Paul Anka-Celebrating 60 Years of Hits-His Way

Born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Canada, into a close - knit family, Paul Anka didn't waste time getting his life in music started. From an early age he sang in a choir, studied piano and honed his writing skills with journalism courses, even working as a cub reporter at the Ottawa Citizen. By 13, he had his own vocal group, the Bobbysoxers. Blinded by determination, he would steal his mother ’ s car and drive to perform at every amateur night he could. Soon after, he won a trip to New York by winning a Campbell ’ s soup contest that required him to spend three months collecting soup can labels. It was there that his dream to make it as a singer composer was solidified. There was not a doubt in his young tenacious mind.. [READ MORE]