Inspired by Indian spiritual guru Meher Baba, singer-songwriter Bobby McFerrin wrote the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" for his album Simple Pleasures. Meher Baba was known for the phrase, "Don't worry, be happy, and I will help you," which McFerrin saw on a poster in the apartment of jazz duo Tuck & Patti in San Francisco, leading him to the inspiration for the hit single.
On top of being a part of McFerrin's album, the song was included on the soundtrack for the movie Cocktail. With the inclusion of the song on the film's track list, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the first a cappella song to do so.
The song also charted on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, peaking at No. 11, and the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, peaking at No. 7.
The legacy and lasting impact of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" has proven to be undeniable.
Music & Mediawrote of the song: "Cool a capella by this unusual artist. Uncomplicated music stripped down to the basics, but missing absolutely nothing. This recording will appeal to everybody who is on the lookout for something different. With the reggae-style vocals and a snappy rhythm, this Linda Goldstein-produced US top 10 single is a novelty record of considerable substance."
The song is ranked No. 31 on VH1's list of "100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s," and the track also appears on Rolling Stone's list of the "15 Best Whistling Songs of All Time."
At the Grammy Awards in 1989, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" took home the awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In 2024, the song was selected by the United States National Recording Registry and the Library of Congress for preservation.
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