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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
Paul Anka
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I Love You Baby
Paul Anka
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It Had To Be You
Paul Anka
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Put Your Head On My Shoulder (Arranged By Don Costa)
Paul Anka, Don Costa and His Orchestra
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Diana
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Albums

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My Way

2025
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Young Alive and in Love

2024
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Riding In A One-Horsed Open Sleigh

2023
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Oldies Selection, Dance on Little Girl

2025
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Anka At the Copa

2024
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Paul Anka

2023
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Paul Anka

2025
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Town Of Bethlehem

2024
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Diana

2024
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Musical Echoes of Paul Anka

2024

Singles & EPs

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Ultimate Imagine - EP

EP • 2024
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Adam and Eve

EP • 2022
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Puppy Love

Single • 2019
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Imagine

Single • 2024
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Farewell, Angelina

Single • 2022
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It's Christmas Everywhere

Single • 2018
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Rendezvous: Life At Fontainebleau

Single • 2024
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Single • 2021
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All Of A Sudden My Heart Sings

Single • 2023
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Lonely Boy & Diana

Single • 2019

Videos

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Paul Anka and Tom Jones - Nights on Broadway

Paul Anka • 67K views
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She's a Lady (Audio)

Paul Anka • 129K views
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Rendezvous: Life at Fontainebleau

Paul Anka • 12K views
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You Are My Destiny

Paul Anka • 1.9M views
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Paul Anka - Brought Up In New York (Paul Anka in Concert, 1979)

Paul Anka • 42K views
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Imagine (Lyric Video)

Paul Anka • 182K views
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Every Night (Without You)

Paul Anka • 172K views

Live performances

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

Paul Anka • 3.5M views
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Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Paul Anka • 53K views
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Paul Anka & Clint Eastwood - My Way (Flood Relief, June 26, 1995)

Paul Anka • 181K views
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Times of Your Life

Paul Anka • 174K views
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Paul Anka - My Way (The Morecambe & Wise Show, October 8, 1970)

Paul Anka • 263K views

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The Way You Look Tonight

Playlist • YouTube Music
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The Hits: 50s

Playlist • YouTube Music
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SAMPLED

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Paul Anka

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Live Performances

Playlist • Paul Anka • 49K views
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Duets (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 22K 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 • 39K views
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Rock Swings (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 17K 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 • 28K views
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Classic Songs, My Way (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 16K views
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Paul Anka In Concert

Playlist • Paul Anka • 27K views
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Songs of December (Album)

Playlist • Paul Anka • 16K views

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