Anka’s version, "My Way," became a monumental success for , celebrating a life lived with defiance and personal integrity. Revenge and the Birth of "Life on Mars?"
The connection between David Bowie and the iconic song "My Way" is one of the most fascinating "what if" stories in pop culture history. Long before Frank Sinatra made it his signature anthem, David Bowie was actually the first person to write English lyrics for the original French tune, "Comme d'Habitude". The Missed Opportunity: "Even a Fool Learns to Love" david_bowie_my_way
In 1968, David Bowie was a struggling young artist. His publisher asked him to write English lyrics for a French song by Claude François. Bowie’s version, titled was never officially released. He recorded a demo of it, but his lyrics—which focused on the heartbreak of a clown—were ultimately rejected in favor of the version penned by Paul Anka . Anka’s version, "My Way," became a monumental success