I Know What I Know

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"I Know What I Know" is a song by Paul Simon, featured on his acclaimed 1986 album *Graceland* and noted for its incorporation of South African musical influences.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf song
album Graceland
artist Paul Simon
composer Paul Simon
countryOfOrigin United States
featuresBackingVocalsBy General M.D. Shirinda and the Gaza Sisters
linked to: The Gaza Sisters
followedByTrackOnAlbum Gumboots
followsTrackOnAlbum Graceland (title track)
linked to: Graceland (song)
genre Afro-pop
pop
worldbeat
hasCriticalReception noted as a key deep cut on Graceland
praised for its South African musical influences
hasInstrumentation accordion
bass guitar
drums
guitars
saxophone
hasMusicalInfluence South African music
mbaqanga
hasNotableFeature blend of Western pop and South African styles
call-and-response vocals
prominent rhythm section
hasProducer Paul Simon
Roy Halee
hasTheme romantic relationships
self-awareness
includedIn 1986 album Graceland
includedOn various Paul Simon compilation releases
isAssociatedWith Graceland tour
isTrackNumber 3
label Warner Bros. Records
language English
lyricist Paul Simon
partOf Graceland
performer Paul Simon
precededByTrackOnAlbum Graceland
linked to: Graceland (song)
recordedFor Warner Bros. Records
recordedIn New York City
South Africa
releaseYear 1986

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Graceland hasPart I Know What I Know