Paul Anka - Rock Swings

Sonically amazing, musically impeccable, vocally superb, this album swings hard from start to finish. Crank it loud on a great stereo. Crank it loud in your car with the windows open and the top down. This is fun music, this is music to drink cocktails to, this is a seriously fun album that seriously swings hard!

Beginning his career by entering amateur contests and sneaking into clubs, Paul Anka has gone on to become one of the most prolific, successful songwriters in history. This year marks his 47th Anniversary in show business, which he celebrates with the June 7th Global release of his latest album, "Rock Swings." It is a concept that takes rock hits from the 80's and adds a swing arrangement to give them a completely different, and fresh new sound. Songs like "Jump" by Van Halen, "Smells like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, "Wonderwall" by Oasis. Album Description

Tour de Force

Great arrangements well sung. The band cooks, and the result goes way, way beyond mere novelty musically. A very impressive effort and for you older folks, an album to help your kids understand what big bands are all about. Great album. July 6, 2008

Come on now...

For every person that rated this 1 start there are 2 that rated it 5 stars. It proves that the music industry has people wrapped around their fingers. Seriously people, this record is a JOKE... listen to Richard Cheese! Paul Anka doing Nirvana tunes backed by a big band and string orchestra?? It's hilarious and yes I'd probably get it for that alone but it's not music, it's comedy; however, unlike Richard Cheese, the fact that he's doing it in a serious manner makes it kinda sad. Poor Paul Anka trying to connect with the younger generation. July 1, 2008

Pour yourself a drink and listen

Just great. Swings like nothing else you've ever heard. If you're even looking at this CD, buy it. You'll love it. April 15, 2008

Looooved it!!

In the era of the mp3s, its nice from time to time to buy a real CD. I chose to buy this since I think it has the best interpretations. February 25, 2008

Paul Anka kicks [...] on the wimpy rockers

Simply listen to the original 'Survivor' version of 'Eye of the Tiger' back to back with Paul Anka's version and see what you think.

I really loved Survivor's version - and it was a well-deserved hit.
It seemed really 'macho' at the time - until Paul Anka took this hit to task!

Compared with Paul Anka's version (which bears little resemblance to the original), Survivor sadly 'wimps out'.

I think this illustrates the ultimate superiority of Bach over Gregorian Chant.

("Huh?", you say)

It has to do with harmonic richness and, perhaps also, with 'soul': no matter now many distortion pedals you add to an electric guitar, it somehow pales in the face of a 'jazz' arranger (and vocalist) who really knows music theory (i.e., has studied Bach, etc) and can create richer textures than any electronic gizmo (and promo dollars) might offer!
September 25, 2007

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