That same year, Anka released the successful single, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” which reached No. The next year, he rode that success with four more Top 20 songs, including “It’s Time to Cry” and “(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings.” In 1959, one of his greatest hits, “Lonely Boy,” reached No. The song is one of the best-selling singles ever by a Canadian artist. 1 on the Billboard R&B Best Sellers In Stores chart. It wasn’t a hit but he continued to plug away, tasting early success in 1957 with “Diana,” which peaked at No. Tickets for the show are $79, $89, $99, $114 and $139.Īnka, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, started his career in 1956 at just 15 years old, when he released his first single, “Blau-Wile Deveest Fontaine” with Modern Records. on Saturday, February 11 at the Chumash Casino Resort. SANTA YNEZ, CA – Janu– Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter and actor Paul Anka, whose career has spanned eight decades, brings his “Greatest Hits: His Way” tour to the Samala Showroom at 8 p.m.
