewell Tour 2024’.

Engelbert has also released brand new lyric videos for Release Me and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You  available to watch now.

The album ‘Release Me’, originally released in 1967, catapulted Engelbert into superstardom. Featuring Engelbert’s trademark debut No.1 song ‘Release Me’, written in the 1940’s by Eddie Miller, the song kept The Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ / ‘Strawberry Fields’ from the top spot.

The ‘Release Me’ album made No.6 on the UK charts, and stayed on the best-sellers list for over a year, selling in very large numbers, making Engelbert the biggest-selling artist of 1967, making him the real soundtrack to the Summer of Love.

Released in 1968 and reaching No.3 in the UK charts, remaining in them for 45 weeks, ‘A Man Without Love’ compounded Engelbert’s reach as an international superstar, with its title-track being a Top 20 single in the UK.

In an incredible career that has spanned over 60 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold over 140 million records worldwide, with songs ranging from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel.

These records have earned 64 gold and 35 platinum albums, four Grammy Award nominations, a Golden Globe, and his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

The following decades saw Engelbert constantly touring the world to sell-out crowds. He takes great pleasure in every moment on stage. His 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 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.