I Keep Forgettin'

For the Michael McDonald song, see I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near).

"I Keep Forgettin'"
Song

"I Keep Forgettin'" is a song written and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (and arranged by Teacho Wiltshire) in 1962, and it was originally recorded by Chuck Jackson. 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.

• 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 "Regulate", featuring Nate Dogg.

• 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.