98.6 (song)
| "98.6" | ||||
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| Single by Keith | ||||
| from the album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie | ||||
| B-side | "The Teeny Bopper Song" | |||
| Released | December 1966 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
| Label | Mercury Records 72639 | |||
| Writer(s) | George Fischoff, Tony Powers | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Ross | |||
| Keith singles chronology | ||||
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"98.6" is a song written by Tony Powers (lyrics) and George Fischoff (music).[1] and performed by Keith. The song reached #7 on the Billboard chart and #24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1966.[2] The song appeared on his 1967 album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie.[3] The Tokens, who had provided the backing vocals on Keith's debut single, "Ain't Gonna Lie", also provided the backing vocals for "98.6".[4]
The song was produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by Joe Renzetti.[5] It sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a gold disc.[1] The track's title relates to the normal human body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. The personnel on "98.6" included Artie Butler on organ and piano, Vinnie Bell on guitar, Joe Macko on bass, and Bobby Gregg on drums.
Cover versions
- The Bystanders released a cover version in January 1967.[6] It reached #45 on the UK Singles Chart. It was featured in the 2009 movie, The Boat That Rocked.[7]
- Lesley Gore released a version as a medley with the song "Lazy Day" in May 1969.[8] The song went to #36 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 207. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ↑ Keith, "98.6" Chart Positions Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ Keith, 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ Keith's Charting Singles Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ Keith, "98.6" Single Release Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ The Bystanders, "98.6" Single Release Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ The Bystanders, "98.6" Song Information Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ Lesley Gore, "98.6/Lazy Day" Single Release Retrieved December 28, 2013
- ↑ Lesley Gore, "98.6/Lazy Day" Chart Position Retrieved December 28, 2013