History Photographed on Instagram: ""Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" is a 1995 hit single by Scatman John (John Larkin), blending scat singing with Eurodance. The song became an international sensation, showcing his unique fusion of jazz vocal techniques and modern dance beats. Larkin, who struggled with a stutter, used his scat singing as a way to overcome his speech impediment, making the song both an infectious dance hit and an inspiring anthem of resilience."