'The Ed Sullivan Show' always booked the best talent in music. Paul Anka proved this by appearing on the show to sing his hit song "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries."
With a carefree smile and a mesmerizing crooner's voice, Anka sings about not taking life too seriously. He has four gorgeous ladies hanging from his arms to illustrate his point.
As he points out that life is just a bowl of maraschinos, his advice is to laugh at them all. The ladies take his advice and giggle at his words.
He replies in kind with a dashing smile of his own. Then lining up with Anka in the middle, the five form a kick line and toss their feet in the air without a care.
The background of the set cheekily displays a large bowl of cherries to further harp on the song's theme. Paul Anka and his lovely ladies sing their way off stage.
But the audience didn't want them to leave just yet. At the bidding of his fans, Anka returns to the stage for an encore of the chorus, which is well received.
The performance concludes with Ed Sullivan's signature dry gratitude to the artist for performing on his stage. Paul Anka was a big hit with the audience, and his music can still bring a smile!
