A new doc on the Paul Anka-penned standard premiered at Cannes in May and detailed its origin as an obscure French pop song and its journey to karaoke mainstay In the 55 years since its release, “My ...
On Dec. 30, 1968, the legendary voice, Frank Sinatra recorded My Way. The song had lyrics written by the hot, young singer and songwriter Paul Anka of Diana and Put Your Head On My Shoulder fame. It ...
Las Vegas was built on glitter, risk and razzle dazzle and the organizers of this year’s Super Bowl were wise to pay tribute to the man who arguably played the biggest role (besides Benjamin “Bugsy” ...
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. “He’d always tease me, ‘Hey kid, ...
I don't think I'll ever hate a song as much as I hate "My Way." "My Way"—which you've probably heard at funerals and Italian restaurants and in late-night infomercials for Frank Sinatra compilation ...
The Official Top 20 Frank Sinatra songs were announced today as part of BBC Radio 2’s Sinatra season. Frank Sinatra… what a legend. That man could light up the world with his voice. It has been so ...
Lexington Live Community Theatre will transform the Arts Davidson County black box theater into a swanky nightclub on Feb. 21-23 as actors and singers perform “My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank ...
Before Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," Aerosmith's "Dream On" or Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," there was Frank Sinatra's "My Way." It's the original power ballad, released in March 1969 and ...
In the 1970s, Elvis Presley began covering “My Way,” a song Paul Anka wrote for Frank Sinatra. Anka saw Sinatra’s version of the song as defiant, and he didn’t think Elvis was capable of striking this ...
This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. It's hard to imagine ...
MY WAY, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA Conceived by David Grapes & Todd Olson Book by Todd Olson Original Production Directed by David Grapes April 21-May 8, 2022 LIVE MUSIC You'll marvel at the ...
In the 1970s, Elvis Presley began covering “My Way,” a song Paul Anka wrote for Frank Sinatra. Anka saw Sinatra’s version of the song as defiant, and he didn’t think Elvis was capable of striking this ...