“My first manager chose the name Engelbert Humperdinck for me. My real name is Arnold George Dorsey. It didn't really quite hit the entertainment industry the way it should have. But when my manager chose the name Engelbert Humperdinck, I had a hit record immediately, which was called 'Release Me.'”

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.