: Anka wrote the English lyrics specifically for Frank Sinatra after the singer told him he was "quitting the business" and "tired".
: Anka completely changed the theme from a failing romance to a defiant, retrospective look at a life lived on one's own terms. He wrote the lyrics at 3:00 AM, imagining how Sinatra would speak. Modern Electronic "Original Mixes" My Way (Original Mix)
While there are many modern electronic "Original Mixes" by artists like Pascal Junior , Azimov , and Sharapov, the foundational story lies in its French origins and its transformation by Paul Anka. The Original French Version : Anka wrote the English lyrics specifically for