British Pop Legend Engelbert Humperdinck Returns to Israel for Two January Shows

British pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck is set to return to Israel for two concerts on January 25 and 26 at the Tel Aviv Culture Hall. These performances are part of his global farewell tour titled "THE LAST WALZ," produced locally by Alon Yorik. Humperdinck expressed his fondness for Israeli audiences dating back to his first visit in the 1970s, saying, "I have a special affection for the Israeli audience since the 70s. I am very happy to return and to give you a hug through my music."

Born Arnold George Dorsey 90 years ago, Humperdinck began his career in the late 1950s under the name Jerry Dorsey. He adopted his stage name on the advice of his manager, inspired by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck. His hits "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz" topped the UK singles chart in 1967, each selling over a million copies. He also had success with "There Goes My Everything" in 1967 and cover versions of "Am I That Easy to Forget" and "A Man Without Love" in 1968.

During the 1970s, Humperdinck achieved American chart success with songs like "After the Lovin'" (1976) and "This Moment in Time" (1979). His live performances were well received, earning him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year in 1989. He experienced renewed interest in the 1990s, notably with "After the Lovin'" featured in the film "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America." In the 2000s, he was nominated for a Grammy for his gospel album "Always Hear the Harmony."

Humperdinck represented the UK in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku with "Love Will Set You Free," finishing 25th out of 26. His hits have been featured in TV series such as "Moon Knight" and "The Umbrella Academy," as well as in the film "Bullet Train." Over his career, he has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. Ticket prices for the upcoming shows range from 329 to 849 shekels.