The New York Times called Paul Anka “a polished performer, confident but not brash. There is charm and a voice that easily handles sentimental and swing songs. [He] could give lessons on showmanship.” See for yourself when the crooner delivers his greatest hits at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Sunday, May 24, at 8 PM. Tickets start at $89.
With more than 100 million albums sold, Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts throughout seven consecutive decades. One of the most successful singer-songwriters in music, the legend gives audiences “A Man and his Music,” highlighting an impressively long list of successful singles, including Put Your Head on My Shoulder and My Way and songs from his recent albums Inspirations of Life and Love, Sessions, and Making Memories.
With just one hit, Diana, Anka went from regular teen to a worldwide phenom – at age 15. Written for the object of his teen crush, the No. 1 song sold millions of copies and paved the way for an illustrious run highlighted by more than 90 million album sales, television shows, movies, a Vegas headline act, and successful collaborations with music industry luminaries such as Buddy Holly and Connie Francis. With his music and career greatly influenced by the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Frankie Lyman, and Chuck Berry, Anka continued his streak on the music charts with the No. 1 song You’re Having My Baby, Lonely Boy, Crazy Love, and You Are My Destiny. Billboard named Anka one of the most successful musicians in history, a list that also includes Elvis Presley and the Beatles…