My Way
Written by
Claude François, Jacques Revaux, Gilles Thibaut, Paul Anka
Streaming
Description
My Way is one of those iconic, special songs that connects every generation to the crooner legacy. Frank Sinatra’s version is legendary. So are those by Robbie Williams and Paul Anka. I know when singing this song, I could never top those legends, but that’s never really the point. It’s all about bringing the emotion that this song has and sharing my interpretation of it. That way, I try to honor the crooner's legacy and display what it means to me.
People have often told me I was too young to sing this song. Well, I’m 31 now, and I think that argument’s starting to wear a little thin. Because this isn’t really a song about age or endings. It’s about staying true to yourself. Doing things your way. And that’s exactly what I’ve always done in my life, but also with this album.
My Way might just be the most iconic crooner song of all time. A timeless classic, and the perfect way to close the album. Sung, of course, my way.
Official Music Video
Musicians
Vocal – Dennis van Aarssen
Alto Saxophone 1 – Jasper van Damme
Alto Saxophone 2 – Jasper van Damme
Tenor Saxophone 1 – Floriaan Wempe
Tenor Saxophone 2 – Floriaan Wempe
Baritone Saxophone – Nils van Haften
Trumpet 1 – Dave Vreuls
Trumpet 2 – Dave Vreuls
Trumpet 3 – Tom Ridderbeekx
Trumpet 4 – Tom Ridderbeekx
Trombone 1 – Louk Boudesteijn
Trombone 2 – Louk Boudesteijn
Trombone 3 – Gregor Sperzel
Bass Trombone – Berend van Gurp
Piano – Sjoerd van Eijck
Guitar – Gersom Raams
Bass – Richard Frijters
Drums – Mitchell Damen
Credits
Arrangement - Ilja Reijngoud
Production - Paul Pouwer, Dennis van Aarssen
Mixing - Tijmen Zinkhaan
Mastering - Joris Wolff
Label - Swingin' Records NL
Publishing - DVA Music
Photography - Jorn Baars, Robert Gort
Artwork - Eefje Halters
Artwork
Song lyrics
And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way
For what is a man and what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows, I took the blows
And did it my way
Yes, it was my way