MY WAITS: Frank Sinatra drew a lot...
MY WAITS: Frank Sinatra drew a lot of celebrities to his recent Greek Theatre shows, including at least one you might not expect: whiskey-voiced balladeer Tom Waits.
Waits, who said he’s been a Sinatra fan “forever,” told Pop Eye he enjoyed the show: “It was magic. He waves his hand over the crowd like a wand when he sings.”
Other impressions? “He drank Jack Daniel’s and soda.”
Waits noted that he’s written a song, “Empty Pockets,” that he wants to get to Sinatra but he hasn’t tried yet. “I’m sure he’s unlisted,” Waits said dryly.
Has Sinatra been a big influence on Waits? “Oh yeah, no question about it.” In what way? “We have the same tailor.”
Say goodnight, Tom.
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