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Paul ANKA

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Born in Canada in 1941 to Lebanese parents, he is a naturalized American September 6, 1990. Encouraged by his parents, Paul Anka quickly developed a talent for singing and recorded his first title I Confess at the age of 14 years. August 7, 1957, he made his first television appearance in New York on the show American Bandstand owned ABC. He has composed a song for his former babysitter, Diana Ayou. Diana the song was an instant hit and took the lead for best record sales on September 9. Irving Feld, owner of a chain of record stores and producer of the show Biggest Show of Stars for Paul Anka then committed his first tour in the U.S. in September 1957. Diana remains today one of 45 top singles of music history with 9 million copies. With titles and You Are My Destiny Crazy Love, also classified in the 20 best sellers of 1958, Paul Anka became the idol of teenage audience. After a tour in Britain in November 1957, he directed a concert series with Buddy Holly in Australia in January 1959. In early 1959, Anka began a career in acting, singing the title Lonely Boy in the movie Poor Women. It will also play a role in the film The Longest Day in 1962 he wrote the music and the song of the film The Longest Day which will be an international success. He followed the commercial success with titles Put Your Head On My Shoulder, It's Time To Cry, Puppy Love and My Home Town, all ranked in the top ten best sellers of the year. Having come of age, it occurs in the casinos of Las Vegas Sahara Hotel Copacabana in 1959 and in 1960. Its popularity with younger audiences decreasing, he signed in 1962 at the RCA Victor label, then with Buddah Records in 1971. Finally he returned with success in 1974 by signing with United Artists, a company known for its conventional style. His first title, (You're) Having My Baby, a duet with Odia Coates, became number one in sales (under pressure from the emerging feminist movement, the title is changed to (You're) Having Our Baby). Two other pairs, also with Odia Coates, will be ranked in the top ten best sellers. In 1975, he recorded the jingle The Times of Your Life for the brand Kodak. The advertising campaign is a success and a long version of The Times of Your Life is produced in 45 rounds. Paul Anka also composed for other artists: the title It Does not Matter Anymore for Buddy Holly, She's A Lady Tom Jones My Way, version much more morbid and realistic French hit as usual for Frank Sinatra. He also composed the opening credits of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. In 1963 he composed for Sylvie Vartan Watching you, giving it its first title in English, as he will perform in a duo with her on American television two years later. In 1979 he composed and produced an album for Mireille Mathieu Mireille Mathieu sings called Paul Anka for the U.S. version and Mireille Mathieu sings Paul Anka for the French version with lyrics adapted by Eddy Marnay. He sings three duets with Mireille You and I / You and me, After You / As before and Bring the Wine in these two albums. These albums have been distributed worldwide. He reunites with his Lebanese origins in 1999 performing at sold-out Forum de Beyrouth. He is the father of five daughters, Alexandra, Anthea, Amanda, Alicia and Amelia. He was invited to sing with the students of Star Academy 6 and 7. His last appearance was on TF1 January 11, 2008.
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cover Comme d'habitude - My Way Robert Martin
Comme d'habitude - My Way
Paul ANKA/Claude FRANÇOIS/THIBAULT/REBAUX
Arr : Robert FIENGA
Publisher : Robert Martin
Genre : Orchestra
Group : String orchestra
Set Wind Band (FRAN04885-BA) : 100,29
Full score (FRAN04885-CO) : 27,96

cover The Longest Day , drum and bugle Robert Martin
The Longest Day , drum and bugle
Paul ANKA
Arr : Laurent DELBECQ
Publisher : Robert Martin
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Style & options : Film and television music
Set Wind Band (ANKA00999-BA) : 67,64
Full score (ANKA00999-CO) : 22,37

cover The Longest Day Robert Martin
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Arr : Robert MARTIN
Publisher : Robert Martin
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Style & options : Film and television music
Set Wind Band (ANKA00664-BA) : 67,64
Full score (ANKA00664-CO) : 22,37

cover The Longest Day Molenaar
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Arr : Robert MARTIN
Publisher : Molenaar
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (MOL010857040-BA) : 72,25

cover Johnny's Theme (from The Tonight Show) Hal Leonard
Johnny's Theme (from The Tonight Show)
Paul ANKA
Arr : John HIGGINS
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Big band
Style & options : Big-Bands
Set Wind Band (HL07011129-BA) : 51,07

cover My Way De Haske
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : De Haske
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (H0688.01DHI-BA) : 96,27
Full score (H0688.01DHI-CO) : 27,50

cover My Way Marc Reift
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Instrumental music
(EMR5174) : 28,42

cover My Way Marc Reift
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Instrumental music
(EMR5173) : 26,38

cover My Way Marc Reift
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Instrumental music
Set Wind Band (EMR2509-BA) : 116,05

cover My Way Marc Reift
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Instrumental music
Set Wind Band (EMR1153-BA) : 125,55

cover My Way Marc Reift
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (EMR1046-BA) : 125,55

cover The Longest Day Marc Reift
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Marc Reift
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Style & options : March and parade
Set Wind Band (EMR10005-BA) : 146,65

cover My Way Beriato Music Publishing
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Beriato Music Publishing
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (BO9903032-BA) : 88,26
Full score (BO9903032-CO) : 17,65

cover The Longest Day Beriato Music Publishing
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Beriato Music Publishing
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Style & options : Film and television music
Set Wind Band (BO9901027-BA) : 88,26
Full score (BO9901027-CO) : 17,65

cover The Longest Day Beriato Music Publishing
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Arr : Steven VERHAERT
Publisher : Beriato Music Publishing
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Brass band
Set Wind Band (BMP99013027-BA) : 60,14

cover The Longest Day Beriato Music Publishing
The Longest Day
Paul ANKA
Arr : Steven VERHAERT
Publisher : Beriato Music Publishing
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (BMP99011027-BA) : 92,84

cover My Way Bernaerts
My Way
Paul ANKA
Publisher : Bernaerts
Genre : Orchestra
Group : Wind band
Set Wind Band (BER980171-BA) : 90,33