Everybody Jam!
Scatman John
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Hey Louis... Yeah? Is that you? Yes yes Oh, I'm Scatman John. Would you like to sing a song, man? Well,sure could Look out! 1, 2, 3, 4... (Scatting by Scatman John) Everybody party down to Louisiana Everybody jam (yeh) Everybody come and take a ride with me (Scatting by Scatman John) Follow me everybody; let's head down south To the land with the man with the message His name was Satch and he played on the match Everytime he played the horn another blues was born Everybodys saying that the way he was playing Had the whole world praying that he never gonna stop He talks to Scatman all about scat He's the father of it all as a matter of fact Louis was a legend in New Orleans And the Louisiana Dixieland scene He made a decision that the old time religon to be played out the horn and the blues was born Satchmo's breathin' deep in my soul Let me sing it to you Hallelujah Hey,hey, whaddya say? (Scatting by Scatman John) Everybody party down to Louisiana Everybody jam Everybody come and take a ride with me Hey,hey, whaddya say? Get out the way, let Louis play (Scatting by Scatman John) Take a lesson that I learnt from Louis He only give it to us 'cause he knew it would renew us Love is the answer Scat's where it's at Louis said even you could teach a cat scat Shouldn' t be talking about it talking to you Louis was one swingin' happy guru If you want to hear the greatest trumpet in the world,well... Sing along with me, sing along now Join me in the opening and join me in the bow Singin' in the sunset Singin' at the dawn You've gotta get it up if you want to get it on Satchmo's breathin' deep in my soul Let me sing it to you Hallelujah Hey,hey, whaddya say? Get out the way, let Louis play Everybody party down to Louisiana Everybody jam (Everybody) (yeah) Everybody come and take a ride with me (yeah) See'mon everybody Wotcher think of that scat,Satch? As we scats say, it gassed man How about a little solo Louis? Yay! Now blow your horn, Louis Everybody party down to Louisiana Everybody jam (Hey, hey, whaddaya say?) Everybody come and take a ride with me (Scatting by Scatman John) Everybody party down to Louisiana Everybody jam (Hey,hey, whaddaya say?) Everybody come and take a ride with me Hey,hey, whaddya say? Get out the way, let Louis play (Scatting by Scatman John) Yay! (Scatting by Scatman John)
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Written by: ANTONIO NUNZIO CATANIA, JOHN PAUL LARKIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Rankings"Everybody Jam!" was released in 1996 as a single from Scatman John's second album, "Scatman's World". It reached number one on the charts in France and was also a top 10 hit in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden.
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Tribute SongThe song is actually a tribute to influential jazz musician Louis Armstrong, Scatman John's musical hero. Its title quotes one of Armstrong's famous phrases – "Everybody jam!"
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Unique VideoThe music video for "Everybody Jam" is known for its unusual visuals, featuring everything from vintage dance scenes to animations. It was shot in New York and features the Harlem Jazz Dance Society.
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Mixing Genres"Everybody Jam!" is a symbol of Scatman John's distinctive style, blending jazz, dance, and scat singing, a vocal improvisation with meaningless syllables.
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Personal StoryIn his lyrics, Scatman John often discussed his own struggle with stuttering, which he turned into a musical asset through his rapid-fire 'scatting'.
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Global AudienceDespite its primary success in Europe, the song had universal appeal, reflecting Scatman's popularity across the world. The song also made a considerable impact in Japan, where he enjoyed cult popularity.
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Posthumous LegacyFollowing Scatman John's death from lung cancer in 1999, "Everybody Jam!" continues to be one of his enduring hits, keeping his mixed-genre and expressive style alive.
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Use in Media"Everybody Jam!" has been used in numerous advertisements, TV shows, and films, showcasing its lasting appeal and resonance.
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Inspirational MessageThe song conveys a positive and inclusive message, encourages listeners to be themselves, and celebrate their individuality, a recurring theme in Scatman's music.
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Awareness and AdvocacyScatman John used his music to create awareness and advocacy around speech impediments, and "Everybody Jam!" was no exception. The song helped bring his personal mission to a global stage.
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