Engelbert Humperdinck’s Interview With SILive.com
Music legend Engelbert Humperdinck recently spoke with SILive.com in anticipation of his upcoming performance in Staten Island at St. George Theatre on Tuesday, May 12th. Engelbert his currently on tour promoting his first ever duets album, Engelbert Calling, which features duets with Gene Simmons, Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, and many more. Engelbert took time to answer some questions from SILive.com. Parts of the interview can be found below, to read the full interview be sure to visit SILive.com.
Q: How do you go from Willie Nelson to Elton John to Gene Simmons? Is the work style totally different for each artist? Or do they have more in common than one might think?
EH: For the artists I was lucky enough to be in the same town at the same time to record, it was all about the hang! Elton, Gene and Smokey made memories that I will never forget. Everyone was a pro on this project and made the process so easy. I’ve literally had tears of joy, laughter and just plain awe while recording…whether it was in person or through technology.
Q: After 50 years as a mostly solo artist, was it hard to adapt to working with so many stylistically different artists?
EH: I love harmonies to the point of obsession but honestly, it takes a great deal of talent to showcase a song written specifically for a solo artist and make it sound authentic as a duet. Hats off to everyone who put their talents and ideas into vocal arrangements which were brilliantly produced by Martin Terefe. If I could have had that fly on the filming me on speaker phone in LA with Wynonna in Nashville…woodshedding “Release Me,” it would have been a great “how to” video for the process.
Q: This is your second time performing at the St. George Theatre. What do you love most about being on tour and performing in places, such as Staten Island?
EH: Any theatre that bears George as the middle name has to suit me and be my cup of tea….I’ve been going to these cities for so long that each stop feels like I’m coming home. Hope to see you there.
Engelbert’s latest CD Engelbert Calling is available for purchase on all tour dates, as well as at music retailers nationwide and online from our webstore, iTunes, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Bandcamp, and Spotify. You can now purchase Humperdinck’s Duets EP in the OK!Good web-store.
Visit SILive.com to read the full interview
