Scatman John - Interview with MTV Europe (Unaired footage, 1995)

[@Gary_Hun]

For anyone wondering... he isn't drunk or high on something, he is talking in this floaty overplayed manner because it is kind of a midway between talking and singing. And singing takes away his stuttering.

[@Daniel-zs7mv]

I have this same method. I speak this way because my stuttering.

[@Gary_Hun]

@@Daniel-zs7mv If the Scatman can do it so can you, you say?

[@Daniel-zs7mv]

@@Gary_Hun Exactly, bro. This man is my role model to speak.

[@jacknio6032]

It’s his natural energy! John was all good, sober and he’s just riding at this point

[@youtuba-mamyt-rahal]

No matter what sounds he makes, his voice is divine!

[@kat_draws__]

God I miss him sm, one of the sweetest men I know. I really wish he wasn't gone, I really do, I think about him almost everyday. His music was life changing for me. Im just happy his legacy even in recently found interviews like this, live on.. Rest well John, hope you're flying high in Scatland. 🧡💜

[@luigicp12]

He out there in Scatmans world

[@ragokueod]

I discovered his music in the late 2000's and I instantly knew his songs were gold. I heard scatman and thought "wtf" "omg this is amazing." Kinda says I'm an oddball, but anyways. I love that his music has a message to it. Scatman's world talks about race and that it doesn't matter, "tell me about the color of your soul." Those are powerful words. It also talks about who's the winners of this world if their are losers and ending global pollution. There's so many favorites, but one of my favorites of my favorites is the satirical lyrics of popstar. Honestly, you could take his songs and read his lyrics without the scat as thought provoking poem. Shortly after discovering him I wanted to see more content about him and was broken up to find out that he died to cancer many years before. I was emotionally affected since I had gained a hero and shortly learned after discovering him that he had already been taken before I got a chance to meet him. That doesn't mean I still don't enjoy his music. I enjoy learning about him and is why I'm watching the video since it's so rare to see long videos about him since he died before the internet exploded in 2008. Thank you so much for posting the video.

[@9852323]

I agree except the internet exploded before 2008

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

He's a very important man with a lot to teach the world.

[@stevemorse108]

This man was a genius.

[@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е]

this man was Jesus in second coming...look at his intentions and thoughts

[@felix4059]

His biggest weakness became his biggest asset. I'm happy that he was loved by many worldwide before he died.

[@9852323]

He’s such a nice guy. So humble and down to earth.

[@philipcacayorin]

I produced John's Jazz album in the 1980's, He is awesome and I miss him dearly !

[@gyhio9]

@@philipcacayorin Thank you for your work on the masterpiece that is that LP!

[@souhung69]

No waaay!

[@ethanjohnson3642]

Any stories from working with him?

[@Eric-zq6sb]

It’s great to finally find a full Scatman John interview. I wasn’t sure that he did full interviews because of the stuttering. What a soul! RIP!!

[@garybaltiejus7248]

The man was a musical genius, im glad he got some recognition before he passed

[@MrGabilonia]

"I am a 53 year old kid in a candy store and its because of you guys" :)

[@psicologiajoseh]

What a beautiful soul. Why did I discovered him so late.

[@XWNORST]

4:00 mark really speaks to me because this is something everyone has to deal with, and to see that someone as influencial as scatman also dealt with this just speaks volumes We miss you john

[@Mashen_Taterz]

Ever since I discovered his music around 2008 I have been sharing it with everyone I know. I even put it on the loud speaker in the kitchen at work daily. Sometimes people are like wtf is this but it doesn't take long before they love it too 😂❤

[@birdinground1]

He’s probably the FIRST person who scats on MTV which is pretty cool.

[@PixelatedExistence]

Wow such a great man and great talent..I've read so many stories about this guy and seen so many videos about him, from what I have seen he was an all round amazing and beautiful human being who loved life and loved people, he sadly died too young, this world needs more John scatmen!

[@kat_draws__]

9:52 "OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS" GOD I MISS HIM SM😭

[@dunem666]

Legend still on 2024.

[@Arokuara]

This being unaired makes me sad :\ He was/still is such an inspirational man.

[@gyhio9]

@@Arokuara The entire interview wasn't aired, but portions of it were used for MTV promos and other stuff. I believe it was used for the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards when Scatman was nominated for Best Male Artist (although he was beaten by Michael Jackson.)

[@Virallllllll]

What a fascinating and enlightening man. It's like he's speaking to the future. RIP Scatman.😢

[@drew8958]

What a great philosopher ! I am glad he learnt to be his own friend and gave us his music 🙂

[@j03T3XAz]

13:02 "I dont think music needs to be mean anymore..." based

[@cristianperovich3119]

What a sweet soul, we need scatman now a days

[@alejandromosqueda6556]

God bless him wherever he is. Thanks for this video.

[@sherion80]

Wonderful man.

[@zhuangsaur227]

Speaks with a soft and measured tone of voice as well as articulation in his narrative

[@RedTrevCollects]

They should make a movie about him

[@gyhio9]

There actually is a biopic on him being made. It was announced earlier this year via The Hollywood Reporter

[@luigicorbera7696]

Totalmente de acuerdo!

[@gyhio9]

An official written biography about him has been announced (due for a 2025/26 release) and a documentary separate from the biopic is in the works as well.

[@9ckr716]

Really? Thats awesome. He honestly deserves it. One of the most inspirational life stories of all time. If you think about it, its almost biblical. I can totally see people talking about him centuries from now with people thinkjng that its totally made up. Or is that weird?​@gyhio9

[@davidcarrol110]

Hadnt seen or heard Scatman John for many years until I saw a very old episode of TOTP with him performing in a white suit. He had such charisma and it is sad he is no longer with us.

[@hotdog5503]

i love him so much he is just such a real and dope soul with so much to teach the world so many of the things he says in this video resonate with me so deeply god scatman we all miss you 💔💔ski ba ba badobop 💔💔

[@tharubaba]

His biggest weakness was his greatest ally eventually 🎩 😊

[@conteriousnashsr]

Rest in power scat man😢

[@hushabyehum4805]

I love down to earth humikity this man has. In Islam five times prayer is called salah which means connection which he refers to right at the end. everything he said rings true including surrendering (the meaning of islam) to how things are and not covering up yourself from yourself. Again a word in Islam kufr which means to cover up is what we are to avoid .. People translate these words to prayer, disbelief, but thus is the real meaning. His introspection and intuition is on another level. My kid can't talk at all which is why I took an interest in this artist who used a disability and freed it to create art.. He said scat is freed stuttering and that's a deep concept honestly.I can watch this again and again because there is so much here. I hope my kids get to overcome the hurdles they're born Sith too and 'taste beauty" as he said..

[@НиктоНикак-л1р]

Thank you for this video!

[@gilmar-ac3247]

A Genius !!

[@MaterialEqualMe]

No suprise that I feel sad. Bcz he's too good.😢

[@AlexFromnic]

No man. It's not it. Feel happy. This proves you will try and feel sad even when all that's presented is happy. Wake up. Turn that frown upside down. You are good enough. Believe it. See it. Be it.

[@AlexFromnic]

No man. It's not it. Feel happy. This proves you will try and feel sad even when all that's presented is happy. Wake up. Turn that frown upside down. You are good enough. Believe it. See it. Be it.

[@Mattlegg46]

Legend!

[@threadsgreek]

An influencer, before being an influencer was a thing.

[@AndrewLeSynt]

Legend 🖤❤️🧡

[@nb-dm7gm]

what a beautiful person

[@bastiaanzijlstra]

Joost Klein brought me here. Bedankt Joost! Wat een inspirerende persoonlijkheid!

[@KanalvogtSG]

8:47

[@birdinground1]

Miss him already 😔

[@oussisaho208]

Feel like Heath Ledger got some inspo from this cat

[@SULLYco]

This early 2000s style of filming is so cool, it’s almost eerie. How is he sitting up straight but the background is askew?

[@dextersjanitor6908]

He died in 1999

[@M4dAf4ka]

Wonder no one yet made a movie about his life.

[@gyhio9]

One is actually being made! It was announced earlier this March via The Hollywood Reporter

[@ВсадникАпокалипсиса-я9е]

@@gyhio9 very cool, looking forward to it's release

[@gyhio9]

A documentary (separate from the biopic film) and a written biography are also being made.

[@Meravingin]

Am I the only one who sees a real life Joker here? He talks about nice things but the way he speaks in this interview makes me wanna watch a movie about Batman with him as Joker. Anyway, he was a really nice guy.

[@OsamaBknLaden]

OG stuttering gypsy

[@jacknio6032]

Who knows, maybe if he didn’t have a stutter and also broke into acting and music….coudlve gave it a wack. Certainly does have the voice for it

[@leegulliford2962]

I think this guy is where Heath Ledger got some of he's mannerisms for hes role as the joker in my opinion

[@xz7981]

Un buen hombre de alma noble y humilde, alcanzó la fama tarde pero la disfrutó merecidamente. Dios lo tenga en su gloria ❤

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

This was such a great Human

[@Mikeycrzed]

One thing to say! SMART MAN!!!!

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

Scatman John was a cool cat 😎

[@TheMrB]

LOVE SCATMAN ❤❤❤❤ MISS YOU ❤❤❤❤

[@mr_blue8208]

Sounds like a super cool and normal dude. 1995 was a pretty good year. These days (2024) the world looks like a mad place, or maybe we all just need to get off social media. OR… Social media was nothing but a tool showcasing the madness within a certain spectrum of the human species.

[@Suvnggi]

His speech style and behavior are like the joker in batman

[@TheBobist]

Wow I didn't even realize it until you said it and now it's like 100% what I hear and see

[@MariaLuiza-re4wr]

Heath Ledger's.

[@turnip5359]

Helps his stutter

[@rayedwards7061]

what a great guy..

[@horizonteazul6115]

Homem incrível 🎉😢um grande exemplo de homem

[@litepath777]

Nostalgic

[@dunem666]

25 years 😢

[@buseberksun352]

Very sensitive person ❤

[@nodrama490]

legend!

[@vickyvasilioy7437]

❤❤❤💯

[@vitali-opal-and-gem]

This is great example of a man talking from his heart. I would say that most leaders, politicians, and teachers talk from their mind. We need all to talk from their heart. Love is the Kryptonite of the darkeness. Any leaders that talk from their mind all the time are not in the side of love and peace. . One day we will. Thats when we will see change happen. Classic example of someone talking from the mind is trump. He will fool many

[@EdwinMaduro-of6bo]

Solid

[@eventhorizon7374]

Was it only stuttering or was there other disease's?

[@gyhio9]

John was a stutterer and was also heavily dependent on drugs and alcohol for many years before getting clean in the late 80s.

[@eventhorizon7374]

Do you also know why this was unaired? @@gyhio9 - and is there any sites where he is more documented?

[@gyhio9]

​@@eventhorizon7374Certain clips of it were used for MTV promo spots and things like that but the full uncut interview never aired. There is a documentary and a written biography about John coming out soon so you'll see a lot of interesting stuff in those when they're released.

[@MyUnoriginalUsername]

​@@gyhio9oh wow nice, who's writing and airing it? It's been over 20 years so how come only now it's been written? Anyways I'm quite exited for that to release

[@TV.AUTOPORADNA]

wau ❤❤❤❤

[@autothaiman52]

He reminds me of a Joker