Is it originally by Bob Marley or Bobby McFerrin? I have $20 on Bobby McFerrin. He is the original writer, right?
2007-03-22 04:36:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2007-03-22 04:50:01 · update #1
Bob Marley had his song released first, of course. But they are 2 different songs:
This was written about Bobby McFerrin:
His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the 1988 movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise) was a #1 U.S. pop hit in 1988. Despite that, the song is often miscredited to Bob Marley.
So you can say your right if you want to but Bob Marley died in 1981 and Bobby's song wasnt relesed until 1988
2007-03-22 04:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
From Wikipedia...you are right...here is some ammo for your $20 collection....
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" is the title and famous principal lyric of a song by popular musician Bobby McFerrin, the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, holding that position for two weeks in September of 1988.
Some mistakenly believe that the song was written and sung by Bob Marley; some web sites even have the song misfiled under Marley's name
2007-03-22 04:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rockit 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bobby Mc Ferrin is the only person that I know of that did the song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is the title and famous principal lyric of a song by popular musician Bobby McFerrin, the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, holding that position for two weeks in September of 1988. At the 1989 Grammy Awards, "Don't Worry Be Happy" won 'Best Song of the Year', and the album 'Simple Pleasures' won 'Album of the Year' and 'Best Pop Vocal Performance'. The song's title is taken from a famous quote by Meher Baba.[1] The original music video stars Robin Williams and Bill Irwin
2007-03-22 04:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by angelbaby7595 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was Bobby McFerrin. It was his only hit song to reach the pop charts, but i heard he's an indie performer and has quite a following.
2007-03-22 05:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is most definitely Bobby McFerrin. I still remember the song and the video which had Robin Williams in it.
2007-03-22 04:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kristina C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is Bobby McFerrin
2007-03-22 04:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say Bobby McFerrin too
2007-03-22 04:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
From the wikipedia entry below:
"McFerrin wrote the now famous song."
I think your $20 is safe.
2007-03-22 04:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by mriehle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bob Marley wrote authentic reggae music,not drivel like "Don't Worry,Be Happy".
2007-03-22 04:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by Michael R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bob Marley, Bob Marley, Bob Marley, all the way, no "Ifs and's or but's about it, it was done by Bob Marley!!!" And done very well, might I add!!! Smile!!!
2007-03-22 04:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by Hmg♥Brd 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋