My Way: An Autobiography by Paul Anka (English) Paperback Book

Description: My Way: An Autobiography by Paul Anka A teen idol of the 1950s who virtually invented the idea of singer-songwriter-heartthrob that still fuels the industry today, the authors slew of hits - from "Diana" to "Put Your Head on my Shoulder" - earned him a place touring with the major stars of his era, including Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly. This book deals with his works. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A teen idol of the 1950s who virtually invented the singer/songwriter/heartthrob combination that still tops pop music today, Paul Anka rocketed to fame with a slew of hits - from Diana to Put Your Head on my Shoulder - that earned him a place touring with the major stars of his era, including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly. He wrote Hollys last hit, and just missed joining the rocker on his final, fatal plane flight. Anka also stepped in front of the camera in the teen beach-party movie era, scoring the movies and romancing their starlets, including Annette Funicello. When the British invasion made his fans swoon for a new style of music - and musician - Anka made sure he wasnt conquered. A rapier-canny businessman and image-builder who took his career into his own hands - just as he had from the very beginning, swiping his mothers car at fourteen to drive himself, underage, to his first gigs in Quebec - Anka toured the world until he could return home in triumph. A charter member of the Rat Pack, he wrote the theme music for The Tonight Show as well as his friend Frank Sinatras anthem My Way. By the 1970s, a multi-decade string of pop chart-toppers, including Puppy Love and (Youre) Having My Baby, cemented his status as an icon. Author Biography Paul Anka had his own vocal group by the age of thirteen and released his first single at sixteen. His first #1 hit, Diana, made him a star. By the 1970s, a multi-decade string of pop hits, from Puppy Love to (Youre) Having My Baby, cemented his status as an icon. He lives in Southern California. David Dalton, a founding editor of Rolling Stone, is the author of twelve books, including biographies of James Dean, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Sid Vicious and the Rolling Stones. Review "A lively, entertaining autobiography by one of the true legends of the music busines."--"Booklist""" "Tenacious, tickled with success, Anka splashes plenty of juice and little restraint."--"Publishers Weekly" "A lively, entertaining autobiography by one of the true legends of the music busines." --Booklist"Tenacious, tickled with success, Anka splashes plenty of juice and little restraint." --Publishers Weekly A lively, entertaining autobiography by one of the true legends of the music busines. "Booklist" Tenacious, tickled with success, Anka splashes plenty of juice and little restraint. "Publishers Weekly"" Review Quote Tenacious, tickled with success, Anka splashes plenty of juice and little restraint. Promotional "Headline" Paul Anka is forthcoming, funny and smart as a whip about the business hes been in for almost six decades. My Way moves from New York to Vegas, from the casino stage to backstages all over the world. Its the most entertaining autobiography of the year. Details ISBN1250044499 Author Paul Anka Short Title MY WAY Language English ISBN-10 1250044499 ISBN-13 9781250044495 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2014 Publisher St. Martins Griffin Imprint Saint Martins Griffin,U.S. Place of Publication California Country of Publication United States Illustrations includes two 16-page black-&-white photograph sections Birth 1941 Publication Date 2014-05-01 Pages 371 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2014-05-31 NZ Release Date 2014-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117646689;

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