Paul Anka Released 1960s Song Which Captured Hearts

Jun 20, 2020

Canadian singer Paul Anka wrote Puppy Love in 1960 for Annette Funicello. It reached No. 2 on the  Billboard  Hot 100.

It seems music these days always feels the need to be either complicated or vulgar. What happened to the simple and catchy tunes of yesteryear? In the good old days of music, a simple love song with a sweet message and a catchy tune was enough to top the charts. Paul Anka's 1960 song Puppy Love is a prime example of this fantastic era of music. His silky crooning and sincere tone are sure to melt anyone's heart.

His humble lyrics portray such genuine love. Sadly, most of the modern rock music genre's seem to be overrun by cheesy music or silly songs that won't quit. Have you ever heard any great love songs lately? In contrast, Anka's lyrics seem to share a different sentiment:

"I see you and I feel you / I wanna believe that I'm meant to love you." The words are simple yet insightful.

Through the lyrics, he asks us to never forget where we come from, the people in our families, and to give our best to those in need. People in other countries around the world today want to hear this song. It's a beautiful reminder of a more sincere and simpler time.

In keeping with its beautiful melody, Puppy Love was a huge success for Paul Anka. While it never quite made the highest spot in the charts, it rested comfortably in the #2 position for months, making Anka a household name.

According to SongFacts, he wrote this lovely tune about his girlfriend, Annette Funicello. His family had consistently discredited the seriousness of their relationship, and this dismissive tone is reflected in the song.

This is far from a one-dimensional ditty, though. Perhaps my favorite aspect of this song is that, despite seeming simple on paper, Anka's heartfelt performance transforms the song into a much more dynamic piece.

As the song progresses, the desperation in his voice grows. He even trembles slightly, as if on the verge of tears. He communicates the feeling of being rejected from love with stunning clarity and reliability.

The music video for that song is so much more than just sweet love; it also seems like he is showing the viewer a love that is more powerful, more true, and purer than that of the usual one-sided sweet love.

Of course, the video is a far cry from the over-produced and blaring music videos of today. Rather, the recordings of this song show a simple and sincere man, singing into a microphone, and professing his love. To put it mildly, the simplicity is refreshing.

Paul Anka's talent was quickly recognized by the industry. Perhaps the greatest jolt to his career was his appearance on The Dick Clark Show, where he was introduced by Dick Clark himself.

In those days, a musician being introduced by Dick Clark was much like a comedian being introduced by Johnny Carson. Once you were on that stage, you knew you had made it.

What's your favorite Paul Anka tune? What's your favorite song from the 1960s? Let us know and pass this beautiful song on to others.