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HONOLULU (KHON2) - English pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck will be in Hawaii later this month for a concert at the Hawaii Theater.

He last performed here back in 1987 at the Sheraton Waikiki during a celebration and luau to celebrate his 50th birthday.

Humperdinck is probably best known for his number one hit Release Me, which held the number one spot in the U.K. for six weeks in 1967.

The first concert on Saturday, August 25 sold out, so another one was added for Sunday, August 26.

Tickets start at around $50 and can be purchased at the Hawaii Theater Box Office or on the Hawaii Theater website.

Humperdinck's also performed in Hawaii 36 years ago to a sold-out crowd at Neal Blaisdell Center Arena in 1982.

In celebration of Humperdinck's return to Hawaii, Mayor Kirk Caldwell will present Engelbert Humperdinck with a special Proclamation declaring "Engelbert Humperdinck Day in Honolulu" with music, hula, and of course, flowers.  

The presentation will be at the Halekulani with friends, select fans, and VIP guests invited to attend and share in this special celebration with Engelbert.

Response to Humperdinck's return to Hawaii has been overwhelming, his first show in Hawaii after more than 30 years at the Hawaii Theatre will be filmed for a national public television special.

The show will begin airing in December 2018 through 2019 with some holiday favorites added for the December airings.

His first show at the Hawaii Theatre sold out in just a few weeks, a second show was added to meet public demand.

Details for Hawaii Theatre Show:

WHERE:   Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St, Honolulu, HI 96813

WHEN: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - SOLD OUT

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Hall Doors:  7:00 pm (All ages above the age of 4 years)

Show:  8:00 pm (All ages above the age of 4 years)

Prices: $49.50 - $125.00 Reserved seating

Tickets: www.bampproject.com / www.hawaiitheatre.com / Hawaii Theatre Box Office / Charge by phone 808-528-0506

Humperdinck comments, "This is a very special honor to return to Hawaii after so many years and be presented with a Proclamation and a day named in my honor from Mayor Caldwell. Hawaii has always had a hold on me. Hawaii is a fragrant, melodious and relaxing favorite destination. I have many wonderful memories of vacations with my family, chilling out with my toes in the beautiful, soft sand. This all started my love affair with the islands. I remember the days when I'd hang out on the beach with Lana Turner and Tom Selleck and then go to see Don Ho and other local talent including a very young Bruno Mars who did an Elvis song at my birthday party. And like my dear friend Elvis, I finally will realize my dream to do a TV special from Hawaii. I look forward to sharing all these special moments with all my fans and friends."

"As 'My Music' enters its 20th year on public television, we are making two dreams of mine come true. We are recording our first special in Hawaii, a place that's an integral part of my spiritual journey in life and to work with the amazing Engelbert Humperdinck. Engelbert's music throughout my life has been a constant of beautiful love songs and lush arrangements -- he defines the divine and sings what's in our hearts - I'm so excited to share in his special day and especially the journey, mahalo" says TJ Lubinsky series creator, executive producer and director of public television's most successful fundraising programming musical franchise in history.

In a career spanning almost 50 years, Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records worldwide, including 64 gold and 35 platinum albums, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state.

He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel.

His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe with hits such as "Release Me," "Quando Quando Quando," "After The Lovin'" and "The Last Waltz."

However, it's not just the voice, but the man himself, with his endearing sense of humor and self-deprecating jokes.

Humperdinck original hit song Release Me held the No.1 spot in the U.K. chart for six weeks in 1967, preventing The Beatles single Penny Lane from reaching the top (and breaking their four-year run of chart toppers).

Release Me was the highest-selling single in 1967, spending a record-breaking 56 weeks in the charts and hitting the No.1 spot in 11 countries.

Last year, he hit the charts again when his 2-CD Anniversary Collection Release Me debuted on the on the U.K. Billboard album chart at No. 5, making it the eighth top-five album of Humperdinck's career.

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