Jimmy Scott

Legendary Jimmy Scott performs "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child' at Birdland
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"Jimmy Scott is perhaps the most unjustly ignored American singer of the 20th century"
The New York Times Magazine
"Jimmy Scott is the only singer who can make me cry"
Madonna
"Jimmy Scott had soul way back when people weren't using the word"
Ray Charles
"The most extraordinary voice I've ever heard in my life"
Lou Reed
from the documentary "pure Jimmy Scott" produced by "Accent Films"
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[@mkl62]

July 17, 2009. Happy Birthday, Jimmy. I have the same birthday today (47). You and my father would be the same age. Sadly, he is no longer here. But I hope you and I can celebrate many more birthdays together.

[@123RickGee]

I'm a very lucky person to have had Jimmy sing at my 60th birthday party in South Orange, NJ. No one at the party believed he was coming. There was a snow storm going on, and I received a phone call from Jimmy saying he was lost. I told him just wait there and I'll be there in a jiffy. He and another male singer followed me home. I don't remember the name of his friend, but I was told that he also sang like an angel. There's no better jazz/ballad vocalist in the world.

[@MarshallHaith-b9s]

Wow! 🙏

[@pinbillur]

I'm at blue note right now.. Listening Jimmy Scott .... Soooo beautiful....

[@123RickGee]

Sometime in 1992 - 93, ran across Jimmy singing at the Meadowlands Racetrack, Rutherford, NJ. Had a long chat with him; he invited me to his gig the following evening in Orange, NJ (don't remember the name of venue). Quite some time passed without any contact, until we wound up sitting at the same table at the 5th Annual Newark Jazz Festival (Nov. 1995) at which time he received a tribute award. Friendship was renewed and I invited him to birthday on 12/3.

[@tobeetwo]

I love this man! I saw Jimmy whenever he would come to Chicago. He sings from a place that we can seldom get to, and probably would not want to. There has been no singer, that can blow you off your feet with emotion like JS. I become totally incapacitated and only can focus on him when he is singing! His performances have a value that can't be compared.....

[@Ghtthomps]

One of the long living legends. My mother took me to the Million Dollar theater in Los Angeles 3rd & Broadway to see him in 1947. He was appearing with Lionel Hampton then. I took my sons (3) to see him at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, L.A. area in 1999. He was appearing with Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff. He sang the song Angel Eyes and a few other standards. 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' I remembered him singing the song in 47. See him all! He has many stories to tell about his career.

[@LadyP4u2]

1974 the age of 15, my mom sat me down and had me to listen one of his LP's, I was so amazed with his style, and voice. I thought he was a woman, but she proved me wrong. She also made me do research to find out why he sound like that. One could say a blessing, or a mishap. God knew what he blessed Mr. Scott with, and it was for a reason.....so he could bless us. Thank God, thank you mom, and Mr. Scott. I love you all.............what a lesson, and good memories.

[@slooo9]

AMEN my sista; amen...... a blessing indeed.... except for me it was my brother

[@balazsdemeter1504]

The best what i ever heard in my life

[@JazzMaestra]

This just goes to show how limited radio has become. I am 47 and when I was a kid you would hear Soul, Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Country all on the same radio station. Good for you all!! Keep listening, but do your own research. Little Jimmy Scott is one of the few national Jazz treasures that are still with us!

[@EmmanuelduJonchay75]

Que c'est beau. Merci monsieur Jimmy Scott.

[@maidoodesu]

Nothing compares 2 u Jimmy !

[@tashaishere]

He is a great singer........With love......

[@MarcieLuvzMusic]

Two words: Excellent, Fantastic.... yes Mr. Jimmy Scott certainly delivers this song like no one else can, this renditiion Jazzy yet bluesy at the same time. Such Power and Control in his Voice with a tremendous amount of heartfelt emotion- I'm buying whatever he is selling, sounds Wonderful... A Most Talented and Lovely Man. And the Beautiful, Mrs. Scott, her smile and Grace are so infectious, a truly charming Couple. Love them, God Bless! Sincerely, Your Marcie B. & Dee xxx

[@esquibelle]

A true artist,

[@eject66060]

Yes. So much respect. May others continue to find him.

[@kundukundu]

Wonderful is the word.... :)

[@MissDimples87]

I heard him sing nothing compares 2 u and it melted me. The raw emotion from him is so honest.

[@jordanbstone]

Beautiful

[@arcangel6]

Always loved Jimmy! A REMARKABLE voice and talent. I wish more folks knew of him.

[@BradYaeger]

respect for mr scott. top shelf

[@MalaMi57]

Wonderful - I love THE KING Jimmy Scott !!!!! (from Poland)

[@fredjmp]

Excellent, fantastic wonderful. A rare and divine voice.

[@GeorgeWhitney]

Rest in peace, Little Jimmy Scott!

[@harri628]

RIP Jimmy Scott. Very sad to hear of your passing. #inspiring

[@MarshallHaith-b9s]

Jimmy was fantastic!

[@synaker]

Terrance leave a comment now please, this man can sing

[@BagheeraBirk]

Magic, the voice and his life will live for ever

[@don1carter]

I love him. Always heard he was Nancy Wilson's mentor, but never heard her confirm that. Their sounds are so similar. Can anyone provide documentation? May god bless Little Jimmy Scott.

[@JACCAS5544]

Adore him!

[@RuthlessHeathen]

Sublime today, yesterday and tomorrow.

[@ladoudi]

I have seen him one time at "Borders" in Ann Arbor by incident. I have never seen or heard anybody like him and I told a lot of people in Germany (i am German) about him.

[@Vibe1028]

Thank you very much for sharing this video. Earlier this year I read his biography, "Faith In Time" by David Ritz, and found a whole new appreciation for Mr. Scott. His talent, his voice was the foundation of several artists that preceded him. What a rare and beautiful spirit. Thanks again.

[@VanHoorelbeke]

I second that!

[@kittenkate]

best version of this song I've ever heard

[@Martwa11]

marvellous !! :)

[@don1carter]

Awesome. God bless you, Jimmy Scott.

[@Turpinutz]

Another Amazing Performance! Thanks for posting!!!!

[@dannybsunday]

speaks to my heart always ..thank you for sharing this extraordenary singer*

[@krysilove]

Love him, he's one of my favorites. A "Night in Paradise" is one of my favorite songs.

[@jay1prauve1998]

Jimmy was one of GOD'S GIFTS to the world. May he forever rest in HEAVENLY PEACE.

[@jay1prauve1998]

I love Jimmy too.

[@atomik4568]

amazing!

[@shaunaitcheson]

amazing

[@danielaragao]

best singer alive

[@IBcutiepie]

Sing this song Little Jimmy.....RIP......Love you and miss you......

[@WalrusB]

this is magic...

[@patrik-vw4ek]

Nice!

[@SoulSister66]

Hi Bob, No, but his award winning documentary "If You Only Knew" is available on DVD. Hi Joseph, When & wherever Jimmy's sings "Motherless Child" the earth stops spinning. :>) Thanks for your kind comments. Jeanie ********

[@brassneckman]

Hi all. Jimmy Scott is playing The Pigalle Club , London on Nov 9/10/11, 2009

[@brassneckman]

Hello, JIMMY SCOTT has confirmed to play The Pigalle Club, London , NOV 9/10/11, 2009. cant wait

[@mathieumathieu8113]

repose en paix jimmy

[@darrellbrown6926]

Necessary and sufficient.

[@zunzemma]

fantastique....

[@bubbazo]

He is amazing! He'll be singing soon at Yoshi's in San Francisco.

[@EvaKurowski]

I love him so much...

[@Ghtthomps]

Correction: Re: Jimmy's appearance at the Million Dollar theater; the year was 1950. I have re-checked with my mother who is 85 now and she told me.

[@SoulSister66]

Thank you, Valdimar.

[@spensert4933]

Holy s*** this film exists!!

[@dorcm1973]

GOOSE BUMPS...!!!

[@sleeplessintokyo]

Legendary indeed DADALITES.

[@WalrusB]

@don1carter hi, this cd is available on itunes and the name is indeed "The source" ;)

[@Crimewave9]

crazyy

[@SoulSister66]

Hey L.A. ~ Don't miss all the surprises at "JIMMY SCOTT'S 85th. Birthday Celebration" with "Guest Star" performances on SUNDAY-OCTOBER 10, 2010 'HOUSE OF BLUES' ~ Hollywood

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

me too.

[@SebCrateDigger]

RIP Mr. Jimmy Scott. :(

[@WillyWirth]

This guy´s simply FAN TAS TIC

[@don1carter]

Hi everyone...me again ( posted on same subject yesterday). Funny how the mind works. Today, tired from yard work and taking a shower, I unconsciously began singing the version of Motherless Child I mentioned in the previous post...and suddenly the title of the album came to me. I'm pretty sure it was "Jimmy Scott...The Source." If its been put on CD, or if anyone can post the version of Motherless Child from that recording, please do. Peace.

[@sleeplessintokyo]

=ethereal

[@TheMigric]

RIP :(

[@siempremarisol]

RIP

[@Cobia75]

He has some kind of strange/rare disease that allows his voice to stay in a pre-puberty pitch. He talked about it when I saw him play. It was really cool... he played several songs, & there was a Q & A afterwards... & you could shake his hand & talk to him one on one, which was really cool. Usually legendary type folks like that... you can't even get close to 'em. He was very nice though & smiled & was very optimistic considering the challenges he experienced in his life.

[@sleeplessintokyo]

u got taste...

[@SoulSister66]

LOL, mr.ufu20, I believe I already answered that question. Your just catching up to the rest of the world. :>) Jeanie Scott **************

[@ireamon2010]

Thanks for Twin Peaks to know me.

[@bobdowne4real]

You are a lucky woman Jeanie. He is a magnificent spirit. Is the documentary about Jimmy available on DVD?

[@tyronefraser]

HUB JUB JUB JUB

[@woodyosu2002]

Hi Jeanie. Will Jimmy be performing in NYC during the holiday season?

[@don1carter]

Jeanie (and everyone), this rendition is wonderful, but the first time I heard Jimmy sing was in the 70's and he sang a different version of Motherless Child, and it blew my mind. I bought the album, but it got away from me somehow and now I cannot find that rendition anywhere. All I remember is that the cover had a picture of a person with a tremendous Afro (which was the rage back then.) Do you know the album, and is that version available on CD or anywhere? I Would love to hear it again.

[@OlSkooLHipHop]

isn't ot sampled in O.D.B. Shimmy Shimmy Ya?

[@seanburke3768]

I adore the video-- but having that timecode there on the screen is sadly distracting.

[@drveisik1695]

this is jimmy's best BUT who plays the piano. he is magical?

[@don1carter]

RIP Mr. Scott. Love you always. But can someone tell me what the word "Dadalites" means.

[@tayloreh]

Everyone, see the documentary 'Jimmy Scott: If You Only Knew', you deserve it! ! I'd upload it, though I don't want to take money away from this man... I'm conflicted!

[@EmeraldSky33]

I hate the false, slow vibrato, but his voice is utterly unique and that completely makes up for it. Never did I think I would hear an naturally unbroken, mezzo-soprano-ish male voice singing jazz. He's amazing! Em

[@Meitsme1966-w2t]

I love Jimmy Scott. But what does the word "Dadalites" mean? I've Googled but can find no meaningful definition.

[@loulou2lou]

He has a twinship with Billie Holiday who characterized Jimmy as her fave singer.

[@SoulSister66]

don1carter, Nancy attests to that, just ask her! It has been well documented that Jimmy was her sole influence from the time she was age 12 on....studying his phrasing. Nancy says about herself I sound like Little Jimmy Scott. He considers her his "spiritual daughter". Jeanie Scott ***************

[@wimpers]

Billie Holiday was a fan of Jimmy Scott ! Enough said!

[@jordanbstone]

Exactly

[@speedcrane]

His concerts must go on for days.......too jazzy ...for my taste.

[@don1carter]

SoulSister66...Thanks. I must ask because of your name..Jeanie Scott...are you related to him?

[@MicGeronimO1]

no, its in Ghostface Killah's track "Ironman" =)

[@oddofax]

I agree with Madonna : o

[@spensert4933]

He is The Orphan.

[@SoulSister66]

Hi don1, Yes, I am Jimmy's wife and personal manager. Jeanie ********

[@mrufu20]

R u really his wife?

[@gunnarkarlsson]

kanon

[@joshgibson]

yeah, he had a genetic condition that prevented him from reaching puberty. That explains the voice

[@54spiritedwill54]

He is a great singer.. .With love..

[@don1carter]

RIP