“I had tuberculosis in my mid-20s. I didn't have much work, was living in a damp London basement in a sleeping bag, and ate only every other day. I looked rough and felt very run down.”

British singer

Engelbert Humperdinck is the stage name of Arnold George Dorsey, a British singer. He came to international attention in 1967 with his recording of "Release Me". He built a long career as a popular vocalist, and his best-known material includes the song that made his name. His work is associated with mainstream pop singing and the kind of easy, direct delivery that brought him a wide audience.