This early version of My Forgotten Favorite features a different vocal take with different lyrics and a different mix than what ended up on the 7" single. After being forgotten for 30+ years, Sarah's performance on the choruses of this version prompted Archie to stand up from his couch and say "WHOA SARAH! TELL 'EM 'BOUT IT!" when he heard it again. He was by himself at the time.
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from Setting the Night on Fire with Rock and Roll,
released September 1, 2023
Engineered by Don Zientara and Eli Janney at Inner Ear Studios, Arlington Virginia in the Fall of 1991.
A different mix of this track was released on Slumberland Records.
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