Scatman Crothers - Ahm a Niggerman

[grifterprime]

I could see Jazz from Transformers singing this in the show!

[entropy156]

Scatman was a badass motherfucker....gotta' love his voice.

[HolyDragonSword]

The irony of this film is that everyone who ever protested or took offense to this film-- Ralph Bakshi was entirely in agreeance with them. That was the entire point of the film: it took an outrageously racist name and visual style, and used it to completely condemn racism and stereotyping itself. For a similar comparison, the manga Cyborg 009 did the same in 1964 with a multi-ethnic cast that, while stereotypical in every way, actually gave the middle finger to racism in its characterization.

[gombagod]

Coonskin was great! Chok full of mindcrimes!

[jrachelle13]

"Coonskin" !!! ??? What the hell is that all about? Please explain in what way a person with what we refer to as "black" skin is in anyway like a raccoon. Who was the ignorant person that thought that one up? Idiot, can't tell the difference between a person with black skin and that of a small four legged rodent with fur.

[timthegem]

What would the lyrics to this song look like in 2011? "I shot my neighbor, I stabbed my brother, I smoked a blunt, I robbed my mother...watch me dance..."

[jrachelle13]

" I'm a niggerman. Watch me dance." His face, the music... totally powerful. Agree with ebandd's comment also, "watch me dance" speaks volumes.

[jrachelle13]

Amazing. Love Scatman. Song brings shame and sadness that people where treated as they were.

[1148up]

I rented a video about 15(18?)yrs ago called "street fighter". the one we wanted was based on the video game. Anyone know why this was re-released under that title?

[sharkweekcrockpot]

@1148up Cuz people thought Coonskin had distasteful racist overtones, and when all of the protests killed its release, people tried to make money off of it by sneaking it in under a new name.

[hxcmetalhead]

Guy had a shine to 'em.

[blacklavoux]

He should sing more

[motelcalifornia]

@blacklavoux Dead

[blacklavoux]

@motelcalifornia I mean, he should sing more song when he was alive hahahaa

[yankwilliams]

That Nig could sing! Love it.

[motelcalifornia]

@yankwilliams Walk on, rednecks, walk on!

[groovymusicman]

a very powerful song yes you can hear the disgust in his voice

[0180917]

HOW'D YOU LIKE SOME ICE CREAM, DOC?

[randomrob1968]

fantastic. Thanks for sharing

[nickellicker]

@mrmojorsn111 I completely agree. Personally, I haven't see Coonskin, but being a Scatman Crothers fan, I stumbled across this on YouTube, and was fascinated by it. You're right; it took a lot of intestinal fortitude to open a film with that song. It's a mainstay on my Playlist, and I hope more viewers check this out...

[mrmojorsn111]

Both Ralph Bakshi and Scatman Crothers had enormous balls to OPEN a film with a song like this! I remember renting this on VHS and watching the opening credit about 30 times. I'd only know Crothers as an actor; I didn't know the man could sing and perform with such visceral power. Also, the song is about all the menial and disenfranchised personae that WHITE America has forced onto blacks in our society. The rest of the film as a disappointment after the brilliant credits!

[hettbeans]

I cannot find the damn lyrics anywhere.

[eclipsespilce]

A beautiful man, and a beautiful song. The meaning is evident to anyone with any sense. If you don't understand this song, you just may be part of the problem.

[JohnLeePedimore]

Only someone who knows nothing about racism would write a song called "niggerMAN".

The proper racist title would be "niggerBOY".

[felixicon]

@JohnLeePedimore thats the genius of the song.. listen to the lyrics

[HypaChondriacMusic]

@JohnLeePedimore Yeah, I'm sure a black man born in the early 90s knew nothing about racism. Idiot...

[jrachelle13]

@JohnLeePedimore Idiot. You got the point didn't you.

[TutiusDestructo]

can't*

[TutiusDestructo]

This song only seems to be powerful to the people who really understand what he's saying. Sad that there's a lot of people who can appreciate a genius like Scatman Crothers.

[Okkamsrazor70]

f'n genius.

[Cookinster]

Scatman Crothers. Indisputable legend.

[Shadowcontheoriginal]

The Man you see here is a Genius. Im letting you all know that i am a White Guy. And to me, it doesnt matter the color of anybodies skin. This man is a Genius. And by Genius i mean, Scatman Crothers is amazingly Talented and i wish he was still here. God Bless my Brothers from another mother out there and God Bless your Families.

[pyrofella]

An awesome entertainer --- I can't say I know this movie at all - I hope there is a full uploaded somewhere..I'd like to see it.

[chihuahuabulldog]

I love watching this extremely talented man sing!! I also enjoy his talents in movies as well.

[wd40007]

Walk on nigger, walk on!

[Zeanu]

@chihuahuabulldog Extremely man?

[chihuahuabulldog]

@Zeanu Ooops! I meant extremely TALENTED man! I'll have to fix that. Thank you!!!!

[viticoflow1]

Hong Kong Phooey

[deviatea]

He the man!!!! always play scatman, u live on sm!!!!!

[nickellicker]

That was an incredible performance by Scatman Crothers, and the almost silhouette photography makes it even more effective...

[mic187x2]

tarantino is tame compared to this movie.

[VendavalEste]

Did this song appear on any of Scatman Crothers' albums?

[Miyanovich]

I don't even know what to say about this. That's what real music does to a person - it just shuts your know-nothing mouth and puts you in your place. Scatman. THE SHIT.

[1138thz]

@Miyanovich

Scatman was a bad ass...no doubt about that.

[Disciple1337]

where can i find scatman torrents!?

[TheSunmanho]

a star of scatology

[coltonmonsterface]

@TheSunmanho I dont think you know what that means. Scatology is the study feces.

[TheSunmanho]

@coltonmonsterface

oh. I thought it is a music style

[The1TrueJew]

that song is deep

[omgmypony]

I first saw this movie with a friend. I "got" this song, but he didn't... he just found offensive and didn't see the meaning behind the lyrics. I was so disappointed in him.

That said, I enjoyed this song more then the actual movie.

[candisuxxgood]

Scatman Crothers... He rocked!

[CryLikeMyBitch]

Rest in peace, Scatman Crothers.

[dggd]

SING IT SCATMAN!! UMMMPH!!

[H20MichaelMyers]

Coonskin is the best animated film ever made! It is my 4th favorite movie.

[KirbyKilling]

let this guy rise from the grave and slap obam for me :o

[zenphil]

This is profound on so many levels. Protest marches, stereotypes, the inability to obtain the American dream, predjudice--powerful stuff!!!! WALK ON EVERYONE!

[ckolonko]

Scatman is awesome.

[AirMan928]

fuck, just bought this off the internet only to find out that its a bootleg :/ I hope this movie gets a proper release soon. :1

[sweenus]

Correction: This song was co-written by Scatman and Bakshi. The lyrics were written by Bakshi, NOT the music which was written by Scatman Crothers.

[Akumalive]

Yeah, you are a Niggerman and thats something to be proud of , you got the groove in your blood, the magic from the savanna

[PatriotsCall69]

We're all niggers now, the way this globalization and banksters are ruining country after country.

Scatman was a multitalented man. Many respects.

[jrachelle13]

@PatriotsCall69 Exactly in what way do you mean. What kind of vague statement is this? And people have agreed with you!!! The word " nigger" comes from Negro that was used to describe people with black skin. Also means black-hearted. I'm neither. What the hell are you talking about? If you want to make a statement about the condition of today's society, be clear so your meaning is understood. Stop with this vague, meaning dribble you're just repeating.

[cyberyanmar]

lyrics anyone?

[lwcowgirls]

multi-talented man

[rjinblack1970]

Awesome! This man played Dick Halloran in The Shining, and also did the voice of Hong Kong Phooey! Man, that's a CV!

R.I.P., Scatman. Passed away on this day in 1986.

[20sackjack]

@rjinblack1970 he also played one of the cats in aristocats

[splambert]

Scatman is God.

[musikmakerfan]

This has so much meaning, this is just completely outstanding. i can honestly say this is better than any song in our time today.

[hsynkrtl]

zaba dubi dub

[EFISHANT]

WOW!

[cjhprops]

what an amazing tallent this man was. Love his voice and passion!

[killamonkey]

Stanley Kubrick made this guy cry.

That brilliant asshole.

[wasmanproductions]

lol

[OnkelMickwald]

I just noticed that this film is starring Barry White.

Allow me to say:

wtf?

[anomuious96789]

@OnkelMickwald The film stars Barry White, Tubbs from Miami Vice, and Scatman Crothers as every other charter in the film.

[OnkelMickwald]

@anomuious96789 Yeah I know that, but Barry White really suprised me...

[ebandd]

The disgust in his voice when he sings "watch me dance" speaks volumes.

[jerohare]

Would I be wrong to say this is one of the best opening title sequences in a film?

[MsEco13]

WOW. Vocally and musically just incredible, and lyrically so harsh. Powerful stuff.

[richmeister1]

We still Dig ya' Scatman!!!!!

[cyberyanmar]

chris rock is a pussy compared to him

[abombinreverse]

@cyberyanmar Chris Rock is a Pussy *regardless*!

[eggplantxerxes]

good GOD. this song *alone* is enough reason to issue a soundtrack. goodgod.

[historee]

CLASSIC!!!!Listen to the lyrics!!!!

[tomvband]

Scatman is without a doubt the coolest of all time............especially considering the 'time' he was cuttin'.............no small feat.

[Juggalodiety]

it's hard to find music like this, this is what ley folk call "keeping it real"

[HeathaRoseInc]

"Ahm a niggerman! Watch me dance!"

[i8movies]

I THINK I'LL GO NOW AND WATCH SCATMAN GET HIS CRANIUM IMPAILED WITH AN AX BY UNCLE JACK IN A KUBRICK FILM SHOT IN PINEWOOD STUDIOS, ENGLAND.

YEAH...

[Lrg8607]

Scatman Crothers' 100th birthday is tomorrow, Sunday, May 23, 2010!

[TheSanityInspector]

@Lrg8607 Wow! Happy belated birthday to his memory, then!

[JapStrangler]

Legend. Pick another black singer/actor with this much kudos.

[rakeuiff]

@nit2winit11 It is apparent that this song was an inditement of that term done very cleverly, like all were good for is cleaning and dancing and we must have the devil in us.

He was spitting in the face that stereotype!

[owlandtree]

Scatman rules!!

[junedeon]

@owlandtree Close your eyes and get a mental picture of Scat Cat from the Aristocats singing this...and then try not to laugh your ass off!

[arias1772]

does anyone knwo where to find the lyrics to this song

[777LECHUZA777]

scatman is the shit in " the shining"

[nonplayerzealot4]

Scatman's the shit in everything.  He was the shit in Zapped! with Scott Baio.

[ConnDevi88]

I just ripped an mp3 of this song because It's impossible to find. if anyone would like a copy send me your e-mail.

[busessuck1]

i very much would thanks my friend, i'll send you my address in a message

[Classicrow]

@ConnDevi88 dude please accept my friend request I need to give you my email I need this song!!

[stylemasterrr]

the movie is awesome.

[grindamadurin]

incredible.. he has such a powerful voice & great lyrical flow

[j0emax]

a man not afraid of the infamous word NIGGER, sure u are a nigger and i mean no disrespect, u rock dude!!!!!!!

[Zormo777]

@j0emax Nigger has become Voldemort.  Say it, and everyone around you shits their pants.

[SweetAHE]

@j0emax i have no problem saying niger...oh wait! im southern!

[DappyMilk]

I really, really like this song. It really deserves a place in music/cultural history, but I guess because of the lyrics people assume it's some old minstrel show song, while it was actually written by Ralph Bakshi and Scatman Crothers.

[CoffeWaffleFry]

did he say he was a menstrual man?

[0megamanX]

No, he said "Minstrel Man". Minstrel shows were the old vaudeville-type shows performed by performers in black face, portraying exaggerated and stereotypical images of black people.

[hibraisil]

@0megamanX Yeah, go search for "Al Jolson" to see the real deal. Great voice though....

[mamaredify]

@CoffeWaffleFry Yep, AND he only plays ragtime...Period

[theCelticDragon1]

for people mentioning he is hong kong phooey he is also scatcat from aristocats

[smurfman95]

In history class we had to pick one song to use to describe each decade from 1910 till now and for the 60s I chose this one and I debated with my teach over its appropriatness and I convinced her that it's positive and the movie is Pro-black and I'm aloud to use it : )

[KeemLegendPA]

I love him as Jazz in Transformers. I never seen this flick but i wanna sample this joint right here.

[Ahmedabdelreheem]

why this song was hated?

[colin749]

because white people felt insecure about liking a song with nigger in it

[1amsm1th]

He sounds like hong kong fuey

[GundamLeviathan]

He is. LOL

[felixicon]

he is

[TRTrunks2]

He is Hong Kong Fooey

[Modacolorist]

He did the voice for Hong Kong Fuey

[smurfman95]

LMAO

[Flattwinde]

@1amsm1th Thats cause he is!

[manbearpig1964]

scatman crothers was a pioneer in music,i myself appreciate scatman,cab calloway etc,they paved the way for the black artist many enjoy today although i dont like much of it now myself

[dellinger1000]

hell ya this is the best preformance ever

[Forsakenedtears]

Ah delicious racism.

[badarmak]

LOL

[Rick951]

This has 1000% more impact than any of the supposed "urban" music out today. Incredible strength in this song. Personal integrity =/= bling.

[NeptsLaze]

@Rick951 Fuck "rap" from the south . . . The "old school" built Hip Hop correct (Bambaattaa and Kool Herc).

[galacticavengermusic]

i am really surprised this hasn't been sampled yet.

[mrwoodsuploader]

In 1989 Ice-T sampled a little piece of the lyrics on the beginning of his song "Hit the Deck" on his "Iceberg / Freedom of Speech" album.

[dklbc]

I saw this as a child (it was renamed STREET FIGHT then) and have been a follower of Ralph Bakshi since. An EXTREMELY interesting man. The Jewish & African American communities have more in common than 1 is led to believe. Of course this has nothing to do with the above movie, just had to comment. Read about Bakshi and you'll draw your own conclusion.

[DappyMilk]

You are so right- the African American and Jewish communities have so much in common, and really share quite a lot of history; most whites involved in the civil rights movement were Jews. For a fascinating personality, you should read up on Paul Robeson- an African American socialist. There is a recording of him singing a Jewish partisan song in Yiddish during a concert in Soviet Russia, very moving as you can basically feel two cultures coming together in one song.

[JIMVITE]

Brilliant

[daddy2foots]

intense

[Lrg8607]

Catchy!