Mess Around

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"Mess Around" is a lively 1953 rhythm and blues song by Ray Charles that became one of his early hits and showcases his energetic piano style and soulful vocals.

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Mess Around canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Ray Charles
composer Ray Charles
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
danceability high
genre R&B
rhythm and blues
hasInfluenceOn development of Ray Charles's signature style
hasInstrumentation piano
rhythm section
vocals
hasMusicalFeature boogie-woogie piano influence
energetic piano style
soulful vocals
isEarlyCareerWorkOf Ray Charles
language English
lyricist Ray Charles
musicalEra early rhythm and blues
notableFor being one of Ray Charles's early hits
showcasing Ray Charles's energetic piano playing
showcasing Ray Charles's soulful singing
performer Ray Charles
pianist Ray Charles
recordingArtist Ray Charles
releaseDecade 1950s
releaseYear 1953
style lively
tempo up-tempo
vocalist Ray Charles

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Ray Charles notableWork Mess Around
Ahmet Ertegun wroteSong Mess Around