Paul Anka

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Paul Anka

Daughter, Amanda, is married to Arrested Development actor, Jason Bateman.
He and his band tour at least 35 weeks out of the year (including his performances in Las Vegas).
His song My way was covered by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Sid Vicious, Nina Simone, Gypsy Kings, Julio Iglesias and Robbie Williams.
Paul Anka is named 21st successful artist in Billboard's history.
He recorded over 900 songs and released over 125 albums.
When he was a child he wanted to become a journalist, not a singer or songwriter.
His theme song for the The tonight Show was played over 1,400,000 times. That's the most played TV theme ever.
He recorded not only in English, he recorded also in Japanese, German, Spanish, French and Italian.
His song Put Your Head on My Shoulder was featured in the game Hitman: Contracts.
He has five daughters named Amelia, Anthea, Alicia, Amanda, Alexandra.
He plays piano, guitar and drums.
In 2002, he became an Honorary Ambassador of Tourism in Canada.
Since 2002, the 27th of April is deemed as Paul Anka Day in Ottawa, Canada.
In 1991 he received the prestigious Order of Arts and Letters by the French Government.
In 1993, he was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame
In 1984 he received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He wrote the theme song for the big movie successThe Longest Day in 1962.
For that he was even nominated for an Academy Award.
In 2005 he received the Order of Canada handed over by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson on June 10.
He got his own show in Las Vegas.