Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)

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Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Humperdinck, 2009
Born
Arnold George Dorsey

(1936-05-02) 2 May 1936 (age 87)
SpousePatricia Healey (m. 1964)
Children4
Musical career
OriginLeicester, England
GenresTraditional pop, easy listening, schlager
Occupation(s)Singer
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active1956–present
LabelsDecca Records
Parrot Records
Epic Records
White Records
Websitewww.engelbert.com

Engelbert Humperdinck (born Arnold George Dorsey; 2 May 1936) is an English pop singer and pianist.[1] His singles "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz" both were at the top of the UK music charts in 1967. It sold more than a million copies each.[2] In North America, he also had chart successes with "After the Lovin'" (1976) and "This Moment in Time" (1979).

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  1. Huey, Steve. "Engelbert Humperdinck". Allmusic. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  2. "Engelbert Humperdinck". Official Charts. The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2 April 2015.

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