Paul Anka receiving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005.

Paul Albert Anka, OC (born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter of Lebanese origin. This is an image of Paul Anka recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... This is an image of Paul Anka recieving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson in a ceremony performed at Rideau Hall on Friday, June 10, 2005. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, They desire a better country. ... Governor-General (in Canada, Governor General) is a term used both historically and currently to designate the appointed representative of a head of state or their government for a particular territory, historically in a colonial context, but no longer necessarily in that form. ... The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson, PC, CC, CMM, COM, CD, LL.D (born February 10, 1939) was the Governor General of Canada from October 7, 1999 to September 27, 2005. ... Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, They desire a better country. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th) • Land 917,741 km² • Water 158,654 km² (14. ...

Anka began singing as a child, first starting in the St Elijah Syrian Orthodox Church choir in Ottawa. Encouraged by his parents, at age 14 he recorded his first single, "I Confess." In 1957 he went to New York City where he auditioned for ABC, singing a lovestruck verse he had written to a former babysitter, Diana Ayoub. The song, "Diana," brought Anka instant stardom as it rocketed to number one on the charts. "Diana" is one of the best selling 45s in music history. He followed up with four songs that made it into the Top 20 in 1958, making him one of the biggest teen idols of the time. He toured Britain and then, with Buddy Holly, toured Australia. The Syriac Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church based in the Middle East with members spread throughout the world. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canadas Location. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... New York City, officially named the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States, and the most densely populated major city in North America. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a television and radio network in the United States. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A teen idol is a famous person who generates attention from large numbers of teenagers. ... Charles Hardin Holley (September 7, 1936–February 3, 1959), better known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer, songwriter, and a pioneer of Rock and Roll. ...

His talent went beyond singing, writing Buddy Holly's giant hit, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," the theme for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, Tom Jones' biggest hit record, "She's A Lady", and "My Way," Frank Sinatra's signature song. Johnny Carson For the article about the Erskine College president, see Dr. John Carson John William Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his iconic status as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. ... Tom Jones Tom Jones (born June 7, 1940) is a Welsh pop singer with a strong and powerful voice. ... My Way is a popular song, which in its English-language version is an adaptation by Paul Anka of the French song Comme dhabitude, written by Claude François and Jacques Revaux. ... Old Blue Eyes belts one out. ...

In the 1960s, Anka would begin acting in motion pictures as well as writing songs for them, most notably the theme for the hit movie The Longest Day. From his movie work, he wrote and recorded his monster hit, "Lonely Boy." He then went on to become one of the first pop singers to perform at the Las Vegas casinos. The 1960s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ... DVD cover The Longest Day is a 180-minute 1962 war film, based on the 1959 book The Longest Day by Cornelius Ryan, about D-Day, the invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. ... Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign just to the south of the Las Vegas Strip welcoming visitors to the city area_water = 0. ...

After more than ten years without a hit record, in 1974 he teamed up with Odia Coates to record the number 1 hit, "Having My Baby." They would record two more duets that both made it into the Top 10. In 1975, he wrote a jingle for Kodak called The Times of Your Life. The jingle became so popular, he recorded it as a full song, and it became a hit. 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Odia Coates (1942 - May 19, 1991) was an American singer. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... In modern times, a jingle can be a radio stations on air musical or spoken identity. ... Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) is a large multinational public company producing photographic equipment. ...

By the 1970s, Anka's career centered around adult contemporary and big-band standards, played regularly in Las Vegas. On September 6, 1990, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He returned to his home town to buy a part of the Ottawa Senators hockey team. The 1970s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1970 and 1979. ... September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... For the biology usage, see Naturalisation (biology). ... This article discusses the current National Hockey League team. ...

Born to parents of Lebanese origin, in 1999 he returned to Lebanon for sell-out performances at the Forum de Beyrouth (The Beirut Forum). 1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Paul Anka was elected to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1980. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. In 1991, the Government of France honored him with the title "Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters". He was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada in 2005. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame honors Canadian musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... An example of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, for the film actress Carole Lombard. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means, They desire a better country. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On the WB show Gilmore Girls, Lorelai named her new dog Paul Anka. Gilmore Girls is an hour-long American television drama/comedy that has aired since 2000. ...

Paul Anka recently did a live session on Live @ The Orange Lounge playing songs from his new cover-cd Rock Swings. Rock Swings Album cover Rock Swings is a 2005 album by Paul Anka. ...

He was married to Anne DeZogheb, the daughter of a Lebanese diplomat, from February 16, 1963 to September 28, 2000. Anka met Anne De Zogheb, daughter of Count Charles de Zogheb, in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1962. Of Parisian and Egyptian descent, she was a fashion model on assignment and under contract to the Eileen Ford Agency. They were married the following year in a ceremony at Orly Airport in Paris. His wife gave up her modeling career after they married. They have five daughters: Amelia, Anthea, Alicia, Amanda (who is married to actor Jason Bateman), and Alexandra. San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jason Bateman Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969 in Rye, New York) is an American actor. ...

Discography

2005: Rock Swings #9 UK

1975: Times of Your Life

1974: Having My Baby (duet with Odia Coates)

1974: I Don't Like to Sleep Alone (duet with Odia Coates)

1974: One Man Woman/One Woman Man (duet with Odia Coates)

1961: Tonight My Love, Tonight

1959: It's Time to Cry

1959: Lonely Boy

1959: I Miss You So

1959: (All of A Sudden) My Heart Sings

1959: Puppy Love

1959: Put Your Head on My Shoulder

1958: Crazy Love

1958: You Are My Destiny

1957: Diana

2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rock Swings Album cover Rock Swings is a 2005 album by Paul Anka. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... See also: 1960 in music, other events of 1961, 1962 in music, 1960s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 15 - Motown Records signs The Supremes January 20 - Francis Poulencs Gloria is premiered in Boston February 12 - The Miracles Shop Around becomes Motowns first... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... See also: 1958 in music, other events of 1959, 1960 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 22 - Buddy Holly records some acoustic demos in his New York City apartment. ... Put Your Head on My Shoulder is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka. ... See also: 1957 in music, other events of 1958, 1959 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama February 14 - The Iranian government bans rock & roll because they claim that the form... See also: 1957 in music, other events of 1958, 1959 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama February 14 - The Iranian government bans rock & roll because they claim that the form... See also: 1956 in music, other events of 1957, 1958 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Pat Boone stars in his first two Hollywood motion pictures: Bernadine and April Love Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Será, Será), from 1956s Alfred Hitchcock...

External links

• Official site
• Paul Anka at the Internet Movie Database
• The Guys Get Shirts - A rather heated and profanity laced rant where Paul threatens members of his band with being fired can be found on-line.
• AmIannoying.com
• NNDB profile