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"Can't Forget You" was Sonia's second single, released in September 1989. The mid-tempo song later appeared on her debut album, Everybody Knows, released in 1990. Contrary to fan speculation,[1] "Can't Forget You" was written specifically for Sonia by Stock Aitken Waterman;[2] it was not initially offered to Kylie Minogue.[2]

"Can't Forget You"
Single by Sonia
from the album Everybody Knows
Released	25 September 1989
Recorded	1989
Genre	Pop
Length	3:25
Label	Chrysalis
Songwriter(s)	Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Producer(s)	Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Sonia singles chronology
"You'll Never Stop Me Loving You" (1989) "Can't Forget You" (1989) "Listen to Your Heart" (1989)

Chart performance

"Can't Forget You" was less-successful than Sonia's debut single, "You'll Never Stop Me Loving You". It peaked at number 17 in the UK,[3] and spent six weeks in the top 75.[3] In Ireland, "Can't Forget You" fared better, peaking at number 5,[4] though only spending three weeks on the chart.[4] In Australia, "Can't Forget You" peaked at number 98 on the ARIA singles chart.[5]

Formats and track listings

Cassette Single

1. "Can't Forget You" - 3:25
2. "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25

7" Single

1. "Can't Forget You" - 3:25
2. "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25

12" Single & CD Single

1. "Can't Forget You" (Extended Mix) - 6:05
2. "Can't Forget You" (Instrumental) - 3:25
3. "Can't Forget You" - 3:25

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	98
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6]	47
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[7]	19
Ireland (IRMA)[4]	5
United Kindgdom (Official Charts Company)[3]	17
Chart (1990)	Peak position
Spain (Productores de Música de España)[citation needed]	17

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

References

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