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Engelbert on UK Radio A List!!

February 22, 2014

Engelbert's lead track Since I Lost My Baby (featuring Cliff Richard) from the forthcoming CD "Engelbert Calling" has by- passed the "C" and "B" lists and gone DIRECTLY to the "A" list.

This is AMAZING news and truly deserved

EH is certainly in great company (see below)

"Engelbert Calling" is released March 17!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/playlist

IT TAKES TWO -- Interview with Engelbert

February 22, 2014

His new album of duets features a gob-smacking array of legends, from

Sir Elton John to Willie Nelson and Smokey Robinson. Music Week meets Mr. Engelbert Humperdinck

The only thing that matches the size of Engelbert Humperdinck’s discography is his Rolodex – as demonstrated by the veteran singer’s upcoming double LP Engelbert Calling.

It will be Humperdinck’s 80th album, a staggering 45 years after his signature No.1 single Please Release Me. And what better way to celebrate such a milestone than with a slew of special guests, the phone numbers for which only the legendary Enge (as he prefers to be called) would have in his black book: Sir Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Lulu, Olivia Newton John, Sir Cliff Richard and even Gene Simmons – it’s an eclectic mix of music royalty.

“Having hits is wonderful but you have to maintain it. You must respect your position and your moment - and make sure you have a good manager” ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

Full Interview Attached

Photo By Jennifer Cawley

http://www.jennifercawley.com/

IT TAKES TWO- Interview ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

His new album of duets features a gob-smacking array of legends, fromSir Elton John to Willie Nelson and Smokey Robinson. Music Week meets Mr. Engelbert Humperdinck

The only thing that matches the size of Engelbert Humperdinck’s discography is his Rolodex – as demonstrated by the veteran singer’s upcoming double LP Engelbert Calling.It will be Humperdinck’s 80th album, a staggering 45 years after his signature No.1 single Please Release Me. And what better way to celebrate such a milestone than with a slew of special guests, the phone numbers for which only the legendary Enge (as he prefers to be called) would have in his black book: Sir Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Lulu, Olivia Newton John, Sir Cliff Richard and even Gene Simmons – it’s an eclectic mix of music royalty.

“Having hits is wonderful but you have to maintain it. You must respect your position and your moment - and make sure you have a good manager” ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

Full Interview Attached

Photo By Jennifer Cawley

http://www.jennifercawley.com/

Engelbert Humperdinck Gets "Kissed"

January 28, 2014

Engelbert Humperdinck Gets "Kissed"

http://www.xfm.co.uk/news/gene-simmons-teams-up-with-engelbert-humperdinck/

Engelbert sings with his "Wish List" on new duets CD

January 10, 2014

Engelbert Humperdinck may be just three years short of his 80th birthday, but he has just recorded an album of duets with some of the biggest names in world music.

The Leicester singer has finished recording the tracks after drawing up a "wish list" of artists he wanted to work with.

Engelbert has teamed up with singers including Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Elton John, Willie Nelson, Lulu, Smokey Robinson and Gene Simmons, lead singer of US rock group Kiss.

The album, Engelbert Calling – recorded in London, Nashville and Los Angeles – is due to be released on March 17.

Engelbert, who lives in Los Angeles and Great Glen, said: "My son and manager, Scott Dorsey, started putting this together more than two years ago because there are so may international artists who are constantly touring the world.

"It's taken time to get producers, singers and schedules in the same place. It's been a labour of love and I'm truly proud of how it's turned out."

Duets he has recorded include a cover of the Shirley Bassey classic Never Never Never with Olivia Newton-John, Something About The Way You Look Tonight with Elton John and To Make You Feel My Love with country music legend Willie Nelson.

Sir Elton said his new recording pal was "one of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever worked with."

"We had a great time singing together. He is 77 years old and still sounding as good as ever."

Engelbert said: "I am truly thrilled to be working with some of the greats of show business and am honoured Sir Elton has contributed to this album.

"I had an absolute blast recording and measuring tongue sizes with Gene Simmons. He won – just."

Engelbert is already planning a follow-up album of duets called Engelbert Redialled.

He said he had six stars lined up and did not rule out the possibility of recording with Leicester's X Factor winner Sam Bailey.

He said: "Sam is a huge talent and of course I would love to be able to give her a leg up the ladder of success and, after 50 years in this business and 150 million record sales, I could offer her that."

Son Scott said: "It has always been a passion of mine to record a great contemporary CD with my father and his peers.

"With all the legendary collaborating artists, the CD comes together in a very raw, open recording. I love it."

Engelbert's new album – his 80th, including compilations – comes 45 years after his number one single and signature tune, Please Release Me.

Engelbert Records Duet With Il Divo

January 07, 2014

The Engelbert Humperdinck 2014 duets album has a new star act. Il Divo have re-recorded Engelbert’s classic ‘Spanish Eyes’ with the legendary singer.

Il Divo are the pop-operatic act formed in 2004 by American Idol creator Simon Cowell. Cowell conducted a two-year worldwide search for singers to be part of the Il Divo project. Urs Bühler, Sébastien Izambard, David Miller and Carlos Marin became Il Divo and in 2013 joined Engelbert in the studio for the ‘Spanish Eyes’ remake.

‘Spanish Eyes’ was written by German composer Bert Kaempfert originally as ‘Moon Over Naples. The song was recorded in English as ‘Spanish Eyes’ by Engelbert in 1969.

The eagerly awaited Engelbert Humperdinck album now also has a name. It has been christened ‘Engelbert Calling’.

Engelbert Humperdinck has gathered an impressive number of mates for this record including Gene Simmons of Kiss, Elton John, Neil Sedaka, Willie Nelson, Lulu and Smokey Robinson.

“The CD is shaping up extremely well and I am delighted to be working with some of the greats of this industry,” Engelbert told Noise11.com.

‘Engelbert Calling’ by Engelbert Humperdinck will be released on March 17, 2014.

Engelbert Humperdinck at Hamer Hall, Melbourne, 2013

Engelbert Records A Duet With Olivia Newton John For His New CD

January 07, 2014

Engelbert Humperdinck has recorded a cover of the Shirley Bassey classic ‘Never Never Never’ with Olivia Newton-John for his forthcoming duets album ‘Engelbert Calling’.

Dame Shirley Bassey recorded ‘Never, Never, Never’ in 1972. The song was originally the Italian song ‘Grande, Grande, Grande’ and a number one hit on the Italian chart in 1972 for Mina. Shirley Bassey recorded the English version ‘Never, Never, Never’ and it became a number one hit in Australia for Dame Shirley in 1972. Her version also reached number 8 in the UK and number 48 in the USA.

Engelbert Records With Kenny Rogers For New Duets CD

May 27, 2013

Engelbert and Kenny Rogers Duet - COMPLETED

"Hearing Kenny's silky smooth vocals on this track has really made my day!.Kenny sounds fantastic and what a joy to work with!"
Engelbert said today.

"Engelbert has always been one of my favourites and to get the opportunity to record with him for his upcoming duets CD was a dream come true"
Kenny retorted.

Can you guess which song they recorded?