I Keep Forgettin'

Michael McDonald

About I Keep Forgettin'

"I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (also known as "I Keep Forgettin'") is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That's What It Takes. It was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford. Its similarity to the earlier song "I Keep Forgettin'", by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, recorded by Chuck Jackson, resulted in Leiber and Stoller also being given a songwriting credit.


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I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin'

Everytime you're near
Everytime I see you smile
Hear your "hello"
Saying you can only stay a while

Hey, I know that it's hard for you
To say the things that we both know are true
But tell me how come

I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin'

Everytime I hear
How you never want to live a lie
How it's gone too far
And you don't have to tell me why

Why you're gone and the game is through
If this is what's real, if this is what's true
Tell me how come 

I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore (baby)
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear (yeah, baby)
I keep forgettin'

Don't say that, don't say that, don't say that
I know you're not mine anymore, anyway, anytime
But tell me how come 

I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore (How come I)
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin' (baby)

Everytime you're near (I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore)
Everytime you're near (I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again)
Oh Baby (I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear)
Everytime you're near (I keep forgettin')

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Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan. He became a member of The Doobie Brothers from 1976 to 1982, a period which resulted in several hit songs for the band. more »

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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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10 facts about this song

Year of Release
"I Keep Forgettin'" was released in the year 1982.
Album
The song belongs to the album "If That's What It Takes", which was Michael McDonald's debut studio album.
Chart Performance
"I Keep Forgettin'" reached the No. 4 position on the US Billboard Pop Singles chart. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Genre Classification
The song can be classified under the genres of Blue-eyed Soul and Yacht Rock.
Writing Credits
The song was co-written by Michael McDonald and Ed Sanford.
Samplee
"I Keep Forgettin'" has been sampled by many artists. Notably, rapper Warren G, sampled the song in his 1994 hit, "Regulate" featuring Nate Dogg.
Relevance
This song is said to revolve around the theme of a man struggling to forget a former lover, making it a favourite among heartbreak anthems.
Cover Versions
David Bowie included a cover of "I Keep Forgettin'" on his album "Tonight" released in 1984.
The Leiber-Stoller Controversy
At first, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who had a similarly titled song, were credited as the writers of the song by mistake. This issue was later rectified and they were removed from the song's writing credits.
Live Performances
Michael McDonald has frequently performed "I Keep Forgettin'" in various concerts and live performances, indicating its popularity and endurance in his repertoire.

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