A Living Legend: An Interview with Engelbert Humperdinck

A Living Legend: An Interview with Engelbert Humperdinck

From Vanguard of Hollywood by Shannon Allen

August 20, 2025 · 42 min · Episode 91

About this episode

Engelbert Humperdinck shares his inspiring life story and music career in an interview with Shannon Allen.

In an incredible career that has spanned 60 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold over 150 million records worldwide, with songs ranging from romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and gospel. These records have earned him 64 gold albums, 35 platinum albums, four Grammy Award nominations, and a Golden Globe. Among Engelbert’s hit songs are “The Last Waltz,” “A Man Without Love,” “Quando, Quando, Quando,” and 1967’s “Release Me,” which dominated the music charts for 56 weeks, beating out the Beatles’ “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields” for the number one position on the charts, and depriving the Beatles of their 13th consecutive No.1. At 89 years old, Engelbert still performs around the world. Join Shannon and Engelbert as they discuss his inspiring life, from his childhood in India to his early career struggles, to meeting the love of his life and becoming an international music star who still makes audiences swoon. Don’t miss this charming conversation with the King of Romance himself.

People in this episode

Host: Shannon Allen

Guest: Engelbert Humperdinck

Topics covered

  • music career
  • interview
  • romantic ballads
  • international music star
  • life story

Keywords

  • Engelbert Humperdinck
  • music career
  • interview
  • romantic ballads
  • Grammy nominations
  • Golden Globe
  • The Beatles

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love, Quando, Quando, Quando, Release Me

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