- This article is about the Paul Anka song. For the Bryan Adams song of the same name, see Diana (Bryan Adams song).
"Diana" is a song written and made famous by Paul Anka in 1957. It was inspired by a high school friend named Diana Ayoub.[1] The Paul Anka recording reached #1 and has reportedly sold over 9 million copies.[2] The song has been covered multiple times; Ricky Martin sang a duet with Anka himself on the album Amigos, while the horror punk band Misfits recorded a version on their album Project 1950.
| Preceded by N/A |
United World Chart number one single September 21 1957 - October 19 1957 |
Succeeded by "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds |
| Preceded by "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds |
United World Chart number one single November 2 1957 |
Succeeded by "Tammy by Debbie Reynolds |
References
- ^ Paul Anka doesn't live here anymore: Part 1 paulanka.com
- ^ Paul Anka, History of Rock and Roll. (URL accessed May 14, 2006)
