Introduction
Some singers leave behind hit records. Others leave behind a voice that becomes part of the soundtrack of an entire generation. Engelbert Humperdinck belongs firmly in that second group. His career is filled with romantic ballads and unforgettable recordings, but choosing just one song from his remarkable catalogue is almost impossible.
For many listeners, the journey begins with “Release Me.” Released in 1967, the song became a landmark of Engelbert’s early international success. In the United Kingdom, it reached No. 1 and remained on the singles chart for 56 weeks, spending six weeks at the top. Its success helped establish Engelbert as one of the defining romantic voices of the era.
Then came “The Last Waltz,” another extraordinary 1967 success. The song also reached No. 1 in the UK and spent five weeks at the summit. Official Charts notes that Engelbert achieved the rare feat of scoring two million-selling singles in the same year with “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz.”
But Engelbert’s music is not remembered only because of chart positions. His songs have endured because listeners attach their own memories to them—first loves, dances, weddings, goodbyes, and quiet moments spent remembering another time.
That is what makes this question so special: if you had to keep only one Engelbert Humperdinck song for the rest of your life, which one would survive? Would it be “Release Me,” “The Last Waltz,” or another treasured favorite?
❤️ Tell us your choice—and the memory that makes that song unforgettable.