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I Keep Forgettin'

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Wikipedia article




'"I Keep Forgettin"' is a song by Chuck Jackson, written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Garfield. It appears on his second studio album 'Any Day Now'. It peaked at No. 55 on the 'Billboard' Top 100 and remained on the chart for 7 weeks. It did not chart on the R&B chart. This single is often cited as one of the most innovative yet least commercial singles written and produced by Leiber-Stoller.

In 1982, Michael McDonald released a song titled "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". The song's similarity to Jackson's "I Keep Forgettin'" resulted in Leiber and Stoller being given a songwriting credit.

Track listing



#"I Keep Forgettin'" (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Garfield) 2:43

#"Who's Gonna Pick Up the Pieces" (Florence Green, Van McCoy) 2:47

Chart performance



Cover versions



* The Artwoods recorded a version of the song for their 1966 album 'Art Gallery'.

* Checkmates, Ltd. featuring lead singer Sonny Charles recorded a version for their 1969 album 'Love Is All We Have to Give' produced by Phil Spector. They released it as a single in 1970, but it did not chart.[http://www.discogs.com/Checkmates-LtdFeaturing-Sonny-Charles-I-Keep-Forgettin/release/4197138 Checkmates, Ltd., "I Keep Forgettin'" single release] Retrieved January 26, 2016.

* Procol Harum recorded a version of the song. It appeared on the album 'Procol's Ninth', released in 1975 and produced by Leiber/Stoller.

* Roger Chapman recorded a live version for his 1979 album 'Live in Hamburg'.

* Ringo Starr recorded a version of the song for his 1983 album 'Old Wave'.

* David Bowie recorded a version of the song for his 1984 album 'Tonight'.

* Joe Cocker recorded a version of the song for his 2004 album 'Heart & Soul'.

References



Category:1962 songs

Category:1962 singles

Category:1970 singles

Category:Songs written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

Category:Chuck Jackson songs

Category:Checkmates, Ltd. songs

Category:David Bowie songs

Category:Ringo Starr songs

Category:A&M Records singles


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