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Definition of Love
by Engelbert Humperdinck
Product Group: Music
Studio: Hip-O Records
ISBN: B00007MB5Q
EAN: 0044006611327
UPC: 044006611327
Audio CD
Release Date: 2003-01-28
SKU: 07120475
Condition: Like New Like New
Comments: Audio CD in like new condition with nice jewel case and like new art work and labels.
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Editorial Reviews
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Amazon.com
The seemingly ageless Hump bills this as his 35th anniversary album, but that fudges the numbers just a bit. In fact, it celebrates the year the former Arnold Layne Dorsey segued spectacularly from rock & roll also-ran to romantic balladeer with his massive hit cover of "Release Me," the record that broke the Beatles' own record streak of 12 No. 1 singles in their native England. The Big E celebrates that moment here with a good-natured, if typically laconic cover of "Penny Lane," the song his own budding success stalled at No. 2. While the remainder includes other standards and favorites from his live act (including "Volare," "This Guy's in Love with You," "Brazil," "If"), the veteran crooner invests himself most fully in the originals (highlighted by the title track and "How Slow We Go," a song cowritten by his daughter Louise) and newer material. The Hump's rock roots are revisited on "Nothing a Little Love Won't Cure," one of four tracks livened by the presence of his longtime touring band in the studio. The singer also puts his distinctive vocal stamp on Diane Warren's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," Robbie Williams's "Angel," and "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks. Kitsch king to some, romantic balladeer extraordinaire to others, Humperdinck delivers it all on this emblematic contemporary collection. --Jerry McCulley
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Customer Reviews
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More than 5 stars for Enge baby
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-07-17
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
He is the very best. There is no one better than him. 3 and half octave range and such a handsome man to go with that voice takes any half sane woman farther than she has ever gone and will go! Enge's voice can do magic and has done so for me and my dh for 31 years as well as when he captured my attention when I was just 13 years old and I have followed Engelbert from the start. I am a beginning to end fan and btw Amazon reviewer, his real name is Arnold George Dorsey. I don't know here you got the name from that you used. but thanks for reviewing him in a favorable light.
This man is the very best there is, not even Sinatra could top Enge in the voice and especially the romance department. This is why Engelbert has the most fans clubs of any entertainer singer in the world ever!!!!!!!!! Now top that!
Glad to see all these great reviews for my man Enge. This CD is the best and they keep getting better!
May you live forever Engelbert!!
Love ya
Lucy
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full of delights and surprises
Rating (5)
Date: 2005-01-01
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Thirty-five successful years in the music business is quite an accomplishment, and this album is a great way to celebrate, with the first half a selection of some marvelous songs that are strong lyrically and have a country feel, and the best of them is one co-written by Engelbert's daughter, Louise Dorsey, and tracks 9 -15 are a potpourri that includes some international hits, including "Penny Lane", which was the Beatles song kept off the # 1 chart position by Engelbert's "Release Me" in 1967. It all makes for a pleasing mix, and terrific listening.
Highlights for me are:
"How Slow We Go" (Agee/Dorsey/Collins) is a gorgeous song, and I'm surprised it hasn't been a massive hit and covered extensively by other artists. It's enhanced here by lovely guitar work by Hugh Burns.
The unusual, relaxed take on the Elvis hit "Love Me" (Lieber/Stoller), the beautiful melodic "If" (Gates), that was a hit for Bread, and what must be Engelbert's first rendition of a Charles Aznavour song, "She".
Engelbert sounds in top form, pouring his heart, soul, and artistry into every song, and the musicianship throughout is superb, with first-rate arrangements and production. Completing the celebratory package is a booklet insert with detailed recording credits, loads of photos and liner notes by Engelbert. The sound is excellent and total playing time is 58'30.
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Worth the Wait
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-01-04
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Having heard Engelbert perform "She" in concert a couple of times and eagerly awaiting the release of an album containing the song, we would've gladly purchased the cd just for that one song alone. The entire album is excellent!
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The King of Romance "Defines Love"!
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-10-07
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
You just can't lose buying any Engelbert CD, and this one is the Best yet! He truly shows the intimate feelings we would all like to be able to express, but only Engelbert has the fabulous voice to arouse our deepest feelings, and Love. He is truly the Definition of Love, and that's why he is the "King of Romance".
Just a NOTE to Amazon: Please correct his name, it is
"Arnold George Dorsey, not Arnold Layne Dorsey.
Thank you,
Marilynn Sacker, Michigan
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HIS ABSOLUTE BEST!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-08-12
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
The "definition of love" cd is one of his best yet! It just proves once again what a talented and smooth voiced singer he is.
Romantic, calming and certanily knows how to capture you. He does an absolutely lovely job of singing "I dont want to miss a thing" as well. In fact he does a wonderful job with singing all of his songs. Listening to this cd will just want you to want more...THIS IS A MUST HAVE....DEFINITELY WORTH PURCHASING......YOU WONT REGRET IT.
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