Howard Carpendale

Howard Carpendale, born Howard Victor Carpendale on January 14, 1946 in Durban, South Africa, is one of the most successful pop singers with over 65 million records sold, 20 top 10 albums and more than 700 recordings. pop singers in the German-speaking world. He celebrated his greatest successes in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as “Ti amo” (1977) and “Hello Again” (1984).

After unsuccessful attempts as an Elvis impersonator and beat singer in South Africa, Carpendale first went to the UK in 1966 and later to Germany. His first recording contract with Electrola enabled him to release his debut single “Lebenslänglich” in 1967, which sold 60,000 copies. He landed his first big hit with the German cover version of “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” (1969). In 1970, he won the German pop song competition with “Das schöne Mädchen von Seite Eins”.

In the 1970s, Carpendale began composing his own songs, including “Da nahm er seine Gitarre”, “Du fängst den Wind niemals ein” and “Nachts, wenn alles schläft”. With his German versions of international hits such as “Ti amo” and “Tür an Tür mit Alice”, he cemented his status as one of the most successful German pop singers. At the same time, he wrote film music, including for the series “Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl”.

After a break in the 1990s, during which he devoted himself to acting (including the lead role in “Dark Realm”, 2001), he returned in 2007 with the album “20 Uhr 10”, which reached number 4 in the charts. The album Stark was released in September 2009. It reached number 2 and was awarded a Golden Record was awarded. His albums “Symphonie meines Lebens” (2019, 2020), which he recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, were also very well received. Kerstin Ott and Howard Carpendale recorded the song “Wegen dir (Nachts, wenn alles schläft)” together in 2020. His latest studio album “Let’s Do It Again” was released in 2023 and reached number 2 in Germany and Austria. The success was accompanied by a “Let’s Do It Again” tour through 16 cities.

Howard Carpendale was married to Claudia Hessel from 1976 to 2005 and they had a son, Wayne (*1977). He has been in a relationship with the American Donnice Pierce since 1983, whom he married in 2018. Their son Cass was born in 1988. The family lives in Munich.

Carpendale was a junior shot put champion in South Africa and played rugby in the national league in Germany. He was also active as a Formula 3 driver in the 1970s. For decades, he has lived with multiple sclerosis, which has taken a mild course in his case. He has also spoken publicly about his depression and is committed to breaking the taboos surrounding mental illness.

In 2024, “Hello! Again?”, a jukebox musical featuring his hits, will premiere in Leipzig. It is directed by comedian Thomas Hermanns. Even after more than five decades, Carpendale remains a formative figure in German pop music.

Howard Carpendale on Inas Nacht

Howard Carpendale appeared in 2011 and 2023 on the popular late-night show “Ina’s Night” which takes place in Hamburg’s oldest sailor’s pub “Zum Schellfischposten” and hosted by Ina Müller and is hosted by Ina Müller. Both appearances were characterized by personal insights, humorous conversations and moving live performances. While he delighted the audience with hits and stories from his long career on his first visit in 2011, he presented new projects in 2023 and once again proved his timeless charisma.

Studio albums by Howard Carpendale

• 1969 I give myself a party
• 1970 No.1
• 1972 A weakness for love
• 1974 You never catch the wind
• 1975 … and I’m waiting for a sign
• 1976 Strangers or friends
• 1977 Every color is beautiful
• 1978 … then go
• 1979 My way to you 3 Gold
• 1980 An hour for you
• 1981 Look for me in my songs
• 1982 Pictures of my life
• 1984 Hello Again
• 1985 Right in the middle
• 1987 Carpendale
• 1989 Carpendale ’90
• 1991 Very close
• 1992 With much, much heart
• 1994 I am here!
• 1995 Howard Carpendale ’95
• 1996 Not a guy for one night
• 1998 Fancy more …
• 2001 Everything OK
• 2003 The right moment
• 2007 8 p.m. 10
• 2009 Strong
• 2011 All this is me
• 2013 Waited far too long
• 2015 This is our time
• 2017 If not us.
• 2023 Let’s Do It Again