Paul Anka to perform in Istanbul tonight

Paul Anka

Paul Anka, one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters of any generation, is taking the stage tonight at Haliç Congress Hall. The concert starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are available at Biletix booths. Hailed as one of the 21st century’s most successful artists in Billboard’s history alongside music greats Elvis Presley and the Beatles, Paul Anka confirmed his status as an icon of popular music with a string of hits such as “Diana,” “My Way,” “Having My Baby,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “You’re My Destiny” and “Lonely Boy.” His songs were recorded and performed by many artists worldwide including Nina Simone, Buddy Holly, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Michael Jackson and Robbie Williams, while his LP and single sales collectively number more than 80 million. One of his recent albums, “Rock Swings,” featured songs originally created by some of the biggest rock performers from the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel,” Pet Shop Boys’ “It’s A Sin,” Oasis’ “Wonderwall” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Rock Swings went Top 10 in the U.K., was certified gold in the U.K., France and Canada, hit No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart and went on to sell 500,000 units worldwide. Paul Anka, a living legend of music, will take you to a journey through the history of pop.ular music with his charming voice and classic songs