About the Song

Engelbert Humperdinck is a British singer who rose to fame in the 1960s with his distinctive voice and romantic ballads. His signature song, “Please Release Me”, is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers.

“Please Release Me” was written by Robert Mellin and released in 1965. The song is a beautiful ballad about a man who is asking his lover to set him free. He knows that she no longer loves him and that he is holding her back from finding true happiness. The song’s lyrics are simple but powerful, and Humperdinck’s vocals deliver them with perfect emotion.

The song was a massive hit for Humperdinck, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and the United States. It also became a popular song in many other countries around the world. “Please Release Me” has been covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, and Tom Jones. However, Humperdinck’s version remains the definitive recording.

“Please Release Me” is a classic example of a pop ballad. The song is simple, yet elegant, and it features a beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics. Humperdinck’s vocals are the perfect match for the song, and he delivers them with passion and sincerity. “Please Release Me” is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by music lovers for generations to come.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

  • The song was originally written for a British television show called “The Newcomers.”
  • Humperdinck was not the first choice to record the song. The song was originally offered to Matt Monro, but he turned it down.
  • The song was recorded in a single take.
  • The song was a commercial success, reaching number one in the charts in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many other countries.
  • The song has been covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, and Tom Jones.
  • “Please Release Me” is considered to be one of the greatest pop ballads of all time.

If you’re a fan of classic pop music, then you should definitely check out “Please Release Me” by Engelbert Humperdinck. It’s a beautiful and timeless song that is sure to touch your heart.

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Lyrics: Please Release Me

Please release me, let me go
For I don’t love you anymore
To waste our lives would be a sin
Release me and let me love againI have found a new love, dear
And I will always want her near
Her lips are warm while yours are cold
Release me, my darling, let me go(Please release me, let me go)
For I don’t love you anymore
(To waste my life would be a sin)
So release me and let me love againPlease release me, can’t you see
You’d be a fool to cling to me
To live a lie would bring us pain
So release me and let me love again
(Let me love, let me love)