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Engelbert sold these songs without even trying--BRAVO, ENGEL

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 04/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Greatest Love Songs is a strong CD by Engelbert Humperdinck. The material is so wonderful; Engelbert always sang magnificently. The quality of the sound is also quite good.



"Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)" gets the royal treatment from Engelbert; he sings this passionate song about a man who no longer loves his woman. He now loves another and he wants his freedom from his current lover. Engelbert delivers this with great sensitivity and this impresses me every time I hear it. "My World (Il Mondo)" shows off the operatic qualities of Engelbert Humperdinck's voice as his delivers this flawlessly. The musical arrangement makes good use of the strings and it enhances the natural beauty of this number. Awesome!



"The Last Waltz" was always one of Engelbert's greatest hits; it's certainly one of my personal favorites. Engelbert never misses a note; and his excellent diction and timing make this THE definitive rendition of "The Last Waltz." I predict that you're going to love "The Last Waltz" if you haven't heard it before. "The Shadow Of Your Smile" is a very romantic number that Engelbert aces easily; he sings with all his heart and soul. The music that accompanies him bolsters his performance and I'm amazed at the fantastic sound of this man's voice. Now THIS is talent!



"The Way It Used To Be" has a great backup chorus to go along with Engelbert's vocals; and listen for "I Wish You Love." Engelbert delivers "I Wish You Love" brilliantly with a strings arrangement that tugs at my heartstrings every time I hear this ballad by Engelbert. There's also "A Time For Us (The Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet);" Engelbert handles this effortlessly even with tempo changes; it's a very pretty melody.



The CD concludes with "Love Me With All Your Heart (Quando Caliente El Sol)." I've known this love song for decades and it always moves me with its brilliance and the certain innocence and undying faithfulness of the love expressed in this ballad. Engelbert Humperdinck sings this with panache and "Love Me With All Your Heart (Quando Caliente El Sol)" provides the album with a very strong ending. Great!



Engelbert's fans will want this for their collections. It's one of his better compilation CDs out there. This is also a great budget priced CD that makes it a fine starter CD for people just discovering the artistry of the great Engelbert Humperdinck.

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"a dozen of wishful love songs ~ Engelbert Humperdinck"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 01/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a fan of "The King of Romance" aka Englebert Humperdinck, this is unquestionably his best effort to date. He sinks his heart and soul into "Englebert Humperdinck Greatest Love Songs", his latest release to his many fans and soon to be followers of this modern day crooner. Much of his popularity is due largely to his versatility as well as his enduring style and interpretation. Engelbert still records original material as well as his old vintage standards that moved him up the ladder of success. He is not afraid in attempting new projects, but still clines to the songs that gave him his legendary icon status.As he delivers demanding performances, inclusive is superb breath control hitting high notes that you would never attempt on a bet. After listening you cannot help but be delighted with the beautiful assemblance of songs this album contains. A special treat for Mr. Humperdinck's fans is the gathering of "TAKE MY HEART", "THE LAST WALTZ", "THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE" (one of my favorite Johnny Mandel tunes), "THE WAY IT USED TO BE", featuring musical accents brought out on this CD that will keep you coming back and wanting more of the same.In closing enjoy his rendition of "I WISH YOU LOVE", with a tear in his voice touching our very soul, you can't get any better than this cue. If love songs is your cup of tea, mixed with a voice of the "last of the romantics"...then this is the one you've been waiting for...Engelbert fans and music lovers alike will treasure this now and years to come...everyday is Valentines Day...gotta love it!Total Time: 37:47 on 12 Tracks ~ Hip-O Records 95872 ~ (1/13/2004)"

Time stands still for excellence

Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 11/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best of the best, this is a flawless compilation culled from Engelbert's first six albums, LPs that I would play for hours on end during the late '60s and early '70s. Though Engelbert has had a long career, and re-recorded some of his hits, these are the original recordings, well mastered for a good sound, starting with "Release Me", Engelbert's debut 1967 hit single and album produced by Dick Rowe, and the following 11 tracks with the lush production by Peter Sullivan, ending with the magnificent interpretation of the international hit "Love Me With All of Your Heart (Cuando Caliente el Sol)" from the "We Made it Happen" LP released in 1970. I is also the only currently available compillation that includes the fabulous "Just Say I Love Her", with its soaring Italian melody, so ideally suited to Eng's voice.



These are eternal melodies, sung to perfection; hearing them again, some after an absence of 25 years, is a revelation. Time stands still for excellence, and it's a comfort to know that I might have been a little goofy in my youth, but I had one thing right: Engelbert was, is, and always will be among the greatest of singers. The totally unique sound, enormous vocal range, phenomenal breath control, beautiful phrasing, and sheer artistry exemplified in these recordings (especially the last 6 tracks from the later albums) puts him at the top of the heap, with few to keep him company.



Hearing Engelbert's music without the trappings of "pop idol celebrity" that surrounded him over three decades ago also adds to the enjoyment on a purely musical basis. If you like romantic ballads and appreciate a superb vocal performance, you will love this marvelous compilation.

The foldout insert has a song list with recording info, and total playing time is 37'47.

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