The Box Tops - The Letter

“The Letter“ is a song written by Wayne Carson that was first recorded by the American rock band the Box Tops in 1967. It was the group’s first and most successful single, tracking number one on the record charts in the United States and Canada. It was also an international success and placed in the top ten in several other countries. The song launched Chilton’s career and inspired numerous cover versions... This song was born from the first line of the lyrics, which was suggested by Wayne Carson’s father. Singer Alex Chilton was only 16 years old at the time of recording the song and this video.