1982 Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin’ (Everytime You’re Near) (US: #4 UK: #43)
“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.
Michael McDonald recorded it, with his sister Maureen providing background vocals. It was featured on If That’s What It Takes, his first solo album away from The Doobie Brothers. Released as a single, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Pop Singles charts, and #7 on the Billboard R&B chart. Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro of the band Toto played the clavinet, guitar and drums respectively. Noted bassist Louis Johnson laid down the song’s pronounced bassline.
Album
If That’s What It Takes is the name of Michael McDonald’s debut solo album, released in 1982 Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, keyboardist and record producer. McDonald’s music career spans more than forty years. His early career included singing with Steely Dan. He joined The Doobie Brothers in 1976 […]
Musicians
| Bass | Louis Johnson |
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Clavinet | Greg Phillinganes |
| Fender Rhodes | Michael McDonald |
| Synthesizer | Michael McDonald |
| Vocals | Michael McDonald |
Produced By
Ted Templeman
Lenny Waronker
Songwriters
Ed Sanford
Jerry Leiber
Mike Stoller
Michael McDonald
Charts
US:#4
UK:#43
November 30, 2015 @ 19:10
Jeff porcaro superb drum groove! 16th note single handed hi hat ! Genius!
November 30, 2015 @ 19:13
Steve lukather on rhythm guitar! Louis Johnson on bass and Greg phillinganes on keyboards! Based on a Leiber and stoller track!
December 1, 2015 @ 11:29
My favourite track of his.
December 1, 2015 @ 15:32
did michael mcdonald play a fender rhodes on this?
December 1, 2015 @ 15:35
He did I believe!
December 1, 2015 @ 15:37
David Norman always loved the sound of a fender rhodes piano. the clavi bit reminds me of stevie wonder
December 1, 2015 @ 15:39
Greg played the clavinet!
December 1, 2015 @ 15:41
David Norman i know. but that part reminds me of the stevie wonder songs from the 70’s since he used it the clavi most. i hope sometime greg or michael makes a guest appearance with toto
December 1, 2015 @ 15:43
Greg has played with and as a member of toto ! I saw them with Greg covering dave on tour here a few years ago!
December 1, 2015 @ 15:44
sorry lol i meant in the future
December 1, 2015 @ 20:18
If you click on the post, you’ll see on my website who is playing what. 😉