Behind The Song: “My Way,” by Paul Anka
WEBThe man wrote “My Way.” For that and that alone, Paul Anka deserves an entire floor in the Tower of Song. Not only is it one of the most recorded and sung songs of all time, recorded by everyone from Sammy Davis, Jr. to Syd Vicious, it was the signature song for the man many consider the greatest singer ever, Frank Sinatra.
Meet the Man Who Wrote Frank Sinatra’s Classic “My Way”
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · When Paul Anka wrote “My Way,” he specifically had Sinatra’s vocals, and his intonation, in mind but admitted that he was nervous about writing a song for the crooner.
My Way - Wikipedia
WEBThe English lyrics of the song were written by Paul Anka and are adapted from the original French song. The song was a success for a variety of performers, including Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Sid Vicious. Sinatra's version of "My Way" spent 75 weeks in the UK Top 40, which is the 4th most weeks in UK chart history.
The Story of How Paul Anka Wrote ‘My Way’ for Frank Sinatra
WEBPaul Anka penned the famous "My Way" for Frank Sinatra after fear and trepidation. Anka discusses this and his friendship with the legend.
The Story and Meaning Behind Frank Sinatra’s First Swan Song, "My Way"
WEBSep 4, 2024 · “My Way” was originally written by a young Paul Anka after Sinatra disclosed in 1967 that he was done with music. In an interview with Howard Stern , Anka stated, “I started writing as if ...
Behind The Song: "My Way," by Paul Anka - American Songwriter
WEBAug 2, 2021 · The man wrote “My Way.” For that and that alone, Paul Anka deserves an entire floor in the Tower of Song. Not only is it one of the most recorded and sung songs of all time, recorded by...
PAUL ANKA Explains How He Wrote "My Way" for FRANK SINATRA, - YouTube
WEBOn April 12, 2013, Paul Anka hosted a CD/Book Signing (It was the release date of his new autobiography and album of duets) presided over by legendary disk j...
‘My Way’: The Unlikely Story Behind The Frank Sinatra Classic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · The song was, however, originally composed as “Comme d’Habitude” (“As Usual”), written by Jacques Revaux and Gilles Thibault along with Egyptian-born French singer Claude François....
Paul Anka traces the story of 'My Way' from Sinatra and Elvis to …
WEBMar 12, 2022 · Anka was much younger than Sinatra, having launched his career as a teen sensation with "Diana," a song he'd written at 15 about a crush he had developed on a girl he barely knew from church...
My Way by Frank Sinatra - Songfacts
WEBAccording to Paul Anka, he wrote the English version of this song after having dinner with Frank Sinatra, who told his dinner companions that he was quitting the business (Anka was playing many of the same nightclubs, which is how he ended up in Sinatra's circle).