Simple Pleasures (Bobby McFerrin album)
Simple Pleasures is the fourth studio album by American singer and musician Bobby McFerrin. It was his commercial breakthrough album, containing the hit single "Don't Worry, Be Happy," also featured in the film Cocktail.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 5, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987–88 | |||
| Studio | Power Station, New York City and Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Vocal, a cappella, jazz | |||
| Length | 33:50 | |||
| Label | Manhattan | |||
| Producer | Linda Goldstein | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Village Voice | B–[2] |
Simple Pleasures has gone triple platinum, with "Don't Worry, Be Happy" winning the 1988 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bobby McFerrin; except where noted.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Come to Me" | 3:38 | |
| 7. | "Susie-Q" | Eleanor Broadwater, Dale Hawkins, Stan Lewis | 2:50 |
| 8. | "Drive" | 3:58 | |
| 9. | "Them Changes" | Buddy Miles | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Sunshine of Your Love" | Pete Brown, Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton | 3:43 |
Personnel
- Bobby McFerrin - all vocals
- Chris Tergesen - engineer
- Carol Friedman - photography
- Henry Marquez - art direction
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Yanow, Scott. "Bobby McFerrin - Simple Pleasures review". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- Christgau, Robert (November 29, 1988). "Christgau's Consumer Guide: Turkey Shoot". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Bobby McFerrin. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
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- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Bobby McFerrin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Bobby McFerrin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
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