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Paul Anka to receive the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2008 Songwriters Hall of Fame event. Hal David, Chairman/CEO of The Songwriters Hall of Fame, today announced that Paul Anka will be this year's recipient of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2008 Awards dinner, slated for June 19 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. more UPI Entertainment News - Paul Anka to get Mercer award This is a Real Star! "It was a concert to remember and to absolutely lose ones mind for... Paul showed that he dances and above all sings better than many twenty-year-olds... Some ladies had a chance to dance with him...At the end of the show we really felt like saying "See you again!". Some girls were standing at the exit door repeating that they have never ever been to a better concert." more Anka's Wonderful Voice! "For the first time in his 50 year long carrier Paul Anka presented himself to the Belgrade audience. He appeared among the people in the audience and heading towards the stage, singing, "Take me down", raised everyone in the concert hall on their feet. With his 20 member swing orchestra he made one the best concerts Belgrade has ever had opportunity to see." more The World is a Really Nice Place "His sentimental mood does not tolerate any holding back and in the trance of his heroic singing - which by the way suits hi beautifully even after all the years of stylistic and other turbulences of the world around- he will instinctively encourage the fans to surrender to natural electric heart fireworks.." more A Concert to Cherish and Remember Young Man from the Old School "Suprising the audience by turning up all of a sudden among people in the orchestra famous Canadian singer Paul Anka (67) raised everyone on their feet right from the first song... The full of energy Anka demonstrated that the old school singers to not know what tiredness means..." more Paul Anka Dictated the Tempo One of the most successful musicians in the history of contemporary music Paul Anka held a concert last night in Belgrade, for the first time in his long carrier... From the start and all the way through the concert Paul Anka was dictating the tempo and he showed to the audience that he's in a marvelous shape." more The Good Vibrations Legend The heartbreaker with style: For Paul Anka the biggest satisfaction is to stir the emotions of the audience. more Better than the Old Wine My secret is in the fact that I am devoted to what I do. Hard work, and devotion." - said Anka after landing to Belgrade airport... And while the older audience was so glad to hear the hits from their youth, the younger audience was thrilled to hear Anka's swing covers of Van Halen, Eric Clapton and Nirvana... Even though the concert was late, and the sound was not satisfactory this was one of the best concert this year." more The Hit Parade Hall of Fame
Paul Anka does ‘Classics’ his way
Age has apparently mellowed Paul Anka. With his last CD, 2005’s Rock Swings, the 66-year-old pop veteran raised eyebrows by performing tunes made famous by Nirvana, Soundgarden and Van Halen. But his latest project covers the softer turf of Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell and, well, Anka himself. more
Paul Anka
celebrates his 50th anniversary in music with classic songs, My
Way to be relased August 28th featuring guest appearances by Micheal
Bublé and more… Paul Anka is one of this century's most successful entertainers
and songwriters, with awards and accomplishments that are unsurpassed.
2007 marks the icon's 50th anniversary in music; to commemorate
the occasion he has recorded one of his most heartfelt and personal
albums to date, Classic Songs, My Way. Classic Songs, My Way is
a collection of Anka's hand-picked favorite songs. more
Extraordinary « Mister » Paul Anka
Palais Dès Congrès, Paris (17th) last night. The American Crooner, icon of the 1950's, has taken the audience on for an explosive show. Paul Anka is classy. That we already knew. But last night at the Palais des Congrès, the American Crooner, icon of the 1950's and 1960's has put on a neat 3 piece Lord's costume, white dress shirt, tie, and not a fluff, not even 20 meters around him.
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Anka Swings, Baby!
The year was 1957. A 16-year-old kid from Ottawa found himself with a serious crush on his 18-year-old neighbor. That was all the inspiration a young Paul Anka needed to write the hit song, "Diana."
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Paul Anka among order of Canada recipients
Ottawa-born singer Paul Anka, film director Denys Arcand, architect Moshe Safdie and singer Susan Aglukark are among 74 Canadians to be appointed to the Order of Canada.
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Paul Anka's stellar voice dazzles A.C.
Paul Anka returned to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa this weekend, proving that he's worth every penny of the exclusive contract he signed with the city's newest casino.
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Anka returns to Niagara
NIAGARA FALLS – He came, he saw, he pretty much owned the place. Fit for a Star Paul Anka wowed a sell-out crowd at a benefit concert on Saturday night, but on his first extended stay in Ottawa in 20 years he took time to sample some of the culinary excellence our chefs have to offer. more
"I'll be back," Paul Anka promises Ottawa After a triumphant homecoming concert Saturday, Paul Anka left Ottawa yesterday afternoon on his private jet and promised to come back again. more
Anka earns fans' respect Homecomings can wear you out emotionally. Everybody gets dressed up, and there's a big fancy meal. Expectations are sky high, then just like that the celebration can loose its fizz. more
"It's good to be back home" It was billed as a night to remember. And Paul Anka's home coming concert last night will be talked about for years. more
Paul Anka is at his best walking among his fans. As he jogged triumphantly into the Congress Centre, through the crowd of smiling Ottawans welcoming him home after more than 20 years away, Anka was in his element last night. more
The Hampson Interview: Paul Anka 'I was a lonely boy' The unflinchingly honest Paul Anka tells SARAH HAMPSON about what it's like to be a tough, opinionated and shrewd romantic. more
Welcome home, Paul Paul Anka took a little trip back to his hometown and ended up at Ottawa City Hall where civic officials feted the international singing star. more
Anka, 60, thrilled to be home Paul Anka, Ottawa's prodigal son, returned home last night to a triumphant welcome at a reception on Parliament Hill only blocks from where he grew up. more The day Paul Anka phoned to sing his latest tune. Joan Gottfried remembers the day a teenage singing sensation named Paul Anka surprised her on the telephone by singing one of his newest songs into her ear. more
Paul Anka doesn't live here anymore: Part 1 The saxophone intro to Diana wails through the casino's showroom, and the predominantly middle-aged audience looks toward the stage for the headliner, the star of the show, Paul Anka. more
Paul Anka doesn't live here anymore: Part 2 Near year's end in 1956, he pestered his father for permission to travel to New York City and visit more record companies. While his parents were supportive of Paul, especially Camelia, who would take some of the money she earned as a clerk at Sears to help support her son's dreams, his father, Andy, was stricter. Although initially refusing to let Paul go, Andy Anka eventually relented, but not without a warning: This would be Paul's last shot at stardom - if it didn't work out, he'd be coming home to do something else. more |
