born: 02-05-1936
birth place: Madras, India
… Read Full Bio ↴Engelbert Humperdinck
born: 02-05-1936
birth place: Madras, India
Starting out life as Arnold George Dorsey, Engelbert spent the early years of his life in India, until his family returned to England in 1947. He first worked as an engineer and then developed his singing and performance skills on the club circuit.
In the early fifties, he took some time out from professional singing whilst he did his national service, and returned to performing in 1956. He continued to sing in clubs and recorded some unsuccessful material for Decca in 1958.
His big break as a singer came in 1965. It was at this point that Gordon Mills, the then manager of Tom Jones, gave Arnold the new name of Engelbert Humperdinck. The new name meant that he was given another chance at recording with Decca records.
Engelbert's recording of the country standard ‘Release Me’ reached number one in the UK chart and number four in the US. His version of this song is perhaps the most famous, and it is certainly the song that he is most remembered for.
Other chart hits on both sides of the channel followed in the shape of ‘There Goes My Everything’ and ‘The Last Waltz’.
He had sixteen hit albums in America between 1967 and 1979 and released his greatest Hits in 1974, which reached number one in the UK. However, his cabaret style of singing started to go out of fashion in the 1970s, and he found it hard to maintain a presence in the British charts.
He has, however, continued to sing live and has maintained success in this arena. Unlike his natural rival, Tom Jones, he has not chosen to adapt his style to breathe new life into his recording career.
Love Is All
Engelbert Lyrics
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I thought I knew the way life was meant to be
But now there's you, my foolish games are through
Now at last I have found just what makes
This whole world turn around
Love is all I have to give
Love is all as long as I shall live
When you call my name
I know, know that love is all
Every night I longed to hold you tight
Until the morning light shines in your eyes
So love me now, we'll get along some how
Won't you please take my hand?
And together, forever we'll stay
Love is all I have to give
Love is all as long as I shall live
So take it all and I'll always be there
When you call my name
I know, know that love is all
The lyrics to Engelbert Humperdinck's "Love Is All" speak to the transformative power of love. The singer begins by acknowledging their previous misguided beliefs about life and relationships. However, now that they have found love and their partner, they understand that this powerful force is what truly makes the world turn. The singer promises to give all the love they have to offer, promising to be there for their partner whenever they are needed. The song's chorus emphasizes the centrality of love in the singer's life, insisting that it is "all" they have to give and that they know that "love is all."
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency in the singer's voice. They long to hold their partner and promise to be there always. The repeated plea to "take it all" suggests that the singer is willing to give everything they have to their partner, guided by their deep love for them. The song's overall message is one of hope and reassurance - the singer has found love, and they promise to hold onto it tightly and cherish it forever.
Overall, the lyrics to "Love Is All" celebrate the power of love and its ability to transform our lives for the better. The song offers a message of hope and reassurance, promising that love is all we need to make it through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, I knew the games to play
In the past, I thought I had life all figured out and knew how to manipulate people and situations.
I thought I knew the way life was meant to be
I had preconceived notions of what my life was supposed to look like.
But now there's you, my foolish games are through
Since I've met you, I have realized that my previous ways were foolish and no longer serve me.
Now at last I have found just what makes This whole world turn around
Through experiencing love with you, I have found that love is the driving force behind everything in this world.
Love is all I have to give
The only thing I can offer you is my love.
Love is all as long as I shall live
I will love you for the rest of my life.
So take it all and I'll always be there
Accept my love and I will always be there for you.
When you call my name
Whenever you need me, just say my name and I will come.
I know, know that love is all
I am fully aware that love is everything and it is all that really matters in this world.
Every night I longed to hold you tight
Every night, I yearned to hold you close and feel your love.
Until the morning light shines in your eyes
Until the sun rises and shines in your eyes, I want to be with you.
So love me now, we'll get along some how
Love me now and we will figure out how to make things work.
Won't you please take my hand?
Please take my hand and let us embark on this journey together.
And together, forever we'll stay
We will stay together forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MASON, LES REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Karin Carozza
It is a nice song.
Nina Bothcovskaia
Великолпный баритон! Красавчик! Кумир всех женщин!
Cornelia Popescu
C'EST UN TÉNOR !😊
Amicalement, NELLY, BELGIQUE, FAN DE MR.ENGELBERT DEPUIS 197O.
Bonne soirée et une belle semaine !😊
Name Fe
Потрясающий по красоте, тембру и силе голос этого уникального певца! Недаром одним авторитетным музыкальным изданием его голос был назван "Голосом тысячилетием". Спасибо Энгельберт и здоровья вам на долгие годы.
Savolainen merja
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💕
Elizaveta Carlsen
Ощушение ПРАЗДНИКА,
слушая Ваш концерт,
ШИКАРНЫЙ 😂
спасибо !!
Наталья Сафонова
Спасибо этому каналу, за красоту песни здесь и сейчас! Мое признание, от души! ❤
Carlos Roberto Cunha
Está canção e Bela demais ,quando a ouvi pela primeira vez ,eu era bem pequeno tinha 7 anos .Que música maravilhosa e poderosa estrondou meus ouvidos ,Maravilhoso .❤❤❤.
Earl james Kanindot
There is no greater of them all, but the Love of God, for All of Us.
Elżbieta Wiśniewska
Bardzo sympatyczny artysta o cudownym głosie. DZIĘKUJĘ. ❤