Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (1982) bass cover

"I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (also known as "I Keep Forgettin'") is a song released in 1982 by American singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That's What It Takes. It was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford.
Michael McDonald recorded it with his sister Maureen McDonald providing background vocals. It was featured on If That's What It Takes, his first solo album away from The Doobie Brothers. 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. Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro of the band Toto played the clavinet, guitar and drums respectively. Legendary bassist, Louis Johnson, from The Brothers Johnson laid down the song's pronounced bassline.
Lyrics:
[Chorus]
I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin'
[Verse 1]
Everytime you're near
Everytime I see you smile
Hear your "hello"
Saying you can only stay a while
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Hey, I know that it's hard for you
To say the things that we both know are true
But tell me how come (I)
[Chorus]
I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin'
[Verse 2]
Everytime I hear
How you never want to live a lie
How it's gone too far
And you don't have to tell me why
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Why you're gone and why the game is through
If this is what's real, if this is what's true
Tell me how come (I)
[Chorus]
I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore (Baby)
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear (Yeah)
I keep forgettin'
[Bridge]
Don't say that, don't say that, don't say that
I know you're not mine anymore-anyway-anytime
But tell me how come (I)
[Chorus]
I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin' (Every time you're near)
I keep forgettin' we're not in love anymore
I keep forgettin' things will never be the same again
I keep forgettin' how you made that so clear
I keep forgettin'

[@RogerDiotte]

Came Back again... these runs are so cool to watch!

[@justinandsheba]

Yeah... it is a fun one to play.

[@robw95]

Fantastic!

[@justinandsheba]

Thank you!

[@briceleclercq101]

You killed it man! I always felt you had the "groove"... Well, with this track, you prove it once more! Great playing & sound ;) 👍👍👍

[@justinandsheba]

Thanks Brice! That means a lot coming from a great player like yourself. 🤟

[@dandrumma1]

Your timing is impeccable

[@justinandsheba]

Thanks Dan!

[@realnewyorkstyle]

awesome...

[@justinandsheba]

Thank you!

[@RogerDiotte]

Another fav of mine....go for it! I had to come back to add to this topic, that beat has always calmed me so much and my head always slightly bobs when I hear this track...again I know it's a Bass chorus in the background but I clearly NEVER focus to hard on it as much as I do when you play the track(s) here and it's so good to see the beat playing out!

[@justinandsheba]

Thanks for stopping by Roger!

[@rogvoyce4014]

Sweet-Bass on!

[@justinandsheba]

Thanks Rog

[@p.o.4339]

Been wondering what Uncle Cy has been up to lately.🤭 👍

[@justinandsheba]

I traded in the ducks for an Amazon parrot...