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Nov 3, 2002 · Claim: Bobby McFerrin, the artist who sang "Don't Worry, Be Happy," killed himself. FALSE Origins: The 1988 feel-good anthem "Don't Worry, Be Happy" transformed a talented artist into a...
Around 1992, an urban legend began that McFerrin had committed suicide; it has been speculated that the false story spread because people enjoyed the irony of a man known for the positive message of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" suffering from depression in real life.
Jun 28, 2024 · Bobby McFerrin (born March 11, 1950, Manhattan, New York, U.S.) is an American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He often sings a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz themes with original lyrics.
- John Litweiler
Sep 26, 2018 · Six weeks before it topped the Hot 100, Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy” became the ultimate left-field #1, 30 years ago this week.
- Brad Shoup
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" is a 1988 song by Bobby McFerrin, released as the first single from his album Simple Pleasures (1988). It was the first a cappella song to reach number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it held for two weeks.
Mar 11, 2021 · ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ made Bobby McFerrin a household name, while his ‘Simple Pleasures’ album was a high-water mark for vocal jazz.
Jan 20, 2022 · Host Christian McBride talks with vocalist and 2020 NEA Jazz Master Bobby McFerrin. We'll hear tracks from his vast catalog, stories from his illustrious career, and an impromptu jam with...
