Can't Forget You (Sonia song)
"Can't Forget You" | ||||
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Single by Sonia | ||||
from the album Everybody Knows | ||||
Released | 25 September 1989 | |||
Studio | PWL 1 and 4 (London, England)[1] | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:25 | |||
Label | Chrysalis | |||
Songwriter(s) | Stock Aitken Waterman | |||
Producer(s) | Stock Aitken Waterman | |||
Sonia singles chronology | ||||
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"Can't Forget You" is a song by English singer Sonia, released as her second single in September 1989. The mid-tempo song later appeared on her debut album, Everybody Knows, released in 1990. It was a moderate hit on the chart, reaching number 17 in UK and number five in Ireland.
Background and writing
Contrary to fan speculation,
Critical reception
Richard Lowe from
Chart performance
"Can't Forget You" was less-successful than Sonia's debut single, "
Formats and track listings
- Cassette single
- "Can't Forget You" - 3:25
- "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25
- 7" single
- "Can't Forget You" - 3:25
- "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25
- 12" single & CD single
- "Can't Forget You" (Extended Mix) - 6:05
- "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25
- "Can't Forget You" - 3:25
Credits and personnel
The following people contributed to "Can't Forget You":
- Sonia - lead vocals
- Mae McKenna, Tessa Niles - backing vocals
- Mike Stock - keyboards
- Matt Aitken - guitars, keyboards
- A Linn - drums
- Dave Ford - mixing
Charts
Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[13] | 98 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 47 |
Europe ( Eurochart Hot 100)[12]
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51 |
Finland ( Suomen virallinen lista)[10]
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19 |
Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 5 |
17 | |
UK Dance (Music Week)[14]
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21 |
References
- PWL Records. 1989. CHS 3419.)
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- ^ "Top Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 21 October 1989. p. 8. Retrieved 2 August 2023 – via World Radio History.