Engelbert Humperdinck’s cover of the Bee Gees’ “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is a stunning and heartfelt rendition of a timeless classic. Humperdinck, one of England’s greatest singers of all time, puts his own personal stamp on the song with a country/blues interpretation recorded in Nashville.
Born Arnold George Dorsey in Madras, India in 1936, Humperdinck began his singing career under the stage name Gerry Dorsey. In the late 1960s, he changed his stage name to Engelbert Humperdinck, in honor of the 19th-century German composer of the same name. Humperdinck’s first hit single was “Release Me” in 1967, which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for six weeks. He followed this success with a string of hit songs, including “There Goes My Everything,” “The Last Waltz,” and “A Man Without Love.”
This cover of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is part of Humperdinck’s upcoming “All About Love” mini album/EP. Fans got a sneak preview of the song via his live rendition during his recent YouTube Live Special, which has already generated over half a million views on YouTube. The decision was made to officially release the studio version of the song as a single in response to the enthusiastic reaction from fans.
Overall, Engelbert Humperdinck’s cover of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is a wonderful addition to his impressive catalog of music. His soulful vocals and heartfelt interpretation of the song make it a must-listen for fans of both the Bee Gees and Humperdinck.