“'La Marseillaise' sounds best ringing around a packed sports stadium. Its lyrics evoke revolution, conflict, taking up arms, preparing for the fight - everything my music does not! Even in our largely peaceful times, it retains its rousing, martial air that gives it a power that hasn't diminished.”

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.