"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
Cover art of the US single
Single by Keith
from the album 98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie
B-side"The Teeny Bopper Song"
ReleasedNovember 1966[1][2]
RecordedOctober 1966[3]
GenreSunshine pop[4]
Length2:45
LabelMercury 72639
Songwriter(s)George Fischoff, Tony Powers
Producer(s)Jerry Ross
Keith singles chronology
"Ain't Gonna Lie"
(1966)
"98.6"
(1966)
"Tell Me to My Face"
(1967)

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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Billboard Magazine". Billboard. November 19, 1966. p. 20.
  2. ^ a b "98.6 / The Teeny Bopper Song - Keith - Mercury - USA - 72639". 45cat.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Mercury Records Discography: Keith (Keith, vocals; Joe Renzetti, arranger; Jerry Ross, producer)". JazzDisco.org. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Deming, Mark. Various Artists - Chartbusters USA: Sunshine Pop (2009) Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "RPM Top 100 Singles - February 11, 1967" (PDF).
  7. ^ "98.6 (song by Keith [American pop singer]) • Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. January 28, 1967. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "Official [U.K.] Singles Chart Top 50: 16–22 February 1967". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  9. ^ "Keith (2) - 98.6 / Ain't Gonna Lie (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. January 1967. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  10. ^ "Keith [American pop singer] Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  11. ^ "The Bystanders - 98.6 / Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - Piccadilly - UK - 7N 35363". 45cat.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  12. ^ "98.6 - The Bystanders ( featured in 'The Boat That Rocked' film ) - Free MP3 & Video Download". Clip.dj. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  13. ^ "Lesley Gore - Summer Symphony / 98.6 / Lazy Day - Mercury - USA - 72931". 45cat.com. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  14. ^ "98.6 / Lazy Day (song by Lesley Gore) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.