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 Engelbert
Humperdinck, the man the London Times called "the premiere
voice of the century," is responsible for sales in excess of
130 million records in his 27-year career -- including 64 gold and
23 platinum albums. It all averages out to sales of 5 million
records a year.
His
current album, "Love Unchained," features Humperdinck's
renditions of classics such as "Love Me Tender,"
"Unchained Melody," "Secret Love," "Such A
Night" and "Dock Of The Bay," among many others.
"These
are the songs I listened to as a boy, each with a special personal
meaning," Humperdick explained. "They're number one hits
from some of the greatest names in the business -- songs I've always
wanted to do my way."
Born
Arnold George Dorsey and raised in Leicester, England, Humperdinck
started in music at age 11 playing the saxophone -- his singing
career came purely by circumstance.
"I
went to a small club in Leicester and everyone was getting up and
singing. So I got up on stage and sang a ballad -- and I got a
standing ovation," he recalled.
In
1965, Dorsey took the stage name of Engelbert Humperdinck, taken
from the name of the 19th century German composer of the fairy tale,
"Hansel and Gretel." Both his name and musical fortunes
changed.
Since
his 1967 hit, "Release Me," Humperdinck has developed a
large base of zealous followers. He is the subject of the largest
fan club in the world with over 8 million members and more than 250
chapters around the globe.
In
nearly three decades of music, he has earned numerous honors and
awards, including a Golden Globe for "Entertainer of the
Year" and a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Humperdinck
is a contributor to and supporter of many charitable causes
including the Leukemia Research Fund, International Red Cross,
American Lung Association, Intercare and Reach Out, a charity that
serves the needs of children afflicted with AIDS.
He
and his wife of 30 years, Patricia, divide their time between homes
in England and Beverly Hills, California.
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Nestled
on an inviting white sand beach on the outskirts of the City of La
Paz in Baja California, Mexico is the Hotel
La Posada de Engelbert, lovingly restored to its old world charm
by its owner, the world-renowned singer Engelbert Humperdinck. Over
the years, this seaside resort with it's tranquil setting among
sculpted pool side gardens of bougainvillea’s and palms, has been
a secret hideaway to many Hollywood celebrities including Bing
Crosby and John Wayne.
Hotel
services include air-conditioned Junior Suites and Casitas, a
gourmet restaurant & bar with room service, a meeting room,
telephones, satellite television and laundry, a beach side swimming
pool, palapa bar and an activities center for planning special
adventures around town or on the bay.
The
Management of Hotel La Posada de Engelbert keeps a vigilant eye on
even the tiniest details of customer service, in order to guarantee
their guests an unforgettable stay at a very reasonable price.
