Music and Podcast theme by: Gail Nobles
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I Keep Forgetting (Every Time You’re Near) also known as I keep Forgetting is a song by Michael McDonald. But this is not the original song. It’s just today’s topic. I Keep Forgettin’. Every Time You’re Near. Michael McDonald recorded it with his sister Maureen McDonald providing background vocals.

And the original song went something like this …
(Singing)

A lot of music artists sampled McDonald’s song. Warren G, Nate Dogg, Young MC and others. I Keep Forgettin’ was released in 1982. It peaked at no. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles charts, #7 R&B and #8 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Michael McDonald has a soulful voice. He was a member of the band the Doobie Brothers. He collaborated with a number of artists like Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, The rock band Toto & Grizzly Bear. McDonald is the recipient of five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers in 2020.

I’m Gail Nobles looking back on some of the greatest hits on the Cat Bear.