Other Versions
In October 1970 a Richard Perry-produced version of "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" was released as the first solo single by Gary Puckett; primarily supported by Easy Listening radio, the track reached #61 on the Hot 100 in Billboard magazine whose Easy Listening chart afforded Puckett's "I Just Don't Know..." a #14 peak.
Marcia Hines reached #6 on the Australian Pop chart in 1976 with her recording of "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" produced by Robie Porter.
"I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" has also been recorded by Cissy Houston (1968), Isaac Hayes (1970), the Dells (1972), Elvis Costello & The Attractions (1978), Demis Roussos (1978), The Photos (featuring Wendy Wu) (1980), Linda Ronstadt (1994), the Stylistics (1991) and Steve Tyrell (2003). Trijntje Oosterhuis and Tina Arena both released versions in 2007.
A French version of the song by Michèle Vendôme and Claude Carrère, "Oui, il faut croire", was released by yéyé-singer Sheila in 1964. An Italian translation by Franco Migliacci, "Se mi vuoi bene", has been recorded by Patty Pravo in 1968.
Although the recording year is unknown, a 2002 release of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' Away We a Go-Go includes their version of "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself".
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, "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" 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, "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" was performed and included in the soundtrack for Shout! The Mod Musical.
In 2011, Ronan Keating recorded the song for his album "When Ronan Met Burt".
In 2012, Melanie C recorded the song for her musical theatre-inspired album "Stages (Melanie C album)".
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