Engelbert Humperdinck melted the world with “Release Me” – and now, Engelbert Humperdinck, in his twilight years, still sings with a heart full of love….In his new songs, he sings not just for the audience – but for his late wife, the partner who has been with him for most of his life. And where he finds joy is in his little granddaughter, who brings him light, laughter, and a reason to continue. Engelbert says that music is no longer about fame, but about preserving love, memories, and unspoken promises. When he opens his store, people hear not just sounds – but the whispers of time, of love that never dies.

Introduction

“Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)” was originally written in the late 1940s by Eddie Miller and Robert Yount (with a third writer credited under a pseudonym) and first released in country and western vein.  Over the years it was covered by several country and rhythm-and-blues artists, but it would find its greatest chart success when Engelbert Humperdinck recorded his version in early 1967.

Humperdinck’s version was a dramatic turning point in his career. Born Arnold George Dorsey and performing under that name until 1965, he adopted the stage name ‘Engelbert Humperdinck’ under the guidance of manager Gordon Mills and began redefining his image and sound.  When “Release Me” was released in April 1967, the arrangement—lush strings, a chorus, the singer’s rich baritone—struck a chord with audiences.

In the UK, the single reached No. 1 on 2 March 1967 and held that position for six weeks, interrupting the chart‐run of The Beatles’ “Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever”.  Remarkably it remained on the UK singles chart for 56 consecutive weeks.  Globally, it propelled Humperdinck into international stardom, becoming one of the best-selling singles of the year in the UK and a hallmark of his signature style.

What makes this version of “Release Me” especially compelling is the way it blends the longing of the lyrics—pleading for release from the emotional hold of a relationship—with a grand, almost cinematic musical setting. Humperdinck’s voice, poised between intimacy and theatricality, carried the yearning and elevated a fairly simple country tune into a pop standard. Over the decades the song has remained central to his repertoire, symbolising both the moment he broke through and the enduring appeal of his musical persona.

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