I Don't Know
785
R&B/Soul
I Don't Know was released on January 1, 1959 by Polydor as a part of the album Please, Please, Please
Melodicness
How much the song possesses a clear and memorable tune that follows well-defined musical patterns. A song high in melodicness generally features clear and memorable instrumental or vocal lines.
Acousticness
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Valence
The musical positivity or emotional tone conveyed through the song's harmonic and rhythmic components. High valence corresponds to feelings of happiness, excitement, and euphoria while low valence is associated with sadness, anger, or melancholy.
Danceability
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Energy
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BPM71
Music Video
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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Brown
Lead Vocals
James Brown & The Famous Flames
Performer
Johnny Terry
Background Vocals
Alvin "Fats" Gonder
Piano
Bobby Byrd
Background Vocals
Clarence Mack
Bass
Edison Gore
Drums
Nafloyd Scott
Guitar
Nashpendle Knox
Background Vocals
Ray Felder
Tenor Saxophone
Sylvester Keels
Background Vocals
Wilbert "Lee Diamond" Smith
Tenor Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Brown
Composer
Johnny Terry
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ralph Bass
Producer
