Engelbert Humperdinck to Perform in Israel, Denies Farewell Tour
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Ninety-year-old British singer Engelbert Humperdinck will perform in Tel Aviv on January 25 and 26, refuting claims that his "The Last Waltz - Farewell Tour" is a final performance. Humperdinck described the shows as a celebration of his continued career and love for performing. He cited the warm reception from Israeli audiences as a reason for his return and stated he does not involve himself in politics.
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- Singer Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, will perform in Tel Aviv on January 25 and 26.
- Humperdinck stated his "Farewell Tour" shows in Israel are a celebration of his career.
- He expressed his love for performing and his Israeli audiences.
- The singer is known as the "King of Romance."
- Humperdinck stated he does not get involved in politics.
British singer Engelbert Humperdinck, who recently turned 90, is set to perform in Israel in January. Fresh off a tour in Canada and a series of shows on the US East Coast, Humperdinck expressed his enthusiasm for continuing his career, stating, "It's fun for me. I love what I do, and I don't want to stop." He will perform at the Heichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv on January 25 and 26, with tickets currently on sale.
Humperdinck clarified that his upcoming shows in Israel, marketed as "The Last Waltz - Farewell Tour," are not a farewell tour but rather a celebration. "It's not a farewell tour at all, but a celebration tour," he explained, emphasizing that he is celebrating "the fact that I'm still here, still active, and still performing."
Known as the "King of Romance," Humperdinck, who draws parallels to Michael Jackson as the "King of Pop" and Elvis Presley as the "King of Rock and Roll," believes romance is still alive in the age of social media. "I hope it continues to live as long as I live," he said.
When asked about performing in Israel, Humperdinck cited the warm reception he has always received from Israeli audiences. "I've visited Israel many times, and the audience has always received me with warmth, love, and respect. These are exactly the audiences I love to perform for. I just love coming to Israel." He dismissed concerns about security or anti-Israel sentiment, stating, "My job is to entertain people, to give them entertainment with love and romance. That's all that matters to me. I don't get involved in politics, by the way. I'm an entertainer, you know."
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