My Way

Béatrice Ardisson, Sid Vicious, Vicious White Kids

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.  


Year:
1994
4:44
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And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
You cunt, I'm not a queer
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
And each and every highway
And yet, much more than this
I did it my way
Regrets. I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention.
But dig, what I have to do
I'll see it through with no devotion
Of that, take care and just
Be careful along the highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
There were times,
I´m sure you knew
When there was but but
Fucking else to do
But through it all,
When there was doubt
I shot it up or kicked it out
I faced the wall, and the wall
And did it my way.
Knocked out in bed last night
I´ve had my fill, my share of looting
And now, the tears subside
I find it all so amusing 
To think, I killed a cat
And may I say, oh no, not their way
But no, oh no, not me
I did it my way
For what is a brat,
What has he got
When he finds out that he cannot
Say the things he truly thinks
But only the words,
Not what he feels
The record shows,
I´ve got no clothes
And did it my way

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Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious, born John Simon Ritchie (10 May 1957 – 2 February 1979), was an English musician who acquired fame briefly as the bassist of the punk group Sex Pistols. Vicious joined the Sex Pistols in early 1977 to replace Glen Matlock; since his skills on bass guitar were highly questionable he only performed on one song on the band's sole studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks. During the brief drug-filled ascendancy of the Sex Pistols, Vicious met Nancy Spungen, who became his girlfriend and manager and died, after the Sex Pistols had broken up, in a New York hotel room. Vicious continued his drug habit. Jailed for another offence, he emerged detoxed, but was given heroin by his mother at a party celebrating his release and died that night. 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 version
Sinatra 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 version
Elvis 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 version
Sid 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 version
Although 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 Versions
Apart 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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