Paul Anka: Amigos 1996 (Julio Iglesias, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Juan Gabriel) CD-New $56.99

“Paul Anka and Amigos is one of the best Spanish-English language collaborations available today. I have heard him sing in French, Spanish, Italian and German. Paul Anka truly understands that music is an international language and has no borders. The current CD album first came to my attention at a Professional Singles dance when one of its songs was played. It was so fresh and original that I made efforts to find it. Unfortunately, it had had only limited release in Canada and I had to order it from Europe for a premium price. The list of collaborators is a virtual who’s who of the world music community even including Celine Dion. I have been so inspired by these songs that I have even bought albums by some of the collaborators: Myriam Hernandez, Lucero and Julio Iglesias. Exceptionally fine songs from my perspective are: A Mi Manera(My Way) with Julio Iglesias, Mi Pueblo(My Town) with Juan Gabriel and Pun tu Cabeza en mi Hombro with Myriam Hernandez . However, the best (lo mejor) song of the album is Yo te Amo (Do I Love You) by Paul Anka and his daughter Anthea which also features Barry Gibb in the background. The haunting harmony between the Anka’s is memorable and in my opinion redefines this song forever more. This album is special not only because it honours Paul Anka whose music had a great influence on the Spanish speaking world but also to the Spanish speaking artists who began by singing his music in translation and have now come into their own with homegrown music of their own. So if you like Paul Anka and Spanish music you cannot possibly lose by owning this album.”

Tracklist:

1	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Ricky Martin–	Diana Arranged By – Claude Gaudette Backing Vocals – Donato Y Estefano* Guitar – Michael Thompson Keyboards – Claude Gaudette Percussion – Kurt Rasmussen	3:41
2	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Anthea Anka Y Barry Gibb–	Yo Te Amo (Do I Love You) Adapted By [Version En Ingles] – Paul Anka Arranged By – David Foster Backing Vocals – Francis Benitez, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle, Sergio Aranda, Warren Weibe* Guitar – Dean Parks, Toledo Keyboards – David Foster Tenor Saxophone – Kenny G (2) Written-By – Alain Chamfort, Maxine Piolot*, Michel Pelay, Yves Dessca	4:40
3	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Lucero (2)–	Tu Eres Mi Destino (You Are My Destiny) Arranged By – Claude Gaudette Guitar – Michael Thompson Keyboards – Claude Gaudette Trumpet – Arturo Sandoval	3:59
4	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Mijares–	El Hombre En El Espejo (Face In The Mirror) Backing Vocals – Carlos Munguia*, Francis Benitez, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle, Bamby* Bass – Neil Stubehaus* Drums – J R Robinson* Guitar – Michael Thompson Keyboards – Randy Kerber Percussion – Kurt Rasmussen	5:13
5	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Celine Dion*–	Mejor Decir Adios (It’s Hard To Say Goodbye) Arranged By – David Foster Drum Programming – Simon Franklin Guitar – Toledo Keyboards – Claude Gaudette, David Foster Strings – Bebu Silvetti Written-By – Jack White, Mark Spiro, Paul Anka	4:40
6	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Myriam Hernandez–	Pon Tu Cabeza En Mi Hombro (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) Backing Vocals – Isela Sotelo, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle Bass – Neil Stubehaus* Guitar – Michael Thompson Strings – Claude Gaudette	4:57
7	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Juan Gabriel–	Mi Pueblo (My Hometown) Drums – Greg Bisonett* Guitar – Michael Thompson, Tim Pierce Percussion – Kurt Rasmussen Strings – Bebu Silvetti	2:58
8	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Jose Jose*–	Dejame Conocerte (Let Me Get To Know You) Arranged By – Lester Mendes* Backing Vocals – Francis Benitez, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle, Sergio Aranda Guitar – Dean Parks, Michael Thompson Keyboards – Lester Mendes* Strings – Jorge Callandrelli* Arranged By – Lester Mendes*	4:18
9	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Alejandro Lerner–	Yo No Duermo Sin Tu Amor (I Don’t Like To Sleep Alone) Backing Vocals – Isela Sotelo, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle Drums – Greg Bisonett* Guitar – Michael Thompson	4:00
10	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Jose Luis Rodriguez* Y Tom Jones–	Ella Es Una Dama (She’s A Lady) Arranged By – Lester Mendes* Backing Vocals – Francis Benitez, Kenny O’Brien, Leyla Hoyle, Sergio Aranda Drum Programming – Lester Mendes* Keyboards – Lester Mendes* Arranged By – Lester Mendes*	4:35
11	Paul Anka A Dúo Con Julio Iglesias–	A Mi Manera (My Way) Adapted By [Version En Español] – Julio Iglesias, Roberto Livi Adapted By [Version En Ingles] – Paul Anka Arranged By – Julio Iglesias, Mark Portman* Bass – Neil Stubehaus* Drums – Jr Robinson* Guitar – Michael Thompson, Toledo Keyboards – Bebu Silvetti, Lester Mendes* Percussion – Rafael Padilla Strings – Bebu Silvetti Written-By – Claude François, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux	4:24