“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

“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,

I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) by Michael McDonald on Apple Music