Which Canadian singer/songwriter wrote, among other works, the song "My Way" and the theme to "The Tonight Show"?

This Canadian-born singer and songwriter boasts a truly remarkable and extensive career, having penned over 900 songs. Among his most iconic achievements is writing the English lyrics for "My Way," a song that became Frank Sinatra's signature anthem. Anka adapted the song from the French melody "Comme d'habitude" after hearing it while on vacation in France. He finished writing the lyrics at 5 a.m. and immediately called Sinatra, who recorded it in a single take. While forever linked to Sinatra, Anka's songwriting prowess extended far beyond this one hit.

Many are surprised to learn he also composed "Johnny's Theme," the instantly recognizable instrumental music for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." This celebrated theme was actually a reworking of an earlier song Anka had composed called "Toot Sweet," which was later given lyrics and released as "It's Really Love" by Annette Funicello before being adapted for Carson's show. The theme was a nightly fixture in households for decades, cementing its place in television history.

Beginning his career as a teen idol in the 1950s with hits he wrote himself, such as "Diana" and "Lonely Boy," his work has been recorded by a vast array of artists. His impressive catalog includes Tom Jones's smash hit "She's a Lady" and Buddy Holly's final recording, "It Doesn't Matter Anymore." He even co-wrote three posthumous hits for Michael Jackson, including "This Is It" and "Love Never Felt So Good."