Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a Leba… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) is a Lebanese-Canadian singer and songwriter.

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."

Love Is
Paul Anka Lyrics

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Waking up on a Sunday morning
Slowly clearing my head
You walked in without any warning
Bring me breakfast in bed

I say I'm a lucky fellow
Having someone like you
Walking under the same umbrella

What's a fellow to do?
Just too good to be true

Love is the pleasure that no one can measure
The pleasure that I get from you
Love is in making it, giving it, taking it
Loving the things that we do
Love is the day where we just get away on the wings of the first plane that flies
Love is the though, not the gift that been bought, but the look of suprise in your eyes.
Never say goodbye. We need each other.

Woman you know we do
Get the shaking of fourteen fevers simply beening with you
When I thinking about you woman
Something happens to me
When I'm looking in your direction

Baby I can see three
Which of you can she be?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Love Is" by Paul Anka express the singer's happiness and gratitude for having love in his life. The first verse speaks about waking up on a Sunday morning and being surprised by the presence of his loved one who brings him breakfast in bed. The second verse describes how fortunate and lucky he feels to have love in his life. He compares love to the pleasure that cannot be measured, and praises the act of giving, taking, and making love. He emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with his partner, getting away from the routine, and cherishing the small gestures of love that bring joy and happiness in the relationship. The song ends with a declaration of love and the need for togetherness.

The lyrics of "Love Is" show how love can bring positivity and happiness in one's life. The song conveys that love is not just about materialistic things like gifts, but it's also about spending quality time together and cherishing each other's company. The song's message is about appreciating the simple things in life, and the importance of love in enhancing one's life experiences. Paul Anka's voice, along with the simple yet catchy melody, adds to the charm of the song. The song reminds us how love can make us feel lucky and content and how significant it is to have a beloved partner in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Waking up on a Sunday morning
Starting a new day with a fresh mind

Slowly clearing my head
Getting rid of all the thoughts and tensions accumulated over days

You walked in without any warning
Surprising with a sudden appearance

Bring me breakfast in bed
Caring for me with a special gesture

I say I'm a lucky fellow
Acknowledging the blessings in my life

Having someone like you
Being grateful for a special person in my life

Walking under the same umbrella
Sharing a common journey

What's a fellow to do?
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed with emotions

Just too good to be true
Savoring every moment of happiness as if it's unreal

Love is the pleasure that no one can measure
Describing the incomparable joy of love

The pleasure that I get from you
Attributing the source of happiness to a loved one

Love is in making it, giving it, taking it
Defining the various forms of expressing and experiencing love

Loving the things that we do
Finding love in shared experiences

Love is the day where we just get away on the wings of the first plane that flies
Envisioning a romantic and adventurous escape

Love is the thought, not the gift that been bought, but the look of surprise in your eyes.
Emphasizing the importance of thoughtfulness over materialism

Never say goodbye. We need each other.
Expressing the power of togetherness

Woman you know we do
Addressing a beloved by a term of endearment

Get the shaking of fourteen fevers simply being with you
Experiencing an overwhelming sense of love and attraction

When I'm thinking about you woman
Acknowledging the constant preoccupation and fascination with a loved one

Something happens to me
Feeling a surge of emotions and feelings

When I'm looking in your direction
Being drawn towards a loved one

Baby I can see three
Suggesting that a loved one has a triple persona that's equally attractive

Which of you can she be?
Indicating the confusion and overwhelming emotions experienced towards a loved one

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anna McGarrigle, Jane McGarrigle, Kate McGarrigle

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Love is a lonely song on a rainy day
You and I not together
Said good-bye too forever
Said good-bye... Said good-bye...
Love is an empty room
Since you went away
You and I couldn't make it
Said good-bye couldn't take it
Take good-bye... take good-bye...
Far away... far away... far away from you
Yesterday, oh yesterday...
Far away from you...
Love is a lonely song since you went away
You and I not together
Said good-bye too forever
Said good-bye... Said good-bye...
Baby I can't go on without you
Everyday I think about you
Fade out