Engelbert Humperdinck keeps passion for performing, exploring new music at 90

Age hasn’t dampened the passion of British singer Engelbert Humperdinck who, at 90 years old, remains eager to discover new experiences and songs.

Amid his already established status as an icon, the “Quando Quando Quando” hitmaker expressed his intent to continuously challenge himself creatively.

“You know when you’re a performer, you’re always looking for new accomplishments. And no matter how long I’ve been in this business — which is 59 years — I’m still looking for new things to do, new songs to sing; talking to people online; doing radio shows, television shows,” he said in an online media conference ahead of his “The Celebration Tour” in Manila in September.

“That’s always something I like doing. This business keeps me busy,” he added.

He underscored as well how despite his age, his performance remains unchanged, even noting how he only feels like he is in his 50s.

“I love to perform and that’s one of the reasons why at this time in my life, I’m still performing and recording. I just recorded a new single, ‘I’ve Got You’… This kind of song will last forever,” he stated.

As he keeps up with the modern music landscape, Humperdinck gave his two cents on artificial intelligence (AI) which has had a significant impact on the industry.

“AI can be very beneficial, but it can also be very hurtful. It got so much knowledge wrapped up — people are gonna be able to cheat,” he said, even noting its effect on education. “In schools, they can get questions answered very quickly by just quoting AI, and it seems a little unfair.”

During the online press conference, Humperdinck looked forward to performing in the Philippines and being with Filipino fans whom he described as “very good singers.”

Aside from “Quando Quando Quando,” Humperdinck is also best known for his hits “A Man Without Love,” “Spanish Eyes,” “The Way It Used Be,” and “Release Me,” among many others.

Humperdinck is set to hold his “The Celebration Tour” show at New Frontier Theater on Sept. 25. /ra