"98.6" is a song written by Tony Powers (lyrics) and George Fischoff (music)[5] and recorded by Keith. It reached No. 6 in Canada, No. 7 on the Billboard chart, and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967[6][7][8] and appeared on his 1967 album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie.[9] The Tokens, who had provided the backing vocals on Keith's debut single, "Ain't Gonna Lie", did the same for "98.6".[10]
| "98.6" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cover art of the US single | ||||
| Single by Keith | ||||
| from the album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie | ||||
| B-side | "The Teeny Bopper Song" | |||
| Released | November 1966[1][2] | |||
| Recorded | October 1966[3] | |||
| Genre | Sunshine pop[4] | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | Mercury 72639 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | George Fischoff, Tony Powers | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Ross | |||
| Keith singles chronology | ||||
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Produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by Joe Renzetti,[2] it sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a gold disc.[5]
It was the second of four songs he had in the Top 50 in Canada.
Subsequent recordings
edit- The Bystanders released a version in January 1967.[11] It reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart and was featured in the 2009 movie, The Boat That Rocked.[12]
- Lesley Gore released a medley including this song and another by Powers and Fischoff, "Lazy Day", in May 1969.[13] The medley went to No. 36 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Billboard Magazine". Billboard. November 19, 1966. p. 20.
- ^ a b "98.6 / The Teeny Bopper Song - Keith - Mercury - USA - 72639". 45cat.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Mercury Records Discography: Keith (Keith, vocals; Joe Renzetti, arranger; Jerry Ross, producer)". JazzDisco.org. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Deming, Mark. Various Artists - Chartbusters USA: Sunshine Pop (2009) Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-214-20512-5.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - February 11, 1967" (PDF).
- ^ "98.6 (song by Keith [American pop singer]) • Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. January 28, 1967. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Official [U.K.] Singles Chart Top 50: 16–22 February 1967". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "Keith (2) - 98.6 / Ain't Gonna Lie (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. January 1967. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Keith [American pop singer] Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "The Bystanders - 98.6 / Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Piccadilly - UK - 7N 35363". 45cat.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "98.6 - The Bystanders ( featured in 'The Boat That Rocked' film ) - Free MP3 & Video Download". Clip.dj. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Lesley Gore - Summer Symphony / 98.6 / Lazy Day - Mercury - USA - 72931". 45cat.com. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "98.6 / Lazy Day (song by Lesley Gore) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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