Paul Anka slams modern singers, says Frank Sinatra would have 'thrown a chair'

The 84-year-old songwriter said because of autotune he can't tell who's actually singing anymore


Paul Anka slammed modern singers and the technology that helps them sound better, saying Franka Sinatra would have thrown a chair at someone if they asked him to use autotune.

Anka called Sinatra and Elvis Presley his two "towers" of music while speaking to Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on his "The Magnificent Others" podcast this week.

"When Elvis was around, he just – they both owned a room, and they were both given that it factor," he explained.

He added, "And Elvis worked his a-- off. This was a shy guy. I would sit with him like this: ‘Hey, Paulie,’" he said in a reserved imitation of Presley. "‘How you doing, man? Yeah, Paul. You know, one day I'm going to do that "My Way." I lovethat "My Way."’" ---More...

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