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One of the more interesting phenomenons in modren music is the concept of the signature song – that is, the song that a singer or a band is not only best known for, but also defined by. It’s their song, no one else’s, and it’s the song they almost always close the show with. (Note that this does NOT apply to One Hit Wonders, which is a separate category.) So it’s rare that when you ask the question, “Who is best known for singing <blank>?”, you have more than one possible correct answer. Even rarer when two of the possible answers are Vegas legends, and the third is a punk rock icon.
THE SONG: “My Way”
THE ORIGINAL: Frank Sinatra
COMMENTS: Paul Anka wrote this song specifically for Frank to sing, and it shows in the lyrics. By 1969, Frank was burned out and on the verge of quitting show business altogether, and Anka wrote lyrics that he could imagine Frank saying. The rest is history, and it’s a near perfect fit.
Next week: The Man In Black vs East Coast / West Coast punks!
Regrets? I’ve had a few,
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THE SONG: “My Way”
THE ORIGINAL: Frank Sinatra
COMMENTS: Paul Anka wrote this song specifically for Frank to sing, and it shows in the lyrics. By 1969, Frank was burned out and on the verge of quitting show business altogether, and Anka wrote lyrics that he could imagine Frank saying. The rest is history, and it’s a near perfect fit.
Next week: The Man In Black vs East Coast / West Coast punks!
Regrets? I’ve had a few,
This is dF
