Why isn't he considered a musical legend already? He combined scatting, which was only used on jazz music at the time and europop, which was extremely popular. He became famous in his 50s, which is extremely unusual for the music industry even for today and he didn't care that he was popstar, he just wanted to help people
Scatman single is arguably the best song ever created. All of his music is highly underrated. His story is one of the most remarkable too. The first time i heard Scatman single in late 90's in the movie Baseketball when i was like 6 years old, It was the first song ever that made me feel like i could do anything i wanted to. And thats exactly the message he was trying to portray. It was the best song i ever heard then, and to this day, still is
*today marks his 21 years of his death, I’m literally in tears because of this. everyone that knows me definitely knows I’ve been a big fan of him for many years, I honestly consider myself to be his biggest fan...* *you’re right about his motives though, it’s no joke that he inspires me every so often everyday...he is incredibly underrated..* *and I hope you rest well in scatland buddy..* 💜
As a 90's kid i remember getting obsessed with this song, years later I translated the lyrics and some years ago I read the whole Scatman history. Now I'm making a presentation for some friends to help them to know better this amazing artist. I'm (not) criying.
That's a smashing video you've made, really well done and tells Johns story perfectly. My own tribute video covers more his releases and impact over the years he was active but touches on his story...nowhere near as in depth as you have. There's a lot of photos you've used that I've not seen before which is pretty neat. Congrats, I really enjoyed that.
I get such a bitter-sweet feeling when you said the Scatman's ashes were scattered. One final scat for our Scatman. Thanks for making this video, it was good learning about John :)
The most beautiful story I've ever heard. From a scared kid to using his ailment to making a name and an impact on more lives than he could have imagined. ❤❤
God, Scatman John was and still is the most wholesome and pure person at heart. His music contain alot of messages about hope, love, cooperation, confidence and struggle which will resonate with me forever. He pratically made me more human by allowing myself to see the purness of humanity, the struggles we all have and the aim for a better, less divided world. Just wished that he stayed with us longer but it seemed that he already had what he wanted. Rest in Power John Paul Larkin.
You know folks. John Scatman Larkin is a gift to all of us in this World!!!! I am the same age now that he was when his song, “Scatman,” came out! Wow! I feel amazed to have enjoyed it so much in my 20’s or 23 in late 1994! What a Gem this fella is! Rest In Peace Dear Man! God Bless Your Soul! Thank YOU so much for your BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE! ❤
I’ve been a long-time fan of Scatman John and being able to hear his story makes me really happy. His music has been a major help when I find myself in a bad mood. To know he was equally as wholesome and kind in his life as he was in his music makes me really happy and I thank you for sharing that story with the world.
A wonderful story. He was an inspirational legend and the song is a unique and timeless masterpiece. His songs were a part of my childhood. A great guy!
Wow He truly inspirational. This man deserves way more recognition God bless him and his fighting spirit. Can't wait to meet him one day way later tho I haven't completely reached my mission here yet still fighting the good fight. If Scatman John can do it so can you and I.
this video deserves and needs more views i never knew his true story but this is one of the most person wholesome ive ever seen and didnt stop supporting others until the end
To everyone who says he's dead, I just want to point out something he said in his hit song. "Things you called dead haven't yet had the chance to be born"
they need to make a movie out of this!!!! this is such a beautiful success story! people should know about this! it empowers those with stutters! RIP John Paul Larkin!
As someone who suffers from shuddering to this day as an adult, it's nice to hear the history of this man who overcame his issues and used them to impact the world. He may have only had a short music life and a few hit songs, his music is still heard daily today in 2022 almost 30 years later.
Rest in peace, Scatman John 😢 I love your music, because if iam hearing it? my soul is full of joy 😊 Thank you John, your music makes me happy 🙂 Greetings from germany 🇩🇪
my most memorable moment with the Scatman song was something right out of a sitcom. (2:30am) My buddy and I are sneaking back into his house from a party. His back pack brushes across the living room stereo. The pop of it turning on made us look at each other not even a moment later FULL BLAST, the intro to the scat man song plays in his living room causing us to slap frantically at the system to turn it off..... we were caught we still talk about that night till this day. also *starts to hear Toby Fox music at 8 mins in the back ground frantically looks at other tabs cuz scat man is more important to me than undertale*
He was a really attractive man. He is truly great. I think he is a great loss but I think he did what he wanted in that he helped fellow stutterers! 57 is way, way too young to go though! I use Scatman in my songs to exercise to because its so upbeat and helps me keep going! If the Scatman has that much energy then I have no excuse!
Fun fact. Scatman's song alos appeared in a couple movies and TV shows at the time as well. His song was featured in the 1997 comedy movie Nothing To Loose, during the spider scene. His music video was alos featured on an episode of Beavis And Butthead, in the episode No Service. Beavis and Butthead talked about his music video. Pretty cool.
But what many people didn't know is that Scatman John's song "Scatmambo" is a title track of a german movie "Das Merkwürdige Verhalten Geschlechtsreifer Großstädter zur Paarungszeit" ("Love Scenes from Planet Earth") with Christoph Waltz.
The rembrants were second in the awards with the famous "Ill be there for you" (F.R.I.E.N.D.S ost) while Scatman John won with "Scatman" and "Scatman's World". Finally the rembrants are not first somewhere. cannot believe he died. when i first heard him i thought he was alive. Until i googled him up. also how do people get old footage? like seriously how. Noone will sit down and record it for the future. They didnt know youtube would exist. Any ideas? anyway. Rest well Scatman. :')
I remember us on holiday in Europe and going through Germany 95 I picked up maybe the tape maybe the CD and my sister picked up the Greenday kerplunk album I think my brother might of got the new No Doubt album Tragic Kingdom. It was one of our last holidays together for a few years.
Could you talk about Bambee next? she's also another internet icon used in amv's and her songs were in games like pump it up and dance dance revolution,You may remember her song bumblebee,after her 2nd album fairytales,she was never really heard from again
If Hollywood were to make another movie biographical it should be about the late great John Larkin aka Scatman John. One idea for a name could be Scatmans World The Story of John Larkin (Scatman John) I'll see you in Scatmans World Rest in peace John Larkin and thank you
Correction: I was the Producer of Johns Jazz Album. Credit where credit is due please.
My apologies! Pinning your comment for people to see :)
he is not dead, he is just in scatman's world
No. He's not. He's dead and been taxidermist by Chuck testa.
@loup-d'eau parle R/whooshhhh
@@dr1ary754 this ain't reddit go back to that toxic cesspool
I agree
@@hoodclassicsofcalifornia r/im14andthisisdeep
Why isn't he considered a musical legend already? He combined scatting, which was only used on jazz music at the time and europop, which was extremely popular. He became famous in his 50s, which is extremely unusual for the music industry even for today and he didn't care that he was popstar, he just wanted to help people
he should have a statue!
Isn't the term scat from poo. Like he likes scatsex?
if there's a person i would bring back from death to talk would be this amazing man.
He died on my birthday ;(
What about jesus
go to gulag xd
Same here man
@@zizilzilazilazliaslilizlizlila You're the next scatman. SING GODDAMNIT SING
Scatman single is arguably the best song ever created. All of his music is highly underrated.
His story is one of the most remarkable too. The first time i heard Scatman single in late 90's in the movie Baseketball when i was like 6 years old,
It was the first song ever that made me feel like i could do anything i wanted to. And thats exactly the message he was trying to portray. It was the best song i ever heard then, and to this day, still is
He lived as a HERO
He left as an ICON
RIP SCATMAN
You'll always be remembered ❤
He neve died, hes in scatman’s world now.
@@nitrogen7499
When people die, it's either heaven or hell .. nothing more, nothing less.
@@ferasalnajjar.55 when people die, they die that's it. Nothing more, nothing less.
That thing from the song
@@Saw_entitys Thing?
Dam it. Now I’m a scatfan, this dude is too wholesome. What a legend. The world needs more scatmen.
*today marks his 21 years of his death, I’m literally in tears because of this. everyone that knows me definitely knows I’ve been a big fan of him for many years, I honestly consider myself to be his biggest fan...*
*you’re right about his motives though, it’s no joke that he inspires me every so often everyday...he is incredibly underrated..*
*and I hope you rest well in scatland buddy..* 💜
He truly is an inspiration as a person.
His speech pattern was actually really charming. It’s sad that people make fun of stutters, as they make people really fun to be around
As a 90's kid i remember getting obsessed with this song, years later I translated the lyrics and some years ago I read the whole Scatman history. Now I'm making a presentation for some friends to help them to know better this amazing artist. I'm (not) criying.
That's a smashing video you've made, really well done and tells Johns story perfectly. My own tribute video covers more his releases and impact over the years he was active but touches on his story...nowhere near as in depth as you have. There's a lot of photos you've used that I've not seen before which is pretty neat. Congrats, I really enjoyed that.
R.I.P 57Yrs old scatman john
I get such a bitter-sweet feeling when you said the Scatman's ashes were scattered. One final scat for our Scatman. Thanks for making this video, it was good learning about John :)
The most beautiful story I've ever heard. From a scared kid to using his ailment to making a name and an impact on more lives than he could have imagined. ❤❤
3:13 that was so awesome.
One moment he’s stuttering, the next he’s scatting like most singers could only dream of
God, Scatman John was and still is the most wholesome and pure person at heart. His music contain alot of messages about hope, love, cooperation, confidence and struggle which will resonate with me forever. He pratically made me more human by allowing myself to see the purness of humanity, the struggles we all have and the aim for a better, less divided world.
Just wished that he stayed with us longer but it seemed that he already had what he wanted. Rest in Power John Paul Larkin.
You know folks. John Scatman Larkin is a gift to all of us in this World!!!! I am the same age now that he was when his song, “Scatman,” came out! Wow! I feel amazed to have enjoyed it so much in my 20’s or 23 in late 1994! What a Gem this fella is! Rest In Peace Dear Man! God Bless Your Soul! Thank YOU so much for your BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE! ❤
Just realize that if John didn't suffer from stuttering, we would never had the 'scatman' song.
He needs more recognition, John was an amazing and special artist. Rest in peace John.
This man is a legend. May he live on in another life
I have tasted beauty...this hits hard everytime. love this guy.
Thx for the video
Beautiful video, and a very moving story. Rip john scatman
It's my childhood what I listened to this, John is the legend.
Ayo wtf this documentary shed me a tear highkey, his life did impact me as a person who stutters too, he legit died a month after I was born
I’ve been a long-time fan of Scatman John and being able to hear his story makes me really happy. His music has been a major help when I find myself in a bad mood. To know he was equally as wholesome and kind in his life as he was in his music makes me really happy and I thank you for sharing that story with the world.
He seems like a great person. I wish I could've met him.
thank you so much for this video, I consider Scatman John to be my hero, his songs and message saved my life.
I always thought he had a pretty wholesome story for a one hit wonder. RIP Scatman John 🙏🙏
Really good music I was like 13 years old when the song came out the 90s techno and trance was the best
A wonderful story. He was an inspirational legend and the song is a unique and timeless masterpiece. His songs were a part of my childhood. A great guy!
This a great video about one of my favorite artists is so sad he died so early, this probably my favorite video of all time
Rest in Peace : in memory of John Scatman ( 1942 - 1999 ) Then 86's 90's 94's legends never Dies John Times Live Voice Music
eminem: alright imma head out
I stutter myself and this hero is inspiring me to create music too. Rip to ghe legendary Scatman John 😢❤
I Had a stutter since my childhood,This hits to close to home
This beloved Man is never forgotten.. I love You Scatman..where ever you are
Wow He truly inspirational. This man deserves way more recognition God bless him and his fighting spirit. Can't wait to meet him one day way later tho I haven't completely reached my mission here yet still fighting the good fight. If Scatman John can do it so can you and I.
this video deserves and needs more views i never knew his true story but this is one of the most person wholesome ive ever seen and didnt stop supporting others until the end
To everyone who says he's dead, I just want to point out something he said in his hit song.
"Things you called dead haven't yet had the chance to be born"
they need to make a movie out of this!!!! this is such a beautiful success story! people should know about this! it empowers those with stutters! RIP John Paul Larkin!
Definitely! Would make an amazing and successful movie.
I just wanna cry now
What an absolute legend…
As someone who suffers from shuddering to this day as an adult, it's nice to hear the history of this man who overcame his issues and used them to impact the world.
He may have only had a short music life and a few hit songs, his music is still heard daily today in 2022 almost 30 years later.
People say he's still scatting
BRUH LMFAO
SCAT MEANS SHIT SO-
LOL
RancidKari Omfg NoOoOOO
@@RancidKari LMAO
IN SCATMANS WORLDS
@@Lorzanne He scatted my artistry heart
He was such a legend, he never used auto tune which makes his songs even more better , HE EVEN STUTTERS BUT STILL IS BETTER THAN TODAY'S SINGERS
I genuinely used the info I didn't know from this video on a music project. And put this video in the bibliography. Thanks
He Is still in my Heart
I remember my school had a whole bunch of 90’s cd’s in 2008 and this was the most played one by far because everyone tried to sing the fast part
A legend pure and simple❤
His song Everybody Jam is my favourite of his. Always manages to cheer me up. Scatman John remains an amazing person.
This man is an Inspiration
I agree
Damn, i heared this music in MTV and radio in the 90's and didin't even knew he died in 99.
Youre underrated bro pls make more 😮
Thank you! I appreciate it :)
He's the only musician that Eminem couldn't out rap, I love this man
Great job! Thanks for making this!
If there is one man the world needs right now, it's the scatman. One of my biggest regrets is not being born in a age to meet such a amazing man.
Don’t worry he’s just in scatman world he be chilin for 23 years 😎🗿
Thanks for this video. I think you did Scatmans legacy very proud!
Scat in peace john i' ll miss you
Rest in peace, Scatman John 😢
I love your music, because if iam hearing it? my soul is full of joy 😊
Thank you John, your music makes me happy 🙂
Greetings from germany 🇩🇪
I was today years old when I learned the Scatman passed away in 99........
This men showed us, what one person can do with a lightly handicap. For me he is a hero living in my heart forever. ❤
"He was diagnosed with lung cancer."
He left us as quickly as he came :'-(
Legit.legend
I can mouth the whole song and sing it..I feel so bad he had stuttering but he used it to such advantage...I could NEVER
It's still killing me that he still studders, my cousin studdered and I would hug her when she would cry because she couldn't talk.
R.I.P Scatman John :(
my most memorable moment with the Scatman song was something right out of a sitcom.
(2:30am) My buddy and I are sneaking back into his house from a party. His back pack brushes across the living room stereo. The pop of it turning on made us look at each other
not even a moment later FULL BLAST, the intro to the scat man song plays in his living room causing us to slap frantically at the system to turn it off..... we were caught
we still talk about that night till this day.
also *starts to hear Toby Fox music at 8 mins in the back ground frantically looks at other tabs cuz scat man is more important to me than undertale*
Music now: "My girlfriend so hot, yea"
Music then: **being purely epic**
I love his music even more after watching this
He and bob ross are legend in their own ways
He was a really attractive man. He is truly great. I think he is a great loss but I think he did what he wanted in that he helped fellow stutterers! 57 is way, way too young to go though! I use Scatman in my songs to exercise to because its so upbeat and helps me keep going! If the Scatman has that much energy then I have no excuse!
God I wish he lived longer…..
Such an underrated video
no fucking way you did a scatman john video you legend
"If the scatman can do it so can you" - Sentence of the year
This is an amazing content with all my heart 🙏😍
I LOVE SCATMAN
Its really sad how such a beautiful soul died
Really nice vid!
Mel Tillis (country singer) stuttered as well, but was able to sing without stuttering....pretty cool.
I learnt a lot from this 0:
Thanks for the information!!
The Most Epic Music Man. Scatman John.
Fun fact. Scatman's song alos appeared in a couple movies and TV shows at the time as well. His song was featured in the 1997 comedy movie Nothing To Loose, during the spider scene. His music video was alos featured on an episode of Beavis And Butthead, in the episode No Service. Beavis and Butthead talked about his music video. Pretty cool.
But what many people didn't know is that Scatman John's song "Scatmambo" is a title track of a german movie "Das Merkwürdige Verhalten Geschlechtsreifer Großstädter zur Paarungszeit" ("Love Scenes from Planet Earth") with Christoph Waltz.
He’s had such a profound impact ❤️
There's no disabilities,
Only different abilities
Is not walking a ability?
My friend has a very bad stutter aswell, he’s used to it but still, he hates it ;(
Is it possible to miss someone you never met?
God please bring him back
The rembrants were second in the awards with the famous "Ill be there for you" (F.R.I.E.N.D.S ost) while Scatman John won with "Scatman" and "Scatman's World". Finally the rembrants are not first somewhere. cannot believe he died. when i first heard him i thought he was alive. Until i googled him up. also how do people get old footage? like seriously how. Noone will sit down and record it for the future. They didnt know youtube would exist. Any ideas? anyway. Rest well Scatman. :')
Man I miss scatman
This video should have more likes its very good
Everyone should live like this man did
I have never heard this but it is so nostalgic
I remember us on holiday in Europe and going through Germany 95 I picked up maybe the tape maybe the CD and my sister picked up the Greenday kerplunk album I think my brother might of got the new No Doubt album Tragic Kingdom. It was one of our last holidays together for a few years.
Thank yoy
Great video!
Legend fasho
i enjoyed
Nice video. You should do more stories about 90's eurodance singers
Could you talk about Bambee next? she's also another internet icon used in amv's and her songs were in games like pump it up and dance dance revolution,You may remember her song bumblebee,after her 2nd album fairytales,she was never really heard from again
If Hollywood were to make another movie biographical it should be about the late great John Larkin aka Scatman John.
One idea for a name could be Scatmans World The Story of John Larkin (Scatman John)
I'll see you in Scatmans World
Rest in peace John Larkin and thank you