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18 May 2024 Written By Matthew Hocter Beyond the Encore

So much of my childhood has been shaped by the melodies that danced through our house, weaving themselves into the very air I breathed. Curated mostly by my mothers hand, her musical selections filled our home with the heart-stopping tremors of Elvis' growl, the aching vulnerability of Roy Orbison's balladry, and the smoldering intensity of Tom Jones.

But then there was Engelbert Humperdinck, a name that rolled off the tongue like a forbidden foreign phrase. Unlike the others, his wasn't a voice that ignited, but one that enveloped. A velvet cloak of sound draped over heartache and hope, his music resonated on a deeper level, a timeless echo that has continued to transcend generations.

He wasn't just another pretty face amongst a plethora of handsome crooners; but rather a constant hum that shaped not just the memories of my childhood, but provided a large part of the musical landscape within our home.

The 88-year-old H