The album released two international singles: the title track tribute to Louis Armstrong and "Let It Go", both of which were successful.
"The Invisible Man" is a cover of the Queen song, adding numerous ingredients not present in the original.
17 and remained in the Top 40 for 9 weeks, selling just under 100,000 copies, making it a minor success compared to Scatman's World, but still an accomplishment for a foreign artist.
In October John prepared a new single called "Everybody Jam", inspired by Jazz, his love, and a tribute to his childhood idol Louis Armstrong.
All tracks are written by Antonio Nunzio Catania and John Larkin, except where notedEverybody Jam!