Forgive and Forget (Eddie Rabbitt song)

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"Forgive and Forget"
Single by Eddie Rabbitt
from the album Eddie Rabbitt
B-side "Pure Love"
Released1975
Genre Country
Length3:12
Label Elektra
Songwriter(s)
  • Eddie Rabbitt
  • Even Stevens
Producer(s) David Malloy
Eddie Rabbitt singles chronology
"You Get to Me"
(1974)
"Forgive and Forget"
(1975)
"I Should Have Married You"
(1975)

"Forgive and Forget" is a song recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt and released in 1975 as the second single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Rabbitt and Even Stevens, and produced by David Malloy. It was Rabbitt's second country hit, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. [1]

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Critical reception

On its release as a single, Cash Box wrote, "Rabbitt steps out and strikes a blow for women with this soft, easy ballad, featuring rich vocals and excellent production." [2]

Charts

Chart (1975)Peak
position
Canada Country Tracks ( RPM ) [3] 21
US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [4] 12
US Top 100 Country ( Cash Box ) [5] 14

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