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"Diana" is a song written and first performed by Paul Anka, [2] who recorded it in May 1957 at Don Costa’s studio in New York City. Anka stated in his autobiography that the song was inspired by a girl named Diana Ayoub (13 March 1939 – 1 December 2022), [3] whom he had met at his church and community events, and had developed a crush on.
Paul Albert Anka was born in Ottawa, Ontario, to Camelia (née Tannis) and Andrew Emile "Andy" Anka Sr., who owned a restaurant called the Locanda. [2] According to Anka's autobiography, My Way, both of his parents were of Lebanese Christian descent; however, he also states in his autobiography that his ancestors came from Bab Tuma, in Syria.
Paul Anka Sings His Big 15: ABC Paramount CD, LP 4 — 1961 Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 2: ABC Paramount LP 72 — 1962 Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 3: ABC Paramount LP — — 1962 Diana: ABC Paramount CD, LP — — 1963 Paul Anka's 21 Golden Hits: RCA Victor CD, LP 65 — 1969 Diana: Paul Anka Sings His Greatest Hits: RCA Victor LP ...
The Paul Anka song “Diana” was reportedly inspired by a girl that Anka met and developed a crush on. In the song, the speaker falls in love with the older girl, and Anka wrote and arranged the ...
Paul Anka is the 1958 debut album by Canadian singer Paul Anka. ... and features Anka's hit single, "Diana". [1] Track listing. Side one; No. Title Length; 1.
Paul Anka shot to fame in the 1950s as a young heartthrob from Canada with an incredible voice.
It was 1957 -- sixty years ago -- when a 16-year-old Paul Anka used an uncle's gift of $100 to travel to New York City. He auditioned for ABC's Dan Costa. By 1958, he was a star.
Paul Anka had the best-selling single of 1957 with "Diana", which topped the UK chart for nine weeks. "Diana" was the first UK chart entry for the then 16-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter. Anka had a second top 10 hit later in the year with "I Love You Baby", which peaked at number three.