I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself
Burt Bacharach
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I just don't know what to do with myself I just don't know what to do with myself I'm so used to doing everything with you Planning everything for two And now that we're through I just don't know what to do with my time I'm so lonesome for you, it's a crime Going to a movie only makes me sad Parties make me feel as bad When I'm not with you, I just don't know what to do Like a summer rose needs the sun and rain I need your sweet love to beat all the pain I just don't know what to do with myself I just don't know what to do with myself Baby, if your new love ever turns you down Come back, I will be around Just waiting for you, I don't know what else to do Don't know what else to do I don't know what else to do I'm still so crazy for you Oh, oh, oh
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Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH, BURT F. BACHARACH
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" was a song composed by Burt Bacharach, a popular American composer, songwriter, and record producer, along with his frequent collaborator, lyricist Hal David.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1962, a testament to its enduring appeal.
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First Performed ByThe very first recording was by Chuck Jackson, also in the year 1962.
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Noteworthy CoversThe song was famously covered by Dusty Springfield, a British pop singer, whose rendition became a hit in 1964.
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Song's PopularityDusty Springfield's cover reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing the song's popularity.
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Iconic PerformancesSpringfield's performance of the song on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 is often remembered as an iconic moment in pop music history.
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Film Appearances"I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" was featured in the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding" in 1997, providing a memorable musical moment in the film.
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Further CoversThe song was also notably covered by the White Stripes in 2003, reaching a new generation of listeners.
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Genre classificationThe song is categorized as pop music but also exhibits elements of soul, as evident in Springfield's rendition. In the case of the White Stripes cover, it was reinterpreted in the garage rock style.
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Appearance in Pop CultureThe song has been utilized in several advertisements and trailers due to its timeless appeal and recognizable melody.
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Awards and AcclaimThough Bacharach and David did not win any awards explicitly for this song, their extensive collaboration earned them a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2012.
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Timeless SongwritingThe song is widely recognized as an example of Bacharach and David's timeless songwriting ability and contribution to popular music.
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