Record #0044: Don’t Worry Be Happy / Simple Pleasures – BOBBY McFERRIN

EMI 50146 (original) USA, 1988
Words & Music by:  Bobby McFerrin
Musicians: Bobby McFerrin (all vocals)
Recording sessions:  1988
Highest chart positions:  US #7, US R&B #11, UK #2

“Don’t Worry Be Happy” was the first a cappella song to hit #1 in US pop charts. This has also been the only #1 hit for McFerrin … at least so far. 

“Simple Pleasures” was also the title of the album, which contained both sides of this single.

List price:  Not listed in Goldmine Price Guide. This goes for $2-$4 in ebay.