Forget Me / Funny, Familiar, Forgotten Feelings

Released by RCA Victor in 1966, this 45-rpm single features Don Gibson, a seminal figure in the transition from traditional country to the polished Nashville Sound. By this point in his career, Gibson had already established himself as one of the most prolific songwriters of the era, and this recording exemplifies the mid-sixties production values championed by producers like Chet Atkins, which emphasized smooth vocal arrangements and orchestral strings over traditional honky-tonk instrumentation.

The backing vocals on this track are provided by The Jordanaires, the legendary quartet best known for their work with Elvis Presley. Their signature gospel-inflected harmonies were a hallmark of the RCA studio sessions during this period, designed to give records a broad, crossover appeal that could dominate both country and pop charts. While Don Gibson remained a steady fixture on the country charts, this release is remembered as a testament to the sophisticated, melancholic aesthetic that defined his later tenure at RCA Victor.