"Don't You Forget It" is an R&B song by

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, released in November 2001. Produced by

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, it was the first single from his debut album, ''

World Outside My Window ''World Outside My Window'' is the debut album of Canadian R&B singer Glenn Lewis. Released on March 19, 2002, it featured two singles, "Don't You Forget It" and " It's Not Fair". It also features production by Dre & Vidal. The album debuted at n ...

''. In early 2002, the song became popular after its

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was released. The song, known for its strong

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influence, won the award for Best R&B/Soul Recording at the

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Music video

The song's music video was directed by Chris Robinson.Glenn Lewis
Mvdbase. Accessed on May 19, 2009. It features Lewis singing in a room, surrounded by vinyl records of R&B/

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singers of the past. Actress Kent King plays his love interest in the video.

Track listing

12" single

A-side # "Don't You Forget It" (Main) # "Don't You Forget It" (Instrumental) B-side # "Don't You Forget It" (

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) # "Don't You Forget It" (A Cappella)

CD single

# "Don't You Forget It" (Album Version) # "Don't You Forget It" (

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Dirty Mix) (featuring Paul Cain) # "Don't You Forget It" (Nazkar Remix) # "Don't You Forget It" (Video Version)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

2001 singles 2001 songs Glenn Lewis songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Andre Harris Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director) Songs written by Glenn Lewis Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year recordings Contemporary R&B ballads {{2000s-R&B-song-stub