Brothers Johnson"Strawberry Letter 23"

[tpj1965]

"Strawberry Letter 23" is a song written by Shuggie Otis, although known most prominently by the version done by the Brothers Johnson. Otis wrote the song for a girlfriend, who used strawberry-scented paper in letters to him. George Johnson of the Brothers Johnson was dating one of Otis' cousins when he came across Freedom Flight, Otis' 1972 album that featured the song. The group would later record it for their 1977 album Right On Time, under legendary producer Quincy Jones. The album would go platinum. "Strawberry Letter 23", as recorded by the Brothers Johnson, in a funkier, more dance oriented vein than the original Otis version, hit the Hot 100 # 5 in 1977.

The song's title appears to be a misnomer, the actual lyrics reading in part: "...a present from you, Strawberry Letter 22." This however is not true. Otis wrote it for his girlfriend, who liked to send him letters written on strawberry scented paper. The song describes the feelings evoked by "Strawberry Letter 22," the title indicating the hopes of another letter. Another explanation is that the song is a reply to strawberry letter 22 and the title refers to the song being like a "strawberry letter 23"

The Brothers Johnson - Strawberry letter 23

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[DudeAsInCool]

Interesting backstory..

[Redneck4sure]

Interesting backstory..

4sure.

Great tune for The Brothers Johnson. I will have to keep an eye out for the Shuggie Otis version. I'd be interested to hear it.

[tpj1965]

4sure.

I will have to keep an eye out for the Shuggie Otis version. I'd be interested to hear it.

Well I was curious too Red and it took a while but I found Shuggie's version. It's not a bad version but the I have to say I like the Bro. Johnson better.

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