Engelbert Humperdinck rides to Britain's rescue at Eurovision
The veteran crooner from Leicester is hoping to beat the curse of 'nul points'It is 15 years since the UK last won Eurovision but the BBC will turn the clock back rather further than that in its bid to break the embarrassingly long losing streak at this year's song contest.Engelbert Humperdinck, the 75-year old singer best known for his 1967 hit, Release Me, has been chosen to carry the hopes of a nation still shell-shocked by the "nul points" won by Jemini in 2003.Humperdinck – real name Arno...
Guardian Music — The veteran crooner from Leicester is hoping to beat the curse of 'nul points'It is 15 years since the UK last won Eurovision but the BBC will turn the clock back rather ... more info
Guardian Music — While other countries choose their biggest stars, why does the UK field ageing or irrelevant acts?If – as I have long suspected – the Eurovision song contest is essen... more info
Guardian Music — Great news, firstly, that Englebert is still alive. Who knew? Even better that he is going to represent Britain at EurovisionThis week's really excellent news is that En... more info
ContactMusic — Legendary entertainer Engelbert Humperdinck is set to represent the U K at the annual Eurovision Song Contest The 75-year-old crooner will perform a track written by Mart... more info
Sky News — Veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck, whose last top 10 hit was 42 years ago has been chosen as the UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. more info
Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Engelbert Humperdinck will represent the United Kingdom at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, according to the BBC, which chooses the ... more info
ContactMusic — The King of Romance Engelbert Humperdinck has been chosen to sing for the United Kingdom at this years Eurovision Song Contest The chosen song has not yet been announced ... more info
The Independent — Veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck, whose last top 10 hit was 42 years ago has been chosen as the UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. more info
ContactMusic — Engelbert Humperdinck is to represent the UK at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan The British crooner best known for his 1967 hit Release Me which outsold Th... more info