Paul Anka Talks About Old Music and New Singers

Paul Anka is a famous singer and songwriter. He has a new film and album coming out.

Anka does not like how modern singers use technology to sound better. He thinks Frank Sinatra would have been very angry if someone asked him to use it.

Anka looks up to Sinatra and Elvis Presley as music legends. He talked about them on a podcast.

Anka said that when Elvis was around, he was very special and owned the room.

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Paul Anka performed in New York City in 2008.

Anka talked about Elvis and how hard he worked. Elvis wanted to sing Anka's song 'My Way' one day.

Anka told Elvis that 'My Way' wasn't the right song for him.

Anka thought Elvis was amazing to watch and be around.

Anka and Elvis learned that being a good singer is not just about singing, but also about entertaining people.

Frank Sinatra performed at a telethon in Los Angeles in 1952.

Anka gave an example of Bob Dylan, who sometimes didn't care about his audience and would leave them confused.

Anka thinks Sinatra's music will always be popular, especially among young people who will learn to appreciate true quality.

Anka can't understand who the good singers are today. He thinks Sinatra would have been very angry if someone offered him autotune.

Singers in the past would practice and record until they got it perfect.

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Elvis Presley sang in front of many fans in 1957.

Anka said that was it, and Elvis was the best.

Anka said Sinatra set a high standard for singers and made it hard for others to follow.

Anka also said that Sammy Davis Jr. was very talented but not recognized enough.

Anka thought Sammy Davis Jr. was the most talented of all.

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Anka said Sammy Davis Jr. was a great musician and singer. He hopes people will remember him again.

Anka was impressed by Michael Jackson's talent when they worked together.

Anka wrote a special song for Sammy Davis Jr. that he thinks is as important as 'My Way'.

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Anka wrote 'My Way' for Sinatra in 1968.

Anka also praised Michael Jackson's talent and said he was very special.

Brie Stimson writes about entertainment and news for Fox News.

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