Speaking of late '50s teen idols, the one who doesn't seem to get his due is that Canadian heartthrob Paul Anka. Here are some of his accomplishments according to impeccable source Wikipedia:
- His parents immigrated to Canada from Syria and Lebanon, thus making him one of our biggest Arab-Canadian-American superstars.
- Toured Australia with Buddy Holly and wrote one of Holly's last recorded songs, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore."
- Wrote the theme song for "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in 1962.
- Wrote English-language lyrics for "My Way."
- Had #1 hits with "Diana" in 1957 and "Lonely Boy" in 1959. "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" and "Puppy Love" went to #2.
- Had a a comeback in the mid-70s with a string of duets with Odia Coates including the cringeworthy #1 "(You're) Having My Baby."
- Co-founded a holographic tech startup company and sits on its board with fellow Canucks Brian Mulroney and Kevin O'Leary.
To be honest, that sounds a lot more impressive than Dion's resume.
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