Paul Anka slams modern singers, says Frank Sinatra would have 'thrown a chair'
I would sit with him like this: ‘Hey, Paulie,’" he said in a reserved imitation of Presley. I don't know who the f--- is doing the singing today. "Can you imagine back then if you said to Sinatra, ‘We're going to give you an autotune’?
- ▪I would sit with him like this: ‘Hey, Paulie,’" he said in a reserved imitation of Presley.
- ▪I don't know who the f--- is doing the singing today.
- ▪"Can you imagine back then if you said to Sinatra, ‘We're going to give you an autotune’?
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Entertainment 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 By Brie Stimson Fox News Published July 24, 2026 2:43pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Paul Anka reflects on new documentary and legacy The legendary singer-songwriter discusses his HBO film "Paul Anka: His Way," his song-writing legacy including writing "My Way" for Frank Sinatra, and his upcoming album. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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.
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