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I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
"I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (also known as "I Keep Forgettin") is a 1982 song by American musician Michael McDonald, from his debut studio album '' If That's What It Takes'' (1982). It was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford. Released as a single, it peaked at No. 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Pop Singles charts, #7 R&B and #8 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Similarity to Chuck Jackson's 1962 song " I Keep Forgettin", composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, resulted in Leiber and Stoller also being given a songwriting credit for the song. Background Michael McDonald recorded it with his sister Maureen McDonald providing backing vocals. It was featured on ''If That's What It Takes'', his first solo studio album away from the Doobie Brothers. Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro played the clavinet, guitar and drums respectively. Bassist Louis Johnson, from the Brothers Johnson, laid down the song's pronounced bassline. Influence, covers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (musician)
Michael H. McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1975 to 1980 and the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including " What a Fool Believes", " Minute by Minute", " Takin' It to the Streets", " Real Love" and " It Keeps You Runnin'". McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit " I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Twinkie Clark, Lee Ritenour, the Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Keep Forgettin'
"I Keep Forgettin" is a song by Chuck Jackson, written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Gilbert Garfield. It appears on his second studio album ''Any Day Now''. It peaked at No. 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 yet least commercial singles written and produced by Leiber-Stoller. In 1982, Michael McDonald released a song titled "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". The song's similarity to Jackson's "I Keep Forgettin'" resulted in Leiber and Stoller being given a songwriting credit. Track listing #"I Keep Forgettin'" ( Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Garfield) – 2:43 #"Who's Gonna Pick Up the Pieces" (Florence Green, Van McCoy) – 2:47 Chart performance Cover versions * The Artwoods recorded a version of the song for their 1966 album ''Art Gallery''. * Checkmates, Ltd. featuring lead singer Sonny Charles recorded a version for their 1969 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What's The Flavor?
''What's the Flavor?'' is the third studio album by the American rapper Young MC, released in 1993 via Capitol Records. It was his final studio album for a major record label. Production The album was produced by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Young MC, and Beetle. Critical reception ''Entertainment Weekly'' concluded that "Young strings the words together nimbly enough, but they never come to life." ''USA Today'' noted that "the album ranges in style from Tribe CalledQuest's hard-core sound to soft pop, cool jazz and dancehall reggae." ''The Indianapolis Star'' determined that Young's "personality was formed by TV commercials, which can make for some fun, but his pointlessness dominates an otherwise energetic dose of hip-hop, jazz and funk." AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young MC
Marvin Young (born May 10, 1967), better known by his stage name Young M.C., is an American rapper, singer and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit " Bust a Move". His debut album '' Stone Cold Rhymin''' found international acclaim. Young has also appeared in film in acting roles and cameo appearances and has appeared in several television programs. Life and career Young was born in Wimbledon, London, to Jamaican immigrant parents. He left the United Kingdom at the age of three and later moved to Queens, New York, when he was eight years old. Young attended Hunter College High School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (he was honored at the school's 2018 convocation). He went on to earn a degree in economics from the University of Southern California (USC). At USC, he met Michael Ross and Matt Dike from the record company Delicious Vinyl. Young rapped over the phone for Ross and Dike, who ended up delivering a record contract to his USC dorm room. In 1989, Young collab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jadakiss
Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss (, ), is an American rapper who began his career in the 1990s and formed the hip hop trio the Lox alongside Styles P and Sheek Louch in 1994. The group signed with Sean Combs, Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records, an imprint of Arista Records to release their debut studio album, ''Money, Power & Respect'' (1998); their second album, ''We Are the Streets'' (2000) was released by Ruff Ryders Entertainment, an imprint of Interscope Records. Both peaked within the top five of the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and yielded critical praise; their two subsequent albums, ''Filthy America... It's Beautiful'' (2016) and ''Living Off Xperience'' (2020) were both released by Jay-Z's Roc Nation and met with continued praise. After the Lox's second album, the trio each began pursuing solo careers, and Jadakiss signed with Ruff Ryders as a solo act to release his first two solo albums, ''Kiss tha Game Goodbye, Kiss T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American rapper and singer. He gained recognition for providing guest vocals on several hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the nickname "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Hooks".Garth Cartwright"Nate Dogg obituary" ''The Guardian'' (UK), March 16, 2011. Hale began his career in 1990 as a member of 213 (group), 213, a hip-hop trio formed with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G. Hale guest appeared on the latter's 1994 single "Regulate (song), Regulate", which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.John Bush"Nate Dogg: Biography" ''AllMusic.com'', Netaktion LLC, visited April 24, 2020. Hale would soon become a fixture in the West Coast hip-hop genre, frequently collaborating with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit in the 1990s; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regulate (song)
"Regulate" is a song performed by American rapper Warren G featuring American singer Nate Dogg. It was released in the spring of 1994 as the first single on the soundtrack to the film ''Above the Rim'' and later Warren G's debut album, '' Regulate... G Funk Era'' (1994). It became an MTV staple and the song reached No. 2 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. "Regulate" was number 98 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop and number 108 on ''Pitchfork Media''s "Top 200 Tracks of the 90s". The West Coast hip hop track employs a four-bar sample of the rhythm of Michael McDonald's song "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". It also samples "Sign of the Times" by Bob James and "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre. The music video featured scenes from ''Above the Rim'', including a cameo by Tupac Shakur. "Regulate" starts with a quote from Casey Siemaszko's character Charlie Bowdre from the 1988 film '' Young Guns'': Background Warren had bought a sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren G
Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and DJ who helped popularize West Coast hip hop during the 1990s.Steve Huey"Warren G: Biography" ''AllMusic.com'', Netaktion LLC, visited May 8, 2020. A pioneer of G-funk, he attained mainstream success with his 1994 single " Regulate" (featuring Nate Dogg). He is credited with discovering Snoop Dogg, having introduced the then-unknown rapper to record producer Dr. Dre. His debut studio album, '' Regulate... G Funk Era'' (1994), debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, selling 176,000 in its first week. The album has since received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of three million copies. "Regulate" spent 18 weeks within the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with three weeks at number two, while its follow-up, " This D.J.", peaked at number nine. At the 37th Annual Grammy Awards, both songs recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampling (music)
In sound and music, sampling is the reuse of a portion (or sample) of a sound recording in another recording. Samples may comprise elements such as rhythm, melody, speech, or sound effects. A sample might comprise only a fragment of sound, or a longer portion of music, such as a drum beat or melody. Samples are often layered, Equalization (audio), equalized, sped up or slowed down, repitched, Loop (music), looped, or otherwise manipulated. They are usually integrated using electronic music instruments (Sampler (musical instrument), samplers) or software such as digital audio workstations. A process similar to sampling originated in the 1940s with ''musique concrète'', experimental music created by Tape splice, splicing and Tape loop, looping tape. The mid-20th century saw the introduction of keyboard instruments that played sounds recorded on tape, such as the Mellotron. The term ''sampling'' was coined in the late 1970s by the creators of the Fairlight CMI, a synthesizer with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brothers Johnson
The Brothers Johnson was an American funk and R&B band consisting of the American brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"). They achieved their greatest success from the mid-1970s to early 1980s, with three singles topping the R&B charts (" I'll Be Good to You", " Strawberry Letter 23", and " Stomp!"). Background Formation Guitarist/vocalist George and bassist/vocalist Louis formed the band Johnson Three Plus One with older brother Tommy and their cousin Alex Weir while attending school in Los Angeles, California. When they became professionals, the band backed such touring R&B acts as Bobby Womack and the Supremes. George and Louis Johnson later joined Billy Preston's band and wrote selections for his albums '' Music Is My Life'' and '' The Kids & Me'' before leaving his group in 1973. In 1976, the Brothers covered the Beatles' song, "Hey Jude", for the musical documentary ''All This and World War II''. Quincy Jones hired them to play o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Johnson (bassist)
Louis Johnson (April 13, 1955 – May 21, 2015) was an American bass guitarist. Johnson was best known for his work with the group the Brothers Johnson and his session playing on several hit albums of the 1970s and 1980s, including the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's '' Thriller''. His signature sound came from the Music Man StingRay bass guitar, which Leo Fender made for him, and from his slapping technique. He is ranked number 38 on ''Bass Player'' magazine's list of "the 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time". Biography His work appears on many well-known records by prominent artists. Johnson played on Michael Jackson's albums ''Off the Wall'', '' Thriller'' and '' Dangerous'', and hit songs "Billie Jean" and " Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". He also played on George Benson's '' Give Me the Night''. He was one of three bassists on Herb Alpert's 1979 album '' Rise'', which included its top-10, Grammy-winning disco/jazz title-track. Due to his distinctiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Porcaro
Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro (April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer. He is best known for being the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Toto, but is also one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on hundreds of albums and thousands of sessions. While already an established studio player in the 1970s, he came to prominence in the United States as the drummer on the Steely Dan album '' Katy Lied'' (1975). AllMusic characterized Porcaro as "arguably the most highly regarded studio drummer in rock from the mid-'70s to the early '90s" and said that "it is no exaggeration to say that the sound of mainstream pop/rock drumming in the 1980s was, to a large extent, the sound of Jeff Porcaro." He was posthumously inducted into the '' Modern Drummer'' Hall of Fame in 1993. Early life Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro was born on April 1, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, the eldest son of Los Angeles session percussionist Joe Porcaro (1930–2020) and his wife, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
