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Engelbert Humperdinck, 85, beams as he is made an MBE and is joined by rocker Rick Wakeman honoured in investiture service at Windsor Castle
By Stephen Wynn-davies For Daily Mailonline 05 Apr 2022, updated 00:31 06 Apr 2022 Engelbert Humperdinck was today made an MBE during an investiture service at Windsor Castle. The British pop star, 85, was among a host a high-achievers to receive royal honours by the Princess Royal on Tuesday. Others collecting awards included rocker Rick Wakeman, actor Sir Jonathan Pryce and former rugby player Rob Burrow. Humperdinck, who rose to prominence in the late 1960s with chart-topping hits like Release Me and The Last Waltz, was made MBE in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list. Sir Jonathan Pryce, the 74-year-old Welsh actor who has won two Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Pope Francis in The Two Popes, was knighted in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to drama and charity. He has also supported several charities, including Amnesty International, Epilepsy Action and Neurofibromatosis Association. Meanwhile, Wakeman, best known as the keyboardist in progressive rock band Yes, was awarded CBE on the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List. Rob Burrow, 39, who spent 16 years playing for the Leeds Rhinos and was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, was made an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours list. On Tuesday, he was honoured for his services to both the rugby league and the Motor Neurone Disease communities. During his career, Burrow won eight Grand Finals and 20 international caps during his playing days with Leeds, England and Great Britain. He was recognised with the MBE for his efforts raising awareness about MND and for his sporting achievements. Burrow, speaking after the service, paid tribute to his wife Lindsey, saying the day had given his partner the chance to 'get dressed up' and indulge in some 'escapism' away from her normal role looking after her husband. The former sportsman, who now uses a wheelchair and speaks with the aid of a machine, said: 'I'm shocked to be accepting the MBE award, it's not something that was on the list of things that I wanted to achieve but I am absolutely honoured to receive this award. 'Any excuse to see my wife get dressed up in the dresses she deserves...I hope she enjoys the occasion like me. 'I've always got a kick out of giving close ones that experience like no other. It gives my Lindsey escapism from a normal day-to-day management of looking after me. 'I'm so proud to receive this because of my rugby and the awareness for MND, this most importantly means that MND continues to be talked about and keeping it in the public (eye). 'I'm blown away by the response to me getting the disease and I hope they know - it's all for you.' Professor Jim Al-Khalili, a physicist, author and broadcast, was also made CBE on the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to science and public engagement in Stem - and was today honoured in Windsor. He was joined by composer and pianist Huw Watkins, who was awarded an MBE, and Dame Catherine Bingham, chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce, who was awarded a damehood - both on the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Engelbert Humperdinck's A Man Without Love Featured on Marvel's MOON KNIGHT
The first episode of Moon Knight is now streaming on Disney+.
by Michael Major Apr. 4, 2022 Broadway World
As with most Marvel films, it's the most unexpected people who turn out to be superheroes. In the case of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe series MOON KNIGHT that premiered on March 30, 2022 via the Disney+ streaming service, the latest member into the Marvel family is none other than legendary vocalist ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK who made his entry in the opening scene of "Episode 1: The Goldfish Problem" with his classic song "A Man Without Love" prominently featured in the establishing scene.
"My 'Superpower' was to keep this quiet until the show premiered," laughs Engelbert. "I'm excited to be part of the Marvel Universe and thrilled that 'A Man Without Love' was included on the soundtrack for Moon Knight." The impact of the song's placement was immediately seen on Shazam as it charts at #2 in the U.S., #3 in the U.K,. #4 in Canada, #5 in Mexico and #7 Globally.
Originally released in 1968 on the album of the same name, "A Man Without Love" reached No. 2 on the U.K. Singles Chart upon release. In the U.S., the single was fifth consecutive Top 40 hit for the singer and a certified million seller, staying in the charts for more than a year.
The "King of Romance", as Engelbert is lovingly nicknamed by his legion of fans who swoon under his vocal superpowers, recently celebrated over 50 years in show business. With his most recent albums The Man I Want to Be (2017), Warmest Christmas Wishes (2018) and the EPs Reflections (2019) and Sentiments (2020), Engelbert has shown another side of his talent by picking more introspective songs that connect with his life's experience. His new music has opened a new chapter in the legend's career as he continues to inspire and connect with fans of all ages.
Engelbert will also be awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor for his services to Music during the Queen's Birthday Honors this Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Windsor Castle. An honor of high order, he joins the ranks of Adele, The Beatles, P.J. Harvey, and Joe Strummer for this prestigious distinction. Most recently the singer was awarded a Silver Play Button by YouTube to commemorate his 100,000 Subscribers on his Channel, powered by his weekly 'Tuesday Museday' vlogs, 'Flashback Friday' episodes and 'Live at Home' Specials.
With more live shows scheduled in 2022 in the States and overseas (North American dates below) and more new music on the way, Engelbert continues to enchant and mesmerize his audiences for five decades and counting.
Engelbert Humperdinck’s A Man Without Love features In The New Marvel Series Moon Knight
Moon Knight’, the new series from Marvel, features the Engelbert Humperdinck classic ‘A Man Without Love’ in episode one. Engelbert’s song is features in the opening sequence aas ‘Moon Knight’ start. ‘A Man Without Love’ becomes the soundtrack to the first hours of the main character Steven Grant/Moon Knight’s day. Grant/Knight is played by Oscar Isaac (Star Wars, The Card Counter, X-Men). ‘A Man Without Love’, released in 1968, was the title of the third album for Engelbert Humperdinck. The single reached no 2 in the UK, no 5 in Australia and no 19 in the USA giving Engelbert his fifth Top 40 hot. It is also included in the string of seven consecutive Top 5 hits Engelbert had in the UK – ‘Release Me’ (no 1, 1967), ‘There Goes My Everything’ (no 2, 1967), ‘The Last Waltz’ (no 1, 1967), ‘Am I That Easy To Forget’ (no 3, 1968), ‘A Man Without Love’ (no 2, 1968), ‘Les Bicyclettes de Belsize’ (no 5, 1968), ‘The Way It Used To Be’ (no 3, 1969). Engelbert is in good company in episode one of ‘Moon Knight’. The episode also features Bob Dylan ‘Every Grain of Sand’ and ‘Wham’s ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’. Not only has Engelbert impacted through the sync of ‘A Man Without Love’ in Moon Knight this week, his son Scott Dorsey has accepted the position as Director of Entertainment at Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
by PAUL CASHMERE on APRIL 2, 2022 Noise 11.com
Engelbert Interview on the Ross Owen Show
Engelbert will be interviewed on The Ross Owen show streaming online on Sat 9th April from 5pm UK time. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossOwenShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossOwenShow Twitter:
Engelbert Humperdinck's YouTube Live Hangout
Engelbert Humperdinck's YouTube Live Hangout originally scheduled for Valentine's Day has been rescheduled for this Thursday, March 24th at 11am PT / 2pm ET.
Join Engelbert live on his YouTube Channel on Thursday - where the singer will be sharing some stories, and chatting with his fans about his upcoming tours and new music.
https://www.youtube.com/EngelbertHumperdinckTV
YouTube Valentine's Day Special Canceled
We regret to inform you that today’s Valentine’s Day Live Stream on Engelbert Humperdinck’s YouTube Channel has been cancelled. Unfortunately a fatal accident took a close member of his family late last night. Engelbert is heartbroken and too distressed to celebrate today’s holiday. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we will have to reschedule a Live Stream for a later date. Engelbert asks your forgiveness and appreciates your understanding.
YouTube Valentine's Day Special
This #ValentinesDay join the "King of Romance", Engelbert Humperdinck live on his YouTube Channel. He'll be celebrating the day with a live hangout chatting with his fans, and looking back at some of his most romantic songs. February 14th at 2PM PT / 5PM ET: https://www.youtube.com/EngelbertHumperdinckTV
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Last Chance for a Video Meet & Greet with Engelbert!
Don't miss your chance to do a video meet and greet with Engelbert! This is your last opportunity to do a Looped Live Video Call Meet & Greet with him on January 19 at 2PM PT | 4PM CT | 5PM ET! Get your tickets here.
Engelbert: A Merry Special Christmas
Published on Monday, 13 December 2021 22:32 Written by Bobbie Katz Vegas Insider Daily
The legendary King of Romance, Engelbert Humperdinck, will be home for Christmas and this Saturday, December 18th, you’ll find him where his lovelight streams – on Loopedlive.com, performing his 2nd Annual Christmas Special
The event is setting the stage on the heels of the success of the iconic international superstar’s 2020’s 1st Annual Christmas Special, which garnered hundreds of thousands worldwide views. Once again, you can count on hum to have you dreaming of a bright Christmas as he sings songs from three Christmas albums he has done in the past as well as some new tunes. And while his first Christmas special was streamed from his Bel Air, California, home, this year home will be the decorated proscenium in a nearby L.A, casino, giving him the opportunity to make his family-oriented show still warm and intimate but a lot different from last year’s.
“My 13-year-old granddaughter, Olivia, will again be singing a song from Nashville, where she lives with my daughter, Louise, and her husband, Tony,” Engelbert notes. “I believe that all three of them will fly in to spend Christmas with me. My son Brad will come over, too. I don’t want any presents. Material things don’t mean much. I just want my family here.”
This year has been a mixed bag for Engelbert with some rough-going both in the personal and professional sense. Besides contracting a serious case of COVID himself, he lost his beloved wife, Patricia, who suffered from Alzheimer’s and died from heart issues following her own bout with the virus. In his grief and without having her to come home to, after some months passed, he longed to get back on the road doing what he loves – performing live for his legions of fans. Though he suffered with some post-COVID issues, as soon as he was well enough, he performed eight shows on the East Coast and two in the L.A. area before setting off for a 14-show tour of the United Kingdom, only to have to cancel after four performances when he contracted viral bronchitis due to the weather there.
But there have been some glowing professional moments as well. Engelbert received the news that he was on The Queen’s Birthday Honour List and was being awarded an MBE for outstanding achievement or service to the community —he was appointed a Member to the Order of the British Empire -- which “thrilled and touched” him. Then a video of his song “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” a duet featuring British singer Janet Devlin from his 2020 EP “Sentiments,” sailed past two million views. He also received an honorary plaque from You Tube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. In addition, he just released his new EP, “Regards.” On it are four tracks: “Funny How Time Slips Away,” Let It Be Me,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Smile,” and a Bonus Track, “Blue Christmas.”
It goes without saying that this Christmas will be poignant and nostalgic for Engelbert. He notes that while his family used to have their traditions that things have changed because of the loss of his wife.
“Things are very different at this point in my life,” the handsome artist explains. “I miss my wife very much. I am in Bel Air in this big house and as I talk, my voice is ringing through rooms of emptiness. Everything stopped but my performing. I just want to get out and work and sing my songs.”
When it comes to the holiday, Engelbert still has fond memories of his own childhood and growing up the second youngest child and youngest son among seven sisters and two brothers. His father was a Colonel in the British Army stationed in India when Engelbert was born and he was raised in India until the family moved back to England when he was 10. He credits his parents with the happiness that pervaded the household and reminisces about his family celebrating Christmas when he was a child.
“Any presents we got, we loved,” he recalls. “When we were living in India, I got a cricket bat. I put it under my pillow for six weeks and slept with it because it was so special.”
“If I could tell young people one thing, it would be to be good to your parents and don’t disrespect them – they are the most important people in this while wide world,” he adds.”When you’re young, you don’t think of parents as being one-offs or that anything is going to happen to them. You take life for granted. It wasn’t hard growing up in a family of 10 siblings. My parents made out lives wonderful.”
Saying that he feels that he and his wife did a great job of raising their four children, he also admits that it wasn’t easy because he was always on the road trying to maintain his career and status as a global entertainer.
“It wasn’t good for my home life –I spent a lot of time on the phone with my family,” he admits. “But it was my job and I had to do it to keep a roof over their heads and keep them comfortable and give the kids a good education. Whether they stayed close to us or not as they grew up was up to them. I will always have love for them.”
As for the approaching New Year, Engelbert is planning a full touring schedule, including a tour of Europe and making up the dates from his U.K. tour. He is hoping that things will fully open up again with this year’s audiences having been limited by the venues to 60-65 percent capacity, a bit heartbreaking for an artist used to performing to enthusiastic sold-out crowds. He is also talking about designing a new format for his live performances and doing a LP country album.
Some of my early songs, such as “Release Me,” were country.” he explains. “They came out of Nashville. There will be some original songs on the album, too.”
Then there is the live streaming. This Christmas special will be the fourth video performance he has done, the first one garnering 250,000 views from the git-go.
“It’s a new thing for me, a new avenue for me to go down,” Engelbert, who is always learning new things and keeping up with the times, exclaims. “I love doing videos on Looped Live. I love always keeping in touch with people. I do a video meet-and-greet after the show – it gives me a great opportunity to talk to the fans. I consider them friends.”
There is no question that, physical presents aside, to his multitudes of followers, Engelbert is the gift that keeps on giving – all year round.
Tickets for Engelbert's 2nd Annual Christmas Special can be purxhasws at Bit.ly/EHLooped2021