Miracles by Engelbert Humperdinck

by Engelbert Humperdinck

Overview

After the surprise hit "After the Lovin'," Humperdinck's career was back on track. Miracles by Engelbert Humperdinck was released in 1976, close to its better-selling predecessor. The artist again worked with the songwriters responsible for his big 1976 hit. Although he was never known for rocking out, some of the tracks here are stodgy and lack the romantic appeal of his prime work. The melodic "I Believe in Miracles" has its good points drowned out by canned backup vocalists and overproduced strings. The faux country string guitars and upbeat arrangement of "Goodbye My Friend" belie that fact that Humperdinck wants out of a relationship as gleefully sings, "This love affair has reached the end." He even laughs on the track. As on After the Lovin', Humperdinck again does the work from Philly songwriters and production styles. The ballad "From Me to You" and Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's "Peace of Mind" are so-so, but since they weren't recorded in Philadelphia the effect is diminished. Curiously enough, the song with no Philly ties, the pretty and danceable "You Are There," is reminiscent of Bobby Martin's work with Lou Rawls. Although this lacks a big single or a perfect song, Miracles by Engelbert Humperdinck is one of those efforts that works well despite a few flaws. ~ Jason Elias

Product Details

Release Date:	12/04/2020
Label:	Epic / Good Time Records
UPC:	0730167316927
Rank:	6888

Tracks

1. I Believe in Miracles
2. Goodbye My Friend
3. Look at Me
4. From Me to You
5. Without You
6. Loving You, Losing You
7. Peace of Mind
8. What I Did for Love
9. You Are There
10. Summer of My Life
11. Put a Light in Your Window

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Engelbert Humperdinck   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Kenny Gamble   Composer
Bobby Eli   Composer
Bob Clearmountain   Engineer
Barry Mason   Composer
Lee Phillips   Composer
Robert Kulesh   Photography
Joe Jorgensen   Engineer
Jack Ashkinazy   Mastering
Larry Weiss   Composer
Marvin Hamlisch   Composer
Edward Kleban   Composer
Jimmie Haskell   Arranger
Harold Wheeler   Arranger
Thom Bell   Composer
Hal David   Composer
Leon Huff   Composer
Leslie Reed   Composer
Alan Bernstein   Composer
Jeff Sturges   Arranger
Guido Nisenson   Composer
Joe Diamond   Producer
Richie Adams   Composer
Terry O'Neil   Photography
Simon May   Composer