Scatman John - Scatman [Live on Rondo, NRK - Norway, 1995] (HQ)

[@Spicewood-Soaps]

I never knew he stuttered and now the song makes sense! RIP buddy all the good artists leave us so young 😢

[@AlemaoSensei]

Young?

[@michaelmerjil7874]

He was only in his 50's.

[@andygibson5258]

As a matter a fact don’t let nothing hold ya back if a scatman can do it brother so can you

[@harsh90868]

@@andygibson5258 real inspiring line

[@yuccapost]

Many people die in their 50s. Two colleagues of my dad and my mum all died very fast from cancer mid 50s. Age related sicknesses don't wait till retirement in your 60s.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

imagine turning your disorder into your ultimate talent and become a star, it's like showing all his bullies and non-believers the ultimate🖕 that man was a boss, may he please all the angels in heaven with his brilliant singing🙏

[@jimmysavageultrabrutal8130]

That's the Ultimate Hacking.

[@zipzapdk]

It's not a disorder. It's just another Operating System. I bet everything that this approach to music is completely normal for him, just as it is for me. The only difference is that he dared to act with it. I dont do that 😪

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

@@zipzapdk you sound kinda jealous, also it clearly is a speech disorder by definition and often genetically. look it up if you don't believe me.

[@alvarovega896]

@@zipzapdkit is a disorder, there’s nothing wrong with it being one, it’s called speech fluency disorder in the DSM-5

[@impaler331]

Kinda like joy division usuing his seizures as dance moves I think

[@tonystanton9223]

Take note modern people , this is what real talent sounds like without autotune

[@johannandjuanitawilliamson6669]

To be fair he was a little pitchy at the start 😕

[@elzabig1]

Hell yes it is

[@elzabig1]

@@TheImmoralNosferatuZodd ski ba boo ba ba da ta

[@dbPRO]

No autotune but yes manuel tune .first he warmed up his voice

[@edgardomanigao7041]

Fr

[@rathbovor]

“Everybody stutters one way or another” ❤ R.I.P

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

I love that line. I didn’t know who this man was two days ago, now he’s my brother for life. The world lost an amazing soul the day he passed on. ❤

[@natparpi]

​@@breakfastsurreal5650Totally agree, he will be missed forever 😢❤

[@IvanMarshall95]

Scatman forever! Still here in July 2024

[@ВасилийЗюзин-в8ю]

И в августе '24)

[@Klára-m4p]

I'm with you, this man is impressive

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

September.18

[@i.k.9374]

09.10.2024

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

October

[@basshead6949]

One of my favourite songs as a kid and am ashamed to say, only now at age 36 have I finally discovered the man and the meaning behind it. Crying hard 😢 What started as a sad story for him he turned into a megalith of success. Truly wonderful. Massive, massive respect to you Sir. RIP.

[@filippovincenti]

Same here, same age..

[@filippovincenti]

Just read the story About this Guy, very impressive...

[@shafrazjamal]

Im with u bro... heard this with cassette tape...u know my age

[@panosvrahimis1063]

Same here. Same age man

[@txdmsk]

Same.

[@OGStarrSEC]

You could hear the nerves tanking his performance at first but dude pushed through and thirty seconds later, he’s killing it. Performing live is freaking hard but this legend killed it at 52. Legend. RIP.

[@gyhio9]

@@OGStarrSEC This was one of his first ever performances as Scatman John so I'm definitely sure he was nervous. This was only a couple months after the single+music video had been released.

[@RIKASTIGADOR]

Era tartamudo, no creo que fuese tanto los nervios.

[@mrboojay]

@@RIKASTIGADORI don’t believe the OP was talking about his stutter in general. You can tell at the beginning of the performance he looks and kind of acts nervous, he’s also a little off key, but as he eases into it those performance nerves go away.

[@bigjewmoney]

Certainly didn't help that either he or the band started the song in the wrong key, but he recovered masterfully

[@Sixstringman]

He started solo and was slightly off key. He picked up on it as soon as the music started and corrected it in a few bars. PRO.

[@berfderfington6947]

Never let a disability keep you from doing what you love. You can be so great. Scatman is a great example. :)

[@rojava1619]

Are you disabled? Because it’s condescending if not. Some of us are so ill our dreams haven’t happened so sometimes a disability can stop you from doing what you love and even stops the simple things like being able to hold your head upright in a chair and sit up. Or the ability to move and in too much pain to think about anything except extreme pain not able to concentrate on anything but agony. I wake up next to my electric wheelchair every day but often I can’t sit upright in it for long so that affects not being able to go outside & enjoy life outside of my house. Don’t make patronizing comments about disabled people again. And I’m loosing the use of my arms but my dream was to get good at guitar

[@PattyPat162]

That song was taken for a joke by many, but their is so much depth to this, way undervalued. Great live performance.

[@guillaumefloatin91]

And what a rendition. They are killing it !!

[@blacknwhite5451]

I just found out about his life journey, the bullying at school, through alcohol and drug abuse. He certainly lived a lot and unfortunately left us far too soon. Great to hear him talking and to see this amazing live performance. Such talent.

[@giftgiver]

😭😭😭

[@jeanmichel6403]

I bet he had pity for you' all.

[@BlueTsunami2024]

Scatman John was so wholesome. The world needs more people like him.

[@humanskull182]

Oh no! I only know his song "Scat man" I never knew about his life. Is there a documentary?

[@glocksp80smd]

Dont forget his stutter witch is how he accidentally came to make this song and died in 99

[@grneyedvillain2084]

It's the end of 2023, and I'm still rocking to the one and only Scatman!

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

there's only one true scatman, that man was a legend🙏 i remember listening to this song when i was 8, still love it as much as i did back then.

[@dakindkid]

Yup. December 26th 2023

[@dantaboo]

2025 and rocking this magic.

[@ToNyC18316]

Вечная память, в детстве очень нравились его треки, как и сейчас

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

Just like WOW

[@brunofilipe9947]

Scatman John merece um filme contando sua história de vida! 👏

[@gyhio9]

There is a film coming soon! It was announced last year by The Hollywood Reporter

[@ThatManDad]

​@@gyhio9really, hope it's true

[@gyhio9]

A documentary (unrelated to the upcoming biopic film) and a written biography are also on the way.

[@JumbleTasteSpinning]

We want scatman on VINYL!!!

[@OriRonen]

He passed away exactly 25 years ago. Thank you for the music Scatman John 🤟💌🌍 love your vibe

[@Sergei-King]

This poor man passed away only 4 years after releasing this so. If only he knew today that it was still so iconic.

[@angeliquehoegee813]

It still is and always will be!❤

[@Sergei-King]

@@angeliquehoegee813 Facts. Truly a beautiful soul that human had. I always end up in tears when thinking about this dudes story.

[@CañoneroES]

De pobre nada.

[@kwj21st]

Oh really.. so regrettable..

[@justenbenally522]

He died in his prime. None of us will be in our prime at 54

[@mapled3135]

I was 22 when this hit came out and now I’m almost as old as the scatman was in this video.

[@itzlnix919]

Time truly flies by

[@Vossflying]

Exactly like me haha

[@neilgrieve6629]

Lyrics are not the same as the original

[@wookypark779]

What yr did this song come out?

[@imanhakim3213]

Me too 😂 Time flies by so quick

[@sferaefdeer3465]

If only he knew that people continue to admire his talent and listen to his songs)

[@franklinamadeoyanapacuri9078]

I think he knows it

[@frippe8845]

The feels. I really hope theres an afterlife and John is smiling down us from wherever that is

[@wilsonllivicura6912]

As a kid I listened this song over and over loved it, now I just found out about his life and disorder. His an extraordinary example of perseverance and life’s love…

[@andreicristian9575]

And an incredible example of courage. I loved it so much as a kid, I had no clue he had a stutter. It was just cool af.

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

1995

[@IAI7r]

You could feel those “IM THE SCATT MAN” down ur spine what a voice

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

He definitely meant every word he sang that’s for sure. I’m so happy that he got to experience such success before he passed. He deserved that recognition. I just learned about his story a couple days ago; what an inspiration he was and forever will be.

[@Danielenellafossadeileoni]

Great voice and artist! Rest in peace John.

[@christianlutter_84]

💯

[@ScottyDoesntKnow69]

💯 and that guitarist got down on the solo

[@mariarty1211]

When I feel useless and old, my heart warms up when watching John

[@Firefly_82]

Я хочу вам пожелать позитива, каждый возраст прекрасен. Душа- она не страеет, мысли с возрастом обретают богатый смысл, как коньяк, который чем старше, тем лучше.

[@TedTheAtheist]

How old are ya buddy?

[@RobertoLopez-ik9sl]

This must be one of the very best live performances I've seen and heard thanks so much 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gyhio9]

Check his 1995 tour band out live on MTV Europe, it's even better than this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWS0mXx3p9KBnZY

[@mutantm0nkey]

I totally agree. the sheer joy in his face puts a massive smile on mine. what a joy of a person

[@이지수-b7v]

장애를 극복하고 이렇게 멋진 노래를 연주해주셔서 감사합니다. LEGEND R-I-P

[@Firefly_82]

Песня моей юности, я знала, что он заикается, и это здорово, что он сделал. Мы видим мир сквозь призму обычных людей, но есть люди, которые живут с особенностями, но эти люди удивительные. Я русский педагог, работаю 23 года с детьми , у меня были разные дети, но дети и люди с божьим даром необыкновенные.

[@playlist6642]

Acredito

[@johndo9776]

❤ Tu es une belle personne

[@RandyRieger]

This is what the internet was and should be for. Not only rediscovering something magical from your past but being able to see its significance and the powerful message behind it. This man is an example of how you can let your insecurities become something wonderful. Truly an inspiration

[@shirothehero0609]

Remember - If the Scatman can do it, so can you. RIP Scatman John. Guy is so warm and so friendly and so genuine. How come all the good ones get taken so soon.

[@-Tharos-]

Great version, awesome vocal performance, and that guitar solo is simply beautiful.

[@klemenarh1799]

Wow, what an awesome rendition of this song. Guitar was great

[@christianlutter_84]

Oh mein Gott, was habe ich ihn geliebt!!! Kindheitserinnerungen werden wach. Richtig schade, dass er nicht mehr unter uns ist.

[@WealthyHealthyPro]

A life Well Lived. Rest in Peace. John Paul Larkin (March 13, 1942 - December 3, 1999)

[@ParFektion]

Did he pass away that early? ☹️

[@bidy142]

​@ParFektion unfortunately he had lung cancer

[@theweekthatis]

Euugh, that’s so depressing. Poor bloke.

[@adonisnetworks]

The brightest stars in the sky die the quickest. Facts of the universe.

[@tawandaa]

Oh wow, all this time didn't even know that he stuttered. Love him even more for this!

[@eclectica1]

You clearly didn't listen to his lyrics hard enough.

[@Dr._Nasenbaer]

I stuttered as a child and teenager and Scatman John accompanied me through this difficult time. So brave and such a role model! He was also a gifted musician and singer. May he rest in peace! M-m-m-m-m-m-many greetings from Germany to heaven! Thank you, John! 🙂

[@cherrygabs4939]

2024 and this song is still slappin.

[@Menace2DaComments]

He was honestly so well spoken and had such a strong sounding voice

[@jenodoczy47]

Igy igaz! Szinte hihetetlen!

[@eltontothemax]

That guitarist is incredible.

[@TrevJericho]

Big ups to the bass player also

[@A-ProductionsYT]

What are you doing here lol

[@masacatior]

Scatman soloin his beatbox / invisible guitar.

[@gyhio9]

For anyone interested I think his name is Mats Johansson.

[@rorz999]

The bass player is the real MVP

[@jibjab7929]

Amazing moment at 5:09 where the drummer starts those syncopated cymbal hits, John picks up on it and hits the plosives in time with them. Pure jazz stuff. RIP to a legend.

[@greatspaceadventure]

This is basically Scatman - Random Access Memories version. Love it!

[@catalinaarias5659]

this man is a legend

[@redbullhamster]

Hell yeah. Still inspiring new people in 2024. what a guy.

[@PazuzuStalker]

Just thought if thus guy from back then and thos anthem hit... Now reslized he was a hero. Bullied for massive stuttering his entire life but found himself in scat and sold millions.. Awarded for his work for the stuttering comnunity and in the stittering hall of fame.

[@metatron94]

The fall does not define you,is the way you get back up that does.

[@craftcastings723]

Man took lemons and made it into lemonade. However it all came about, respect and RIP to this man!

[@PRSouthern]

When life throws you lemons, ask to speak to Life’s Manager and send that shit back! David Goggins, Stay Hard.

[@tcscomment]

@@PRSouthern I knew someone was going to make a Cave Johnson reference lol also, you may say that John threw back the lemons

[@adonisnetworks]

Yeah, with the bottle and label too 🎉🎉

[@gleepglorpgloop]

why is this one of the best live performances i’ve ever seen?

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

@@gleepglorpgloop because John and his band didn’t mess around. It takes work to be that tight as a band and he had a fantastic voice. These dudes killed it.

[@johnal3358]

I’m a stutter and this guy is an amazing role model. RIP legend.

[@drubaidrehman]

I miss him so much, I actually cried a little during this video

[@mathuyed971]

I thought i was the only one feeling my eyes soaked...... This performance definitely came deep from his heart..... I just found out that he has stuttering condition..... So inspiring

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

I just discovered him yesterday, I cried a river for him today watching this video. I hope he’s watching down right now and that he sees how much love people have for him and his music.

[@MortyAndFitch]

In bed unwell , scrolling , and have now found a new love for this song again ❤

[@V8Does]

KZbin shorts brought me here, love it :)

[@Qiuvox]

No autotune, all skill! Legend himself! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Qiuvox]

​@Horsemanpig no 😮

[@Astraeus..]

For fuck sakes. I really REALLY wish people knew what the fuck autotune actually was and did. Cher, one of the most iconic and successful singers that has ever lived, is basically THE entire reason autotune really took off in the late 90's because of her song "Believe". Since then it's been used by dozens upon dozens of incredibly talented, successful, capable singers to achieve the effect they were looking for in one song or another. It's not some magic mcguffin that makes some nobody who can't sing for shit just suddenly "git gud". It's a tool for musicians and singers and musicians, no different than any of the other tools or instruments they use, and like all other tools it can either be used incredibly well to great effect OR can end up sounding like absolute dog shit.

[@PrettyNormous]

@@Astraeus.. THANK YOU

[@bryanjr.]

seeing the way the band gets in grove with the Scatman is fascinating to me in so many ways. Just amazing chemistry between them all and one of the most beautiful live performances I've ever seen.

[@woutkoopman]

You know, I stuttered a lot as a kid. I had speech lessons, overcame this hurdle and am now known as someone who can't shut up. Funny enough I used to love this song when I was a kid and listened to it on infinite repeat, I found out today this song is about stuttering.

[@Vaporvision]

❤

[@ben_spiller]

"As a matter of fact, a-don't let nothin' hold you back If the Scatman can do it, so can you" Words to live by

[@catalin-ap]

Never imagined that can be done live, and that it's just one take (the voice), and not post-processing slicing. Great song, great man John Larkin!

[@mattgue3452]

I love the way he spun something that is considered to be a major flaw in communication and made it work for him and be an inspiration for others.

[@soldadoryanwarzone8963]

Pessoas vivem e morrem, mitos permanecem, parabéns Mr.Scatman

[@marceibel1131]

Rip. I wished, he would still be with us..

[@SamlSchulze1104]

Ah, he'd be in his eighties. At least he was at piece when he died. "Whatever God wants, I'm happy with that. I've lived a good life and have tasted beauty".

[@hanswurscht4534]

Best Song ever with a string message too. Missing great stuff like this in these days.

[@willon50]

1 song and he marked a whole generation worldwide.

[@t333rbo]

Gone too soon - What a nice guy, and a talented jazz musician. Rocking that DX7. RIP John.

[@RadioParanormaliumPL]

Great performance. And that guitar solo is a killer!

[@jskjolde]

Who is he and the band?

[@user-hy8js0g59m]

Скэтмэн Джон - легенда! Только из комментов этого видоса узнал, что его уже нет на этом свете. Очень жаль! Земля тебе пухом, Джон! Я вырос на этом хите. Спасибо за классный музон. И спасибо, тем кто загрузил видос

[@mattryan111]

I had a stutter as a child. I’m 49 now and it sometimes returns when I get stressed. I was bullied at school for it. Watching this video brought a tear to my eye. What an absolute legend this man is. It takes a strong man to laugh and succeed in the face of adversity. RIP Legend.

[@SupernovaSymie]

49 too. So can you brother ❤

[@jimmysavageultrabrutal8130]

Stress brings us all kinds of illnesses, and horrible stuff.

[@sauravlas]

Same here, it’s one of my traits that I’ve realized makes me stronger. Took me a long time to get to this point.

[@Superconductor-mp9ud]

I love this version, different styles melt together

[@danb2936]

Such a humble gentleman ❤😊😊😊

[@magiungeniusbeatzofficial]

Simply the Best LOVE it scatman ❤much love

[@Countrysidewonderer]

This guy is a legend one of the few songs that I cannot forget , happy days and memory's

[@garstang097]

Credit to the interviewer for keeping two languages in the loop!

[@jotavec676]

He's a legend, he invented electronic music ❤

[@youtubeequalbuttoutput]

nah. electronic music was more invented by bands like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream

[@lizg.8626]

I was going to say! Sounds like the beginnings of EDM.😍😍😍🥹

[@nicxonpiaso6199]

I danced to this music whilst in High School in 🇵🇬..Loved his singing style,quite humorous and made me hold my laughter..🙏🏼

[@MicheleLaraia-j4m]

Papua New Guinea

[@hoots02]

I was 12 when this came out and was recovering from a severe brain damage (1990). Memory was horrible but I had my cassettes and cds and listened to scattman and many other great talents then I always thought he was a man of color (blame the brain damage 😅). RIP scattman thank you for the hits

[@Строгий1985]

Скэтман Джон это Легенда ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Спасибо за Детство Джон 🎙🎙🎙🎤🎤🎤🎷🎷🎷R.I.P....

[@FoxLegion1]

Как пел для мира так и развеян по нему пеплом. Один из тех ,немногих, великих людей, что сделал для музыки больше, чем многие, современники вместе взяты за десятилетия не сделали

[@andreysh2014]

this man deserves nothing but respect

[@Mike-zj3zj]

What a boss, for real. Winning at life. And this live performance had no business going as hard as it did.

[@bandidomxgarage7898]

Wow llegue aqui para verlo en vivo y que barbaro que talento que rolonon endemoniado 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏 descanze en paz SCATMAN JOSE 😅

[@pillow2613]

好多謝閣下的影片，在香港一樣有scatman john的擁躉。永遠懷念他。

[@guillaumefloatin91]

this was insane, Scatman John, presents himself with such an humility, goes on stage, start to sing and play, with the local muscians who seems to have the time of their life, .... and give a masterpiece of live music, the groove is killing, everyone has fun, his singing is crazy, and he gives such a good vibe.... this song and this live is a killer and there is so much depth in his story, I am so sad for his lifestory.

[@alexvizhar1920]

I love his story! I love his song. Pure art! What a legend!

[@szotrabk8193]

One of the best live pefromace of all time! This jazz version is thousands better than orginal! RIP John! U made huge impact on my music taste. Thank You!

[@이안-j7t]

예전에 귀로만 듣다, 지금 비디오로 보면서 들으니 훨씬 좋네요. 좋은 영상 감사합니다.

[@lollobello]

The lyrics, man. He could have easily used his skills to create one or many banal and simple songs, but instead he wanted to get a message across, and he wanted it to mean something to him, to his journey, and to anyone who might listen and see themselves in it. What a guy!

[@blinkmejosh]

Cant thank you enough for this upload. Your version is perfect

[@danjette8238]

I’m a fan of all music from jazz to metal and everything in between! I always loved this song and I’m glad he got to share his talent with the world, even if it was for only a brief time. Rip Scatman

[@dova8461]

It hasn't been for a short time, it continues to inspire and delight us to this day

[@DevoL1ve]

It's fascinating how he can start speaking clearly as soon as he starts singing.

[@tompiacenza]

Céline Dion too

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

​@@tompiacenzais she a stutterer too?

[@ghrayfahx]

He can say lines that mess me up and I don’t stuffer. “Why should we be pleasing all these politician heathens who would try to change the seasons if they could?” That still trips me up after years of trying.

[@tompiacenza]

@@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim nope she s Canadian. Her French has such an accent it s barely comprehensible for French people. But the accent almost disappears when she sing

[@redfogwhitefrost2583]

Music is the gateway to the spirit. There's magic at work.

[@joselucio2590]

Eu sei que ouvi demais essa em 94,95,96 e não tinha ideia de quem era. Nunca será esquecida!

[@jeremyzaretski2793]

Scatman John had much talent and a widely-applicable message. Most people who have a stutter are able to sing without a stutter because singing uses a different part of the brain.

[@catcowmedia9032]

Dude. You have done humanity a great service. This song makes me cry. If the Scatman can do it so can you!

[@e.powell54]

I am 29 and have stuttered my whole life, when I was around 6 it was so bad I basically could not communicate. I had a speech therapist who I barely remember but she almost cured me, now I only ain’t stutter with certain words or when I am very stressed. one word which i have never really managed to be able to get out is my own name. Which is a bigger problem than people give credit to. Imagine someone asking you a basic question, like what’s your name, and you cannot say it. Recently I tried to sign up to a gym, the guy asked my name. I stuttered for a second or 2 before again, “I’m really sorry I cannot say it, do you have a pen and paper” Which he replied “are you taking the piss?” An absolute nightmare I can tell you. God bless you, Scatman.

[@jimh3665]

Bless you ❤

[@Rinatanski]

I believe in you! I'm sure that you will succeed! The main thing isn't to give up and continue to work on yourself!

[@jonathansl109]

Can't you change your name?

[@e.powell54]

@@jonathansl109 sometimes will say my sirname name first as it can occasionally help me get the tongue rolling and then it will come out. But then people think I’m being flash like James Bond. And it was the name my mother gave me, so I feel a sense of loyalty to it.

[@jonathansl109]

@@e.powell54 yeah I get it, you could give yourself a nickname for administrative purposes though, in France you can have an official name which is on your government papers and then you can choose a frequent use name that is the one you use day to day (nom d'usage). My official surname is for example one I never use it's only on my papers. It was forced upon me for legal reasons by the bureaucracy when I was a kid.

[@Yekkyy]

Que hermosa canción me genera una vibra única y el solo del guitarrista es una mágia y una sensación única 💯💯💯❤️☝️ grande JOHN SCATMAN

[@giu4181]

Ero un ragazzino quando mio papà me lo fece scoprire. Ora che conosco la sua storia mi piace ancora di più 😊

[@MoonstoneGames]

90's legend sir right there

[@gregfraley8420]

One of those live performances that just absolutely kills it legendary

[@yoshuachuachannel6103]

Jazz singer presence here.. Respect... This is brilliant..my body was dancing 👍🔥

[@DigitalPlacebo]

I've always liked this song even as a kid. But just now seeing this and him for the first time makes it even cooler.

[@bob-seek-destroy-sd1708]

My 6 year old daughter absolutely loves this song 😊

[@ueieksbzgzv]

Давайте будем честны, мы намеренно искали это видео)

[@ФилиппГорохов-ц6к]

Да😊

[@acemendes5686]

And we found it

[@MrMrsBellamy-or7if]

Awesome song. I don’t know any one who doesn’t love it.

[@charlescarlson1184]

Started a little rough but rebounded and delivered an absolutely filthy line 4:00

[@happydazer9339]

How awesomely profound. Bravo. I am blessed to have surfed the stream to relieve such a view. Thankyou. And....I hope we all have a wise journey ahead. Happy Daze to yeeall. I always did luv when the scatman arrived.😊

[@kenthedreamer4819]

When he went "I'm a ScatMaan!!" and the music hit, damn gave me goosebumps. A replay of good music and good time, nostalgia at it's best

[@vitogusmano]

i see he in heaven that have a place only for him where he can sing forever for every one.

[@Fr4nc-0]

25-12-2023 y sigo regresando a escuchar este gran tema