Anka's most famous song is "My Way," which became Frank Sinatra's trademark theme song. Other hits include "Diana," "Lonely Boy" and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder." He also wrote for artists such as Buddy Holly and Tom Jones.

On November 28, 2008, TMZ.com reported that Anka's wife Anna threw a piece of ice at his head during an argument. Anka received two stitches at a local hospital near their home in Thousand Oaks, California. According to the site, when Paul Anka returned home his wife was gone. He called the police. The police ultimately found her and charged her with felony domestic battery.TMZ: Paul Anka's head and Wife Busted (December 12, 2008)

• 1957: "Diana"
• 1958: "Crazy Love"
• 1958: "You Are My Destiny"
• 1959: "It's Time to Cry"
• 1959: "Lonely Boy"
• 1959: "I Miss You So"
• 1959: "(All of A Sudden) My Heart Sings"
• 1959: "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"
• 1960: "Puppy Love"
• 1961: "Tonight My Love, Tonight"
• 1962: "Eso Beso (That Kiss)"
• 1972: "Do I Love You"
• 1974: "(You're) Having My Baby" - Duet with Odia Coates
• 1974: "I Don't Like to Sleep Alone" - Duet with Odia Coates
• 1974: "One Man Woman/One Woman Man" - Duet with Odia Coates
• 1975: "Times of Your Life"
• 1975: "Feelings"
• 1977: "The Painter"
• 1977: "The Music Man"
• 1983: "Walk a Fine Line"
• 1986: "It's Hard to Say Goodbye"]] - Duet with Regine Velasquez
• 1989: "Somebody Loves You"
• 1998: "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" - Duet with Celine Dion