We all know Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, has an amazing voice. But did you know he can do a spot-on impression of Frank Sinatra? It’s true! One of the most unforgettable moments on The Tonight Show was when Jimmy Fallon challenged Levine to sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes” like Sinatra. It was supposed to be funny—and it was—but what really shocked everyone was how perfectly Levine sounded like the legendary Ol’ Blue Eyes. It was smooth, classy, and totally different from his usual style.
Not wanting to be shown up, Fallon jumped in with one of his best-ever Wheel of Musical Impressions. He sang the song “Rude” like Bob Dylan, and he totally nailed it! His impression was so funny and accurate, people couldn’t stop laughing.
Then Levine came back with an even more amazing performance. He sang the Sesame Street theme song as if he were Michael Jackson—and it blew everyone away. Fans absolutely loved this part of the show, and for many, it was their favorite moment. It was clear Levine wasn’t just goofing around—he was showing off some serious talent.
Here at Notes Like These, we always have time for Adam Levine, and this viral clip was the perfect reminder of just how skilled he really is with a microphone.
The segment became a huge hit. In fact, it became the 11th most-watched clip ever from The Tonight Show, pulling in an incredible 85 million views on YouTube! Fans filled the comments with love. One viewer wrote, “This is still my favorite Wheel of Musical Impressions. One of few that does not feel rehearsed. Adam killed it!” Another said, “When Adam does the Michael Jackson one, there you can clearly see he knows about music. This takes great timing with the rhythm and beat.”
Levine has been on The Tonight Show many times, both as a guest and performing with Maroon 5. He’s no stranger to doing hilarious impressions either. In an earlier episode, he had the crowd cracking up with his impression of ‘90s R&B singer Aaron Neville. That one had a silly charm that made it especially funny—definitely one not to miss!
Fans of Levine probably weren’t shocked that he could sing like Sinatra. After all, Maroon 5 once released a studio version of “The Way You Look Tonight”—a classic that Sinatra famously recorded back in 1964. Sinatra wasn’t the first to sing it, but his version is the one everyone remembers. Maroon 5’s cover had a lot of that Sinatra-style flair, from the smooth arrangement to the way Levine delivered the vocals.
So next time you think of Adam Levine, don’t just think pop star—think musical chameleon. He can do it all, from crooning like Sinatra to moonwalking through Michael Jackson tunes. And if you haven’t seen that Wheel of Musical Impressions segment yet… what are you waiting for?
