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Paul Anka does ‘Classics’ his way
The 50’s teen idol marks a true golden oldie anniversary
August 17, 2007 - USA Today - By Elysa Gardner

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…
June 26, 2007 - New York, NY

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
May 17th, 2006 - Le Parisien by Renaud Saint-Cricq

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.   more

Anka Swings, Baby!
March 6, 2005 - New York Daily News

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."   more

Paul Anka among order of Canada recipients
February 10, 2005 - The Ottawa Citizen

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.   more

Paul Anka's stellar voice dazzles A.C.
October 11, 2004 - Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ)

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.   more

Anka returns to Niagara
September 1, 2004 - The Review

NIAGARA FALLS – He came, he saw, he pretty much owned the place.
From the moment Paul Anka hit the stage at the Niagara Fallsview Casino’s grand opening, you knew something special was happening. First, Anka rarely performs in Canada these days, despite being born in Ottawa. In fact, his recent homecoming show in Ottawa was his first there in more than 20 years.   more

Fit for a Star
May 1, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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
April 30, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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
April 28, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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"
April 28, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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.
April 28, 2002, Ottawa Sun

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
April 27, 2002 - Globe and Mail

'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
April 27, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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
April 26, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

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.
April 24, 2002 - Ottawa Citizen

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
March 10, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen

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
March 10, 2000 - Ottawa Citizen

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