"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" | ||||
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 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 | |||
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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
- 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]