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A CLOSER LOOK: "Annette Sings Anka"...the Italian Singles Collection

Annette Sings Anka (1960)  was Annette's second LP following her self-titled debut album released the year before. Looking to duplicate the chart-topping success of her hit rock 'n' roll single "Tall Paul" (1959), the accomplished young singer/songwriter (and in Annette's words: "musical genius"),  Paul Anka was invited on-board by the legendary composer/record producer, Tutti Camarata to write and compose material for Annette's new album.  

At the time, both Annette and Paul were among young Hollywood's most popular teen idols, and at the same time, also happened to be among the nations hottest (rumored or otherwise) teen couples.  The relentless speculation of the press on the status of their purported romance certainly helped to drum up  interest in this collaborative musical effort, which would ultimately prove to be the highest charting LP of Annette's career.

The appeal for these recordings was not limited to those living in the United States.  Various record labels around the world  released Annette Sings Anka or select songs from the album on 45 rpm or Extended Play (EP) formats.  In Italy, eight of the albums' twelve tracks were released by Carosello records on the Disneyland label via four 45 rpm records - each housed in attractive and colorful picture sleeves.  The discs feature labels of a rich red color with metallic silver print.

Let's take a closer look...


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 DSP - 201:  TRAIN OF LOVE / I LOVE YOU






DSP - 202:  I LOVE YOU BABY / LONELY GIRL






DSP - 203:  LIKE A BABY / TEDDY






DSP - 204:  IT'S REALLY LOVE / HEY, MAMA






{FUN FACT:  Song titles that appeared on the Annette Sings Anka album but were not released in this collection from Italy are: "Talk To Me Baby", "Tell Me That You Love Me", "Waiting For You" and "And So It's Goodbye"} 



Until next time...

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2021 at 6:39 AM

    My favorite Annette album! Paul Anka is so talented, and knew what to write for her.

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  2. EdDaddyApril 1, 2021 at 8:08 PM

    I definitely agree about Paul Anka. Real magic hearing Annette sing those songs he wrote for her. My heart still aches when I think of what she suffered through in her later life.

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