About the song
When it comes to timeless romantic ballads, few voices are as instantly recognizable and emotionally resonant as Engelbert Humperdinck’s. With his signature velvet tone and charismatic presence, Humperdinck has been serenading generations of fans across the globe. In his heartfelt rendition of “This Guy’s In Love With You”, he brings new life and intimate vulnerability to a song that already carries a deep emotional weight.
Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and first popularized by Herb Alpert in 1968, “This Guy’s In Love With You” is a tender confession—a man openly expressing his feelings of love, longing, and uncertainty. When Engelbert Humperdinck interprets this classic, the result is a masterclass in restrained emotional delivery. He doesn’t just sing the lyrics—he lives them. His voice, aged like fine wine, adds layers of depth, maturity, and sincerity that younger performers might not yet possess. The quiet vulnerability in his phrasing, the warmth in each note, and the gentle swell of orchestration behind him all blend into a soothing, romantic atmosphere.
What makes this version especially compelling is how Humperdinck strips the song of any artifice. There’s no overproduction or vocal acrobatics—just a man with a story to tell and a heart laid bare. This is music for those who appreciate the subtle art of interpretation over spectacle, and for listeners who have loved, lost, or waited in hope.
For fans of traditional pop, easy listening, or anyone who cherishes classic love songs, “This Guy’s In Love With You” as performed by Engelbert Humperdinck is not just a cover—it’s a reaffirmation of the song’s timeless relevance. It’s proof that love, when sung with genuine feeling, never goes out of style.
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Lyrics
You see this guyThis guy’s in love with youYes, I’m in loveI love you the way I doWhen you smile I can tellWe know each other very wellHow can I show you? I planI got to know you ‘cos I heard some talkThey say you think I’m fineYes, I’m in loveAnd what I do to make you mineTell me now, is it so?Don’t let me be the last to knowMy hands are shakingDon’t let my heart keep breaking cosI need your love, I want your loveSay you’re in loveIn love with this guyIf not I’ll just dieTell me now, is it so?Don’t let me be the last to knowMy hands are shakingDon’t let my heart keep breaking cosI need your love, I want your loveSay you’re in loveIn love, with this guyIf not I’ll just die