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Engelbert Humperdinck

The Art of Artists Series 2
Episode 3 of 13

Russell Davies interviews singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Engelbert first had success in 1967 when he recorded "Release Me". The song went to No. 1 in the UK, spent 56 weeks in the Top 50 and reportedly sold 85,000 copies a day at the height of it's popularity. Since then Humperdinck has gone on to have numerous Top 10 hits, perform in Las Vegas as well as represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.

He speaks to Russell about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Jun 2014 23:00
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Release Me

    • Acuff-Rose Opryland Music: 50th Anniv.
    • Acuff-Rose Opryland.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Lesbian Seagull

    • Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Beavis and Butt-Head Do America.
    • Geffen.
    • 12.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    The Last Waltz

    • Engelbert Humperdinck - Greatest Hits.
    • Deram.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    I'll Be Around

    • A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening.
    • Planet Entertainment.
    • 18.

  • Engelbert Humperdinck & Cliff Richard

    Since I Lost My Baby

    • (CD Single).
    • Cone Head.
    • 001.

  • Frankie Laine

    A Woman In Love

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 Jun 2014 23:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2