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Engelbert Humperdinck - the birth of a legend

June 08, 2024

News24.com

  • British musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck's ‘The Last Waltz’ Farewell Tour’ to Cape Town and Gauteng in July

  • With a career spanning over six decades, he has sold over 150 million records worldwide and received numerous awards, including four Grammy nominations and a Golden Globe.

  • Humperdinck is known for songs like Quando, Quando, Quando and A Man Without Love.

 


British musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck has thrilled audiences for decades with his timeless classics and charismatic performances. Now, after an illustrious career spanning over six decades, he has announced his final hoorah, ‘The Last Waltz’ Farewell Tour’, set to captivate audiences in Cape Town and Gauteng later this year.

 

Engelbert Humperdinck, born Gerry Dorsey, rose to international fame in 1965, enchanting listeners with his romantic melodies. With hits like 'Release Me’, ‘A Man Without Love’ and 'The Last Waltz’, he has sold over 150 million records worldwide and received numerous accolades, including four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year, and he is one of only a handful of artists with a star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.

His story started in 1947, in Leicester, England. From the Dorsey household, packed with 10 siblings, we hear the notes of an 11-year-old boy, playing 'My Blue Heaven'. Just an hour ago, a young Arnold Dorsey had received his first ever saxophone from his Dad. Not even the dented bell on the instrument could stop his enthusiasm. 

For the next four years he delivered the morning paper, earning 4 shillings per week - the precise amount Mr.Parker asked for a saxophone lesson. To keep his fingers protected against the cold, knowing he could not play the keys with frozen fingers, he strapped his saxophone around his chest, to be able to keep his hands in his pockets. 

Nevertheless, he still arrived at Mr.Parker's house, with icy, chilled fingers. The teacher would warm him up first, in front of the fireplace, before commencing the lesson. And this, was the humble beginning of a legend who would become known to us, as Engelbert Humperdinck.

Don't miss the chance to witness a music icon bid farewell to the stage, in style. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and heartfelt performances as Engelbert Humperdinck takes them on a journey through his remarkable musical legacy. 

  • The tour will visit two prestigious venues in South Africa, starting with the SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino in Pretoria on Friday, 12 July 2024, at 8 pm, followed by a performance at the Grand Arena at Grand West Casino in Cape Town on Sunday, 14 July 2024, at 4 pm, and tickets are on sale now through Webtickets.co.za. Concerts in the UK and Australia were sold out in a matter of days so be sure to book yours quickly.  


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