Paul Anka plays Avo Session

Synopsis

Paul Anka’s debut hit single ‘Diana’ catapulted him immediately into the Hall of Fame in 1957 at the tender age of 16, making him the youngest millionaire in the history of music. The hits that followed: ‘Lonely Boy’ and ‘Put Your Head On My Shoulder’ made the Canadian singer with Lebanese roots the most successful entertainer since Elvis. Ever since he started composing for other musicians, Anka has been one of the most successful musicians of all times. Buddy Holly’s ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’ and Tom Jones’ ‘She’s a Lady’ were both written by Anka. He also wrote the lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ and Michael Bublé is his protégé. He has released over 120 albums and sold over 100 million records. These days, Paul Anka is known as the last great crooner, seasoned after years of singing in the big casinos of Las Vegas. When he translates his own as well as cover songs into elegant swing and gives his charm free reign on the stage, Anka glorifies the purest, most beautiful form of entertainment. Joined by his Big Band he presents his programme ‘Rock Swings’ including famous rock classics in Swing versions at AVO SESSION Basel.

Additional Info

• No: 8070
• Production year: 2011
• Run time: 01:25:00
• Director: Roli Bärlocher
• Producers: Session Basel AG, SRF
• Format: HDTV 16:9