Let There Be Love

Engelbert Humperdinck

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 29, 2005)
• Original Release Date: March 29, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B0007KT0AE
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,851 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Let There Be Love

2. Just the Two of Us

3. It Had to Be You

4. When You Say Nothing at All

5. With You I'm Born Again

6. You Inspire Me

7. Stand By Me

8. Three Words Ain't Enough

9. We're All Alone

10. There's No Good in Goodbye

11. Dance With Me

12. Love Songs

13. Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?

14. My Confession

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Featuring Some of Engelbert's Favourite Songs, which Will Be Familar to all his Fans, Performed in his Own Inimitable Style plus Three New Recordings from
2004. This 2005 Release Coincided with his First UK Tour in Three Years.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pop/Jazz Songs for Midnight, April 3, 2005

By	Lawrence E. LaRocco "Sinatra Fanatic" (Berwyn, Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Imagine being stressed out after a long day. You just want to mellow out with a little wine and an understated collection of soothing ballads blended with a little jazz and just a hint of country. Johnny Mathis? Nat King Cole? Two good choices. How about the King of Romance, Engelbert Humperdinck? No way, you think, his voice is too strong, too dramatic. The total musical experience would be overpowering, and I just want to drift into the music, not drown. Don't worry, not with this CD. "Let There Be Love" is a hauntingly beautiful, softly-sung eclectic mix of ballads that are a radical departure from Humperdinck's forty-year body of work. He really takes some chances with this CD, and most of it works. I was stunned how carefully he controlled his still powerful baritone and made no attempt to dominate the lyrics or the tempo of any of the ballads. "With You I'm Born Again" is just incredible and "There's No Good In Goodbye" is going to become an instant classic. There is a smoky, pop/jazz tone to the CD, but it's subtle and several of the tracks have a distinct, country flavor to them. The only reason I don't give this CD five stars is that Engelbert doesn't always sound in sync with some of the synthesized instruments, but it doesn't lessen the CD"s appeal. And there's nothing wrong with Engelbert's voice. It's still strong, and his phrasing and sense of timimg is flawless. If there's a little raspiness, so what? You have to really listen for it, and it only adds to his mystique at age sixty-nine. I wouldn't call this an experimental album, but it's clearly an unusual choice for one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time. Buy it and listen to it at least twice before you pass judgment on it. It would be easy for someone of Humperdinck's stature to just cover his classic hits or okay another compilation, but he doesn't do that. The King of Romance is still growing musically and artistically at an age when most of his contemporaries are long retired. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Each album gets better than the last, April 23, 2005

By	Michael Borengasser "Mike" (Conway, AR USA) - See all my reviews

I admit, the first song on this album was unusual for Engelbert. That is probably the reason there are some negative reviews. But, all the songs on this album grow on you. Some of the songs are instant hits, and I find myself singing along as I drive down the highway - and smiling, not believing how amazingly beautiful Engelbert still sounds. These songs are my favorite: When You Say Nothing at All, With You I'm Born Again, Three Words Ain't Enough, We're All Alone, Love Songs, Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?, My Confession. "My Confession" is a spectacular closing song. Rarely does one album have so many great songs. I can listen to this album over and over - endlessly.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Ever!,

By	Michael D. Bandy (Denton, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all, I have been listening to Engelbert since I first heard him sing "Am I That Easy to Forget" in 1968. I was 4 at the time. Second, this is NOT a jazz CD. Engelbert covers several genres, as usual, and makes them all uniquely his.
If anything, his voice keeps getting better. Sure, there is a SLIGHT rasp on some parts, but tell me you wouldn't have that at his age!! The production quality, the overall "sound" are fantastic.
Just buy it and judge for yourself. Engelbert has done what few artists do at this stage in their careers: he's taken a chance. Not a huge one, but a slightly new direction. And more than anything, he STILL cares!! As much as I love Elvis, you could hear he was getting bored. Not so with Engelbert! And when music is made with care and love, it shows!!
And, just so you know, Engelbert has recorded jazz and songs from the great American songbook before. Check out the 2 CD set "Collectors Gold", recorded in the mid 80s, but I am not sure. It, too, is outstanding!