I Keep Forgettin'
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"I Keep Forgettin'" is a song written and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1962, and it was originally recorded by Chuck Jackson.[1] It reached #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 and least commercial singles written and produced by Leiber-Stoller.
Cover versions
- Checkmates Ltd. featuring lead singer Sonny Charles recorded a version on 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.[2]
- the Artwoods recorded a version of the song for his 1966 album Art Gallery.
- Michael McDonald recorded a version of the song for his 1982 album If That's What It Takes, which was later sampled by Warren G on his hit 1994 single [3]
- "Regulate", featuring Nate Dogg.[4]
- 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.
- Procol Harum recorded a version of the song. It appeared on the album Procol's Ninth, released in 1975.
- Joe Cocker recorded a version of the song for his 2004 album Heart & Soul.
References
- ^ "Chuck Jackson - I keep Forgettin'". 45cat. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Checkmates, Ltd., "I Keep Forgettin'" single release Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "Record Label Discographies for rare and collectable vinyl records". Vinylnet.co.uk. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "'Regulate' At 20: Warren G & Michael McDonald Discuss the G-Funk Jam". billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
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