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Frank Sinatra records "My Way" for the first time, based on the French song "Comme d'habitude" with lyrics by Paul Anka

"My Way" is an English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Paul Anka and released by Frank Sinatra in 1969.

"My Way" is an English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Paul Anka and released by Frank Sinatra in 1969. The original song was written by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, and Claude François, and was first recorded by the latter in 1967.

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, which is the 4th most weeks in UK chart history.

Historical Significance

"My Way" is an English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Paul Anka and released by Frank Sinatra in 1969.

Key People

Frank Sinatra

Musician

American singer and actor

Paul Anka

Musician

Canadian-American singer and actor

– present

Events Before

  1. François Pienaar is born

    François Pienaar is born

  2. AFL Championship, War Memorial Stadium, Buffalo: Kansas City Chiefs beat Buffalo Bills, 31-7; QB Len Dawson passes for 2

    AFL Championship, War Memorial Stadium, Buffalo: Kansas City Chiefs beat Buffalo Bills, 31-7; QB Len Dawson passes for 2 TDs, RB Mike Garrett runs for 2 TDs

  3. Actor Lee Marvin (42) divorces Elizabeth Ebeling after 14 years of marriage

    Actor Lee Marvin (42) divorces Elizabeth Ebeling after 14 years of marriage

  4. Republican Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts takes his seat as the first African American popularly elected to the US Se

    Republican Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts takes his seat as the first African American popularly elected to the US Senate

  5. Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (37) divorces second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis after nearly 5 years of m

    Canadian actor Christopher Plummer (37) divorces second wife, British columnist Patricia Lewis after nearly 5 years of marriage

Events After

  1. Apollo 11 Moon Landing

    NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the lunar surface.

  2. Tommy Morrison is born

    Tommy Morrison, American professional boxer, known for american boxer, was born on 1969-01-02.

  3. Christy Turlington is born

    Christy Turlington is born

  4. Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the NHL's LA Kings, fines each player $100 for not arguing with the referees

    Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the NHL's LA Kings, fines each player $100 for not arguing with the referees

  5. Atlantic Records releases Led Zeppelin’s eponymous debut album in the United States

    Atlantic Records releases Led Zeppelin’s eponymous debut album in the United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on December 30, 1968?
"My Way" is an English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Paul Anka and released by Frank Sinatra in 1969. The original song was written by Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, and Claude François, and was first recorded by the latter in 1967. The song was a success for a variety of performers, including Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Sid Vicious.
Why is Frank Sinatra records "My Way" for the first time, based on the French song "... significant?
"My Way" is an English-language lyrical adaptation of the French song "Comme d'habitude", written by Paul Anka and released by Frank Sinatra in 1969.
Who was involved in Frank Sinatra records "My Way" for the first time, based on the French song "...?
Key figures include Frank Sinatra (Musician), Paul Anka (Musician).

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