"I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" is a song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

The song was first recorded by R&B singer Tommy Hunt as the title track for his 1962 album, and issued as a single (Scepter 1236, b/w "And I Never Knew.") It was produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and arranged and conducted by Burt Bacharach. Two years later it was a #3 hit for Dusty Springfield in the UK. In 1966, Dionne Warwick had a hit with a Burt Bacharach arranged version in the United States. Burt Bacharach recorded a version, which can be found on The Look of Love: The Collection (UK 2001).

The song has since been covered by many artists of varied backgrounds. Such artists include Isaac Hayes (1970), Marcia Hines (1976), Elvis Costello & The Attractions (1978), Demis Roussos (1978), The Photos (featuring Wendy Wu) (1980), Linda Ronstadt (1994), and Steve Tyrell (2003). Trijntje Oosterhuis and Tina Arena both released versions in 2007.

Although the recording year is unknown, a 2002 release of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' Away We a Go-Go included their version of the song.

Also in 1997, the soundtrack to My Best Friend's Wedding included a version by Nicky Holland. In the film, Cameron Diaz sings the song in a karaoke scene.

In 2003, it was released as a single by the American alternative rock band The White Stripes. It was the second single from their album Elephant. The video for the White Stripes version is a black-and-white video featuring Kate Moss pole dancing and was directed by Sofia Coppola.

In 2006, the song was performed and included in the soundtrack for Shout! The Mod Musical.
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