
Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
Bobby McFerrin

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B.McFerrin
Producer(s):
L.Goldstein
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EMI
Billboard Hot 100
Week of October 1, 1988
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Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail")
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