Jackson's album 'crowns US chart' Nov 5, 2009
This Is It contains the previously unreleased title track, which was originally penned in 1983 by Jackson and Paul Anka, and features the star's brothers on backing vocals. The song will not become a hit, however, because it is not being made available to download as an individual track. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Second Cup Cafe: David Foster and Friends Oct 25, 2009
Foster has performed alongside musical icons Neil Sedaka, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul Anka, Diana Ross, George Harrison, Dolly Parton, Sonny and Rod Stewart. There is no doubt that Foster has an ear for talent and a sense for what can make a song take the charts by storm. (CBS News)
Jackson song mystery resolved Oct 25, 2009
Michael Jackson originally recorded what became "This Is It" in 1983 with Paul Anka ... Paul Anka: Estate made "honest mistake," will split sales ... Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- The Michael Jackson song "This Is It," released Monday, was co-written and recorded in 1983 with singer-songwriter Paul Anka, Anka and the Jackson estate confirmed Monday afternoon. (CNN -- Showbiz)
This is a hit Oct 24, 2009
"The King of Pop is dead, long live the King of Pop should be Michael Jackson s epitaph. Since his death in June, Jackson has achieved one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of music. Jackson s much-anticipated concert rehearsal film This Is It hits theaters Wednesday but if you can t wait, the supporting 20-track double-disc CD that follows the film song by song is available Monday, and it s a hits collection worthy of the King. Disc one features original album masters of some of... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Hit producer looking for some fresh talent Oct 20, 2009
Foster says to expect special guests in each city, such as Richard Marx in Chicago, and Paul Anka and Neil Sedaka in New York. The contest aspect will give audiences a chance to watch Foster groom fresh talent, a process normally confined to sterile recording studios. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Jackson "This Is It" album to sell at iTunes Oct 17, 2009
Hours after the release of "This Is It" on the Internet earlier this month, singer/songwriter Paul Anka revealed that he co-wrote the song with Jackson in 1983 but was not given due credit on the new version. The song also appeared to have had a previous incarnation as "I Never Heard," a single recorded 18 years ago by Puerto Rican R&B singer Safire and credited to Jackson and Anka. (Yahoo! Asia News)
'New' Jackson song to miss charts Oct 17, 2009
This Is It was written in 1983 by Jackson and Paul Anka and features Jackson's brothers on backing vocals. It had been described as "a single" in publicity material but fans will not be able to buy it on its own. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Farr Side: This is It by no means it for Michael Jackson Oct 16, 2009
The song is also the topic of conversation: Singer Paul Anka came forward to claim co-writing credits, something not made known until he brought it up. Anka said the two wrote the song together in 1983, shortly after the release of Thriller. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Sound Off: The ‘new’ Michael Jackson single, ‘This Is It’ Oct 16, 2009
(After its unveiling this week, it came to light that Jackson originally co-wrote the song with Paul Anka more than 25 years ago under a different title; the vocal track definitely captures a younger Jackson. The song, plucked from the vaults for release because of its title, will run over the end credits in the upcoming film of the same name (out Oct. 28). (Boston Globe)
Top tomb hit Oct 15, 2009
The co-writer of Jackson's This Is It is Paul Anka, who co-wrote the lyrics for which song that was a posthumous hit for Elvis Presley. A Little Less Conversation. (BBC News -- UK)
Jackson gets nod for five awards Oct 14, 2009
Paul Anka claims rights to the "new" Michael Jackson track, which they wrote together in the '80s. Review. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Michael Jackson's "New" Song Isn't New at All Oct 14, 2009
It is also, to Jackson aficionados, eerily familiar, bearing an uncanny resemblance to "I Never Heard," a song co-written by Jackson and Paul Anka that appeared on a 1991 album by the R & B singer Sa-Fire. In fact, the two songs are identical. (Slate)
Anka cowrote Jackson song Oct 14, 2009
With a familiar high-pitched voice counting off one-two-three-four, a new Michael Jackson single debuted online Monday, prompting a hasty response from the singer's estate after Paul Anka revealed he was the song's co-writer. Advertisement "This Is It" is featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming documentary featuring the late superstar, but its genesis was actually in 1983 when it was written for a duets album Anka was recording. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'New' Jackson song penned in 1983 Oct 14, 2009
The "new" Michael Jackson track premiered on Monday was written in 1983 by the star and singer Paul Anka, it has emerged. Few details about This Is It - the first track to emerge since Jackson's death - were originally released. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New Michael Jackson single a mistake Oct 14, 2009
Moreover the co-author of that tune, "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka, threatened to sue Jackson's estate for proper credit and his share of royalties ... "We are thrilled to present this song in Michael's voice for the first time, and that Michael's fans have responded in unprecedented numbers. The song was co-written by the legendary Paul Anka.". (MSNBC -- Music)
Michael Jackson 'stole' new song tape: songwriter Oct 14, 2009
" The New York Times reported on its website that the estate released a statement saying in part, "The song was co-written by the legendary Paul Anka. " The newspaper said "This Is It" was based on a tape of Jackson's piano and vocal left at Anka's studio for a duets album that Anka was recording. The new recording, arranged by McClain, features backing vocals by Michael's brothers and will be played during the closing sequence of the forthcoming documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It" and... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Jackson song debuts Oct 13, 2009
But music legend Paul Anka claimed yesterday that This Is It was a rip-off of a song that he and Jackson co-wrote in 1983 called I Never Heard. Anka later said that Jackson s estate has promised that he will receive 50 percent of the song s profits. (Boston Globe)
Paul Anka Gets Credit on New Jackson Song Oct 13, 2009
(CBS/AP) With a familiar high-pitched voice counting off one-two-three-four, a new Michael Jackson single debuted online Monday, prompting a hasty response from the singer's estate after Paul Anka revealed he was the song's co-writer. "This Is It" is featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming documentary featuring the late superstar, but its genesis was actually in 1983 when it was written for a duets album Anka was recording. (CBS News)
MJ's This is It 'a mistake' Oct 13, 2009
Moreover the co-author of that tune, "My Way" songwriter Paul Anka, threatened to sue Jackson's estate for proper credit and his share of royalties ... "We are thrilled to present this song in Michael's voice for the first time, and that Michael's fans have responded in unprecedented numbers. The song was co-written by the legendary Paul Anka." A spokeswoman for Sony Music declined to comment. (India Times, India)
New Michael Jackson's single appears old Oct 13, 2009
In Los Angeles, 1960s teen idol and songwriter Paul Anka alleged that he was the co-writer of the song, and that Jackson himself had recorded it under the title "I Never Heard" in the early 1990s. Anka said Jackson's estate moved quickly to give him credit, promising Anka 50 percent of the song's profits. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Michael Jackson song is released Oct 12, 2009
It bears a strong resemblance to "I Never Heard," a 1991 track by the Rer Sa-Fire that was written by Jackson and Paul Anka. Stringer said that until this was pointed out by sleuthing fans, he had not known about the connection. (India Times, India)
'Regrets, I've had a few ...' Oct 6, 2009
A two-hour recording session devoted to one song an obscure French number titled Comme d'Habitude furnished with new lyrics by the Canadian singer Paul Anka is under way. Engineer Lee Herschberg rolls the tape. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
It Happened This Week: Sept. 7-14 Sep 9, 2009
Record Review by Harry Rempe showed "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka as the most popular single, followed by 'I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton, "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus, "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim, "Leaving It All Up to You" by Donnie and Marie Osmond, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" by Barry White, "Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston, "The Night Chicago Died," by Paper Lace, "You and Me Against the World" by Helen Reddy," and "Then Came You" by Dianne Warwick. The... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Bateman renewed after being 'Arrested' Sep 9, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne to play Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Oct. 23. (Erie Times-News, PA)
From good to god-awful, stars take the mike Sep 6, 2009
Sounds like: Paul Anka meets Andrea Bocelli. What we would pay to see him: $1,000. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jason Bateman Renewed After Being 'Arrested' Sep 6, 2009
His wife, Amanda Anka (the daughter of singer Paul Anka) stops by. Publicists want to discuss his appearance later in the evening on Letterman. (KIRO TV, WA)
Braves postseason hopes take hit Aug 27, 2009
Paul Anka s You re Having My Baby. (Geez, what a sap. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
Singer Paul Anka is 68. Jazz saxophonist David Sanborn is 64. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Jazz Fest features trumpeters Scodwell, Yates, Wing Apr 2, 2009
Wing is one of the nation's outstanding trumpet artists, having played lead trumpet with the Buddy Rich Big Band, Paul Anka, Tom Jones, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas Hilton, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole and many others. His numerous classical performances include engagements with Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, and several orchestras, wind ensembles and brass bands. (East Tennessean, TN)
More of this story... Mar 19, 2009
His compositions were interpreted by Mexican pop singers, including Lola Beltrn, as well as international stars, including Paul Anka. Jiminez performed his final recording, Gracias, an homage to his faithful fans, at The Grove on Oct. 13, 1972, a little over a year before he succumbed to hepatitis on Nov. 23, 1973. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
From rock band to concert grand Mar 11, 2009
Nothing like that animates O'Riley's tributes to Radiohead and Nick Drake, or even the more free-wheeling versions of rock classics done by jazz pianist Brad Mehldau, Paul Anka or the Bad Plus. Imitation is indeed a sincere type of flattery, and for some musicians it's the ultimate way to get the thing you covet most. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Grand Ole Opry singer Ernie Ashworth dead at 80 Mar 3, 2009
native began his career writing songs for Little Jimmy Dickens, Carl Smith, Johnny Horton and pop idol Paul Anka. As a recording artist, he scored hits with Everybody But Me and I Love to Dance With Annie. (USA Today -- Life)
Trinidad funeral attracts hundreds Feb 24, 2009
-- "I'm Not Anyone" by Paul Anka ... Corky had a couple of special requests: His daughter, Pia Trinidad-Sprague, sang "Wind Beneath My Wings," and the funeral closed with the song by Paul Anka recorded by Sammy Davis Jr. ... -- "I'm Not Anyone" by Paul Anka. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Aquarian crooner electrocuted in his bathtub Feb 18, 2009
French singer-songwriter Claude Francois released "Comme d'habitude," which features the original melody of "My Way." Paul Anka heard Francois' song while touring France. After a meeting with his talented counterpart, Anka took his newly acquired rights to the song and completely rewrote the lyrics with Sinatra in mind. (Northwest Indiana Times)
COLUMN / Remembering pioneer of rock n roll Feb 13, 2009
One month later It Doesn t Matter Anymore, written by Paul Anka and recorded by Buddy Holly at his last studio session, became a posthumous hit. Buddy Holly was so prolific that his record company was still releasing original material 10 years later. (Hingham Journal, MA)
