“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” was Michael’s hit single off of his debut solo album “If That’s What It Takes”. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later sampled in Warren G and Nate Dogg’s 1994 single “Regulate.” Michael was featured on the television show “Soul Train” in 1982 for a special videotaping of “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time Your Near)” along with a tremendous backing of musicians including Greg Phillinganes (Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Toto,

Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) [1982] 🕺 Did you know? 🤔 McDonald was born on February 12, 1952, into a Catholic Irish American family in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. McDonald attended McCluer High School, where he played in local bands, including Mike and the Majestics, Jerry Jay and the Sheratons, the Reeb-Toors/Younger Brothers, and the Guild. In 1970, while playing with a band called Blue, he was discovered in an Illinois nightclub by RCA staff p

“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” made its way to #4 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 charts 40 years ago this week! This hit single was off Michael’s debut solo album “If That’s What It Takes.” Check out Michael’s performance of the song with The Doobie Brothers from the Greek Theatre in 1982. | Michael McDonald

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Don’t miss Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan on tour together this summer! Many dates are on sale TODAY – check michaelmcdonald.com for more info and to find a show near you. | Michael McDonald