Duets is a celebration of Paul Anka’s 55th year as a singer/songwriter/entertainer featuring brand new recordings with Michael Bublé and Leon Russell and collaborations with some of the world’s greatest artists. The album brings together a mixture of the best artists and songs throughout music history including Paul Anka’s all-time classic 'My Way', recorded by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson’s posthumous last single 'This Is It' co-written by Anka and the track he penned for Tom Jones, 'She’s A Lady'. Duets also features collaborations with George Benson, Michael McDonald, Dolly Parton, Leon Russell, Gloria Estefan, Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Chris Botti and Peter Cetera, who have all contributed to Paul Anka’s musical journey...

Paul Anka's millions of fans will welcome this new album which includes brand new songs, new arrangements as well as tracks that were previously included on his 1998 album A Body of Work.

It's an enjoyable light music compilation with some interesting performances, not least Michael Jackson's posthumous final single 'This is It'. The album is beautifully rounded of by a new reworking of 'My Way'.

This is a wonderfully produced album that contains 14 heartwarming tracks that will be enjoyed by everyone who wants a light musical compilation in their collection.

Track listing:

01 - 'Walk A Fine Line' - with George Benson and Michael McDonald (B)
02 - 'Find My Way Back To Your Heart' - Sung by Paul Anka, background vocal by Tita Hutchison (A)
03 - 'Do I Love You (Yes, In Every Way)' - with Dolly Parton (B)
04 - 'This Is It' - with Michael Jackson (B)
05 - 'I Really Miss You' - with Leon Russell (A)
06 - 'Think I'm In Love Again' - with Gloria Estefan (B)
07 - 'Pennies From Heaven' - with Michael Bublé (A)
08 - 'Crazy' - with Willie Nelson (B)
09 - 'You Are My Destiny' - with Patti LaBelle (C)
10 - 'Les Filles de Paris' - with Chris Botti (B)
11 - 'It’s Hard To Say Goodbye' - with Celine Dion (C)
12 - 'She’s A Lady' - with Tom Jones (C)
13 - ' Hold Me ‘Til the Morning Comes' - with Peter Cetera (C)
14 - 'My Way' - with Frank Sinatra (B)

Key:

(A) Brand new recording
(B) New version. Features either new vocals or new musical instrumentation
(C) Previously appeared on the 1998 album A Body of Work

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Nick Smithson