My Way
Frank Sinatra
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Uh, this is a song that came by way of request I haven't done this song since I was fifteen years old Oh, that's a long time ago Shoot Strangers in the night Exchanging glances Wondering in the night What were the chances? We'd be sharing love Before the night was through Something in your eyes Was so exciting Something in your smile Was so inviting Something in my heart Told me I must I must have you Strangers in the night Two lonely people We were strangers in the night Up to the moment when we said our first hello Little did we know Love was just a glance away A warm embracing dance away and Ever since that night We've been together Lovers at first sight In love forever It turned out so right For strangers in the night Two strangers in the night
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Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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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