Historical Artist Profile
Paul Anka
Biography & Overview
Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian and American singer, songwriter, and actor. His songs include "Diana", "You Are My Destiny", "Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", "(You're) Having My Baby" and "My Way". Anka also wrote the theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson; one of Tom Jones' biggest hits, "She's a Lady"; and the English lyrics to Claude François and Jacques Revaux's music for Frank Sinatra's signature song "My Way", which has been recorded by many artists including Elvis Presley.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
12 Charted Tracks
"Puppy Love"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #2
"It's Time To Cry"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #6
"Times Of Your Life"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #7
"My Home Town"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #8
"Dance On Little Girl"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #10
"Summer's Gone"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #11
"Love Me Warm And Tender"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #12
"Tonight My Love, Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #13
"A Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #13
"The Story Of My Love"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #16
"Eso Beso (That Kiss!)"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #19
"Hello Young Lovers"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #23
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
7 Charted Tracks
"(You') Having My Baby"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #6
"Love Me Warm And Tender"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #19
"Put Your Head On My Shoulder"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #22
"It's Time To Cry"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #28
"Puppy Love"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #33
"A Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #41
"Hello Young Lovers"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #44