This is such a great song and it's the first time I've listened to Jimmie sing it. He knew something about the heart and the emotions. Singing was the way he told us about those rare and difficult things.
Little Jimmy Scott has died. He was one of the finest male jazz singers who ever drew a breath. And 99.5% of Americans living today have never heard of him. He was noted for his exquisite ballad work. Can you imagine having this voice, this talent, this passion, and then having to work as a hospital orderly and elevator operator because you can’t make a living in the music business? This was Scott’s situation in the 1960s. He had a professional rebirth in the 1990s, but never really got his due. But for many jazz fans, jazz musicians, and particularly jazz vocalists (like Billie Holiday), Scott was simply the best.
Tonight, Scott is singing once again with Lionel Hampton. They’re the featured act at the Cloud Nine Jump & Jive Club. Billie and Nat King Cole are front row and center. And a third of the way into My Foolish Heart, they’re crying their eyes out.
RIP Jimmy.
A true master of the art. This man takes you beyond little Richard and Prince. He's the originator of R & B, Hip Hop and etc... There will be no other like Little Jimmy.
Gone 6 years ago today and still forever missed! You were such a soulful singer. You touch the soul and emotions like nobody else. This is one of my favorite songs and I so love the way you sing it Mr. Scott! Thank You!!!
He is and always has been the most real and tender soul. His rendition of “For all we Know” whether it be with David Sanborn or Ann Hampton Callaway stops me in my tracks every time.
A gift from the Creator and the Universe. He touches you in places you never knew existed then puts his signature voice to tell stories we all have or will live. A treasure that will never be forgotten.
First time I saw Jimmy was in Lawnside N.J. Lorretta's High hat club I was 20 yrs. old.My taste in music was open to a genre that I introduce each of my children to. they through Jimmy have become eclectic listeniner of musici. Miss your style. Class Act Philly people should remember btn ,60-75 yrs old.
MY GOOOOOOOOOODNESS....WHAT BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED, GIFTED VOCALS.......I LOVE HIS STYLE, I'M A NEW FAN NOW AND FOREVER!!!!!!! .R.I.P ,MR. SCOTT........FATHER OF JAZZ