Engelbert Humperdinck
15 records available
Engelbert Humperdinck
With the song "The Last Waltz", a single by the British singer reached international charts in 1967 and cemented his status as a representative of classic pop ballads. The artist was regularly present in the British and US charts in the late 1960s and 1970s. Among his best-known works are also "Release Me" and "A Man Without Love".
Engelbert Humperdinck – Style & Genre Classification
Musically, Engelbert Humperdinck operates in the field of orchestral pop music with clear influences from easy listening and traditional schlager. His productions are characterised by expansive arrangements, melodic vocal lines and a ballad character. Comparable artists from the same genre include Tom Jones and Barry Manilow, with Humperdinck placing more emphasis on romantic themes and classic song structures.
Engelbert Humperdinck records – Features & Influence
For collectors and listeners, various releases are available: The US pressing The way it used to be US 7" Single WITH COVER (7'' Vinyl) offers a single with cover from the American market. With Too beautiful to last (7'' Vinyl) there is another 7-inch from his later creative period. The compilation Greatest Love Songs (2x Vinyl LP) presents a cross-section of his ballads and chart titles.
If you are looking for classic pop songs from the 60s and 70s, you will find typical examples from the repertoire of Engelbert Humperdinck here.
- Genre: Pop, Easy Listening
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: since the mid-1960s
- Notable: International chart success with ballads, regular TV appearances
