HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL ANKA

Paul Anka is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s. Some of his biggest hits include songs like “Lonely Boy”, “Put Your Head on My Shoulders”, “Having My Baby” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

Throughout his career, he has earned many accolades including inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (in 1980), and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (in 2008).

On this very day, July 30th 1941, Paul Albert Anka was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 83 years ago today, I’ve chosen a classic rock and roll track that topped the mainstream charts in Canada. From his self-titled album, here’s today’s birthday boy, PAUL ANKA, with “DIANA”….