Scatman John, Lou Bega - Scatman & Hatman (Official Music Video) 

R.I.P John Paul Larkin AKA Scatman John (March 13, 1942 - December 3, 1999)

"Whatever God wants is fine by me ... I've had the very best life. I have tasted beauty." ---One of the final things said by Scatman before Cancer took his life. RIP.

May Scatman John rest in peace. Fought cancer till the very end. Great tribute to the legend

Born with an severe stuttering problem, loved jazz music but was afraid to do it because he thought he wouldn’t be accepted because of his stutter. Nearly died from a drug overdose but his wife saved him. They both ended up doing music and the rest is history. Truly a legend with positive, REAL, messages in his songs that have stood the rest of time. Not many folks when this song came out that were singing about their disabilities and raising awareness. Rest easy, Scatman! Also, very classy of Lou to put scatman’s name first in the title.

R.I.P. Scatman. Great collaboration. Bet he's smiling from up above in Scatland.

I bet if Scatman John was alive today, he would've loved this a lot. It's an amazing tribute to such a legend.

It’s pretty ironic that Scatman John did a tribute song for Louie Armstrong about 20 years after he was passed away, and now Lou Bega has done a tribute for Scatman now about 20 years since he went up to Scatmans world.

One of the subtle touches of this song, which I'm immensely enjoying, is how the artist's credits ordered. It's NOT credited: "Lou Bega, Scatman John." It's credited: "Scatman John, Lou Bega." Anyone could have put their own name first in the credits, but listing Scatman John first is a masterstroke of a tribute.

I love the Scatman's story. He was just a humble musician following his jazz dream, moved from California to Berlin to do it, found worldwide stardom in his early 50s. I absolutely love his song since it came out, and have only just learned the lyrics for the first time (this slower version is good too). Well done John Larkin, you're remembered.

Scatmam history is beautiful, he is a role model for people that stutter

I love how this whole clip and track are an homage to Scatman John. If he were alive today I'm just going to assume he'd love it. Feels like it's right up his alley, and it's a great re-imagination of an existing (amazing) track.

JAW ON THE FLOOR..... I am BLOWN AWAY by this song. Lou Bega you did a BEAUTIFUL job of this song. I am so sure Scatman John is smiling down on this song and you! Wow..... ❤❤

This song makes me think of the line "Don't be sad because it's over, be happy because it happened."

Scatman John would’ve loved to see this❤️💔

I had the honour to get to see Lou Bega at our festival today. It was great. Lou Bega is a great performer and he sang the classics and this song. Now I had to hear it again. Such a fun song. Thank you Lou Bega and the lovely dancers who really showed good fun on stage.

This guy is a good person for remembering scat man

This is the most 90s in the 2010s thing I’ve ever heard, amazing.

RU-vid's recommendations have been on point a little too much lately.

Rest in peace Scatman John Larkin...my man. You are dearly missed. And great job Lou Bega!

Gracias Lou Bega por dar un Gran Homenaje a Scatman descansa en paz saludos desde Perú

1994: Scatman 2019: Scatman and Hatman (Gosh been 25 years, I’m feeling old 😩😭) (Edit : Woah Thanks for 1K likes, my first time having 1K )

I'm waiting for him to drop Mambo #6. That will blow us all away.

Good collab with the OG Scatman John! Rest In Peace John Paul Larkin You will be missed ❤️

This is actually a cool tribute to the legend himself, I don't feel it's leeching, it's Lou Bega paying tribute to someone who he truly respected as a musician. To me that is cool, because it ensures Scatman John's legacy lives on and a new generation can discover his catchy, one of a kind style of music. Scatman John's musical legacy might have been short, but damn did that fire burn bright during the time he was here with us. Mr. Larkin kicked serious ass, loved life and left us way too soon. He is missed, and I am glad to see someone pay a loving tribute to him.

If only we could see this crossover live. RIP Scatman John

Dude it’s the 90s again and I am very welcoming to this!! Let’s bring back those vibes and that energy. Positivity. Colors. Lou Bega hasn’t aged one bit either.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SCATMAN! he would’ve been 80. I miss him everyday. Rest good in Scatland! 🧡

I wish scatman was still alive when you do the collaboration :'''''(

I never imagined something like this could exist! It’s beautiful.

I miss Scatman. Thank you for finding a way for him to come back.

I have to give Lou Bega his respect because he literally features Scatman John in the video and keeps the track as close to the original, but puts a lil Lou Bega in to it too. Like Lou is the featuring artist and not the main one. Respect.

Born:13 March 1942 Died: 3 December 1999 RIP Scatman John you are a true LEGEND

Scatman John: *a song can become history without lyrics* Lou Bega: *Okay, now I'm ready to go to Scatman's World*

Scatman & Hatman...two time travelers join forces to deliver a power punch of 90's nostalgia!

Curiosidade aleatoria sobre Scatman: Ele foi um enorme sucesso no Japão, com direito a Ultraman utilizando seu clássico bigode e uma edição da coca cola com imagem do bigode. Simplesmente acho um cantor com um baita exemplo, ele transformou sua gagueira em uma marca registrada e ajudou bastante a comunidade gaga ❤🧡💛

RIP scatman miss you so much and I show your song to everyone I know 😊

I see this as a tribute to John, and what a tribute it is!

Scatman Hatman, I'm in. RIP John Larkin

This song is an underrated gem. I hope it keeps traveling through time.

Un gran homenaje a scatman, gracias lou. Aquí en México aun se te recuerda!!

Big respect for bringing back scatman, legend !!

R.I.P Scatman John . This is an awesome tribute .

Un gran homenaje a este personaje tan genial como fue scatman un talento que pocos los hemos gozado tanto y le agradezco en el cielo toda la emoción y felicidad que me conmocionó su canción

I came back here Today to listen to that tribute again! I miss Scatman John!It's really a pity he has gone too early!!I'm sure wherever he will be, he is very happy to listen to that song! At least, he will always be alive through his songs and in our heart and memories!Greetings from Brazil.

To All Who Look At This Comment: Scatman John was known for his beliefs in peace, love, and inclusivity. Perhaps it seems like a leach to use his most popular song in this song, but, saying this song leaches on John's death uses the same logic that John leached on Louie's death for "Everybody, Jam!" I doubt most Scatman fans would think of Everybody Jam as a leaching song, so, in my opinion (as a Scatman fan), this song doesnt leach on John's death. If anything, it attempts to remind the current generation of his existence. So even if you dont like this song, and feel its a leach, at the very least, be like John, and be inclusive of others opinions, because at the end of the day, we are probably all here because of being Scatman John fans. Skippity-Bop.

At first I was sceptical, because remixes or covers usually don't do justice to the original. But this version is really good. 👍

This is an anthem of a time long gone but not forgotten.

!!!!!! GRAN HOMENAJE A SCATMAN JOHN GRAN MUSICO,ESPOSO,PADRE ,DESCANSA EN PAZ !!!!! 🥺😔👍✌️❤️

This is giving me all sorts of feelings at 2 in the morning. Feeling so nostalgic; want to cry, smile, stop time...

Wow, two 1990s icons! John was a friend of mine, we hung out at the old Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood once to watch a McCoy Tyner concert. Good times. RIP John Larkin!

Rip scatman john you will be missed you amazing person and lou your friend is smiling from heaven this is a swingin jam

Excelente adaptación felicidades somos pocos con gusto musical los que seguimos y escuchamos a Lou Vega,saludos desde Chiapas; Mexico🇲🇽🇲🇽

Scatman John got a tribute song from Lou Bega in almost the same way he did the tribute to Louie Armstrong in Everybody Jam. incredible

This is the flashback I needed. 90's me is crying happy tears right now

Truly a great piece paying its respects to a legend

I feel like a kid again from the 90s !

Scatman John started scatting to help overcome his stuttering...so I guess that Lou Bega became the Hatman to help overcome his baldness lmfao!!!!

In the very late 90s I think December 1999 Scatman Died He never got to see the beginning of a new era Rip Scatman John

Scatman John paid tribute to Louis Armstrong in one of his songs. Lou Vega did the same to Scatman John. I wonder who will make a tribute to Lou Vega in the future.

R.I.P Scatman John (John Paul Larkin) 1942 - 1999 😇😇😇

I was so afraid of hearing it... But I really like it. That's how you use an old hit and create something unique with it. If Scatman John was alive... he would like it for sure. Despite the fact of using an autotune.

Me after lockdown: And I'm the fatman

Rest in peace Scatman John.

I really hope in the upcoming decade another one hit wonder decides to sample this and continue the energy that artists like Scatman and Lou bring to the table. Both of them might be gimmicky, but they're fine with that because it's just what they're good at and I wish there were more artists in the industry who are so comfortable with who they are as a performer. Rest In Peace, Scatman John.

The original scatman song is special to me, so thank you for making us this masterpiece

Solo diré esto una vez “Ay por Dios” estoy llorando, cuanta maldita nostalgia. Viva SCATMAN, LOU.

Thank you hatman

December, 3rd: 21 years ago you left us. We still miss you, John. Thank you for your legacy. Rest in Peace.

Dude, Lou, you still look like 20 years ago. Nicely young stayed. Stay strong and bring more songs, thank you

This officialy is part of the SMCU. Scat Man Cinematic Universe

Scatman John reminds me of my youth ... When everything was more simple and we were happier.

Este si es un homenaje a Scatman Jhon

This is an exciting and special tribute 20 years after scatman john left the world...wow,bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏

1:33 Scatman invented *vocal chops* before *EDM was born*

oh my, just found this video... memories of 2013, Rest in peace!

The amount of respect I have for Lou Bega's respect towards Scatman is ski-bap soaring.

Gotta love how Hatman had to slow Scatman way down in order to keep up with the beat.

Words cannot do justice on how much I love this. Two artists I enjoyed from the 90's mixed in a perfect rhythm!

This is a tribute done right and if I'm crying it's because we'll never get to see this live.

This song make me full of nostalgic and energetic. It make s happy broken people.

Rip scatman. People need to listen to his words he sung. Absolutely beautiful soul and so so intelligent. I am so glad that he was loved and got to feel true joy before his passing. Hes so close my heart.

bro you still got it! amazing song! lets go back to the 90's!!!

Yesssss YESSS MY TWO KINGS!!!!!! In a collab, I could cry 😢 They even kept the very interesting Video style they had For Mr. JOHN 🥺 I'M SORRY Y'ALL THIS HIT ME IN THE CHILDHOOD 🥲

I appreciate the dancers dancing so gracefully in those heels..!

A great homage for Scatman John! 20 years after, you still here in the collective memory.

This was an out of nowhere surprise for me. "What do you think Lou Bega is up to these days?" Apparently this. And it is glorious.

Just gotta thank Todd In The Shadows for helping me find out about the existence of this beautiful tribute to The Scatman. Absolutely ashamed of myself for not knowing about this song until now.

Lou Bega: "I wanna collab with Scatman" Manager: ""Sir, he is dead for 21 years" Lou Bega: *"He is just in ScatLand"*

This is absolutely wonderful. I first found John's songs in about 2009 online, so to see a remix/remaster in 2019 is fantastic. Thanks Lou, Judy and everyone else involved!

20 years in heaven this year ❤ rip scatman ❤❤❤

2 legends

A great tribute to a great man. At the same time this reminds me the old times, and makes me sad at the same time. I can bet we all miss him.

Thank you so much for this Lou bega and scatman John of course now let's get back the vibes we had in 90' to the early 2000'

This video is like a memory of Scatman

Yeah! That's the correct way to creating covers. Verrry good job!

Is lou bega immortal? Dude looks like he did back in 2001 lol wtf?

I’ve been listening to the Scatman Song non stop. And this pops up like “oh by the way... God is REAL!”

In a world where most songs speak of sex, abuse, drugs, depression This actually feels very fresh and uplifting I still have some of Lou's CDs from when I was a kid 🤣

How did I miss this legendary combo. Man my youth has just come flooding in with a wave of goosebumps. Man I miss those days

In 2017 I was addicted to music but he ... Left us missing between us May God bless and leave him in a beautiful place where there is no pain, illnesses and fights