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News 24 17 July 2024

The legendary Engelbert Humperdinck bade his last farewell to a minute-long standing ovation at GrandWest in Cape Town last night for the final leg of his South African tour. He had wowed audiences in Pretoria on Friday night at the SunBet Arena, and Cape Town was no exception. 

The two-hour-long show had the 5 000-strong crowd singing along to all his old classics, including “Release Me”, “Quando” and “The Last Waltz”, and they were treated to a few new renditions of old favourites, to be featured on a new concept album in September.

Moving about the stage like a man half his age, he peppered the show with funny jokes and stories, including of entertaining moments encountered with other famous, such as Elvis Presley and Tom Jones. And there was not a dry eye in the house when he sang, “Everywhere I Go,” dedicated to his late wife. 

After the show he said: “I was overwhelmed by the fantastic crowds in South Africa and the warm welcome I received everywhere. I’ll keep the memory of my time here and I will dance ‘The Last Waltz’ with my fans forever.” 

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