Engelbert Humperdinck

Born in Madras, British India, in 1936 as Arnold George Dorsey, Engelbert Humperdinck is a renowned British pop singer. His early life was marked by a conscription into the British Army during the mid-1950s, after which he pursued his music career and signed his first record deal with Decca Records in 1959. Best known for hits like 'Release Me,' which prevented the Beatles from reaching the top chart spot in the UK, Humperdinck has enjoyed international success. With a career spanning over 50 years, he has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. He has achieved significant chart successes and has been recognized for his work with a dedicated fanbase known as 'Humperdinckers'.