Diana — Paul Anka-

: Though the romance never materialized, the experience prompted Anka to write the lyrics as a poem before setting them to music. Chart Performance and Success

: While long-standing legends suggested she was his babysitter, Anka later clarified she was simply a family friend "a little out of my league". Paul Anka- Diana

The song was famously inspired by , a girl from Anka's hometown of Ottawa whom he met through his church and community events. : Though the romance never materialized, the experience

: Anka had an unrequited infatuation with Ayoub, who was roughly three years his senior. : Though the romance never materialized