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.
Check out this iMix of Paul's versions side by side to the originals : iMix
Engineer: Al Schmitt Arrangers: Patrick Williams, Randy Kerber, John Clayton Producer: Alex Christensen
Tracks
1. It's My Life (Bon Jovi)
2. True (Spandau Ballet)
3. Eye of the Tiger (Survivor)
4. Everybody Hurts (REM)
5. Wonderwall (Oasis)
6. Blackhole Sun (Soundgarden)
7. It’s a Sin (Pet Shop Boys)
8. Jump (Van Halen)
9. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana)
10. Hello (Lionel Richie)
11. Eyes Without a Face (Billy Idol)
12. Lovecats (The Cure)
13. The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)
14. Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton)
Personnel
Paul Anka Vocal, Executive Producer
Randy Kerber Arranger, Conductor
Randy Kerber (1-4, 6-7, 9-14) Piano
Pat Williams Arranger, Conductor
John Clayton Arranger, Conductor
Jon Crosse Conductor
Jon Crosse (12) Tenor Saxophone
Al Schmitt Engineer
Vinnie Colaiuta Drums
Mike Valerio Bass
Larry Koonse (2-4, 6-7, 9, 11-14) Guitar
Dean Parks (1, 5, 8, 10) Guitar
Mike Lang (5, 8) Piano
Emil Richards Vibes
Charles Davis Trumpet
Gary Grant Trumpet
Larry Hall Trumpet
Warren Luening (3-4, 6-7, 12-14) Trumpet
Sal Cracchiolo (1-2, 5, 8-11) Trumpet
Steve Holtman Trombone
Andrew Martin Trombone
Alex Iles (3-4, 6-7, 12-14) Trombone
Bill Reichenbach (3-4, 6-7, 12-14) Trombone
Bob McChesney (1-2, 5, 8-11) Trombone
Bryant Byers (1-2, 5, 8-11) Trombone
Gene Cipriano Tenor Saxophone, Flute
Dan Higgins Alto Saxophone, Flute
Greg Huckins Alto Saxophone, Flute
Bill Liston Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Joel Peskin Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone
Rebecca Bunnell (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Darius Campo (6, 7) Violin
Mario De Leon (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Bruce Dukov (6, 7) Violin, Concertmaster
Charles Everett (6, 7) Violin
Armen Garabedian (6, 7) Violin
Berj Garabedian (6, 7) Violin
Tiffany Yi Hu (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Patricia Johnson (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Peter Kent (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Miran Kojian (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Jennifer Munday (6, 7) Violin
Anatoly Rosinsky (6, 7) Violin
Haim Shtrum (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Mari Tsumura (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Shari Zippert (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Joel Derouin (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin, Concertmaster
Kirstin Fife (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Razdan Kuyumjian (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Dennis Molchan (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Les Terry (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Violin
Marilyn Baker (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Pam Goldsmith (6, 7) Viola
Jorge Moraga (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Simon Oswell (6, 7) Viola
James Ross (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Harry Shirinian (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Karie Prescott (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Evan Wilson (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Viola
Larry Corbett (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Ernie Ehrhardt (6, 7) Cello
Vanessa Freebairn-Smith (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Miguel Martinez (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Steve Richards (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Andrew Shulman (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Anne Karam (4, 6-7, 11-12, 14) Cello
Peter Doubrovsky (14) Bass
Frances Liu-Wu (14) Bass
Gayle Levant (14) Harp
Brad Warnaar (14) French Horn
Jim Atkinson (14) French Horn
Kurt Snyder (14) French Horn
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