Mr. Forgettable

Album: Footprints I Found (2022)
Charted: 73
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Songfacts®:

  • "Mr. Forgettable" is David Kushner's uncle's father-in-law, who passed away after suffering from dementia. Kushner wrote this song from the perspective of the elderly man as he struggles with his loss of memory.
  • Kushner first shared a snatch of the chorus in November 2021 on TikTok. It went viral ensuing huge interest by the time he released the full song on March 4, 2022. Kushner's management had successfully used a similar marketing strategy for his previous single, "Miserable Man."
  • Chicago singer-songwriter Alexander 23 (birth name Alexander Glantz) produced the track. He'd previously helped Daniel Nigro helm Olivia Rodrigo's hit song "Good 4 U."

Comments: 3

  • AnonymousDamn that’s actually pretty sad
  • AnonymousOmg, u are so awesome!! Just been hearing your song Daylight, love it, then listened to more, Mr. Forgettable really made me cry. My Dad has Alzheimer's and Lewey Dementia. Thnx so much for your beautiful music and your Faith!! God bless you and your wonderful talent!!! Keep it coming.
  • Cas from N/aThis song always makes me cry and has always resonated for reasons I could explain and now I know why... My grandmother is actually going through dementia rn actually. So this song just hits different.
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