- Paul Anka Trivia: He recorded his first No. 1 single, "Diana", in 1957 when he was just 15.
- Paul Anka Trivia: He wrote a hit song for Buddy Holly, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", just before Holly died in a plane crash. Anka gave his royalties from the song to Holly`s widow.
- Paul Anka Trivia: In 1962, he wrote the theme music for Johnny Carson`s new Tonight Show. Carson`s show had a 30 year run. Anka got paid every time the theme was played.
- Paul Anka Trivia: His idol was Frank Sinatra. In 1968, he penned the lyrics to
"My Way", written for Sinatra`s impending retirement, in a single night. - Paul Anka Trivia: He was born in 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Anka became a naturalized American citizen in 1990.
- Paul Anka Trivia: He wrote the song "Puppy Love" about his romance with
Annette Funicello. - Paul Anka Trivia: Not only did he appear in the film "The Longest Day" (1962), he also composed the main theme for the film.
- Paul Anka Trivia: He discovered Michael Bublé, Corey Hart and David Clayton-Thomas.
- Paul Anka Trivia: As of 2016, he has recorded 125 albums, including songs in
Japanese, German, Spanish, French, and Italian, and sold more than 15 million worldwide.
