Paul Anka Put Your Hands On My: Shoulder

Anka was inspired to write the song after observing his fans during live performances.

The song was recorded in August 1958 and released as a single on , by ABC-Paramount. Paul Anka Put Your Hands On My Shoulder

: During record hops and concerts, he noticed teenagers tenderly holding each other with their heads resting on one another's shoulders while listening to slow ballads. Anka was inspired to write the song after

Paul Anka's is a quintessential 1950s romantic ballad that remains one of the most enduring hits of the "teen idol" era. Written and recorded when Anka was only 18 years old , the song became a global anthem, capturing the innocent romance of the time. Origin and Inspiration the song became a global anthem