Engelbert Humperdinck, born Arnold George Dorsey on May 2, 1936, in Madras, British India (now Chennai, India), is a renowned British singer known for his romantic ballads and smooth vocal style. He is one of ten children born to Mervyn Dorsey, a British Army NCO of Welsh descent, and Olive Dorsey, who was of German descent. The family moved to Leicester, England, when he was ten years old.

Humperdinck began his music career in the late 1950s under the stage name "Gerry Dorsey." However, his career breakthrough came after he adopted the stage name Engelbert Humperdinck, inspired by the German composer, on the advice of his manager, Gordon Mills. This change marked a pivotal moment in his career, leading to his first major hit, "Release Me," in 1967. The song topped the UK Singles Chart, selling 80,000 copies a day at its peak, and famously kept the Beatles' "Penny Lane" from reaching number one.

Following "Release Me," Humperdinck enjoyed a series of hits, including "The Last Waltz," "There Goes My Everything," "Am I That Easy to Forget," and "A Man Without Love." His popularity extended to the United States, where he achieved significant success with songs like "After the Lovin'" and "This Moment in Time" in the 1970s. Known for his charismatic live performances, he became a regular on the Las Vegas concert scene.

Throughout his career, Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. He has remained active in the music industry, recording albums such as the Grammy-nominated "Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions" (2003) and "Engelbert Calling" (2014), a double album of duets. In 2012, he represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Love Will Set You Free."

Humperdinck was married to Patricia Healey from 1964 until her death in 2021, and they had four children together. Despite the changes in the music industry, Engelbert Humperdinck continues to tour and perform, maintaining a devoted fan base known as "Humperdinckers."