Engelbert Humperdinck - Riviera (1971) Vinyl • Live, Release Me
Catalog Number:
XPAS-71051Musical Styles:
1970s, Music Hall, Traditional/Vocal, VocalSleeve Grade:
Very Good Plus (VG+)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks great; a few creases near edges; moderate scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (London ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Introduction
- Around The World In 80 Days; Till
- My Prayer
- A Man Without Love
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
- My Wife The Dancer
- It's Impossible
- Monologue
- Just A Little Bit Of You
- Hit Medley: Am I That Easy To Forget; There Goes My Everything; The Last Waltz; When There's No You; The Way It Used To Be; Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- Band Introduction
- Love The One You're With
- Release Me
About The Record:
Riviera, by Engelbert Humperdink, was recorded at the Riviera Hotel during the singer's long-running stint in Sin City. The India-born crooner dazzles his adoring audience with romantic ballads. While he could never rival Elvis in terms of icon status, Engelbert Humperdinck could put on quite a show. Highlights of the album include an energetic take on Kris Kristofferson's Help Me Make It Through the Night and a tender version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's You'll Never Walk Alone, along with a show-stopping medley of Engelbert's signature numbers. For fans seeking a vintage Humperdinck live outing, this is the best album on the market (taken from Engelbert's website). The recording gives the listener the audio image of truly being present, in the front row, that night. If you like the Vegas lounge singer type of music this is the best I've heard. Wayne Newton, eat your heart out!"