Bobby McFerrin on The Sing-Off

[greyforge27]

This kind of reminds me of the first time I saw School of Rock with Jack Black. (my favorite film ever)

[billyblaze67]

I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS! I keep watching it over and over.... BOBBY STILL RULES!!

[luthifer01]

Haha . He's actually wearing shoes !

[CalebNihira]

The combined talent of ALL the other singers on stage doesn't even come close to matching the talent of Bobby. Not even close.

[Kakulami88]

17 guys doen't understand nothing of LIVE MUSIC!!!!!

[iProfessorOAK]

1:43 Lil Wayne/T-Pain impression.

2:11 Rafiki from The Lion King

[asianfoskco]

Bobby McFerrin for president!

[Prezelman]

Wow the big guy in the leather jacket with the fohawk looks nervous or uninterested the entire performance. Especially @0:51 when he starts digging at his ears.

[joejoeschmuck13]

he's awesome.

[TeKuJIa]

Solo at 2:43 was EPIC !

[pianojorge]

This is awsome! I'm just confuse about what the hell is nicole scherzinger doing on there? I mean, this show is about real music, not pop plastic music... lol

[xionxion]

It's been 2 hours but i'm still singing baaabadadudep, badarubep in my room

[gq1969]

I saw Bobby do this with people from the crowd in four parts with him singing over it. And if you ever heard him sing the national anthem you would wonder how come we allow so many ego driven losers embarrass our country by screwing up the nation anthem.

[robertbrown7726]

the guy behind bobby mcferrin I call him chubby mouse guy he he

[justinkita1]

wow my dad dont no who he is

[justinkita1]

wow my dont no who he is

[justinkita1]

i could careless how does he do that????????

[justinkita1]

crazy

[SelenaB2011]

I was enjoying this SO much .... until I look at the DISLIKE BAR....WTH!?!?!?!?!? WHO in the WORLD would dislike THIS!!!! Maybe they were mad he didn't keep going?Jealous?Still whoever you r u got serious PROBLEMS! *gasps* MAYBE!...they're deaf! That is the ONLY explanation....

[fuckenskank]

holy shit

[chuahyphenheng]

Bob Marley and Bobby Mc Ferin, same initials. Coincidence? I think not.

[shanesmrf]

@chuahyphenheng idiot...

[chuahyphenheng]

@shanesmrf moron..

[abcdman8999]

Bobby McFerrin is my absolutely FAVORITE gifted performer in the world!!!!!!!

[bastet727]

This is why you can LOVE singing! What you do with the vocal instrument...I can't even put it into words. He didn't 'command' these singers. If you are well trained in group performance, you know what to do by what you hear.

[xxgoalie99xx]

this is his song called drive, some of it is a bit improved, but its pretty much that song this first part was

[nghtshdwphoenix]

one of the most unappreciated artists of all time.

[comedianspankybrown]

@nghtshdwphoenix Amen ... I've been a fan for a long time

[DaMasterJnL]

he should have sung more! it was tight with those effects!

[Genktarov]

@DaMasterJnL That wasn't effects. That was his VOICE, pure and simple. The guy has a 4 octave range and can make his voice sound like it's one of any number of instruments, from saxophone to rock guitar.

[trognypatricia]

Well, there's 13 people with serious serious issues.

[DxHuman]

man this kind of thing you only see in movies, after weeks of rehearsals. This man just did that on the spot, incredible!

[UToobdad]

If you have never done so, add his name to "Ave Maria" in the search box and listen to him sing that. There is a duet with a cello (I think) and a few with the audience. Just incredible!

[masjones51]

This guy is truly a national treasure. He is a world class musician and he is obviously still having a ball with all these singers. Bobby McFerrin deserves much more credit than being known as "the don't worry, be happy" guy. bravo

[comedianspankybrown]

@masjones51 Well said ...

[sorryeyebrows77]

wait wait what??!?! he did that by himself?! crazyness

[jesusmann0777]

i think Bobby sums up the vidoe quite well at the end in his own words "Yeah Man"

[wiinaynay]

wouldnt hurt to keep slappin your chest like that!? (still sounds awsome tho)

[JDBW]

I would love to spend an hour inside his head, just so that i'd have to go through re-hab once i was out to be able to hear music the same way

[elnathzeus]

When I first saw this on the live show long time ago, I just said "Holy shit!! now I understand why he has so many grammy awards... is just insane"

Now that I see it again, I understand even more the complexity of this stuff, is just thing of another level, another planet.. I don't know...

[Baksi518]

I like the part where he goes zoo ba doo ba doo ba do bap.

[lamogollita]

oh por Dios!! super buenooo!!!!! algo tan sencillo pero tan buenoo!!!!

[Ally657]

Woww! That is awesome, I love when he hits that super low note.

[chansherly212]

unbelievable, you mean this is impromtu? wow, not only can this guy make some awesome music at the drop of a hat, he can command a whole group of people to make his music even richer, how on earth haven't i heard of him before?

[CommittedGex]

@chansherly212 Unfortunately, he's a one hit wonder. His biggest hit, "Don't Worry Be Happy", was at one point the Number 1 song in America, and the first a cappella number one hit in the US. He never made the Hot 100 song chart again...

[RoyMach1ne]

@chansherly212 Don't worry, be happy... You've heard of him

[TRANGDAICarlieCullen]

@chansherly212 i know right my chorus teacher showed us this becuz i did not know about him

[McCalum]

@chansherly212 If you like this, you'll love watch?v=Hodp2esSV9E

[aker333]

@chansherly212 No....This is the beat to the song "Drive".

Search "Bobby McFerrin Drive"

[rip607]

@chansherly212 you probably have you just didnt know it was him. Like the song dont worry be happy.

[tsuna7]

@chansherly212 better late than never

[XDXDXDXDXDXDXD]

@chansherly212 he's actually part instrument. his father was a violin.

[fuzzycows]

Favorite part is the akward dancing the teams are doing

[corymac011]

The thing that not a lot of people do not realize Is after his song Drive in the very start of the video it is all improv on the fly. Just what ever pops up in his mind he goes with....... Anyone who enjoys music should look up bobby for his improvs each one is a one time masterpiece of music.

[ChantaeCannTV]

HE IS MY HEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Animallover6896]

I clapped at the end of this... then i realised I'm at home... My family thinks im crazy.

[maagick2000]

@Animallover6896 I clapped too. :P Never done that for a YT vid before.

[jesusmann0777]

@Animallover6896 same here i got weird looks from the whole family

[Ndakanatswa]

@Animallover6896 ROFLOL! (And now everyone on YouTube does too! LOL. *Just joking*)

[willsong4]

@Animallover6896 they're the crazy ones

[electricrc68]

step on the gas you can see the FWOOO......my favorite part lol.

[360Warlock]

I never Get tired of seeing This !!!!! Doh Doh Deah!!!!

[Damionte]

OH MY GOD !

[Dendron88]

Did you know that this performance won an ACA award in 2010 for being the Favourite Live Performance Moment.

[emmettk]

What more evidence do you need? The American public values image above true talent. We prefer the shiny wrapper more than the prize inside. That's why many truly talented artists are more appreciated in other parts of the world. We're too busy giving all our money and attention to... fill in the blank___- (and please name somebody other than that one kid who seems to take all the blame for this situation- by no means is he the only one who fits the profile).

[caspianrex]

Holy...crap.  McFerrin is the MAN.

[debros65]

Yeah! He is not underestimated in Europe!..we are flocking to Denmark in droves from May 6th -9th 2011 to attend the Aarhus Vocal Festival ..choir and vocal ensembles competitions, workshops and concerts with Bobby McFerrin featuring one of the greatest a cappella choirs around Vocal Line...can't wait ;-)

Bobby invited Vocal Line all the way from Denmark to showcase his new Grammy nominated album VOCAbuLarieS in the Lincoln Jazz Center NYC last November. Come & experience undiluted a cappella!

[JaOrhoj]

@debros65 Yes indeed :)

[oOblackwarriorOo]

That was fantastic! I couldn't stop moving to it.

[iDanceJ]

ong omg omg yeeesssss!!!

[KalypticBass]

WHEN IS HE COMING TO AUSTRALIA!?!?!?!?!!??!?!?!

[intheatremode]

so amazing

[MJHoman]

Wow, what a joy!

[Hozer42]

Did I really just see this?!? WOW!!! Spectacular!!! Thank you for posting. I am glad I clicked on this.

[armywifey626]

what an ispiration to accapella

[Thewarontheimaginary]

This is pretty good, yet there still so much raw talent in the world that is yet to be tapped

[splinterceller1]

BECUASE BOBBY MCFERRIN IS JUST THAT BEASTLY!!!!!! he can do what he wants becuase he's taken hold of his talent and used it to his liking........

what's you talent? Find it and maybe you can find what he found in himself.

Happiness

[flipadiddle]

@splinterceller1 he also practiced a lot.

[CooKieMonStar07]

Can't stop dancing in my seat! I can't be still lol. *PLAYBACK* I just want to make this comment I hope no one takes offense. But I love how white people keep rhythm, its different and it makes me laugh (not in a joking way but... Its good to see different kinds of people with a good rhythmic soul!! Everybody was awesome!) I LOVE YOU BOBBY!! Great stuff!

[bestbetta]

This performance is one of the greatest in the history of music. The powers to change the human voice in this way are truly astounding. I'm privileged to have had to honor to meet Bobby in person and hear him live multiple times. In person, he is a musical force to be reckoned with. Long live Bobby and may his music be forever eternal!

[monra336]

I smiled the whole time watching this ... Last night was the first time i had watched this show and i didn't find any of the acts as amusing and as amazing as this single performance truly amazing truly genius and all around amazing... Oh By the way it was amazing ... Bobby is a true genius of music

[monra336]

I smiled the whole time watching this ... Last night was the first time i had watched this show and i didn't find any of the acts as amusing and as amazing as this single performance truly amazing truly genius and all around amazing... Oh By the way it was amazing :P

[JazzLark]

I saw him, and his 'Vocestra' atthe little State Theater in Easton, PA several years ago- what a maestro genius this man is!!!

[TinyFlix]

You should hear him voicalising classical music

[Nene2436]

one man band... he's amaizing

[iluqtun07]

first time i've heard Bobby and that was pretty good! 

[pjypjyzzang]

@hseth well said!

[noni2k]

@xtingu

I remember taking road trips with my family in the late 80s and my dad playing Him in the car. I'm my own walk man is my favorite song from him.

[Drew0000]

i saw him about 6 years ago in Baltimore and got to talk to him afterwards...talk about talented :)

[therising1]

No one will ever touch Bobby...he was and is still amazing.

[Kred14]

2:44 anybody else notice that the kid in yellow on the right keeps singing? His face is priceless! >^..^<

[njdevilsgiantsnetusa]

that 1 guy should be in battle of the bands

[dude6354]

i love this hes awesome!

[iPaintball2012]

This man is a fucking genius!

[soulerism]

 this man is amazing thank god for guys like this

[cowboytonydee]

Wow, it's probably the first time we see something else that pop music on this show.

[Beamacaleone]

@tpot322222 dats cuz u cant hear music

[cdcotr]

Bobby mcFerrin is a force of nature!!

awesome!

[jediramsey]

REDICULUS >< THE MAN! what a gift!

[bonzmontreux]

NOTA - winners of Season 1 are the best!!!!!

Just saw their new video for "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on their channel - NOTAVOCAL ... its AMAZZINNNGGGG

[tothelimit34]

1:40 kinda weird

[MrWolfcub240]

Love the bedazzled jacket zipper in the background

[MrClover17]

I could watch this video all day long and never get tired if it

[iBRINGtheD00Mxx]

I want what he's on

[MrClover17]

Much Respect To bobby 

[PrimetimeD]

Wow, just amazing! And I love how all the kids on the show were just smiling and what they were taking part in. Great stuff.

[MrClover17]

I wonder if there will bea season 2. I remember this show I was watching it alone because my ex wife gave me papers about this time last year that this showed aired

[kozigreek]

@MrClover17 Yes there will be. Airs in early December

[cantstopsingin84]

@MrClover17 Wow sorry to hear that! On the bright side- yes new season starts monday Dec. 6th at 8

[redsnowman34]

I would pay him 50 million dollars to teach me everything he knows.

[Kate121991]

GOSH BOBBY MCFERRIN IS SOOOOO AMAZING :D

[franybunny]

love that song!!! he's amazing!! just like the old times ...his voice doesn't change..he gets better and better

[franybunny]

love that song!!! he's amazing!! just like the old times ...his voice doesn´t change..he gets better and better

[corymac011]

This man is the fucking GOD OF NOISE

[247porkchop]

There are 10 people who hit the dislike button.

YOU GET IT!!! ITS A JOKE!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!

[qw27]

10 people didnt enjoy this

[MrClover17]

WHat group did Nick Lachey sing with on this show 

[MrClover17]

Greaet Video. Much respect to Bobby McFerrin

[kittenDecember]

this is sick! 

[Luciouski82]

THATW AS GANSTA!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOO HOT

[PokerJoker811]

Technically, these lyrics are not improvised. They're the same lyrics to "Drive" that have always been. The rest, though, just...wow.

[kristen653]

i luv bobby HE RULES

[MasamiNatsuka]

There are 10 people who missed the Like button.

[MatrixCat3D]

I've seen a lot of his work but this just confirms - Bobby McFerrin *is* the music.

[morrisal]

i want him. is it appropriate?

[TheOneYouNeverKnew19]

I love how all the singers are so stoked to be participating with him this is awesome!

[spaudrey]

Watched this season from start to end, and being a huge McFerrin fan, (knew him before Don't Worry), it just capped off a great season. The reverence that all these great singers give him, it shows just how much of an icon in the singing world he is. I have seen him 2 times, and had the privilege of being in one of these improv groups with about 40 that just came up on stage. And EVERYONE is completely different. He started this one with his song Drive, but it just morphed into this. Amazing.

[rasenkaiten]

AHHHHHH I AM Soo Obsessed with this Genius.......he is a creature of true talent and just AMAZING UGH I CANT GET ENOUGH

[Ilovecole345]

An amazing performance!!!! I would be totally HONORED to be able to meet Bobby Mcferrin!!! He is the most amazing Acapella singer i have ever heard. I look up to him in my carrier as an Acapella singer. You are a true Acapella singer Bobby Mcferrin. I will always look up to Bobby Mcferrin no matter what happens to me.Even after he dies.And i don't really have a carrier in Acapella singing but hope to one day. I do all though sing Acapella in a group with all my friends. Love you Bobby Mcferrin!!

[hseth]

Bobby is true gangsta.. Look at this guy, looks like he just put on clothes to go to Wal-Mart and pick up some toilet paper, but decided to drop in Sing-Off and put on one of the most memorable performances that most of the viewers of this video will ever see.

[BollywoodSkampy]

That is next fucking level!

[abcasd1]

love the bass guitar

[Ilovecole345]

@abcasd1 There is no bass guitar Bobby Mcferrin is doing that.

And if you don't think so then you are one messed up person.

Bobby Mcferrin is the most amazing singer i have ever listened to and hope to meet.

[abcasd1]

@Ilovecole345 what's wrong with you??! i know that dont i. i just love the bass rhythm that he makes -.-

[rmitb]

bobby mc fuckin ferrin ladies and gentlemen thts just how good he is

[LedZeppeloyd223]

bobby mc ferrin is soooo under rated

he is a fucking monster!!!!!!

mad props man

[Josue166]

I remember watching this the same night it aired ... Bobby is amazing he made everyone on stage part of that amazing, that just comes to show you how great he really is.

[Manhood101]

Bobby is so under-celebrated. WHAT AN ARTIST HE IS. Because he loves the art within himself and not himself in the arts.

[DBonesMusic]

@Manhood101

the best thing about him is that. Unlike mainstream artists he's not in the music game for the money and the fame. he's in it for the pure love and joy of music. Under-celebrated? absolutely. but for those who know him...he brings us more joy then any celebrity on a Top 40 radio station ever will. As music sells out to main stream America. People like Bobby McFerrin keep the heart beat of true music going. I would dare to call him a savior.

[rvdpadt]

@Manhood101 he is not really under-celebrated if you ask me. it's just the wide 'pop' audience that doesn't know him. But at my school, the conservatory in Utrecht (holland), everyone agrees on him being one of the greatest musicians around. Musician, not just a brilliant singer, a brilliant musician

[eyalnow]

@Manhood101 your comment is poetry. thumbs up to you.

[GnP1994]

was that all improv, if so thats fucking amazing.

[grafx5]

@GnP1994 The part he was doing solo at the beginning is "Drive," a song he's been singing for 20-odd years. Everything after that is pure improv.

[GeetarAdam]

Bobby McFerrin is good for the soul.

[rockrchild111]

wow

thats all i have to say about that

[moonshinevessel]

that was amazing. hes my hero now.

[lalloghin]

Is Ben Folds the guy at 3.44?

[BabyblueBulldog]

Yes the white guy with the glasses

[lalloghin]

@BabyblueBulldog

Thanks!!

[sowapuss]

Bobbys the best

[sg360girl]

THIS IS NOT A SONG. IT'S IMPROV singing. They're SCATTING. <3

[aespor]

Does someone want to send me the lyrics to this song!!!!LMAO

BUT THAT WAS FREAKIN' AMAZIZING

[lovely0706]

gonna get in ma car, drive away. drive so far, no one's gonna find me. put my foot on the gas, accelerate. drive so fast, no one's gonna catch me.

-Drive, Bobby McFerrin

[aespor]

what is this song?

[lovely0706]

Drive by Bobby McFerrin

[CodyGDaPrince]

Good God, Bobby is the TRUTH!!!

[dawsonmadness]

Bobby could win the sing off by himself!

[NiCKxONexX1]

He IS an instrument.

[highlandsanlowlands7]

wow, this is awesome, I need to find me some fellow singers and do some vocal improv!!!

[excursustoo]

Beautiful, insanely talented man. I adore him! Thanks.

[bwangchillin66]

Nothing is wrong with your comment, sorry didn't mean to press the thumbs down!

[razorakachatboy]

that said cold

[bennettribe]

bobby showing why he is a musical badass, and why nbc should bring this show back!

[jsnake01]

McFerrin is a legend.

[mergirlbri]

that's insanly amazing

Darn shame that Lady GaGa has more views than this..should be a felony lol