Aug 10, 2026 · 17 min · 8 segments
What does it mean to be remembered—not loudly, not dramatically—but in a way that quietly refuses to fade? Forget Me Nots is a song by American R&B musician Patrice Rushen, released in 1982 by…
Andrew WebberGuest
Matthew WoodallHost
The song is co-written by Russian with Freddie Washington and Terry McFadden and was produced by Russian herself.
Although it received very little support from the record label, it became successful in the UK, peaking at number eight on the singles chart.
The song has been covered directly by several artists, but more significantly has been sampled frequently, including George Michael.
on Fast Love in 1996 and then Will Smith's 1997 hit Men in Black from the soundtrack of the film of the same name.
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The song is co-written by Russian with Freddie Washington and Terry McFadden and was produced by Russian herself.
Although it received very little support from the record label, it became successful in the UK, peaking at number eight on the singles chart.
The song has been covered directly by several artists, but more significantly has been sampled frequently, including George Michael.
on Fast Love in 1996 and then Will Smith's 1997 hit Men in Black from the soundtrack of the film of the same name.
