Everybody Jam! (song)
Encyclopedia
"Everybody Jam!" is a song by Scatman John
, released as a single
from the album of the same name
. It is a tribute to the music of Louis Armstrong
with samples of his voice edited into the track as if in conversation with the Scatman.
The video was filmed on location in New Orleans and cost around $500,000 US. According to the Scatman, "the day we shot the video was a day beyond all boundaries of time and space. Full of magic. All of the images together created the perfect atmosphere for showing the heart and soul of Louis Armstrong's roots". In the video Scatman, walking across a parking lot, sees the ghost of Louis Armstrong on the side of a building and the pair begin to duet. The bulk of the video takes place in a Louisiana street parade with Scatman and Louis riding along behind a marching band in a cadillac. Several children dressed up like Scatman are in the procession whilst onlookers wave Scatman and Louis flags. The video ends with Scatman looking up at Louis in the parking lot where it started.
This was the single chosen to try and break into the american music charts
The B-side "Scatmusic" is a conceptual doof
piece popular amongst fans.
Scatman John
John Paul Larkin , better known by his stage name Scatman John, was an American musician who created a fusion of scat singing and dance music, best known for his 1995 hit "Scatman "....
, released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from the album of the same name
Everybody Jam!
Everybody Jam! is the second album by Scatman John. The album continues along the thematic lines of the first album but with an evolved sound, and cemented his popularity in Japan, released there with five bonus tracks....
. It is a tribute to the music of Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong , nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana....
with samples of his voice edited into the track as if in conversation with the Scatman.
The video was filmed on location in New Orleans and cost around $500,000 US. According to the Scatman, "the day we shot the video was a day beyond all boundaries of time and space. Full of magic. All of the images together created the perfect atmosphere for showing the heart and soul of Louis Armstrong's roots". In the video Scatman, walking across a parking lot, sees the ghost of Louis Armstrong on the side of a building and the pair begin to duet. The bulk of the video takes place in a Louisiana street parade with Scatman and Louis riding along behind a marching band in a cadillac. Several children dressed up like Scatman are in the procession whilst onlookers wave Scatman and Louis flags. The video ends with Scatman looking up at Louis in the parking lot where it started.
This was the single chosen to try and break into the american music charts
The B-side "Scatmusic" is a conceptual doof
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
piece popular amongst fans.
CD
- "Everybody Jam!" [Single Jam] (3:29)
- "Everybody Jam!" [Maxi Jam] (5:21)
- "Everybody Jam!" [Club Jam] (5:40)
- "Scatmusic" (3:55)
12"
- "Everybody Jam!" [DJ Errik's Commercial Charleston Club Mix] (5:42)
- "Everybody Jam!" [DJ Errik's Nothing Like a Poison Jam Mix] (5:50)
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
44 |