Description
Bobby McFerrin
This LP will always be remembered for including Bobby McFerrin’s surprise hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Actually, overall, this album is not quite up to the level of his previous two, for instead of taking unaccompanied vocals, the remarkable singer overdubbed his voice many times, which reduces the miraculous nature of his talents. However, McFerrin’s renditions of “Drive My Car,” “Drive,” and “Sunshine of Your Love” (the program is quite diverse), plus the catchy “Don’t Worry,” are generally unique and worth hearing.
Video: Bobby McFerrin: Don’y Worry Be Happy 1988
Tracklist
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Don’t Worry, Be Happy“ | 4:54 | |
| 2. | “All I Want” | 2:56 | |
| 3. | “Drive My Car“ | Lennon–McCartney | 2:44 |
| 4. | “Simple Pleasures” | 2:08 | |
| 5. | “Good Lovin’“ | Rudy Clark, Artie Resnick | 2:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Come to Me” | 3:38 | |
| 2. | “Susie-Q“ | Eleanor Broadwater, Dale Hawkins, Stan Lewis | 2:50 |
| 3. | “Drive” | 3:58 | |
| 4. | “Them Changes” | Buddy Miles | 3:55 |
| 5. | “Sunshine of Your Love“ | Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton | 3:43 |
Technical:
- Linda Goldstein – co-producer
- Bobby McFerrin – co-producer
- Chris Tergesen – engineer
- Gary Solomon – assistant engineer
- Matthew La Monica – assistant engineer
- Don Rodenbach – assistant engineer
- Dave Luke – assistant engineer
- Jack Skinner – mastering
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Carol Friedman – photography
Credits:
- Art Direction – Henry Marquez
- Engineer – Chris Tergesen
- Engineer [Assistant] – Dave Luke*, Don Rodenbach, Gary Solomon, Matthew “Boomer” Lamonica
- Management – Linda Goldstein
- Mastered By – Jack Skinner
- Photography By – Carol Friedman
- Producer, Arranged By – Linda Goldstein
