Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 shocked the world, but the aftermath of the King of Pop’s passing packed an extra punch for Paul Anka.
The legendary crooner and composer was surprised to discover that he’d co-written Jackson’s first posthumous hit — and he had no idea until it was already on the airwaves.
Anka, 83, recounts the story in the new documentary Paul Anka: His Way, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10.
Directed by John Maggio and produced by Blue Ant Studios, PA Doc and Ark Media, the film details Anka’s epic 70-year journey from a Canadian teen idol to an international superstar and one of pop music’s preeminent maestros.
He’s responsible for chart-toppers like the future TikTok anthem “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “You Are My Destiny” and “Diana” under his own name,…
