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Engelbert Humperdinck

British singer

United Kingdom · b. 1936

Arts and letters

Born in India, Engelbert Humperdinck, 82, moved to Leicester as a child. He had his first hit in 1967 with Release Me; his other multi-platinum-selling songs include The Last Waltz. In 2017 he celebrated his 50th year in show business with the album The Man I Want To Be, and he continues to tour the world. Ten years ago, his wife, Patricia, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The couple have four children and live in California and Leicester.

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Question What most recently made you cry? Identity & self read 192 other answers →

I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗

Question What did you want to be when you were growing up? Identity & self read 190 other answers →

A saxophonist, but destiny chose another path for me, and I’m glad it happened that way.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 February 2019 source ↗

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