The sound of velvet... Engelbert Humperdinck's "A Man Without Love" - Vocal Coach Analysis

I couldn't stop smiling for this one. I absolutely adore Engelbert Humperdinck's voice and his phrasing. Today's analysis features the song "A Man Without Love."
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[@darkpassenger66]

Even as a Metalhead who usually does not listen to this kind of music i can totally acknowledge his great voice and his singing skills. 👏

[@DonWilkey2013]

But of course, he's Engelbetrt !

[@tsnamm]

Engelbert is metal as fuck... His voice is powerful and sonic... What's not to love?

[@augustmozart1055]

The coach is being lured in by Engelbert's stunning vocals and charm....she's all giddy.

[@stpetie7686]

Englebert has been one of my favorite voices since the '60s. It just sounds so good. This is one of those songs you always have to turn up a little bit.

[@DonWilkey2013]

Especially, in the car speakers

[@mojtabaamuzegar7190]

I feel so lucky because of growing up in a music lover family. I grew up with listening to such great artists like Engelbert Humperdinck, Nana Mouskouri, Karen Carpenter...

[@pouyaasefinia]

I think this is one of the most beautiful sounds of the past

[@Nick-jq5de]

Yeah Engelbert pure vocal professionalism at its best.

[@karenmassaro2591]

Bethany, as a trained vocalist myself, I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your vocal analysis of Engelbert. He DOES have a beautiful quality to his sound. This video was not an actual live performance as that is the solo track from his single/album. If you liked that, you MUST treat yourself to one of the best vocal performances I’ve ever heard by him. It’s on KZbin. It’s a live performance of “Love is All” (he’s wearing a white suit). He shows incredible vocal technique… dropping his jaw and creating a lot of space on open vowels. BUT the best is the last phrase. He connects the phrase without a breath and holds the last note (with strength) for so long. The breath support is unbelievable! I would love to hear or see your reaction to that performance. Do yourself a favor!!!!

[@billyjack2731]

My mom was a huge fan and had several Engelbert 8 tracks. And me growing up in the 70s I was introduced to him as she listened. Imo his voice is 2nd to none. Everytime I hear him I'm back to 7 years old again. Goodtimes.

[@tracyp444]

I was raised on his music as my mom was a 40 year fan of his...seen him live at least 6 times with her and he was amazing live...great shows, one of a kind voice, hes full of personality... wonderful artist !!!! This was such a surprise and treat, thank you !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@teresabodzassy7795]

My Mum took me at least 3 times to his concerts. He's just completed his Last Walz tour in Australia, so wished he'd come to NZ as well, his voice sounds as great as ever.

[@tracyp444]

@@teresabodzassy7795 he's amazing to still be touring and sounding as good as ever !!!!

[@davidfisher1353]

Yep I've been a metalhead since 79 and I can listen to this man's voice all day and the same goes for tom jones and Glen Campbell 😊

[@salsonny]

This guy has been melting hearts for decades

[@dranet47]

I remember the day my husband (boyfriend at the time) both admitted to each other we liked Engelbert Humperdinck. lol My mom got me into him when I was really young, so thank you for the memories.

[@SlitherWhisp]

I adore this song and so many others by this man.

[@rolandvaliquette6499]

I saw him in Minot ND. At 84 years of age, he blew us away. The voice is still powerful and he has a great stage presence.

[@darrylmitchell7619]

My mother was a HUGE fan of Englebert. Whenever I hear his voice it brings back memories of her. Thank you for choosing to take the time to explore and analyze his music.

[@tracyp444]

Ditto !!!!!😊😊❤❤

[@Richy666]

That's my exact case. So much nostalgia...

[@vlcccapt]

Ahhh, the 60's... No autotune or pitch correction! NATURAL TALENT and HARD WORK!! Anne Murray said that the singers of today, with few exceptions, don't want to put the time and WORK in, that's why they NEED autotune.

[@vlcccapt]

Great singers do not need auto tune. This was another example great talent developed with hard work .

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

I must have heard this song a million times, my mom was IN LOVE with Englebert Humperdinck and Tom Jones. I used to roll my eyes when she would put this record on. But thank you so much, I have learned to appreciate the vocal technique, skill and talent of this soft, silky style.

[@iceelf-gs1492]

Oh yes, I remember when Engelbert was a huge hit - especially with the ladies! My wife attended one of his concerts with a bunch of her girl friends, but I wasn’t invited. I was secretly devastated that I missed out!

[@dagmar.6954]

Engelbert is one of the great crooners with such a smooth relaxing voice. His career has spanned almost 7 decades. His first hit song was "Release Me" in 1967. He has had many great songs including ""Love Me With All Your Heart", The Last Waltz", "There Goes My Everything", "Am I That Easy To Forget?", "After The Lovin'", "Les Bicyclettes de Belsize", "Winter World Of Love", "This Moment In Time", "Love Will Set You Free", "Quando, Quando, Quando" etc.

[@JDfromPhilly]

Like we’ve all said before, this is an era of real singing zero autotune etc. I myself an 80’s kid of metal listened to this as a kid from my parents. Really enjoyed this song and music. Your face lights up throughout this song. Priceless!!!!

[@RonnieAcheson]

This is what a great singer can do, this man is one of the best. Try his live version of UNCHAINED MELODY, from 1997 in Los angles, just amazing

[@LigiaOneill]

The best singer beautiful song unforgettable voice ❤❤❤ 🌹🌹🕊🌊🌎🌎

[@michaellincoln3739]

Thank you for exposing this incredible singer. Without doubt, Englebert is the greatest crooner of all time. I saw him live once in a small venue and his strong presence melted the audience.

[@jimwilliams5565]

Forget about the music, this woman has unsurpassed natural beauty and appeal….

[@anagomez9620]

Will be seeing him this June !!!!

[@firstnamelastname8060]

I cannot believe you did an Enge song! I was shocked and extremely pleased to see this! I have been following him for years on various media, including his youtube channel. I was 3 when he hit it big. My Mom played his songs on piano and sang the lyrics back in the day. He's still touring!

[@davidbordonaro1631]

my Mom had the biggest crush on this man ! I can picture her and my Dad dancing around the house to him . such a nice memory - thank you !

[@veraskene2226]

This man could sing 🎤 beautiful song 🎵 ❤

[@annebrennan1828]

Congratulations on discovering the greatest singer of all time. I’ve loved his singing (and him) for 55 years! You have articulated why. :)

[@gerardbray4231]

Engelbert is for me the best Popsinger❤❤❤

[@paulhester2588]

Englebert Humperdinck was played on the radio when my age was in the single digits. My grandparents played this and a few other vocalist and musicians. Great name, Engelbert Humperdinck. I heard a lot Boots Randolph, i.e. “Yakety Sax”, later to become Benny Hill’s theme music, on The Benny Hill Show. 8 track had just come out, and I couldn’t tie my shoes yet. Another fine reaction Bethany.

[@francinefernandes2007]

After listening to your reaction to Engelbert Humperdinck, I now have a deeper appreciation of his vocal prowess

[@vibrato5281]

# I listened to what my father used to listen to when I was young, and it's been 60 years since I started singing in middle school. I'm still humming along to it. 🍒🙆‍♂️))

[@dust4magnet]

This song was a big hit when I was a kid. I don't think I've heard it since, so it's a treat to revisit it. There were a lot great crooners in that era. I mostly listen to metal and the like, but I don't mind admiring Engelbert's amazing voice.

[@jude999]

Fantastic talent. Can't say that about many singers today. Classic singer like Tony Bennett and KD Lang.

[@jazzmaan707]

This song makes every man want to sign with him, as we have all felt the lyrics that he is singing. Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini ), sang Engelbert Humperdinck’s “A Man Without Love” in the film Romance and Cigarettes. The scene was filmed in New Jersey. RIP James, you performed a great version of “A Man Without Love.”

[@CharlyDS]

So happy Beth that you got to review this fantastic performance of a unique singer. Honestly I found it after watching the Marvel show, and ran away to buy some of this LP records. But I did know Engelbert. My Mom and Dad loved him (they called him "the singer with the difficult name" - which by the way is not his birth name!). I think his version of Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You is the most amazing, and there's quite a few of them!

[@AviatorLuber]

Such an entertaining reaction/analysis! Very fun to watch! Humperdinck was before my time but I remember my Mom talking about him a little. As a very young kid I thought she was talking about something related to Humpty Dumpty. My confusion did not last very long. Every time I hear singers and songs from this era and style I find that I like them more and more, and this song was no exception! Thanks again for showing me something I might not have found on my own.

[@cmoeller3]

SO glad they included this song in the season premiere of Moon Knight!! They gave it a reboot back up the charts!!

[@wildmanz8233]

My mother loved this guy in the 60s and 70s...she'd play him and Johnny Matthis constantly!😊

[@buckleymordecai9605]

ok, here's the deal-you're comments are precise, accurate, enticing and disturbing. Such a thoughtful response, SOOO accurate! Am a fan for life!

[@vicmangym4017]

Engelbert Humperdincks extraordinario cantante, cuando vino a México lo fuimos a ver. Exepsional. De todos modos nadie te había echo llorar como Juan Gabriel, con la canción amor eterno. Saludos cordiales 🇲🇽 🎼🎤👏👍...

[@howardsmith3758]

My mom's favorite singer. She passed in a car accident when I was in high school. I can't hear this song or Les Bicyclettes de Belsize without fondly remembering her singing along when those songs came on the radio. I can't help crying, either. The look on your face as you listen reminds me of her. Thanks so much for...in a way...validating her taste in music.

[@ombreleather]

His name is actually Arnold George Dorsey born in India to English parents in 1936. He is 88 this year and still has a channel on KZbin and posts regularly.

[@sharibrennan383]

Yeah, I have had a thing for him my whole life. I’m a singer as well, my heart wants to do a duet with him 🥰 I don’t really have words to describe when listening to his songs and the expression on every note is so smooth and manly and beautiful! I feel the same way about the soul of Tom Jones, but Engelbert with his face, his mouth, his pronunciation his delivering of a songmakes me go over the moon 🌙 my favorite man to look at in the world and listen to, Engelbert Engelbert Engelbert oh yeah baby lol good choice!!

[@seanh4841]

I took my Mother to one of his concerts in the 80's, what a great concert

[@funhistory]

Great to know I'm not the only person in the world who likes both Rik Emmett & Engelbert!! 😂

[@lakepipes52]

Thanks for this analysis, I love his voice and the purity of these songs. Would you please consider breaking down Johnny Mathis - misty?

[@bboyshotty]

i regret not trying harder to make his concert in Toronto last year or so..legendary voice

[@gregokray6465]

Wow what a good reaction to Englbert,

[@ombreleather]

He had the best pre Wolverine side burns too.

[@wiseonelol25]

I started singing seriously over 10 years ago, and I started with an Englebert tribute act, both using tracks, but also briefly with an 11 piece band behind me! 'Release Me' was always the show stopper, but songs like 'After the Lovin', 'Spanish Eyes' (I learned the Spanish phoenetically for part of the song, just as Englebert did it live!), "Les Bicyclette De Belsize', 'The Last Waltz', and this one of course.....and on and on! So many hits back then!!! Thanks for doing this!!!

[@CliveStaplesElvis]

Engelbert put on the best concert I've ever seen! And this is my favorite Engelbert song.

[@Loki1815]

Going back to the early 70's, I moved Engelbert, Tom Jones and Mrs Mills ( If you could possibly know who she was) from St George's Hill, Weybridge, to the States. Pat Dorsey, Engelbert's wife was an absolute gem of a lady! His house had an attic games room, big enough for a full size Snooker Table, Pool Table and assorted gaming machines, Wurlitzer (?) Juke box, Darts Oche, Gaming Table. Very well set up, luckily for us we didn't have to move the Snooker Table, a 12'x6' slate top is a serious proposition. We did move his Grand though, without any problem! Oh, and Tom's Pool had a Red Dragon (Welsh Motif) on the bottom of the pool.

[@teresabodzassy7795]

Engelbert was very devoted to his wife who sadly passed just a few years ago, a dementia sufferer. He has his own Facebook page and chats to us every Tuesday, lovely funny man.

[@martynschickerling6176]

Vocal perfection........timeless......

[@LintuNox]

Omg!! my son (13 years) loves Engelbert's music🥹❤ and now, me too❤

[@M_ondo]

Great choice, singer and song!! Eng is one of the greatest singers ever. Actually he's still performing near 90. Recently did a duet with a female singer , put out a new CD. RELEASE ME in 67 was his biggest hit and my favorite of all his very good songs. Best of success with yr channel.!

[@bigjhodson]

Can confirm, I have a lot of fun singing to myself on the way to work and it feels super good to find a really low resonant note and just belt it out. Especially in the morning when you can get further down easily. Just turned 40 and the last few years my low end has really filled out.

[@waynenaki7796]

Hi Bethany. Now i know why my older brother wandered around with brush in hand thinking it was a mike. A voice as soft as silk. Voices like his today some mock because he sings like no other. Those were certainly romantic times and many like him graced the stage, .naki.

[@sunshine3914]

There’s a reason no one else has ever attempted a cover.

[@BustaSirio]

Jerry Vale

[@cinesanti7]

There’s a few who have (Al Martino, Jerry Vale,etc)

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Greatest male singer, along with Tom Jones, hands down!

[@MartinMcMartin]

Never heard this before, way before my time, but what a time it was.

[@emmpedno2161]

Welcome to Earth. We have a great variety of culture including painting, music etc. Speaking of music, you can find many great singers from the 20th century in this apparatus called youtube. This man is one of those. Others will include Elvis Presley and many others. Enjoy your research and your stay on this planet 😊

[@user-tk8pb8qf3h]

Even today as he is in his late 80's, it's often 😅 hard to identify his age. He has kept this song in the concerts all over the globe. This song brings sweet Romance😮❤❤❤😂

[@francinefernandes2007]

Arnold George Dorsey (aka Engelbert Humperdinck) is known as the king of the romantic ballads. He took his stage name from the German composer of Hansel and Gretel. He is in my opinion one of the greatest male singers to come from the UK.

[@tonytjandra4798]

I play guitar and this is a very beautiful song.

[@glenby2u]

what can I say. its about time englebert gets some air play. amazing range when he wants to. live shows he does all the crooners and a few others.

[@theworldtomorrow3960]

Among male singers...Sinatra, Engelbert, Tom Jones, and a few others had wonderful voices and amazing phrasing. Among women...Karen Carpenter, Shirley Bassey, and a few others had wonderful voices and marvelous phrasing. Just having a great voice is not enough, you as a male or female vocalist MUST be able to pronounce/phrase the words that you are singing very well too.

[@codcake72]

Makes me feel like im driving in the italian countryside with the top down ❤

[@barriehull7076]

"A Man Without Love" was the British entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, performed in English by Kenneth McKellar.

[@ZeusTheTornado]

No, it's a different song

[@TheOldGuyCovers]

My dad turned me on ( by association) playing EH in the house when we were kids. Love it. Release Me is my fav…. and you are so cute! I love your sincerity and and smile. Fun channel. 😬👊

[@user-py6ke4cg6x]

I'd love to do thank you for your very beautiful explanation and for your very nice character as well I hope you'd think of explaining one of his wonderful songs ( Take my heart ) that has different rhythm and it was one of my best songs during the 80s when I was in the university when the cassette tapes started to be found in most houses here in Egypt, with my best greetings and wishes from Cairo 🌹

[@franksullivan1873]

Another great male singer and story teller is Marty Robbins,who was a wonderful singer of his time in the 50s and 60s.Check out his hit songs of the American West.I would start with El Paso,Big Iron and Devil Woman.They are all wonderful ,if you like that baritone sound.

[@romysan1]

t feels like two different songs put together. Very nice voice. The Brits are pretty amazing.

[@tulyar57]

In the '60s , as a crooner he sat somewhere between Matt Monro and Tom Jones and although he was successful (with his own UK TV show) he didn't get the same plaudits. Unlike Matt and Tom he wasn't chosen to do a Bond theme, for example.

[@ohger1]

Neither Jones nor Humperdinck were crooners..

[@tulyar57]

@@ohger1 I agree Tom Jones was never a crooner but that's why I said Humperdinck sat between the two in terms of style. I've just checked several international music sites and he is mostly referred to as a crooner so take it up with them.

[@ohger1]

@@tulyar57 I took it up with you because you repeated the inaccuracy. A full range singer can croon but a crooner can't cover a lot of songs because of lack of range. Jones and Humperdinck not only had outstanding range but outstanding vocal control at their top end - something a crooner can't do. Being referred to a as a crooner is an insult if you aren't one.

[@ohger1]

I've always said that if I was granted one day of being able to sing like any singer in history, it would be Humperdinck. He can't compare to say Nat Cole for phrasing or song crafting in general, but his pipes were the best I've heard. EDIT: this isn't the best track to show his pipes - it's so heavily stuido processed. Check this live performance when he was in his early 80s !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3u5hJqjm6aIp5I&ab_channel=SandorHunya

[@OTOss8]

"Pass the butter!" - Brando

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Remembering it from the first time round I have to say that the only way I could enjoy it now is in your company.

[@AnissAlhassi]

Well done for this perfect reaction

[@CharlyDS]

As you are approaching these great powerful singers of yore, I'd love someday if you could react to The Platters when Tony Williams sang with them, specially that song "My Prayer" (which you may have heard in the Benjamin Button movie). Another favourite singer of me!

[@barriehull7076]

Wikipedia: Arnold George Dorsey MBE (born 2 May 1936), known professionally as Engelbert Humperdinck, is a British pop singer. You knew his borrowed stage name. 70s, he performed regularly at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas through the early and middle years of the decade, recording a live album at the venue with the Three Degrees as backing singers. In March 2012, the BBC announced that Humperdinck would represent the United Kingdom in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, to be staged in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 26 May.

[@davidkettell5726]

Good old Gerry Dorsey from my neck of the woods ,could not get a break until he changed his name. A great time for real singers in the .u.k. We had Tom Jones ,Englebert and my favorite P.J. Proby

[@TimedRevolver]

I'd heard this song before Moon Knight, but not for decades. Hearing it in that show kind of smashed me with nsotalgia.

[@kathyrhode6252]

He is spectacular and he is so sexy and handsome. His voice is like melting chocolate

[@NoLegalPlunder]

David Byron and Engelbert are 2 of my favorite singers of all time. Both have similar tone and control. Why do so many great singers come from the UK?

[@Its_Just_Chris__]

*_My favorite singer_* *_Thank you_* 🩷

[@user-ky5vi4qp2i]

The album from 1969 is my absolute favourite.

[@TomUlcak]

It's sooo obvious you are in love with Engelbert. Smiling, cheeks flushed, gushing and putting you hand on you chest. You are so cute. And, still, despite all that, you give an informative analysis. Really appreciate that. Don't worry. You are way to young for me. The songs you pick to analyze are great!

[@kymcha]

A 1st class analysis (as always). I would like to hear a comparison of 'Autumn in New York' performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Ella's rendition is beautiful, such is the calibre of her vocals, so why is it that Billie's rendition does the transporting?

[@user-ey2rn9jx5f]

This is were men are not afraid to express himself When comes to women they love.

[@dougel4709]

I might have to start recommending this to my other analysts come Valentine's Day (singles awareness day)... 💔

[@sbalak]

Thank you!

[@lawrencedavis9246]

My mother was a huge fan. We used to live close to Atlantic City, and she would ask my wife and I to take her to one of the casinos to see him, which was usually twice a year. I have lost count of the number of shows we have seen. He often left this song out of the playlist, including it only as a part of a medley. I thought this was much better than _Release Me,_ which I was tired of hearing. He did a great version of _My Funny Valentine._ Being more of a rock person, this isn't what I would normally enjoy on a regular basis, but he is a great singer, and he put on a very entertaining show. One thing to note that you didn't mention: listen to him each time he sings the word _cry._ I don't know if it is just how he normally pronounces the word, with Welsh being his background, or if it is intentional, but there is always a hint of emotion. What made this a joy to watch was the dreamy look on your beautiful face. How many times did you listen to this after filming the video? C'mon, 'fess up.

[@karenmassaro2591]

He’s British, not Welsh. Tom Jones is Welsh.

[@scapevelocity]

Since you wondered about his name, I believe it was chosen for him by his producer. The same guy worked with Tom Jones, and as I recall he many have chosen a simplification of his real name for his stage persona, and a few years later did the same for Raymond O'Sullivan, renaming him Gilbert. Gimmicky, but if they hadn't all had talent it wouldn't have helped.

[@rudyleza9762]

The young lady is so beautiful

[@pecaschula4936]

I don’t know if anyone mentioned to you on your juan Gabriel amor eterno video that his best friend and singer Rocio Dúrcal sings the same song with terrible sadness cause she sings to her young son who drowned. Rocio Dúrcal amor eterno and many of Juan Gabriel’s songs that she sings you’ve got to listen to THAT voice!! Be impacted!!

[@jamesarthur1363]

thank you for the memories

[@allengray5748]

HAAA my Mom's music though she was Hawaiian!!🕊️☮️

[@Aluado03]

For a completely unknown reason, this song gives me a very good emotion.

[@ericzeichert511]

Funny you should mention Tom Jones. The two were very much contemporaries, and for the longest time I would get the two confused. They sort of occupied the same space, at least in my head. The one major difference...Engelbert didn't have many songs where he crooned about murderous rage. Loved your review and I particularly liked Engelbert's performance, which was very expressive for the time. This is the epitome of the art form of lip syncing.