Oct. 15, 2002

His Way

Singer/Songwriter Paul Anka Comes to Campus for President’s Night 2002

The celebrated singer/songwriter Paul Anka — whose 40-year career encompasses 123 recordings, more than 900 songs, an Academy Award nomination, and countless hits — will become the 14th performer to take the stage at Lisner Auditorium for President’s Night Oct. 17.
Anka, who last year set a milestone by reaching Billboard’s Top 50 charts for five consecutive decades, posted five Top-20 hits before he was 18 years old. Perhaps his most recognizable composition also is among those least identified with Anka, Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show” theme.

President’s Night is an annual event for members of The George Washington University donor societies and the University’s special friends in the District of Columbia. Artists who have performed at this event in the past include Dave Brubeck, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Victor Borge, Arlo Guthrie, and Judy Collins. For more information about the Paul Anka concert, call 994-7129.

 

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