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Wonders: Bobby McFerrin

Switched on Pop

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin's Don't Worry Be Happy became a pop hit in 1989. The song has since been called one of the worst songs ever by some critics. Bob Greene: It says a lot about his personality that even when dealing with this potentially politically thorny issue using his song at his political rallies, he's still going to be very polite and diplomatic.

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