"98.6" is a song

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) and George Fischoff (

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) and recorded by

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. It reached No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' chart and No. 24 on the

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in 1967 and appeared on his 1967 album ''98.6/Ain't Gonna Lie''.

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, who had provided the backing vocals on Keith's debut single, "Ain't Gonna Lie", did the same for "98.6". Produced by Jerry Ross and arranged by

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, it sold over one million copies worldwide, earning a

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Subsequent recordings

* The Bystanders released a version in January 1967. It reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart and was featured in the 2009 movie, ''

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released a medley including this song and another by Powers and Fischoff, " Lazy Day", in May 1969. The medley went to No. 36 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.

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1966 songs 1966 singles 1967 singles 1969 singles Songs written by Tony Powers Lesley Gore songs Mercury Records singles Songs written by George Fischoff {{1960s-single-stub

Subsequent recordings

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