Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, releases new album and confirms UK tour
Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, has released a new album called Faithfully and announced a UK tour starting next January.
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Engelbert Humperdinck has confirmed he is not slowing down at 90. The singer, who has been making music for around 70 years and sold 140 million records worldwide, has released a new album called Faithfully and announced a UK tour starting in January next year.
In an interview, Humperdinck said he had planned to make last year's world tour his final one, but found himself restless at home. "I was going crazy climbing the wall," he said, so he called his manager and decided to continue. He described the upcoming dates as a "celebration tour" and said he would celebrate "for as long as I possibly can."
The new album, released on Cleopatra Records, features his versions of songs from bands such as Aerosmith, Kiss and the Beatles. "I recorded it my way," he said. The cover shows him astride a motorbike, which he confirmed is real and kept in his garage.
Humperdinck also paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died recently, describing her as a legend and saying "they don't make them like Dolly." He recalled his friendship with Elvis Presley, who reportedly said Humperdinck reminded him of his twin brother who died at birth. Humperdinck said Elvis was "the greatest male performer I've ever seen" and that he learned a lot from watching him live.
He confirmed he still has his sideburns, though lighter than before. The UK tour will begin in January, with more dates to be announced.
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| Claim | Channel 5 |
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| Engelbert Humperdinck has sold 140 million records worldwide. | |
| Engelbert Humperdinck released a new album called Faithfully. | |
| Engelbert Humperdinck will start a UK tour in January next year. |
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The interview focused on Humperdinck's enduring energy and career, his new album, and his memories of Dolly Parton and Elvis. The presenter also highlighted his age and asked about his motorbike and sideburns, giving the piece a light-hearted, celebratory tone.
- “I was going crazy climbing the wall.”
- “We start the tour in January next year.”
- “They don't make them like Dolly.”
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