Take Your Time cover

Take Your Time

Scatman John · 1999

56 min · 15 tracks · house · jazz

A playful fusion of house beats and jazzy scat vocals creates an infectious party atmosphere.

Why this album works

'Take Your Time' achieved commercial success, particularly in Europe, solidifying Scatman John's unique style as a blend of jazz and dance music. The album's singles garnered significant radio play and contributed to the rise of scat music in pop culture during the late '90s.
Best for
playful, upbeat listening sessions steady mid-tempo grooves infectious energy throughout
Context
Released in 1999, 'Take Your Time' marked Scatman John's second studio album, following his successful debut. At this point, John was riding the wave of international fame after his hit single 'Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)' propelled him to global recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Cabaret Voltaire· 3LAU· 808 State

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Take Your Time Standout 3:39
  • 2 Scatman’s Dance 3:25
  • 3 The Chickadee Song 3:25
  • 4 Take Me Away 3:54
  • 5 Scat Me If You Can Standout 3:55
  • 6 I Love Samba 3:45
  • 7 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word Standout 4:58
  • 8 Ichi Ni San… Go 4:16
  • 9 Dream Again 3:55
  • 10 Everyday 3:43
  • 11 Night Train 3:18
  • 12 Scatmambo 3:09
  • 13 Take Your Time (Pierre J’s radio edit) 3:07
  • 14 The Chickadee Song (A Little Bit Faster) 3:49
  • 15 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (radio version) 4:30

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