In 1989, he composed and performed the music for the Pixar short film Knick Knack. In reaction, Bobby McFerrin publicly protested that particular use of his song, including stating that he was going to vote against Bush, and completely dropped the song from his own performance repertoire, to make the point even clearer. presidential election as Bush's 1988 official presidential campaign song, without Bobby McFerrin's permission or endorsement. However, the song's success "ended McFerrin's musical life as he had known it," and he began to pursue other musical possibilities – on stage and in recording studios. In 1988, McFerrin recorded the hit song " Don't Worry, Be Happy", which brought him widespread recognition across the world. That same year, he performed the theme song for the opening credits of Season 4 of The Cosby Show, as well as the music for a Cadbury chocolate commercial. In 1986, McFerrin was the voice of Santa Bear in Santa Bear's First Christmas, and in 1987 he was the voice of Santa Bear/Bully Bear in the sequel Santa Bear's High Flying Adventure. Ī document of McFerrin's approach to singing is his 1984 album The Voice, the first solo vocal jazz album recorded with no accompaniment or overdubbing. McFerrin is also capable of multiphonic singing. He makes use of percussive effects created both with his mouth and by tapping on his chest.
McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.Īs a vocalist, McFerrin often switches rapidly between modal and falsetto registers to create polyphonic effects, performing both the main melody and the accompanying parts of songs. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors. McFerrin's song " Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. They have three children, Taylor, Jevon, and Madison.
He attended Cathedral High School (Los Angeles) and the California State University, Sacramento. McFerrin was born in Manhattan, New York City, the son of operatic baritone Robert McFerrin and singer Sara Copper.
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