Canadian-born Paul Anka first achieved success in the 1950s as a teenage singing star (and, for the times, an unusual one in that he wrote many of his own songs). Although he appeared in several films, and was quite believable as a nervous, hyper young soldier in
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2011Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
(documentary)
(writer: "There's Nothing Stronger Than Our Love" / performer: "There's Nothing Stronger Than Our Love")
2002Dummy
(writer: "Lonely Boy" 1959 - uncredited, "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" 1958 - uncredited / performer: "Lonely Boy" 1959 - uncredited, "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" 1958 - uncredited)
1978Lemon Popsicle
(writer: "Diana", "Put Your Head On My Shoulder", "Puppy Love", "You Are My Destiny" / performer: "Diana", "Put Your Head On My Shoulder", "Puppy Love", "You Are My Destiny")
1977Elvis in Concert
(TV special documentary)
(writer: "My Way")
[as a youngster, performing between exotic dance numbers] I used to hang out in the dressing room and dig holes in the walls with the pocket knife I carried around with me so I could ogle the girls.
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Trivia:
Wrote "Diana", a love song, for the 18-year-old babysitter of his younger brother and sister. The song became America's top song in September of 1957.
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