‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single

The Guardian World Thursday 09 July 2026, 23:01 UTC By Nadeem Badshah 1 min read

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Hollywood actor signs recording deal with Decca after decades of composing pieces inspired by his Welsh childhoodAnthony Hopkins says he has achieved his “first desire” of signing a record deal, with his debut single being released on Friday. The 88-year-old Hollywood actor’s first album, Life Is a Dream, will be released next month by Decca Classics . It is a collection of pieces he has composed over six decades.

Hollywood actor signs recording deal with Decca after decades of composing pieces inspired by his Welsh childhood

Anthony Hopkins says he has achieved his “first desire” of signing a record deal, with his debut single being released on Friday.

The 88-year-old Hollywood actor’s first album, Life Is a Dream, will be released next month by Decca Classics . It is a collection of pieces he has composed over six decades.

Life Is a Dream will be released on 21 August

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