Scatman John didn’t make it to the twenty-first century, but his music sure did. What better legacy can you leave for the next generations than a whole library of feels good music?
He was born John Paul Larkin on March 13th 1942 in El Monte, California. Later he was better known by his stage name "Scatman John". John Larkin was a stutterer. The condition caused him frustration and pain from the ridicule and dismissive attitudes of some. He found solace in the music -- first in piano, then in scat singing. For whatever reason, stuttering was never a problem for him when he sang scat. He went on to create a fusion of scat singing and dance music. One of his basic messages was "I can overcome difficulties. If I can do it, so can you." Sadly, he passed in 1999, but he leaves behind a great legacy.
It sounds like a final message As his voice inevitably fades My message to you Live in the moment, learn from our past, and get ready for the future, whatever it may bring... 🕴
Every time that I get lost and so overwhelmed in life with much stuff to do, I come here to listen to his wise words in the song. I miss you, John. Thank you. Rest in Heaven.
He was full of energy and plans on the last decade of his life when he finally received public attention. Yet his cancer sped up his demise caused by vicious habits he held for a long time.
This is my favorite Scatman John song probably. It's interesting the music choice, it reminds me of what I would hear in the 80's or early 90's. Yet it fits so well for him still. Love the lyrical messages he gives. Have to remind myself even sometimes to live in the moment. "Life is for living in the moment."
This is a fantastically composed song. Great message too. The music is super nostalgic. Almost sounds similar to some of the music from Diddy Kong Racing. That takes me back.
First time I'm hearing this song, just recommended. I conveniently, very much needed to hear this at the moment, thinking about life, how much time has passed me, feeling behind in life, regrets. And this is just what I needed. Thank you once more, Scatmam John for entertaining and inspiring me
Although I already knew about John, I reached this song by accident while looking for another with the same name (a Metal song by the band Deadbolt Zen). It's clear for me that this one is heavily based on Hip-Hop songs from the 90s, those slowly ones like "The Ghetto" by Too $hort. Anyway... Great song. I'm glad it came to me. Thanks again, Scatman.
Scatman John didn’t make it to the twenty-first century, but his music sure did. What better legacy can you leave for the next generations than a whole library of feels good music?
He's an unsung hero
@@novustalks7525no very much a singing hero
@@videooldlady I don't think you understand
He was an extremely talented guy. RIP Scatman
Still listening in 2020 Greetings from Budapest,
He was born John Paul Larkin on March 13th 1942 in El Monte, California. Later he was better known by his stage name "Scatman John". John Larkin was a stutterer. The condition caused him frustration and pain from the ridicule and dismissive attitudes of some. He found solace in the music -- first in piano, then in scat singing. For whatever reason, stuttering was never a problem for him when he sang scat. He went on to create a fusion of scat singing and dance music. One of his basic messages was "I can overcome difficulties. If I can do it, so can you." Sadly, he passed in 1999, but he leaves behind a great legacy.
That's some good story of him dude but his channel is still going though.
By the way how did you know all this?
Thank you so much for this!
He's like the Bob Ross of scat
I had the same thing, was ridiculled for my iq and my concepts, ppl like scatman are being burned at the stake everyday.
The only sad things about him are that he died and he has John Paul in his name. We all know what that's associated with now.
Moral of the story: Live life while you can. Enjoy thing while they last.
I will, John. I will.
How many times am I going to listen to this song tonight?
The answer is not enough.
It sounds like a final message
As his voice inevitably fades
My message to you
Live in the moment, learn from our past, and get ready for the future, whatever it may bring... 🕴
Every time that I get lost and so overwhelmed in life with much stuff to do, I come here to listen to his wise words in the song. I miss you, John. Thank you. Rest in Heaven.
Me too
Turns out The Scatman wrote almost all of his song lyrics. It's so sad that we lost him so young, he had a lot of talent. :(
Really, man. Awesome skills. And he was a great human being, so humble.
yo, yeah
he wasnt really young but i get what you mean
He was full of energy and plans on the last decade of his life when he finally received public attention. Yet his cancer sped up his demise caused by vicious habits he held for a long time.
@@yiayiosmalakas9076 57 isn't considered young when you're alive. But its young to die.
One of the best Singer i ever Heard
This is my favorite Scatman John song probably. It's interesting the music choice, it reminds me of what I would hear in the 80's or early 90's. Yet it fits so well for him still. Love the lyrical messages he gives. Have to remind myself even sometimes to live in the moment. "Life is for living in the moment."
Who needs therapy when there's Scatman?
Depression-B-Gone, by Scatman John, for only the low, low price of letting go of your bad vibes.
Scatman John forever ♾️❤
I know! I've been using his music as solace for some time... It's so beautiful.
65 found his tunes made me get up dancing haven't done that in years . Thank you Mr scatman
2022...... still listening
me too man, me too :')
Scatman reminds the childhood...
This song is beautiful and relaxing but the older i get the more it makes me want to cry too. But im happy that i took the songs message to heart too
My favourite song from the album, it shows off his jazz background. Superb.
We be remember you Scatman John
Great song. Great lyrics and beat.
This is a fantastically composed song. Great message too. The music is super nostalgic. Almost sounds similar to some of the music from Diddy Kong Racing. That takes me back.
Since 1995 very nice album
deep lyrics.very underrated artist.music lovers plz chkout his 2 albums scatmans world n evrybdy jam.
And it's a good combination of pop with rap and a bit of jazz and Scatman John
First time I'm hearing this song, just recommended.
I conveniently, very much needed to hear this at the moment, thinking about life, how much time has passed me, feeling behind in life, regrets. And this is just what I needed. Thank you once more, Scatmam John for entertaining and inspiring me
Although I already knew about John, I reached this song by accident while looking for another with the same name (a Metal song by the band Deadbolt Zen). It's clear for me that this one is heavily based on Hip-Hop songs from the 90s, those slowly ones like "The Ghetto" by Too $hort.
Anyway... Great song. I'm glad it came to me. Thanks again, Scatman.
Great lyrics.
Passed my highschool finals today. Plenty of stress about the maths part. Couldn't stop thinking about a lot of John's lyrics in regards to that.
Late congratulations 👏🏽🎉
We both proud of you
Bought this on CD for the single...what a surprise that the entire album is gold, including this little nugget and my personal favorite "Time"
I adored him as a teen ❤ Great singer really.
He gave us good music
I am fucking crying
Better rapper than most of these new rappers nowadays
He was the best they hooked him up on that scatman video graphics best graphics
Such talent😭
This would've made for an awesome 90s hip-hop sample.
This gives me Sonic CD vibes!
RIP Scatman ❤
Bravo 🙏🏻
In 2021 too
Noice guy Scatman
Not so noice guy Saruman.
Very good! Bravo!
Muy relajante esta canción 😮✨✨✨
justo hoy 3 de diciembre partio de este mundo, fuiste un gran ejemplo scatman :')
Wowwwww amazing !!!!!
All of this mans songs go so hard, keep scatting in scatland John
This Song is so good RIP Scatman John
True song :)
live in the moment....
still listening this in 2021
Both this and Take That's Everything Changes are so great.
Hi in 2022 ✌🏻 please change todays world into scatmansworld
First few seconds make you expect "Walk This Way"
john Paul Larkin [Scatman] R. T. P
I’m getting some Snoop vibes in this song.
true that mr man
Thank you, John. You're helping me get over my own speech impediment!
Therapist: Scatman John Persona music isn't real, he can't hurt you.
Scatman John Persona music:
🤩🤩🤩RIP✝️✝️✝️
90s flava.
I Think Paul talks also about his former heroin addiction here.
why did this song lick me on my ear
Scatman the mis
RIP to my nigga SCATMAN! He got me thru the most... 😢 over 8 years ago
69000 veiws truley a sign from scatman
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What are you doing step bro? ****00:00** plays**
He-he boy
PoHub ^_^
this album was better
Dont talk to me about god, there is no god, ive witnessed first hand how cruel this life is.
N Gauge England -Synthematix- How is this relevant?
Lmao what?
Well, it seems Satan has found another sucker.
@Jere Jauhojärvi ok
Just going full edge here