" My Way " is Paul Anka 's English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", released by Frank Sinatra in 1969. The original song was written by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, …

Frank Sinatra performing "My Way" Live from Madison Square Garden in 1974. The original studio version of ‘My Way’ was recorded on December 30, 1968 in one take.

Written by Paul Anka specifically for Frank Sinatra, it uses the chords of “ Comme d'habitude ” by French singer Claude François. Anka bought the rights for this song for just one dollar.

Sep 4, 2024 · “My Way” was originally written by a young Paul Anka after Sinatra disclosed in 1967 that he was done with music. In an interview with Howard Stern, Anka stated, “I started writing as if ...

“My Way” may not have been written by Frank Sinatra, but it was lived by him—and by the millions who have adopted it as their own. Its power lies not in its complexity, but in its clarity.

Dec 30, 2024 · Recorded at a time when Frank Sinatra considered retiring, ‘My Way’ has become a timeless anthem for the generations that followed. Frank Sinatra ‘s recording of “My Way” has spent...

Anka, who was a very popular singer, pitched the song to Frank Sinatra, who recorded it on December 30, 1968. Anka's lyrics changed the meaning to be about a man looking back fondly on a life he lived …

“My Way” was originally a 1967 French pop song, titled “Comme d’habitude” (As Usual), performed by French singer Claude François. Paul Anka, a songwriter, heard the track while he was on holiday in …

Aug 16, 2025 · The creation of “My Way” began not with Sinatra, but with French singer-songwriter Claude François, who co-wrote the original 1967 song “Comme d’habitude” with Gilles Thibaut and …

My Way is an album by American singer Frank Sinatra, released in 1969 on his own Reprise label. [3]