Bobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer. His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise) was a #1 U.S. pop hit in 1988. He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
McFerrin is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide.
Discography
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Bobby McFerrin (1982)
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The Voice (1984)
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Spontaneous Inventions (1985)
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Elephant's Child (1987)
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Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988)
- Simple Pleasures (1988)
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[[Play [live]]] (1990)
- How the Rhino Got'How the Camel Gott (1990)
- Medicine Music (1990)
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Many Faces of Bird (1991)
- Hush (1991)
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Sorrow Is Not Forever (1994)
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Paper Music (1995)
- Bang! Zoom (1995)
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The Mozart Sessions (1996)
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Circlesongs (1997)
- [[Don't Worry, Be Happy! [Disky]]] (1997)
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Mouth Music (2001)
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Beyond Words (2002)
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Last updated: 08-18-2005 23:22:06
