The Box Tops' Origin Story & How They Got 'The Letter'
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The Box Tops' Origin Story & How They Got 'The Letter'
In this video, we dive into the fascinating "rock n roll history" of 16-year-old Alex Chilton and his band at American Sound Studio in Memphis. Discover how their audition led to them being offered the iconic song "The Letter," a true staple of "1960s music." This "music biography" explores the origins of "the box tops" and their journey into ...
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