This Canadian-born singer/songwriter/actor wrote the 1959 smash It Doesnt Matter Anymore for Buddy Holly and the 1971 hit Shes a Lady for Tom Jones. Writing Frank Sinatras signature song My Way is probably his greatest claim to fame.
- Paul Anka
- Dean Martin
- Neil Sedaka
- Neil Diamond
Answer
The correct answer is A) Paul Anka.
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