98.6

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About 98.6

"98.6" is a song written by Tony Powers (lyrics) and George Fischoff (music) and performed by Keith. The song reached No. 7 on the Billboard chart and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967. The song appeared on his 1967 album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie. 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". The song was produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by Joe Renzetti. It sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a gold disc. 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. The song features a brass section of trumpets and trombones as well. The song is noted for its slow piano introduction, before the rhythm changes to 6/8 time. 


Year:
1967
3:07
69 

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Good mornin' sun I say it's good to see you shinin'
I know my baby brought you to me
She kissed me yesterday hello your silver linin'
Got spring and summer runnin' through me

Hey 98.6 it's good to have you back again, oh
Hey 98.6 her lovin' is the medicine that saved me
Oh I love my baby

Hey everybody on the street I see you smilin'
Must be because I found my baby
You know she's got me on another kind of highway
I want to go to where it takes me

Hey 98.6 it's good to have you back again, oh
Hey 98.6 her lovin' is the medicine that saved me
Oh I love my baby

You know she's got me on another kind of highway
I want to go to where it takes me

Hey 98.6 it's good to have you back again, oh
Hey 98.6 her lovin' is the medicine that saved me
Oh I love my baby

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Written by: GEORGE FISCHOFF, TONY POWERS

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"98.6" is a pop song released by the American singer Keith in 1967. The title of the song represents the normal body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
Chart Performance
The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1967, making it Keith’s most successful single.
Song Composition
The song was written by Tony Powers (lyrics) and George Fischoff (music), popular songwriters responsible for numerous hit songs during the 1960s and 70s.
Album Information
"98.6" was also included on Keith's album "98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie" released in the same year.
Genre & Style
The song is considered a prime example of the pop-rock and blue-eyed soul genres of the 1960s.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "98.6" has been covered by multiple artists including Anita Harris and The Bystanders.
Public Recognition
"98.6" is recognized as a classic oldie and often played on oldies radio stations today.
Keith’s Career Impact
This song gave Keith the much-needed breakthrough and cemented his place in the music industry.
Revivals
In the UK, the song was re-released in 1972 and gained popularity again.
Cultural Impact
The phrase "98.6" from the song's title has often been used in American popular culture as shorthand for normal health, due to its reference to the average human body temperature.

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