The Remedy (I Won't Worry)
A song about a friend's cancer changing Mraz's outlook.
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Jason Mraz's first single, "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," came from his 2002 debut album. The song was written about a friend's cancer diagnosis and how it shifted Mraz's perspective. It became his first top-40 hit, peaking at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music video
The video, directed by Dean Karr, opens with Jason Mraz performing a concert. He then walks on a farm wearing dog slippers, grabs car keys, and enters his "Mrazda" (a 1962 Buick LeSabre 4 door hardtop). He calls a group of roosters into the car and drives through a neighborhood.
Scenes alternate between his stage performance and his walk on a sidewalk, where he makes eye contact with a girl holding a basket of eggs; she slips on a banana peel and drops the eggs. He picks a flower from the ground and places it into the barrel of a soldier's gun, then encounters twin boys and lets them try on his red hat. The video concludes with him exiting the car and tipping his hat toward the camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Remedy (I Won't Worry) released?
The Remedy was released on 27 January 2003.
Which album is The Remedy (I Won't Worry) on?
The Remedy appears on Waiting for My Rocket to Come.
Which label released The Remedy (I Won't Worry)?
The Remedy was released by Elektra.
Who produced The Remedy (I Won't Worry)?
The Remedy was produced by John Alagía.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: The Remedy (I Won't Worry) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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