Paul Anka - Rock Swings: Live At The Montreal Jazz DVD

 Show biz lives
The man is a very good entertainer. Unlike some "older" singers he still has dynamics in his voice & he sings in tune. Many of the tunes on "Rock swings" in their original form are not familiar to me (as I am of the same vintage) but the arrangements & Paul's singing makes them valid despite this.
Submitted by Dougcla (Adelaide South Australia) 
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 This is a must!
This dvd is excellent! Paul is in superb voice, and the orchestra that supports him is world-class. The song "I'm Not Anyone" is worth the price alone;it's one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, in my opinion! Paul is the consummate performer, and is one of a handful of entgertainers that has enjoyed a successful career that has spanned all his life, now into 6 decades. You'll see, and hear why, when you own this important performance.
Submitted by mrgarygordon (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 
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 rock swings d v d
great d v d at 65 he is the best he needs no help to do it right love him in person also
Submitted by dmkfas48 (penna.) 
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 Remember Bill Murry's Lounge Singer Bit on SNL
I remember Paul Anka's early hits, and they were all good at that time. This concert attempt to rearrange Rock and Roll hits into Big Band Swing arrangements was a big mistake. Paul Anka comes across reminding me only of Bill Murry's bit as the cornball lounge singer on Saturday Night Live. The majority of the songs bear little resemblance to the originals. You may sometimes not even be able to recognize them. Especially bad were It's My Life, I believe Bon Jovi recorded that one. Eye Of The Tiger originally recorded by Survivor, a driving beat meant to go along with the spirit of the song, the will to win, was nowhere to be found. Lionel Ritchie's Hello a mournful tune about unrequited love, really should have been left alone. Actually this whole concept of Rock Swings should have been left alone. Paul should really just stick to writing great songs.
Submitted by Trish (Memphis,Tn)
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