What has the oldest man in Britain to say about Englebert Humperdink?”
Singing along to Engelbert Humperdinck is secret to long life, says Britain’s oldest man Aug 13 2009 Scott Mullen BRITAIN’S oldest man says the secret of living to 109 is singing Engelbert Humperdinck songs. Bob Taggart believes the star’s hits have “spiced up” his life and helped keep him fit. Former railway worker Bob inherited his title when “Last Tommy” Harry Patch died aged 111 on July 25. Bob, who loves nothing better than belting out the likes of The Last Waltz and Please Release Me, said: “Singing Engelbert’s songs is a great pleasure. “I used to go around all the bowling clubs and pensioners’ clubs to belt out his hits. “Even around the house, I would love to sing his songs. It helped keep me young. I’m still healthy and not taking any medication.” Bob, who lives in a nursing home in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, turned 109 on June 28 and has five daughters, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandkids.
BRITAIN’S oldest man says the secret of living to 109 is singing Engelbert Humperdinck songs. Bob Taggart believes the star’s hits have “spiced up” his life and helped keep him fit. Former railway worker Bob inherited his title when “Last Tommy” Harry Patch died aged 111 on July 25. Bob, who loves nothing better than belting out the likes of The Last Waltz and Please Release Me, said: “Singing Engelbert’s songs is a great pleasure. “I used to go around all the bowling clubs and pensioners’ clubs to belt out his hits. “Even around the house, I would love to sing his songs. It helped keep me young. I’m still healthy and not taking any medication.” Bob, who lives in a nursing home in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, turned 109 on June 28 and has five daughters, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandkids. His 66-year-old daughter June said: “We’ve done some checking and have been told dad is now the oldest man in Britain. “We’re delighted for him and so very proud. We were delighted when he was t
