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Engelbert Humperdinck Trivia Quiz

Here are ten questions about the early records of the King of Romance, Engelbert Humperdinck. They ought to be easy for his fans, and non-fans will learn a few things. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Catreona. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Catreona

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,687

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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261

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Question 1 of 10

1. Under what name did Engelbert Humperdinck make his first records? Hint

Gerry Dorsey

Jimmy Dorsey

Arnold Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Engelbert's first number one hit? Hint

Winter World of Love

A Man Without Love

Release Me

The Last Waltz

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Engelbert's first number one song come out? Hint

1966

1969

1968

1967

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Engelbert's second number one hit? Hint

The Last of the Romantics

Last Song

Too Beautiful to Last

The Last Waltz

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Engelbert's second number one song come out? Hint

1970

1968

1967

1969

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the phrases below completes the line?

"And even though the words are not so tender
She will always remember ___"
Hint

the signs of love

somebody waiting

les bicyclettes de Belsize

the way it used to be

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the phrases below completes the lyric?

"Every day I wake up
Then I start to break up
___" Hint

But love can fly on broken wings

I can't live a dream

I never said goodbye

Lonely is a man without love

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the 1970 album "We Made It Happen," Engelbert recorded which Stevie Wonder song? Hint

Sweet Marjorene

Girl of Mine

Sweetheart

My Cherie Amour

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which perennial favorite by Engelbert are these lines from?

"Thanks for taking me on a one way trip to the sun.
And thanks for turning me into a someone". Hint

I'm a Better Man (For Having Loved You)

After the Lovin'

Release Me

Am I That Easy to Forget?

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which perennial favorite by Engelbert are these lines from?

"Just promise me this
That you'll give me all your kisses
Every Winter, every Summer, every Fall". Hint

I Wish You Love

Love Me with All Your Heart

Quando, Quando, Quando

My Wife, the Dancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Under what name did Engelbert Humperdinck make his first records?

Answer: Gerry Dorsey

Engelbert Humperdink's real name is Arnold George Dorsey. When he first started out as a singer he used the name Gerry Dorsey.

The Dorsey Brothers, Tommy and Jimmy, were American Swing Band leaders. Tommy played trombone and Jimmy played the clarinet and saxophone.

2. What was Engelbert's first number one hit?

Answer: Release Me

Engelbert's first and biggest hit was "Release Me," which stayed on the charts for a total of fifty-six weeks.

"A Man Without Love" is from the 1968 album of the same name. "The Last Waltz" is the title song of Engelbert's second album. "Winter World of Love" is on the 1969 album simply titled "Engelbert Humperdink".

3. In what year did Engelbert's first number one song come out?

Answer: 1967

"Release Me" was recorded on January 16, 1967. It was written by Eddie Miller and Dub Wilson.

4. What was Engelbert's second number one hit?

Answer: The Last Waltz

"The Last of the Romantics" is from the 1978 album, "Last of the Romantics." "Too Beautiful To Last" is from the 1972 album "In Time." "Last Song" was a 1973 hit for Edward Bear. As far as I know, Engelbert has not recorded it.

5. In what year did Engelbert's second number one song come out?

Answer: 1967

That's right. He had two number one songs, "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz", in 1967.

6. Which of the phrases below completes the line? "And even though the words are not so tender She will always remember ___"

Answer: the way it used to be

"The Way It Used to Be" was released in 1969 and reached number three on the UK charts. It is on the "Engelbert" album (1969).

"The Signs of Love" appears on the "Engelbert Humperdink" album, released in 1969. "Les bicyclettes de Belsize" is on the "Engelbert" album, also released in 1969. "Somebody Waiting" comes from the 1973 album "King of hearts.

7. Which of the phrases below completes the lyric? "Every day I wake up Then I start to break up ___"

Answer: Lonely is a man without love

"A Man Without Love" was released in 1968 and reached number two on the UK charts, number 19 on the U.S. charts. It is on the 1968 album "A Man Without Love".

"Love Can Fly" is on the "Engelbert" album (1969). "I Never Said Goodbye" is on "In Time," released in 1972. "I Can't Live a Dream" comes from the 1976 album, "After the Lovin".

8. On the 1970 album "We Made It Happen," Engelbert recorded which Stevie Wonder song?

Answer: My Cherie Amour

"Sweet Marjorene" is by Arnold Capitanelli and Robert O'Connor. It can be found on the 1978 album "Last of the Romantics". "Sweetheart," by Barry and Maurice Gihb, is on the album of the same name, released in 1971. "Girl of Mine" is on "In Time" (1972). It was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed.

9. Which perennial favorite by Engelbert are these lines from? "Thanks for taking me on a one way trip to the sun. And thanks for turning me into a someone".

Answer: After the Lovin'

"After the Lovin'" was a Number One hit, going not only gold but double platinum. It also earned Engelbert a Grammy nomination and the most played jukebox record of the year award.

"I'm a Better Man" is from the 1969 album simply titled "Engelbert Humperdink". "Release Me" is the title track of Engelbert's first album, which came out in 1967. "Am I That Easy to Forget" is on "The Last Waltz" (1967).

10. Which perennial favorite by Engelbert are these lines from? "Just promise me this That you'll give me all your kisses Every Winter, every Summer, every Fall".

Answer: Love Me with All Your Heart

"Love Me With All Your Heart" is on the "We Made It Happen" album, released in 1970.

"My Wife, the Dancer" also appears on "We Made It Happen". "I Wish You Love" is on the 1969 album, "Engelbert Humperdink". Quando Quando Quando" is from the 1968 album, "A Man without Love."

Source: Author Catreona

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