Jimmy Fallon On Van & His Impersonation Of Him

Movieweb: Can you talk about your first guest lining up De Niro, Van Morrison?

Jimmy Fallon: Van Morrison I just lucked out because he's in the city; he's performing the full album of Astral Weeks. And if you're audiophile or if you love any music you know that that's a phenomenal record. But I'm also - grew up an Irish kid and, you know, he comes on your iPod in your brain when you're born. He's just like - he's one of my favorites of all times. So the fact that he was in town is just pure luck. And I think Astral Weeks is a phenomenal record so it's a double whammy on that one.

Has Van Morrison actually seen your impersonation of him? Do you know what he thinks of it?

Jimmy Fallon: I can almost guarantee you he has no idea who I am. I could almost guarantee that to you. But, yeah, I don't even know if I'm going to show it to him, I don't know. I don't know that guy at all. I was just psyched just to book him. I don't know if I want to, you know, piss him off before he comes on the show. But, yeah, I respect him, I love him and I could sing any song backup if he needs me.