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1. In 1989, a a fledgling little (at the time) animation company called Pixar put together a short film, and Bobby assisted them in arranging and singing the musical score. What was the title of this short animated film?
2. Also in 1989, he composed the score to a documentary entitled "Common Threads: Stories From the Quilt". What was the topic of this documentary?
3. Bobby McFerrin appeared on the 1989 Grammy-winning Album of the Year. He joined a massive group of performers on an acapella song entitled "Wee B. Dooinit". Whose album, titled "Back on the Block", was this?
4. Bobby McFerrin saw his music take a more introspective turn following the success of his 1988 album "Simple Pleasures". Being forced into a political spotlight by George H.W. Bush and the battle over the unendorsed usage of "Don't Worry, Be Happy", he released an album in 1990 that bared much of his personal beliefs. What was the alliterative name of this album?
5. January 28, 1992 was an historic day for Bobby McFerrin fans, as he released two albums on this day, both collaborations with someone else. One album, entitled "Hush", was a grand alliance of music featuring Bobby on vocals, joining what classical music virtuoso?
6. The other album Bobby MCferrin released on January 28, 1992 featured six live performances from a European tour with a fellow jazz artist. The songs were for the most part rehashes of old jazz staples, but the pairing of these two contemporary jazz legends made jazz connoisseurs take notice. Who did Bobby McFerrin pair up with on this album, simply titled "Play"?
7. In 1993 Bobby McFerrin received a Grammy nomination for his performance of a well known movie theme song originally done by the Henry Mancini Orchestra. What song was this that Bobby McFerrin performed completely a capella?
8. Bobby McFerrin generally resided in the Midwest region of the United States throughout most of the 1990's and 2000's due to his being appointed creative chair of a large city's orchestra. What Midwestern town did he live in during this time?
9. Bobby McFerrin gained much of his love of music from his parents, both talented musicians. His father, Robert Sr., performed the vocals for Sidney Poitier in a famous 1959 musical film. Bobby McFerrin would, soon after his father's passing, go on a concert tour with the music from this film in 1997. What film was this music from?
10. In 1997 and 2002, Bobby McFerrin released albums that were completely devoid of what?
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