Simple Pleasures

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1988 Ratings: #147 / 273
User Score
Based on 33 ratings
1988 Ratings: #365
August 5, 1988 / Release Date
LP / Format
EMI Manhattan / Label
Vocal Jazz / Genre
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

Atezxineohp
80

8/10
By far McFerrin's most mainstream Album spawning his biggest success "Don't Worry, Be Happy" which is often considered one of the worst songs ever made, though an evidently major overreaction to a goofy satirical novelty tune. The Album consists of mostly fun and enjoyable a cappella jazz covers of popular songs such as "Drive My Car" and "Susie Q" which serve as entertaining renditions of the iconic tunes but the albums main highlight rather comes with the ... read more

spain5901
50

I love "Don't worry, be happy", however the moment that song passes and you notice that the whole album is accapella, it becomes annoying

GGLavender
86

A really impressive album, Bobby has a really good voice, and I love Don't Worry Be Happy, And Drive my Car and Them Changes. Really simple and beautiful.

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