"98.6" is a song

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George Fischoff George Allan Fischoff (August 3, 1938 – February 20, 2018) was an American pianist and composer. He is best known as the writer or co-writer of many hit songs, including " Lazy Day", " 98.6", " Run to My Lovin' Arms", " Ain't Gonna Lie", and " ...

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) and recorded by Keith. It reached No. 6 in

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, No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' chart, and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967 and appeared on his 1967 album ''98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie''.

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, who had provided the backing vocals on Keith's debut single, "Ain't Gonna Lie", did the same for "98.6". Produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by

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, it sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a

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. It was the second of four songs he had in the Top 50 in Canada.

Subsequent recordings

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released a version in January 1967. It reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart and was featured in the 2009 movie, ''

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released a medley including this song and another by Powers and Fischoff, " Lazy Day", in May 1969. The medley went to No. 36 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.

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