Credits:

Scatman Crothers

Description:

Scatman's great masterpiece, packed with the charm of 50's jumps & jives! In his later years, Scatman Closers played supporting roles in films such as "The Shining" and "On the Cuckoo's Nest" or TV dramas such as "Starsky & Hutch". Contrary to the title, there is little rock and roll in this disc, and it is chock-full of the latest type of jump and jive, updated in light of the evolution of jazz in the 1950s. The old standards are performed with a humorous croak and skilled delivery in a personable manner. Highlights include the explosive grooves of "I Got Rhythm" and "Exactly Like You.

Tracklisting:

01. GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY
02. EXACTLY LIKE YOU
03. SEPTEMBER SONG
04. NOBODY KNOWS WHY
05. ST. JAMES INFIRMARY
06. MY BLUE HEAVEN
07. I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF A LETTER
08. I GOT RHYTHM
09. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE
10. THE GAL LOOKS GOOD
11. PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT ME WHEN I'M GONE
12. BABY. WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME