I thought he was no longer with us, and then, I came upon a piece of news informing the reader that he would be on tour till the end of 2024.
He, the 88 amazing, popular british pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck (professional name), Arnold George Dorsay (real name).
I always had some trouble with pronouncing his professional name (originally the name of a german composer), but I loved his velvety voice and his romantic songs, so, no big effort.
Engel was one of ten children, born in India to a british couple. His wife of 57 years, Patricia Dorsay, with whom he had four children, died in 2021, battling with both Alzheimer and Covid. He was, of course, devastated, by her suffering and death.
Among his famous songs (performed mostly in solo concerts format, but also in duet with other singers) : 'Man without Love', 'Spanish Eyes', 'The last Waltz', 'I can't stop loving you', 'Quando, Quando', and many others. Each of the songs - a pearl of great music, great lyrics and great performance.