FALLING IN LOVE WITH ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

13.08.2022
8.30pm
Arena of Stars

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated a total of 140 million records sold, 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.

Humperdinck has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to original soundtracks for movies, disco, rock, and even gospel. His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe.

However, it’s not just the voice, but the man himself, with his endearing sense of humor and self-deprecating jokes. Engelbert has managed to strike a new chord with a younger generation, appearing on MTV several times.

Humperdinck exploded onto the music scene with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The shy, handsome man catapulted almost instantly into a world icon. He became great friends with Elvis Presley and the two legends often performed each other’s songs. His first single on the charts was “Release Me,” which went into the Guinness Book of Records for achieving 56 consecutive weeks on the charts as No. 1 in 11 countries. The following decades saw Humperdinck constantly touring the world to sell-out crowds. He takes great pleasure in every moment on stage.

Humperdinck’s music has transcended time and his voice continues to reach out to people now – serving to transport and inspire, to embrace and provoke feelings and emotions…ingredients that are no doubt the essence of his long-lasting success.

His hit song “A Man Without Love” was just featured in Marvel’s “Moon Knight” Disney+ series, with his music and social media charts breaking all records. In Sony Pictures’ new Brad Pitt film “Bullet Train”, Humperdinck’s song “Forever Blowing Bubbles” is featured as well.

Humperdinck was just awarded the title of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) on Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday Honors List, presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.