It’s been decades since Scatman John’s iconic tracks first hit the airwaves, but he continues to get audiences worldwide scatting along.
His legacy reached new heights recently with significant streaming milestones on Spotify and YouTube this year:
On Spotify, the timeless hit “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” is fast approaching 240 million streams, while “Scatman’s World” and his “Scatman & Hatman” posthumous duet with Mambo No.5 star Lou Bega follow closely with over 31 million and 15 million streams, respectively. Meanwhile, the classic DJ Kadozer Radio Edit” has also crossed the 5 million stream mark, showcasing the track’s enduring popularity – an incredible result for a remix.
Over on YouTube, Scatman John’s first single has now amassed an incredible 218 million views, further solidifying his status as a digital music legend. Fans old and new are clearly still getting their daily dose of Scatman magic. If you haven’t already, go check out both platforms for lesser-known songs, official music videos and remixes from the 90s that are still bangers. Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop!