Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgetting (Soul Train, 1982) I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” was Michael’s hit single off of his debut solo album “If That’s What It Takes”. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later sampled in Warren G and Nate Dogg’s 1994 single “Regulate.” Michael was featured on the television show “Soul Train” in 1982 for a special videotaping of “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time Your Near)” along with a tremendous backing of musicians including G