Paul Anka
Paul Anka, the legendary songwriter .....
From 1976 and several years after that the artists Paul Anka did release many albums in the west coast music vein. Most populare is probably "Walk A Fine Line" from 1983.
Paul Anka -
The Painter
"The west coast period"
The Tracks are: (You Bring Out) The Best In Me, Wildflower, The Painter, Closing Doors, Happier, Living Isn't Living, Aldous, I'll Help You, Never Gonna Fall In Love Again, Do I Love You? & Prelude/The Best In Me (Reprise).
Musicians on the Painter album: Paul Anka, Michel Colombier, Joe Sample, Larry Muhoberac, John Harris, Ronnie Feurer, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Dean Parks, Jay Graydon, Mike Stewart, Wilton Felder, Henry Davis, Ed Greene, Jim Gordon, Tom Roady, Joe Clayton, Jim Horn, Odia Coates, Kim Carnes, Maxine Willard, Julia Tillman & Ginger Blake.
Available from United Artist Records/Original release year: 1976
Paul Anka -
The Music Man
"Featuring the L.A. Cats"
The Tracks are: Dannon, Slowdown, Jealous Lady, Everybody Ought To Be In Love, A Mexican Night, Second Thoughts, My Best Friend's Wife, If I Had My Life To Live Over, Tonight & Music Man.
Musicians on the Music Man album: Paul Anka, Jeff Porcaro, Ed Greene, Dave Hungate, Reini Press, Larry Carlton, Elliot Randall, Jay Graydon, Ben Benay, Fred Tackett, Dan Ferguson, David Foster, Mike Melvoin, David Paich, Gary Coleman, Laudir De Oliveira, Ernie Watts, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Lew McCreary, Don Menza, Martonette Jenkins, Sandy Simmons & Ann Johnson.
Available from United Artist Records/Original release year: 1977
Paul Anka -
Listen To Your Heart
"Anka and the L.A. Cats"
The Tracks are: Starting All Over Again, This Is Love, I'm By Myself Again, You Spoiled Me, Listen To Your Heart, Don't Ever Say Goodbye, Let's Start It Over, Love Me Lady, Brought Up In New York & Starmaker.
Musicians on the Listen To Your Heart album: Paul Anka, Jeff Porcaro, Ed Greene, Dave Hungate, Reini Press, Larry Carlton, Elliot Randall, Jay Graydon, Ben Benay, Fred Tackett, David Wolfert, David Foster, Mike Melvoin, David Paich, Gary Coleman, Laudir De Oliveira, Tom Saviano, Ernie Watts, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Lew McCreary, Don Menza, Martonette Jenkins, Sandy Simmons & Ann Johnson.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1978
Paul Anka -
Headlines
"Still hanging out with the L.A. Cats"
The Tracks are: Headlines, As Long As We Keep Believing, Andi, Never Get To Know You, Learning To Love Again, I Can't Get Over You, Together Again, Life Song & Leave It All To Me.
Musicians on the Headlines album: Paul Anka, Richard Schlosser, Mike Baird, Steve Schaeffer, Bud Harner, Jay Graydon, Dennis Budimir, Fred Tackett, John Pondel, Thom Rotella, Larry Carlton, Don Baldwin, Michael Porcaro, John Pierce, Reinie Press, Neil Stubenhaus, David Foster, Neil Larsen, Ron Feuer, Terry Trotter, Tom Hensley, Michael Boddicker, Tom Roady, Jerry Steinholtz, Victor Feldman, Alan Estes, Joe Porcaro, Chuck Findley, Tom Scott, Tom Saviano, James Gilstrap, Jon Joyce, John Lehman, Stephanie Spruill & Myrna Matthews.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1979
Paul Anka -
Both Side Of Love
"Welcome to the 80´s"
The Tracks are: Roses Ain't Red, Why Don't We Sleep On It Tonight, I'd Even Let You Go, You're Still A Part Of Me, Think I'm In Love Again, I've Been Waiting For You All Of My Life, We Love Each Other. Look What You've Done, What's Forever For & Lady Lay Down.
Musicians on the Both Side Of Love album: Paul Anka, Jerry Carrigan, Billy Sanford, Ray Edenton, James Capps, Bob Moore, Leon Rhodes, Hargus Robbins, Larry Butler, Wendy Suits, Diane Tidwell, Bergen White & Dennis William Wilson.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1981
Paul Anka -
Walk A Fine Line
"Westcoast album from Paul Anka"
The Tracks are: Second Chance, Hold Me Till The Mornin' Comes, Darlin', Darlin', No Way Out, Walk a Fine Line, Take Me In Your Arms, This is The First Time, Gimme The Words (duet w. Karla DeVito) & Golden Boy.
Musicians on the Walk A Fine Line album: Paul Anka, Vinnie Colaiuta, Nathan East, Leeland Sklar, Marty Walsh, Michael McDonald, Bill Cuomo, Paulinho da Costa, J.R. Robinson, Steve Lukather, David Foster, Richard Page, Steve George, Jeff Porcaro, Jay Graydon, Michael Colombier, Mike Baird, Steve Kipner, Denny Diante, Peter Cetera, Kenny Loggins, Ernie Watts & Maureen McDonald.
Available from CBS Records/Original release year: 1983
Paul Anka -
Freedom For The World
"A collection of songs"
The Tracks are: Freedom For The World, It Hurts To See You Cry, Having My Baby, Forever We´ll Be In Love, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, To Young To Die, Someday, My Way, Hold Me ´Til The Morning Comes, Bring The Wine, Until The Day We Say Goodbye, Diana, Puppy Love & You Are My Destiny.
Musicians on the Freedom For The World album: Paul Anka and others.
Available from Dino Music/Original release year: 1987
Paul Anka -
Somebody Loves You
"Another masterpiece"
The Tracks are: Somebody Loves You, You And I, A Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine, Let Me Try Again, Can We, This Is Where I Fall In Love Again, Turning My Mind Back To You, The Lady Was, I´m Never Gonna Lose You & Stay With Me.
Musicians on the Somebody Loves You album: Paul Anka and others.
Available from Polydor Records/Original release year: 1989
Paul Anka -
In The 70´s
"Song from the 70´s"
The Tracks are: Before It's Too Late / This Land Is Your Land, Midnight Mistress, Rainy Monday, Anna May, Starmaker, This Is Love, Don't Ever Say Goodbye, Starting All Over Again, As Long As We Keep Believing & Andi.
Musicians on the In The 70´s album: Paul Anka and others.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1993
Paul Anka -
A Body Of Work
"Anka sings duets"
The Tracks are: She's My Woman She's My Friend, It's Hard To Say Goodbye, One Kiss, No Goodbyes, I Can't Take This Anymore, Do I Love You, You Are My Destiny, Let Me Get To Know You, She's A Lady, Hold Me Til The Morning Comes & My Way.
Musicians on the A Body Of Work album: Paul Anka, Anthea Anka, Celine Dion, Patti Labelle, Tom Jones, Tevin Campbell, Peter Cetera, Frank Sinatra, Kenny G, David Foster, Barry Gibb, All For One, Warren Wiebe, Sergio Aranda, Francis Benitez, Lynn Davis, Leyla Hoyle, Philip Ingram & Kenny O'Brien.
Available from Epic Records/Original release year: 1998
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