I Keep Forgettin'
| "I Keep Forgettin'" | ||||
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| Single by Chuck Jackson | ||||
| from the album Any Day Now | ||||
| B-side | "Who's Gonna Pick Up the Pieces" | |||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | 1962 | |||
| Studio | Bell Sound (New York City) | |||
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| Length | 2:43 | |||
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"I Keep Forgettin" is a song by Chuck Jackson, written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Gilbert Garfield.[1] 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 and formats
- US 7" Vinyl single[2]
- A. "I Keep Forgettin'" – 2:43
- B. "Who's Gonna Pick Up the Pieces" – 2:47
Charts
| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 55 |
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.[3]
- 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
- ↑ "Chuck Jackson – I keep Forgettin'". 45cat. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ↑ I Keep Forgettin' (US 7" Vinyl Single). Chuck Jackson. Wand. 1962. ZTSP-126.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ↑ Checkmates, Ltd., "I Keep Forgettin'" single release Retrieved January 26, 2016.
