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About My Way
"My Way" is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra. Its lyrics were written by Paul Anka and set to the music of the French song "Comme d'habitude" composed and written by French songwriter Jacques Revaux,performed in 1967 by Claude François. Anka's English lyrics are unrelated to the original French song. The song was a success for a variety of performers including Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Sid Vicious. Sinatra's version of "My Way" spent 75 weeks in the UK Top 40, a record which still stands. more »
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And now, the end is nearAnd so I face the final curtainMy friend, I'll say it clearI'll state my case, of which I'm certainI've lived a life that's fullI've traveled each and every highwayBut more, much more than thisI did it my wayRegrets, I've had a fewBut then again, too few to mentionI did what I had to doAnd saw it through without exemptionI planned each charted courseEach careful step along the bywayAnd more, much more than thisI did it my wayYes, there were times, I'm sure you knewWhen I bit off more than I could chewBut through it all, when there was doubtI ate it up and spit it outI faced it all and I stood tallAnd did it my wayI've loved, I've laughed and criedI've had my fill my share of losingAnd now, as tears subsideI find it all so amusingTo think I did all thatAnd may I say - not in a shy wayOh no, oh no, not meI did it my wayFor what is a man, what has he gotIf not himself, then he has naughtTo say the things he truly feelsAnd not the words of one who kneelsThe record shows I took the blowsAnd did it my wayYes, it was my way
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Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra, /sɨˈnɑːtrə/, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor of Italian origin. more »
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Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, SUISA, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
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7 facts about this song
Song Composition"My Way" is originally a French song titled "Comme d'habitude." Paul Anka rewrote the lyrics in English and customized the song for Frank Sinatra. |
Frank Sinatra versionSinatra recorded "My Way" for his album "My Way" in 1969. - It's considered one of Frank Sinatra's signature songs, even though he reportedly claimed to dislike the song in his later years. - Despite its popularity, "My Way" never topped the Billboard charts in the US but reached number 27. |
Elvis Presley versionElvis Presley's version of "My Way" was recorded in 1977 during his last tour and released after his death. - The song is not originally in Presley's discography; he performed it live in several concerts. - Elvis Presley's live rendition of "My Way" from the CBS TV special Elvis in Concert was posthumously released in 1977, where it reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. |
Sid Vicious versionSid Vicious, former Sex Pistols band member, recorded "My Way" in 1978. - His version of the song has a punk rock vibe which was very different compared to the original and Sinatra's versions. - The recording was featured in "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle," a movie about the Sex Pistols. |
Paul Anka versionAlthough Anka wrote the song specifically for Sinatra, he took his own turn at performing "My Way" years later. - His version is featured in his 1969 album "Goodnight My Love". |
Song Reception"My Way" is, undoubtedly, one of the most covered songs, with versions in various languages. - Despite its success, the song has been criticized as self-indulgent and pompous in its character. - The song is played frequently at funeral services in the UK, and several venues have banned it for fear of inciting brawls. |
Other VersionsApart from Sinatra, Presley, Vicious, and Anka, numerous other artists like Nina Simone, Gipsy Kings, and Il Divo have shared their interpretations of "My Way." |
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