24 September 1988 - Bobby McFerrin started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Worry Be Happy', the first acappella record to ever reach number one. It made number two in the UK. The video to the song features comedian Robin Williams and actor/clown Bill Irwin. The song's title is taken from a quote by Indian spiritual teacher Meher Baba.
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This Day In Music - 24 September
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