Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Engelbert Humperdinck and Tom Jones were two of the UK’s most iconic sex symbols — known for their powerful voices, striking looks, and legions of devoted female fans. But behind the scenes, a bitter rivalry simmered for decades. And at the heart of it ? A woman.
In a stunning revelation that resurfaced in later interviews and fan forums, a longtime rumor alleged that Engelbert once made advances toward one of Tom Jones’ former girlfriends — an incident that reportedly caused a permanent rift between the two performers. While the full story was never confirmed publicly by either artist, multiple sources have hinted that Tom never forgave the move.
The tension between the two was palpable. Engelbert once quipped, “We’re not enemies, but we’re not friends either.” Tom Jones, when asked about Engelbert, often responded with silence or a change of subject — adding fuel to the fire.
British tabloids loved to pit them against each other: velvet-voiced Engelbert vs. hip-swinging Tom. But it wasn’t just about music — it was personal.
To this day, fans remain divided over the truth. Was it a misunderstanding? Or did Engelbert really cross the line with someone Tom once loved ?
Engelbert Humperdinck – There Goes My Everything
Lyrics
I hear footsteps slowly walking,As they gently walk across a lonely floor,And a voice is softly saying,Darling, this will be good-bye for ever more.There goes my reason for living,There goes the one of my dreams,There goes my only possession,There goes my everything.As my memory turns back the pages,I can see the happy years we had before,Now the love that kept this old heart beating,Has been shattered by the closing of the door.