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The Art of Artists

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Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film

The Art of Artists: Series 2

The Art of Artists: Series 2: Episode 3: Engelbert Humperdinck

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Engelbert Humperdinck

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Episode 3: Engelbert Humperdinck

Series 2

BBC Radio 2 - The Art of Artists, Series 2, Engelbert Humperdinck

Russell Davies interviews Engelbert Humperdinck.

Russell Davies interviews singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with singer Engelbert Humperdinck.

Engelbert first had success in 1967 when he recorded "Release Me". The song went to No. 1 in the UK, spent 56 weeks in the Top 50 and reportedly sold 85,000 copies a day at the height of it's popularity. Since then Humperdinck has gone on to have numerous Top 10 hits, perform in Las Vegas as well as represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.

He speaks to Russell about his art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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