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Bobby McFerrin's 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' Became First No. 1 A Cappella Hit

This one will get stuck in your head.
The New York Times

How an Obscure Song Became an a Cappella Sensation

Few people were aware of the 1994 single “Insomniac” by the rock duo Billy Pilgrim, and it quickly sank into obscurity. But a cappella groups can’t stop singing it. We set out to find an explanation.
The New York Times

The Unlikely Rise of an a Cappella Anthem

When the New York Times reporter Sopan Deb was a teenager, he joined his high school a cappella group. On most songs he just sang background vocals or beatboxed, but he did get one big solo: the lead ...
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1988 Pop Song Became the First 'Billboard' No. 1 A Cappella Hit

Mon, July 27, 2026 at 7:04 AM UTC At the Grammy Awards in 1989, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" took home the awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In 2024, the ...