Forgive and Forget (Eddie Rabbitt song)

"Forgive and Forget"
Single by Eddie Rabbitt
from the album Eddie Rabbitt
B-side	"Pure Love"
Released	1975
Genre	Country
Length	3:12
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]

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

References

1. Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 279.
2. "Country Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. 36, no. 42. New York City, New York: Cash Box. March 8, 1975. p. 54. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
3. "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 3993." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. June 28, 1975. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
4. "Eddie Rabbitt Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
5. "Cash Box Top 100 Country" (PDF). Cash Box. Vol. 37, no. 6. New York City, New York. June 28, 1975. p. 34. Retrieved March 7, 2021.