77-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck is recording an album of duets for release in late summer or early fall. Songs have been recorded or are planned with Elton John, Lulu, Seal, Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers. Further details — and duet partners — to come.



The Man, The Legend, notorious for blocking The Beatles "Penny Lane" / "Strawberry Fields Forever" from # 1

Some of the world’s entertainment legends have joined forces with Engelbert Humperdinck to create tracks for his forthcoming duets album. Coming over 45 years after his first massive number one single, the incomparable trademark Please Release Me, this album is a celebration of an incredible career. The album will be released on March 17th 2014 UK through Conehead via Nova Distribution / Universal. Featuring brand new recordings that see Engelbert teaming up with some of music’s greatest stars, this is a collection that really shines. The album is being produced by Grammy Award-winner Martin Terefe [Jason Mraz, James Morrison, KT Tunstall, Mary J Blige]. Engelbert said, This album is a true labour of love. We have a few more recordings to go, but what a cast! I m keeping most of it under my hat but I was so excited about working with Elton, Smokey, Willie Nelson, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and of course Sir Cliff whom I have admired ever since first hearing them, I m honoured that they have contributed to this album, people are going to love the songs . Elton commented, One of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever worked with. We had great time singing together and he is so quick, what I call a one-take singer , 76 years old and still sounding as good as ever Features duets with, among others, Elton John, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Il Divo, Willie Nelson, Gene Simmons, Ron Sexsmith, Johnny Mathis, Olivia Newton John, Smokey Robinson, Shelby Lynne, Armando Manzanero, Beverly Knight, Kenny Rogers, Andrea Corr, Neil Sedaka, Dionne Warwick, Charles Aznavour, Tini, Luis Fonsi

1. Something About The Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
2. Since I Lost My Baby – Cliff Richard
3. Never Never Never – Olivia Newton-John
4. Spanish Eyes – Il Divo
5. Make You Feel My Love – Willie Nelson
6. I Need You Now – Lulu
7. Spinning Wheel – Gene Simmons
8. Real Love – Shelby Lynne
9. You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me – Smokey Robinson
10. Release Me – Wynonna Judd
11. She Believes In Me – Kenny Rogers
12. Ain’t That Peculiar – Andrea Corr
13. A Certain Smile – Johnny Mathis
14. Kiss Me Honey – Tini
15. The Hungry Years – Neil Sedaka
16. It Matters To Me – Dionne Warwick
17. She – Charles Aznavour
18. After The Lovin’ – Beverly Knight
19. It’s Impossible / Somos Novios – Armando Manzanero
20. Quien Te Dijo Eso – Luis Fonsi
21. Something To Hold On To – Ron Sexsmith
22. Better – Louise Dorsey
23. Father and Son – Bradley Dorsey

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Yay Lulu...

Now he just needs to add Sandie, Petula, Cilla, Judith, and an electronic thingy with Dusty and he'd be all set...

OK, throw in the Macca too, since John once referred to Paul as an Engelbert. I'm sure they'll have a good laugh about that, ha...

You can add this fellow to the list as well...



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Gene Simmons Records Duet With Englebert Humperdinck
by Jeff Giles
July 12, 2013

Gene Simmons might not seem like he’d have much in common with a veteran adult-contemporary crooner like Englebert Humperdinck, but appearances can be deceiving.

Simmons and Humperdinck are collaborating on a track for the latter’s upcoming duets album, which also includes performances by a number of other surprising artists. Humperdinck broke the news during a recent interview with Noise11, enthusing about the guest list on the record, which is due in October. You can watch the video above.

“Isn’t that something? It is going to be very exciting,” Humperdinck said of the Kiss member’s involvement. “There’s Elton [John], there’s Smokey Robinson, there’s Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and Neil Sedaka, and it goes on and on and on. It is very exciting names on this particular album. I’m so thrilled that everyone has responded and wanted to work on the album with me, and I think it has been a very exciting project.”

The album could mark a return to the charts for Humperdinck, who’s maintained a presence as a steady touring act since his ’70s heyday, but hasn’t had a truly high-profile song since he contributed his version of ‘Lesbian Seagull’ to the ‘Beavis & Butt-Head Do America’ soundtrack in 1996.

[2014-03-25] Engelbert Humperdinck “Engelbert Calling”, 23 duets incl Lulu, Gene Simmons (Conehead UK)



The Man, The Legend, notorious for blocking The Beatles "Penny Lane" / "Strawberry Fields Forever" from # 1

Some of the world’s entertainment legends have joined forces with Engelbert Humperdinck to create tracks for his forthcoming duets album. Coming over 45 years after his first massive number one single, the incomparable trademark Please Release Me, this album is a celebration of an incredible career. The album will be released on March 17th 2014 UK through Conehead via Nova Distribution / Universal. Featuring brand new recordings that see Engelbert teaming up with some of music’s greatest stars, this is a collection that really shines. The album is being produced by Grammy Award-winner Martin Terefe [Jason Mraz, James Morrison, KT Tunstall, Mary J Blige]. Engelbert said, This album is a true labour of love. We have a few more recordings to go, but what a cast! I m keeping most of it under my hat but I was so excited about working with Elton, Smokey, Willie Nelson, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and of course Sir Cliff whom I have admired ever since first hearing them, I m honoured that they have contributed to this album, people are going to love the songs . Elton commented, One of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever worked with. We had great time singing together and he is so quick, what I call a one-take singer , 76 years old and still sounding as good as ever Features duets with, among others, Elton John, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Il Divo, Willie Nelson, Gene Simmons, Ron Sexsmith, Johnny Mathis, Olivia Newton John, Smokey Robinson, Shelby Lynne, Armando Manzanero, Beverly Knight, Kenny Rogers, Andrea Corr, Neil Sedaka, Dionne Warwick, Charles Aznavour, Tini, Luis Fonsi

1. Something About The Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
2. Since I Lost My Baby – Cliff Richard
3. Never Never Never – Olivia Newton-John
4. Spanish Eyes – Il Divo
5. Make You Feel My Love – Willie Nelson
6. I Need You Now – Lulu
7. Spinning Wheel – Gene Simmons
8. Real Love – Shelby Lynne
9. You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me – Smokey Robinson
10. Release Me – Wynonna Judd
11. She Believes In Me – Kenny Rogers
12. Ain’t That Peculiar – Andrea Corr
13. A Certain Smile – Johnny Mathis
14. Kiss Me Honey – Tini
15. The Hungry Years – Neil Sedaka
16. It Matters To Me – Dionne Warwick
17. She – Charles Aznavour
18. After The Lovin’ – Beverly Knight
19. It’s Impossible / Somos Novios – Armando Manzanero
20. Quien Te Dijo Eso – Luis Fonsi
21. Something To Hold On To – Ron Sexsmith
22. Better – Louise Dorsey
23. Father and Son – Bradley Dorsey

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30 sec clips here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GJZBQA8/?tag=imwan-21

Lulu and Engie doing the Lady Antebellum song "I Need You Now", sweet...

Great to have Lulu on a new record