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Paul Anka
One of the biggest classic pop performers, Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka moved from teen heartthrob to adult artist with a slew of hits. Born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa Canada, into a tight-knit family, Paul Anka didn’t waste much time getting his life in music started. One of the biggest teen idols of the late 1950s and early '60s, Paul Anka moved to the adult sphere several years later and became a successful performer, songwriter, music businessman, and recording artist, remaining so well into the new millennium. He had his first hit song with 1957's "Diana," which went to number two on the U.S. Hot 100 and all the way to the top of singles chart in the U.K. Following a string of subsequent hits, he finally topped the U.S. singles chart with 1959's "Lonely Boy". Anka remained a presence on the singles chart with songs like "Puppy Love" and "Dance On Little Girl" until around the time of the British Invasion -- his last Top 40 hit of the '60s was 1963's "Remember Diana." In the meantime, his songwriting could be heard on hits like Tom Jones' "She's a Lady," Connie Francis' "Teddy," the lyrics to Frank Sinatra's version of "My Way," and the theme to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, which was used for the program's entire run from 1962 to 1992. Anka's 2013 Duets album reached number 95, his best chart ranking since the '70s. Coinciding with 80th birthday celebrations, he returned with Making Memories in 2021.

Songs

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Put Your Head On My Shoulder
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Put Your Head On My Shoulder
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Papa
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Diana
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You Are My Destiny
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Albums

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My Way

2025
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Diana

2018
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Rock Swings

2005
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Sessions

2022
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Strictly Nashville

2016
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A Body Of Work

1998
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Songs of December (Anniversary Edition)

2021
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Crazy Love

2015
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Making Memories

2021
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Revisited

2009

Singles & EPs

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Ultimate Imagine - EP

EP • 2024
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Farewell, Angelina

Single • 2022
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Best of 5 Hits - EP

EP • 2012
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Imagine

Single • 2024
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Single • 2021
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Rendezvous: Life At Fontainebleau

Single • 2024
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Diana

Single • 2019
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Merry Christmas

Single • 2022
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Single • 2017

Videos

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It Only Takes A Moment

Paul Anka • 11K views
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Paul Anka - Watch What Happens (The Engelbert Humperdinck Show, Dec.28, 1969)

Paul Anka • 55K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (Paul Anka in Concert, 1979)

Paul Anka • 264K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (The Morecambe & Wise Show, October 8, 1970)

Paul Anka • 73K views
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Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Paul Anka • 34K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (The John Davidson Show, Aug 17, 1969)

Paul Anka • 3.1M views
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Paul Anka & Engelbert Humperdinck - Good Old Rock'n'Roll (The Engelbert Humperdinck Show, Dec.1969)

Paul Anka • 102K views

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The Way You Look Tonight

Playlist • YouTube Music
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SAMPLED

Playlist • YouTube Music

Artist-made playlists

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Live Performances

Playlist • Paul Anka • 48K views
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Rock Swings (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 17K views
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Paul Anka (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 14K views
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Paul Anka Valentine's Day playlist

Playlist • Paul Anka • 34K views
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Paul Anka In Concert

Playlist • Paul Anka • 16K views
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Times of Your Life (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 9.6K views
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Paul Anka On TV

Playlist • Paul Anka • 24K views
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Songs of December (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 16K views
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Duets (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 20K views
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Classic Songs, My Way (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 15K views

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