"Don't Gotta Work It Out" | ||||
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Single by Fitz and the Tantrums | ||||
from the album Pickin' Up the Pieces | ||||
Released | September 23, 2011 | |||
Genre | Indie pop, neo soul | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Dangerbird | |||
Songwriter(s) | Michael Fitzpatrick, Chris Seefried | |||
Fitz and the Tantrums singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't Gotta Work It Out" is a song by American band Fitz and the Tantrums from their debut studio album Pickin' Up the Pieces , released on September 23, 2011.
The song's music video debuted on VH1 on September 20, 2011. [1] The music video, which was directed by Charles Haine and produced by Chris Uettwiller via Dirty Robber, was shot at night on location in Bakersfield, California. [2]
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Adult Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 23 |
US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) [4] | 34 |
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