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Tuesday Aug 12 | Skyarts

Paul Anka: Rock Swings, Live in MontrealThe man behind My Way, in concert

Paul Anka, the man who famously wrote My Way and contemporary of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr et al, in a foot-tapping live concert of his own classics.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Bobby Darin, New York Metro

Sat Aug 09, 2008

Audio video revolution

Longest Day, The

This Blu-ray disc of the epic "The Longest Day" is that rarity: a high definition version of a black-and-white movie.

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Related Topix: Rod Steiger, Fabian

Thu Aug 07, 2008

Southwest Philadelphia Review

Diana

You would have liked Diana if you met her. Her eyes sparkled with amusement. She had this tiny little girl voice, dark red curly hair and fair skin.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Philadelphia, PA

Tue Aug 05, 2008

Chattanoogan.com

Joe Novenson Remembers When American Bandstand Was Born

Two days later Paul Anka was at WFIL singing his soon-to-be hit ''Diana'' and the rock and roll world stood up and took notice.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Dick Clark, American Bandstand, Entertainment, Television

Sun Aug 03, 2008

ContactMusic.com

Paul Anka - Anka Weds Girlfriend

Caption: Paul Anka and Guest arriving at Madeo Resteraunt Los Angeles, California .... Veteran singer PAUL ANKA has married his long-term girlfriend in a romantic ceremony in Italy.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Los Angeles Metro

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Fresh Air

Paul Anka: Once A Teen Idol, Now A Classic

Paul Anka wrote the theme song for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, ensuring that his music was heard by millions on a regular basis.

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Related Topix: Johnny Carson, Pop/Rock, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Entertainment, Television

Thu Jul 31, 2008

Reuters

Just A Minute With: singer Paul Anka

After more than 50 years in show business, 1960s teen idol Paul Anka says performing 75 dates a year is healthier than retirement.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Buddy Holly, Rock-N-Roll

Wed Jul 30, 2008

Political Gateway

The almanac July 30, 2008

Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 212th day of 2008 with 154 to follow. The moon is waning.

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Related Topix: Peter Bogdanovich, California, Pop/Rock

Mon Jul 14, 2008

CBC

[ Arts & Entertainment ] Paul Anka hits the top of the charts

She was so old. And he was so young! Paul Anka, an unassuming 16 year old singer from Ottawa, reaches the top of the UK charts with his hit single Diana .

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Related Topix: Ottawa University, Pop/Rock

Thu Jul 10, 2008

ChartAttack

Glen Campbell Covers Foos, U2

Aging singers long past their hit-making prime turning to songs recorded by members of younger generations in an attempt to attract new fans and pad their pension fund is a formula that's been used a handful of ...

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Related Topix: Johnny Cash, Country, Pop/Rock, Pat Boone, Music!, In a Metal Mood

Thu Jun 12, 2008

At Home with John and Debbie

My CDs: 2: Paul Anka

Last Wednesday, I told you that the credibility of the artist in this weekly alphabetical look at my CD collection would rise sharply this week, then plunge next week.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Bryan Adams

Thu May 22, 2008

WJBF-TV Augusta

Today In Entertainment History -- May 21, 2008

On May 21st, 1945, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in a three-minute ceremony.

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Related Topix: Lauren Bacall, Pop/Rock, Children TV, Entertainment, Television, Drama

Mon May 12, 2008

The Toronto Star

Enough hits to keep house rocking

“If You Could Read My Mind.") But once you've opened the folkie door an inch, what about Ian and Sylvia, Murray McLaughlin, Stan Rogers, Buffy Sainte-Marie, even Great Big Sea? For the most part, however, the team of four - ”

Directed by Timothy French. Until July 6 at Stage West, 5400 Dixie Rd., Mississauga. via The Toronto Star

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Related Topix: Canada, Dion, Pop/Rock, Country, Shania Twain, Gordon Lightfoot, Folk

Sun May 04, 2008

Desert Local News

Oh Please Stay By Me...Paul Anka

“He's got so much emotional appeal. He's a great performer with a great personality.”

From the center of the audience to the top of the stage, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino presents Paul Anka, teen idol from the early days of rock and roll and legendary songwriter. via Desert Local News

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Bobby Darin

Fri May 02, 2008

Desert Sun

Hot Picks: Things to do around the valley

NO LONELY BOY: 1950's teen idol Paul Anka rose to fame with hit songs including 'Put Your Head on My Shoulder,' Lonely Boy' and 'Diana.' But as Canadian-born Anka matured, so did his music. via Desert Sun

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Related Topix: Johnny Carson, Carson, CA, Pop/Rock, Tom Jones, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Entertainment, Television, Indio, CA

Sat Apr 05, 2008

CBC

[ Arts & Entertainment ] And the Juno Went to.

Go directly to the menu Site plan CBC Archives Home Arts & Entertainment Music And the Juno Went to... And the Juno Went to... Gordon Lightfoot, Celine Dion, Oscar Peterson, Sam Roberts, Anne Murray, The ... via CBC

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Tue Mar 11, 2008

The Independent

The mystery of CloClo: did he write 'My Way'? And was he killed while changing a lightbulb?

Thirty years ago today, a short, bleach-blond, 39-year-old man with bow legs stood up in his bath in his Paris apartment and tried to fix a light bulb. via The Independent

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Related Topix: Channel, Pop/Rock, Johnny Hallyday, Wedding

Sun Mar 09, 2008

Calgary Herald

Daily Dish

“I wasn't going to perform at all”

Paul Anka was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and no one could accuse him of not doing it his way. via Calgary Herald

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Fri Mar 07, 2008

The Toronto Star

Anka says thank you his way

“His pianistic excellence helped set a standard for grace and beauty.”

"Dear Canada you've humbled me and I thank you my way," sang Paul Anka during the final number of the fifth annual Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Saturday night. via The Toronto Star

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Frank Sinatra, Jazz, Canada, North America, World News

Wed Mar 05, 2008

ChartAttack

Paul Anka Does It His Way With Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction

“You have some hits and you have some misses”

Paul Anka Does It His Way With Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Monday March 03, 2008 @ 06:00 PM By: ChartAttack.com Staff Jean Chretien and Paul Anka Former teen idol Paul Anka was inducted into the ... via ChartAttack

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Related Topix: Claude Dubois, Pop/Rock, Oscar Peterson, Jazz

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