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February 15, 2026
Paul Anka: Still doing it his way
February 15, 2026 / 10:07 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Paul Anka, 84, remains an active performer with a career spanning seven decades.
- He has remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven consecutive decades.
- Anka wrote iconic songs such as "My Way" for Frank Sinatra and "She's a Lady" for Tom Jones.
- He also co-wrote "Love Never Felt So Good" with Michael Jackson.
- Anka has released over 130 albums, with his latest focusing on "life and love."
- He attributes his longevity and health to a disciplined lifestyle, including reading medical literature and avoiding smoking and heavy drinking.
- Anka is also a grandfather and has a strong connection with his family, including his daughter Amanda and her husband Jason Bateman.
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