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Paul Anka on Tour
If anyone's earned the right to mount a touring revue of Frank Sinatra songs, it's Paul Anka. Not only was the Canadian crooner among a wave of pop phenoms vying for the title of "The Next Sinatra" in the late 1950s, he would go on to pen the lyrics to Ol' Blue Eyes' signature song, "My Way," in 1969. So to celebrate his 60th year in showbiz, Anka is paying tribute to the man who arguably made it all possible — both as a formative influence and as a career-defining collaborator. After debuting in 2018, The Anka Sings Sinatra tour extends into spring of 2020. But while the setlist is stacked with Sinatra standards, you'll also hear Anka delve into his own repertoire of classics, as well as his singular interpretations of songs by Elton John, Prince, Creedence Clearwater Revival and many more. As the man himself puts it, Anka Sings Sinatra is a night of "his songs, my songs — my way!"
Paul Anka in Concert
Though he first emerged as a singer in the Sinatra mold, Paul Anka was really the first Justin Bieber — a ‘50s-era prototype for the teen idol. Born in Ottawa, Anka was determined to become a pop star before he hit high school — and after pounding the music-industry pavement in L.A. and New York, he scored an international No. 1 smash with the breezy, brassy confection "Diana," released in 1957 on the eve of his 16th birthday. The hit streak would continue with charmingly self-deprecating ballads like "Lonely Boy" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder." As his style of innocent, prom-dance pop was displaced by the harder-edged rock ‘n' roll sounds of the ‘60s, Anka also enjoyed a fruitful career as a composer, writing the theme song for The Tonight Show as well as major hits for Tom Jones ("She's a Lady") and Frank Sinatra ("My Way"). But even if his days as a chart-topping artist are behind him, Anka has managed to stay in the contemporary pop conversation. His 2005 comeback album, Rock Swings, gave grunge standards by Nirvana and Soundgarden the Vegas treatment, while his aborted ‘80s-era collaborations with Michael Jackson eventually saw the light of day in the late 2000s — and even earned Anka a songwriting credit on Drake's 2018 album Scorpion, which sampled the Anka/MJ co-write "Don't Matter to Me."
Tony Orlando's performance was fantastic and nostalgic - his final rendition of "America" brought the house down. Paul Anka was his usual, wonderful self - his voice is as strong as ever. Having seen him in Vegas several years ago, I would have to say he's "still got it". Ann-Margret should have stayed home.
Tony Orlando was very good. I enjoyed listening to him and his singing. Ann Margaret was very forgettable. She was the lowpoint of the show with too much talking, not enough singing, and she was too old for the type of costumes and antics that she did. Paul Anka was absolutely fantastic! He was worth the price of the ticket all by himself! I loved his singing, his interacting with the audience,and his enthusiastic energy. I would recommend this show just to see him alone!
paul anka 5 stars, tony orlando 4 stars, ann margret 1-star. Great show if only ann margaret had not showen up.
Paul Anka ia a great showman, enjoyed the whole show, Ann was slow but that can be expected since she has been out of the business for quite awhile and not up to speed. Tony was great as usual.
I was Lucky enough to grow up with the music of Paul Anka, Tony Orlnado and the one and only Ann Margaret , i saw Paul Anka many years ago,, and at that time the unknown impersonator with a 1000 voice by the name of Danny Gans opened for Mr Paul Anka, and he was great then , and he is great now sum 20years later, and now 2nd superstar by the name of , Mr Tony Orlando, i call him Mr Entertaiment, he rocked the house, with all his hits,, everyone joined in, It was one beautifull evening, last but not least the one and only Ann Margaret, what can i say about her,, she was classy she was great she was beautifull, a Class by herself,, and she aint no spring chicken,, she is 68 young and she can put a 20 year old Girl to shame,, she was great,, i would see them again and again. this show was once in a lifetime production,,, i hope Ceasars(Harrahs) will bring them back one more time,,,, THE BEST OF TH BEST WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEN SUM i WOULD CALL IT THE GREATSEST SHOW ON THE PLANET,, THERE WIL NEVER BE ANOTHER PAUL ANKA OR TONY ORLANDO OR ANN MARGARET
I'd heard that Paul Anka puts on an amazing show and we were not disappointed. His interactions with the audience makes the whole show, along with his songs, videos of family, and singing to his fans.
Very energetic group. I loved Paul! He sings with amazing passion and makes you want to love him! Really enjoyed seeing Tony Orlando too. He has an extraordinary voice. Thought they put on a great show with fantastic enthusiasm.
