Singer, actor, and musician Benjamin "Scatman" Crothers was born on this day in 1910. He was on TV a lot in the ’70’s on shows like Chico And The Man and Sanford and Son and was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. "September Song" is from his 1998 (posthumous) album Oh Yeah!
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Always loved this song. Great version. Loved Willie Nelson’s album Stardust. So great.
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My favorite is Jimmy Durante’s. He can’t sing to save his life, but for some reason he’s perfect for it.
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I never knew he could sing. I love this actor.
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Why did you think they called him Scatman? He was a fantastic scat singer (not as good as Ella, but then, who is?) and I think he played tenor guitar. And he was a great actor, and a genuinely funny guy. I used to see him on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.
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Super rendition
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It’s a great song, albeit melancholy. Glad you liked this one!
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He was a real character but a legit talent. Great tune!
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Seems I recall he played the ukulele or the tenor guitar as well. Definitely a talented guy, and funny…
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No matter who sings it, the song never gets old.
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It sure doesn’t…
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