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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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I Love You Baby
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It Had To Be You
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Put Your Head On My Shoulder
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Diana

Albums

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My Way

2025
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Diana

2024
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Paul Anka

2023
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Oldies Selection, Dance on Little Girl

2025
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Young Alive and in Love

2024
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Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo de Paul Anka

2023
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Paul Anka

2025
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Anka At the Copa

2024
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

2024
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Musical Echoes of Paul Anka

2024

Singles & EPs

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Ultimate Imagine - EP

EP2024
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Farewell, Angelina

Single2022
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Single2018
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Imagine

Single2024
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Single2021
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Single2017
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Rendezvous: Life At Fontainebleau

Single2024
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It's Christmas Everywhere

Single2018
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All Of A Sudden My Heart Sings

Single2023
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Jingle Bells

Single2018

Videos

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Paul Anka & Clint Eastwood - My Way (Flood Relief, June 26, 1995)

Paul Anka29K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (Paul Anka in Concert, 1979)

Paul Anka859K views
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Paul Anka & Lana Cantrell - At Long Last Love (Spotlight, April 14, 1968)

Paul Anka14K views
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It Only Takes A Moment

Paul Anka13K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (The John Davidson Show, Aug 17, 1969)

Paul Anka3.4M views
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Paul Anka - My Way (The Morecambe & Wise Show, October 8, 1970)

Paul Anka167K views
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Times of Your Life

Paul Anka147K views

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The Way You Look Tonight

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SAMPLED

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Live Performances

PlaylistPaul Anka49K views
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Duets (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka21K views
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Paul Anka (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka14K views
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Paul Anka Valentine's Day playlist

PlaylistPaul Anka37K views
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Rock Swings (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka17K views
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Times of Your Life (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka9.6K views
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Paul Anka On TV

PlaylistPaul Anka27K views
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Songs of December (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka16K views
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Paul Anka In Concert

PlaylistPaul Anka23K views
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Classic Songs, My Way (Album)

PlaylistPaul Anka16K views

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