He began singing as a child, first starting in the St Elijah Syrian Orthodox Church choir in Ottawa. As a student at Ottawa's Fisher Park High School he was part of a trio called the Bobby Soxers.
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.
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 the English lyrics for My Way, Frank Sinatra's signature song and sung by many well known artists, including Greta Keller, for whom the words were very fitting.
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.
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, The Times of Your Life, and it became a hit a year later.
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.
In 1999 he visited Lebanon for sell-out performances at the Forum de Beyrouth (The Beirut Forum).
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.
On the WB show Gilmore Girls, Lorelai named her new dog Paul Anka. He also made a guest appearance as himself in the episode "The Real Paul Anka", which aired April 11, 2006.
Paul Anka recently did a live session on Live @ The Orange Lounge playing songs from his new cover-CD Rock Swings.
Notable rap artist Jay-Z featured his vocals on the track I Did it my Way on The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse in 2002.
He became infamous amongst musicians (and more recently to internet users) for a mid-70's after-show tirade which was secretly recorded by a "snake we later fired" (Anka: Fresh Air interview). The diatribe, in which Anka berates his crew and band members, has spawned a number of in-joke references and quotations, the main ones being: "The guys get shirts", "Where's Joe?", and "Slice like a hammer."
Eso
Paul Anka Lyrics
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Aah, eso beso, ooh your kiss
It's got something, don't know what
But whatever it's got, it's got a lot
When we samba (the bossanova)
Close like this (the bossanova)
Ay, ay caramba (the bossanova)
Hold me closer and we'll soar
For the samba's the quickest way to make amor
As we dip and sway and caress this way
Samba seems to say "Love is here to stay"
Like the samba sound, my heart begins to pound
I go off the ground to where I'm poco-loco
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh that kiss (the bossanova)
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho and we'll soar
And we'll dance the dance of love forevermore
As we dip and sway we caress this way
Samba seems to say "Love is here to stay"
Like that samba sound, my heart begins to pound
And I go off the ground to where I'm poco-loco
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho (the bossanova) I love your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho and we'll soar
And we'll dance the dance of love forevermore
Ah this dance (the bossanova)
Ooh, romance (the bossanova)
I love that kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho (the bossanova)
A little more mucho (the bossanova)
Then we'll dance
Ah that kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Mucho, mucho, mucho
The song "Eso Beso" by Paul Anka is a romantic and upbeat song about the power of a kiss. The lyrics express the singer's joy and amazement at how amazing and captivating the kiss is. The repeated use of the Spanish phrase "eso beso" emphasizes the passion and intensity of the kiss. The lyrics are playful and full of energy, drawing the listener in and making them feel the joy of being in love.
The song also references the samba dance, highlighting the sensual and intimate nature of the dance. The lyrics suggest that dancing the samba is the quickest way to make love, emphasizing the connection between dance and romance. The song has a bouncy, cheerful melody that perfectly captures the spirit of the samba dance and the joy of being in love.
Overall, "Eso Beso" is a fun and romantic song that celebrates the power of a kiss and the joy of being in love. It is a perfect choice for a romantic night out with your partner or a fun, lively dance party with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Mm, eso beso, ooh that kiss
The kiss we shared was so intense and unforgettable.
Aah, eso beso, ooh your kiss
Your kiss has left me wanting more and more.
It's got something, don't know what
I can't put my finger on what makes this kiss so special, but it is.
But whatever it's got, it's got a lot
This kiss is powerful and full of intense passion and emotion.
When we samba (the bossanova)
When we dance the samba, a passionate and romantic music genre.
Close like this (the bossanova)
We dance together in each other's arms.
Ay, ay caramba (the bossanova)
Exclamation of surprise, awe, or disbelief at the intensity of the moment.
Who unleashed that kiss ? (the bossanova)
Who initiated that intense, unforgettable kiss that has us both mesmerized?
Hold me closer and we'll soar
If we embrace each other passionately, we'll experience intense, soaring emotions.
For the samba's the quickest way to make amor
Dancing the samba is a quick way to ignite passion and make love.
As we dip and sway and caress this way
As we dance and touch each other intimately.
Samba seems to say "Love is here to stay"
The samba music reflects the strong, eternal nature of love.
Like the samba sound, my heart begins to pound
The rhythm and beat of the samba music mirrors the pounding of my heart and my intense emotions.
I go off the ground to where I'm poco-loco
I'm so caught up in the passion and intensity of the moment that I feel ungrounded and a little crazy.
Kiss me mucho and we'll soar
If you kiss me a lot, we'll experience intense, soaring emotions.
And we'll dance the dance of love forevermore
If we continue to embrace each other passionately, we'll experience eternal love and passion.
Ah this dance (the bossanova)
The bossanova dance is so romantic and intense.
Ooh, romance (the bossanova)
This dance is so romantic, it takes me to another world.
I love that kiss (the bossanova)
This kiss is so unforgettable and powerful, it's all I can think about.
Kiss me mucho (the bossanova)
Kiss me a lot, with the same intensity as the samba dance.
A little more mucho (the bossanova)
Keep kissing me passionately, don't stop.
Then we'll dance
If we continue to kiss passionately, we'll continue to dance the dance of love.
Ah that kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
The kiss we shared is so unforgettable, it keeps replaying in my mind.
Mucho, mucho, mucho
A lot, with intense passion and desire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE SHERMAN, NOEL SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mentality_177
Mmm, eso beso, ooh that kiss
Aah, eso beso, ooh your kiss
It's got something, don't know what
But whatever it's got, it's got a lot
When we samba (the bossanova)
Close like this (the bossanova)
Ay, ay caramba (the bossanova)
Who unleashed that kiss? (the bossanova)
Hold me closer and we'll soar
For the samba's the quickest way to make amor
As we dip and sway and caress this way
Samba seems to say "Love is here to stay"
Like the samba sound, my heart begins to pound
I go off the ground to where I'm poco-loco
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh that kiss (the bossanova)
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho and we'll soar
And we'll dance the dance of love forevermore
As we dip and sway we caress this way
Samba seems to say "Love is here to stay"
Like that samba sound, my heart begins to pound
And I go off the ground to where I'm poco-loco
Eso beso (the bossanova) ooh your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho (the bossanova) I love your kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho and we'll soar
And we'll dance the dance of love forevermore
Ah this dance (the bossanova)
Ooh, romance (the bossanova)
I love that kiss (the bossanova)
Kiss me mucho (the bossanova)
A little more mucho (the bossanova)
Then we'll dance
Ah that kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
Mucho, mucho, mucho
@doobeedoo2
what a great song. I didn't know it.
@rogerfarrar8923
PAUL ANKA DISPLAYS HIS AWESOME TALENT << ROG
@pedroaraujo987
His "Ai, ai, caramba!" is everything to me! 😄😊 It's great to hear an American song honoring Brazil, and even more of my favourite singer, Paul Anka. There's only a problem: "eso beso" is actually Spanish and in Brazil we speak Portuguese. And, technically, in Spanish it would be "ese beso", not "eso beso". Greetings from Brazil, I love Paul Anka! 😘
@elizalove47
"Ay, ay, caramba!"
@PauloVictorAlves1920
@@elizalove47 Is "Ai Ai Caramba" , If it's samba is brazilian, if it's brazilian then is in portuguese .
@elizalove47
@@PauloVictorAlves1920
Hola! ola!
Soy de Costa Rica! Pura vida!
hablo español! Ay ay Caramba!!☆😃🌺ヅ ♡ ♪♫
Ah! El cantante, actor y compositor
canadiense Paul Anka es el compositor
de esta canción.
@PauloVictorAlves1920
@@elizalove47 Ai perdão😌! Sou brasileiro, e muito nos irrita quando os americanos pensam que falamos espanhol, já que grande parte da America do Sul fala espanhol. Saludos desde Rio de Janeiro!
@elizalove47
@@PauloVictorAlves1920
Oh, no te preocupes!
Estoy segura que Paul Anka no lo hizo pensando en irritarlos a ustedes,
sino simplemente porque se escuchaba lindo en su canción!
A veces los estadounidenses confunden, ¡Costa Rica con Puerto Rico!
¡Porque algunos de ellos ignoran la geografía!
Pero, yo no me irrito por eso...
Saludos desde San Jose de Costa Rica!
@marciacrews6116
Puts a smile on my face!
@TomElvisSmith
Ah, I love this, thanks so much for posting! "Eso Beso" was one of the rare Paul Anka hits that he didn't write. It was penned by Joe Sherman and Noel Sherman. Paul's record of "Eso Beso" charted at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. This is the same episode on which Paul sang "The Longest Day" (which was posted earlier) and "You Always Hurt the One You Love" (which we haven't seen yet). Thanks, as always, for Paul Anka!