March 2, 1967 Engelbert Humperdinck hits No. 1 with “Release Me” On this day in 1967, Engelbert Humperdinck was sitting at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart with “Release Me.” The sweeping ballad became one of the biggest hits of the decade, selling over a million copies in the UK alone and launching Engelbert into international superstardom. With his smooth baritone voice and dramatic delivery, he carved out a space in the pop world that leaned into romance, heartbreak, and pure vocal power. In one