SO SWEET!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Box Tops - The Letter REACTION

SO SWEET!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Box Tops - The Letter REACTION
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[@pilesovinyl]

One of the best songs of the sixties and it checks in less than 2 minutes long. Alex Chilton on vocals had a great voice, and he came out of Memphis.

[@easyrolling]

This was the second best selling single of 1967 on the Billboard charts only topped by Lulu's To Sir With Love.

[@MonicaFlorida]

And Alex Chilton was only 16 when he sang that song.

[@mikeguerrero72]

Records back then were short. Less song, more ads. The first 'long' song that I remember is In a God a da Vida. I doubt the spelling is right. Anyway. I think the song was 11 minutes long but you never knew if they'd play the short one or the long one.

[@easyrolling]

@@mikeguerrero72 The best thing about this time was FM radio, (AOR) which was playing all the long versions of singles . Or just playing long album cuts. The single version of In -A -Gadda -Da -Vida was less than 3 minutes. The album version over 17 minutes.

[@bonkyb8587]

Big Star

[@daviddill5405]

Alex Chilton vocals later in BIG STAR.

[@edwardtmarsh884]

Number 1 Billboard tune of 1967!!!

[@karenstanley6991]

Alex Chilton was 16 when they recorded this song. He died in New Orleans in 2010

[@miguelchigo3226]

Rip Alex Chilton good singer but his song is alive forever

[@blackprix]

Graduated from high school in 1967, and this was one of my favorite songs I still know all the words, love those memories

[@KennyY-bh3zl]

Great choice, one of my favorite tunes. Another great one from the Boxtops is the soulful "Soul Deep", which I think is their best tune.

[@cindyOkieGirl]

I know you guys love Joe Cocker, so you need to hear his version with Tulsa Boy Leon Russell on piano!

[@petercena9497]

The only famous song I know, that I've never met a person who doesn't like it. Alex Chilton passed away a couple of days before an appearance at a SXSW show in Austin.

[@bobburch2151]

I really enjoy the 60's music

[@bigjay123]

I think you hear that circus Nickelodeon in the background it's like a piano where it works off a wind

[@cameronpickard7456]

singer looks like a cool dude

[@djstuuk9056]

If you want to listen to another The Box Tops song you need to listen to Neon Rainbow it is a must you will love it . I think it is one of there best songs .

[@trudywolfe2795]

Alex Chilton...16 yrs old

[@butchsill4192]

Soulful sixty’s song .

[@VidiotSavante]

The lead singer is Alex Chilton and believe it or not, he was only 16 when they recorded this song! "Cry Like A Baby" and "Soul Deep" are two other great hits from them. Alex also had another band after The Box Tops called Big Star. Here's a few great ones you need to check out from them: "Thirteen", "O My Soul" (the full 5 min 38 sec version), and "Feel"

[@jamesd5118]

Oh gosh! Don't forget "September Gurls", "Back Of A Car", and "When My Baby's Beside Me". Or "Holocaust".

[@VidiotSavante]

@@jamesd5118 Thanks for the reminder! I love "September Gurls"!

[@chercee]

The singer was only 16 and he already had such a world-weary voice!

[@Shrykespeare]

Let me be the next in a line of many to inform you that this song was covered by Joe Cocker, and it's one of the best covers of all time. The horns, the piano, his VOICE... it's like an embarrassment of riches for Amber! As for the Box Tops, check out "Cry Like a Baby", "Soul Deep", and "Neon Rainbow". The Box Tops' lead singer is Alex Chilton, born in Memphis, died in N'awlins at the young age of 59 (in 2010).

[@thomasdesmond2233]

Joe Cocker ruined it.

[@easyrolling]

Definitely agree. Cocker's covers are always great.

[@chriswhinery925]

Whoa. I've heard this song a million times but didn't know anything about the band, I wasn't aware the lead singer was the same Alex Chilton from Big Star! That's so cool!

[@crystalvision1111]

You took the words right out of my mouth, they need to hear the Joe Cocker version!!

[@eviekelpie1]

Oh didn't know he died so young😢

[@jamesy4003]

Alex Chilton lead vocals was still a teenager when they recorded this one - Box Tops had 5-6 decent singles in the sixties- great review

[@ryedawgproductions]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe Alex was only 16 yrs. old when he recorded this.

[@karenstanley6991]

He was 16

[@BGNOLA]

Was later in Big Star; their song "In the Street" was used for the theme to That 70s Show

[@rickeyjay7164]

@@karenstanley6991 Yep. 😮

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Cry Like a Baby"!! Joe Cocker does a great version of "The Letter", as only Joe can do!!!

[@marymays8846]

Yes to Joe Cocker's version. 🔥🔥🔥

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

Chilton has a very soulful voice, but I like the instrumentation on the Cocker cover better and Joe took the vocals to another level.

[@corawheeler9355]

You've GOT to do the Joe Cocker version .... hardly sounds like the same song.

[@Rebel9668]

Their "Soul Deep" is a great song too.

[@dogstar7]

@@Rebel9668 Oh man! Thanks for reminding me. Way down inside me it's soul deep.

[@LesterMoore]

When he sang this song, Alex Chilton was all of 16 years old. Such a voice brings to mind Eric Burton of The Animals. There was a time when he was considered to join Blood, Sweat and Tears.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Joe cocker did a great remake as usual for him.

[@GatorScribe726]

Alex Chilton is the lead singer. He was in a sadly under-appreciated band called Big Star and wrote one of the best power-pop songs ever called “September Gurls,” which I recommend checking out.

[@albrand3201]

Totally ... or "Thirteen", "In the street", "The Ballad of El Goodo" or ... well I could go on to namecheck most of what they released but the material on the first 2 albums ('#1 Record' and 'Radio City') might be a better place to start that the third ('Third aka Sister Lovers). Good shout & I now know what my bedtime listening is about to be! Cheers 👍

[@willfromyadkinville]

i loved big star!

[@mattjohn4731]

Yeah. In The Street became That 70's Song, on That 70's Show.

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

@@willfromyadkinville" I don't travel far, without some Big Star! " (paraphrase The Replacements)

[@albrand3201]

@@mattjohn4731 Obv know the song & have seen the programme but hadn't realised they'd played about with the title. Every days a school day. Cheers 👍

[@senorwidebottom]

Alex Chilton is simply adorable! He's got the voice of an old soul. The Box Tops' other great song is 'Cry Like A Baby'.

[@LuValentinoShow]

Oh hellz yeah it is🙌🏾

[@ronbruno5942]

And speaking of Alex Chilton(Lead Singer), you need to react to the song "Alex Chilton" by the Replacements.

[@mikewelsh6693]

Cry Like A Baby and Soul Deep. Two more great tunes by this awesome band!

[@thomasgill2358]

Alex Chilton was the lead singer. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Takes me back to the days of listening to my transistor radio while riding my bike.

[@Wordsmyth8]

You too? I love it!

[@franscott3122]

Me too! Got my transistor radio when in the 2nd grade Christmas of '71 it went everywhere with me.

[@thomasgill2358]

@@franscott3122 I got mine with my First Communion money when I was 8 years old in 1963.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

...only one earphone.

[@thomasgill2358]

@@ronaldstokes4841 Yep! Mine was red with a black leather holster you could attach to your belt. Stylin'!

[@15chipshops]

Awesome tune!, Check out the Joe Cocker's version, It's amazing!

[@DR_DOOM_3298]

The Box Tops had another big hit called "Cry like A Baby". Their singer Alex Chilton was only 16 when this was released. Chilton went on to front the hugely influential, but not hugely successful Memphis band, Big Star. Their song "In The Street" is the theme song for That 70's Show & That 90's Show. Definitely add Big Star to you reactions list, their songs I'm In Love With A Girl, Thirteen, September Girls & the aforementioned In The Street are incredible.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR Classic,, Paul Revere & The Raiders "Kicks"...Nuff Said.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR Classics BEFORE Van (The Man) Morrison Would Start His Solo Career,, Them "Here Comes The Night",, "Gloria" & "Baby Please Don't Go"..TRUST ME On These!!!

[@jksgameshelf3378]

Lead singer Alex Chilton went on to form the band Big Star which J&A would absolutely love. One of the most influential but criminally unknown pop bands ever. Paul Westerberg of The Replacements even wrote a song about him called, obviously, "Alex Chilton", with the lyrics, 'I never travel far, without a little Big Star' and 'children by the millions scream for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round'. If you check them out, I'd start with "September Gurls" or "Thirteen", but "I'm in Love with a Girl" and "In the Street" are two other good intro tracks. There are so many articles and videos praising Alex and that band.

[@mattjohn4731]

Yeah that song is a great tribute to Chilton and Memphis scene

[@vickiroman189]

Big Star was awesome! I love the documentary on them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKa4Y2apeblpnrs Cheers!

[@jimmorrish6771]

big star are awesome, rarely a day goes by without me listening to them

[@bendancar]

Yeah, time to dive into Big Star. A great, and tragically underrated band.

[@sgholt]

We need some Big Star reviews :)

[@belindablount9430]

Alex Chilton was the lead singer . He was sixteen. You heard the famous Memphis Horns playing on this. They had several songs Neon Rainbow, Cry Like a Baby, and Soul Deep. Alex went on to sing with the group Big Star and they were a big influence on alternative groups like R E M.

[@TheDivayenta]

Joe Cocker kills on this! Box top lead is fabulous, too. Just a teen!

[@toots19]

Another band from that time is the Buckingham's , kind of a Drag, great 60's song

[@thomasgill2358]

Great suggestion!

[@leftybass5860]

Alex Chilton. Later went on to found the band Big Star. The Replacements honored him with their song “Alex Chilton”.

[@rbb9753]

Children by the million …

[@VogonPoet67]

I've always found this video hilarious. Like so many videos back then, the band is pretending to play and sing, but these guys are having fun with it - especially the keyboard player with his "Look! I'm playing the keyboards without touching them!" moment.

[@oldiesgeek454]

And what timing, the plane flew right over the stage roof just as the song fades out. 😉

[@Zentrix-24]

A super song I loved back in the day........................I'm 72 now and still play this one. It's timeless.

[@artmanjohn2]

You got to put this song in perspective as far as the visuals! Back when this was recorded most men, 99.9999% of them had extremely short hair, like a burr haircut, flattop, military type haircut. Society really didn't like or accept long haired musicians/men at all. This was really a rebellious look for the day! Today, young folks wouldn't know this about society in all reality but that was a very big part of the 60s revolution!

[@donnagonatas3155]

I remember my Dad and older brother fighting over his long hair in the 60's!

[@guyray1504]

Had to go with my dad about nce a month for a flat top till the day I joined the USAF. I had longer hair in the Air Force than living at home.

[@artmanjohn2]

@@guyray1504 I graduated from High School and I was gone, out the door! Getting a job with long hair was almost impossible but I was a musician and played the clubs!

[@bobbyd968]

Another great band from the 60's you might like to explore is "Spanky and Our Gang" Their big hits are "Sunday Will Never Be the Same", "Lazy Day" and "I'd Like to Get to Know You".

[@the_cheese]

This is one of the perfect pop songs; 1:57 of finely crafted pop perfection. Thanks for another awesome reaction video, Jay & Amber!!

[@lrdserafino]

You really need to hear Mississippi Queen by Mountain. It has everything you seem to like in a song. Cow bell, great guitar, raspy voice and that woodstock rock style.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Alex Chilton and he went on to the group he helped put together called BIG STAR after The Box Tops had their day

[@floridaboy6051]

As others have said, you simply MUST do the Joe Cocker cover of this song. I know y’all love Joe, and this song done by him is special.

[@walterpanovs]

When this single was released in August of 1967 lead singer Alex Chilton was still a few months shy of his 17th birthday. This is one of the shortest #1 songs ever (at a minute and fifty-eight seconds).

[@ladyamythyst69]

Alex Chilton the singer was only 16 when he did this song. Often he is the poster boy for “blue eyed soul”. He went on to form a band called Big Star that is one of those bands that other musicians consider very influential for them but isn’t really well known in general.

[@joshgrant824]

Dude was 17 and singing like that

[@gregsager2062]

Actually, Chilton was only 16 when the Box Tops recorded and released "The Letter".

[@joshgrant824]

@@gregsager2062 well shit, that kinda talent is lost nowadays

[@quikmart1]

This singer is Alex Chilton. He later formed Big Star, which was a hugely influential band. "#1 Record" is a masterpiece of an album - beauty from beginning to end.

[@mattjohn4731]

I agree. I gave the cd to my local bar for their jukebox and it was a hit. It fit in well with Beatles, Cream, Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield , Tom Petty and especially the Byrds

[@ronbruno5942]

Alex Chilton, the father of Alternative Rock!

[@songattic9586]

Lead vocalist Alex Chilton went on to form Big Star, a group (along with The Raspberries & Badfinger) is credited with solidifying the Power Pop genre. Check out September Gurls or Thirteen by Big Star, Go All The Way or Overnight Sensation by the Raspberries, No Matter What or Day After Day by Badfinger.

[@ronnelson7828]

The singer here, Alex Chilton was very young when this recorded. Like 16! Fun Fact: Alex Chilton and Eddie Money are not the same person!?!

[@savagefund7706]

Can't leave "Sweet Cream Ladies Forward March" off the list

[@MoeRon-ry2zr]

He was 16. They called it Blue Eyed Memphis Soul! My Hometown, before it self-destructed!

[@bradsullivan2495]

A Springfield, Mo. disc jockey, Wayne Carson, wrote this song. It knocked Bobby Gentry's "Ode to Billy Joe" (which you've already reacted to) out of the #1 spot on the charts in September 1967.

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Soul Deep was another big hit for the Box Tops, and my favorite.

[@oldiesgeek454]

Yes, 👍

[@christarpley6861]

Yes it's a good song as well as Cry like a Baby

[@rosemarymckenna4700]

Alex Chilton and Steve Winwood - two awesome TEENAGE singers in the 60's!

[@blackwood711]

you guys do such a wonderful job of making every song enjoyable. I know you do several songs a day, and some must be real challenges to put a positive spin on them. I enjoy your reviews and reactions, and young lady, your smile and dance moves makes me think you really enjoy what you are doing.

[@kensommers1646]

They are still performing on the oldies circuit, unfortunately the lead singer passed a few years back. Still waiting for you guys to do a song from The Associaion, I would recommend either Cherish or Windy.

[@keymack2477]

You will love the cover version of this song done by the amazing Joe Cocker!! And speaking of covers, please for a Female Friday check out the cover of Adele's "Hello" by Walk Off The Earth, featuring Myles and Isaac! Trust me, you have NEVER seen any group or artist make music like these guys do!!

[@Paladin70]

Since you guys have been in a 60s frame of mind, if you haven’t done so, please consider checking out The Association. They are so representative of the 60s sound, with great hits like Cherish, Windy, Never My Love and Along Comes Mary. Much thanks for diving into my decade more (Class of ‘69).

[@jamesmaas4833]

I didn't think 'The Letter" would ever make it to the channel. Thanks Rob Squad family, you made my day!

[@travis8981]

Hard to believe he was only 16 years old when they did this song! Amazing voice for such a young man

[@kevinfriel6182]

As others have said, the singer was later in Big Star (70’s). I think you’d really like their song ‘Thirteen’.

[@RandoReport]

Alex Chilton was later the lead singer of Big Star. Check them out.

[@cajunrandy2143]

lead singer was ALEX CHILTON

[@stevedahlberg8680]

2:15 Amber, you are absolutely killing me with that look from about eight seconds before and then suddenly all that Slinky movement you're doing, and the look of Joy on your face, it just kills me. Yeah man that frontman, this may be their biggest it but they had a lot of good stuff but more importantly, it's spawned a career of this personality, Jonathan Richman. I got to see him in the early 80s or actually really the late eighties at this local venue in my hometown here in Lawrence Kansas, and I played it that place many times so man you can imagine the synchronicity I felt with him. He really did have a wonderful solo career. But when I was in junior high, and I discovered this? I was just in heaven and I would listen to this one off the vinyl that I'd started to buy a lot of it that point, I would listen to it back-to-back with The Hollies, bus stop, which I think you guys are acted too. For me somehow they just fit right together, laugh.

[@TheDivayenta]

Another great 60’s hit was Red Rubber Ball by the Cyrkle. Written by Paul Simon!

[@jodyjackson5475]

I haven’t thought of that song for ages!!! ❤❤❤

[@jamesmaas4833]

Love that tune! Thought about suggesting it myself.

[@elevenbucks5682]

I saw the box tops perform this live at a car show in Texas in 67. The drummer did a long solo at the end with so much energy I thoght he was surely going to die.

[@CraigDavis_14]

The lead singer Alex Chilton went on to play with Big Star, which never had much commercial success but influenced a lot of later rockers.

[@tommyparker5809]

Hey A & J. I know how much you love the '60s music, and Jay I know how much you love the Bee Gees. They had a lot of hits in late 60s. "To Love Somebody" 1967, " Word" 1968, " I Started a Joke" 1968, "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" 1968.. There are a lot more, and these are just some of their hits from the 60s

[@brucewatts8447]

Alex Chilton is the singer and he was only 16 when they recorded The Letter.

[@willfromyadkinville]

Alex Chilton was 16 when he wrote this! please dive into Alex Chilton! he was all over American music! he was huge! R.I.P. my brother!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Another MUST HEAR Classic,, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs "Wooly Bully"

[@jameshouston2174]

Alex Chilton fronted another band called Big Star……they influenced a lot of bands……start with Feel…..With My Baby Beside me……..Thirteen…..

[@debbiedebster5806]

My dad used to sing this on his guitar for me a lot when I was little, great song & memories!❤✌

[@kimcutts6153]

Can you believe that he was only 16 years old when he recorded this song? Me either! 🎶❤

[@Earcandy73]

The sound Amber was hearing is the electric piano. When the group formed they couldn’t figure out a name. The thought that they could do a contest where people wrote suggestions on cereal box tops and send them in. Someone then said “Why don’t we just call the group the box tops!”

[@alecffernandez5556]

The lead singer's only 16 years old!

[@jackt2796]

Your entirely correct since he was born on the 28th december so 1967 when with boxtops that makes him 16 back then coming on to 17 in dec

[@tonysoprano4755]

Jay/Amber glad you reviewed this song. Wayne Carson wrote the song vocals were by by Alex Chilton great soulful voice. You guys should listen to Lee Michaels “Do You Know What I Mean. He is a spectacular organist and keyboard player with a phenomenal soulful voice. Your into vibe songs this is definitely an amazing vibe song. Keep doing what you guys are doing it’s a great show thank you.

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

The Box Tops is an American rock band formed in Memphis in 1967. They are best known for the hits "The Letter", "Cry Like a Baby", "Choo Choo Train," and "Soul Deep" and are considered a major blue-eyed soul group of the period. They performed a mixture of current soul music songs by artists such as James & Bobby Purify and Clifford Curry; pop tunes such as "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum; and songs written by their producers, Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, and Chips Moman. Vocalist Alex Chilton went on to front the power pop band Big Star and to launch a career as a solo artist, during which he occasionally performed songs he had sung with the Box Tops.

[@jeffrogers2180]

I feel like I just read a Wikipedia article.

[@neildonley9626]

Next up is Big Star. One of the best (relatively) unknown bands. With Alex Chilton of the Box Tops.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was the first and biggest charting song by The BoxTops. It took 30 takes to get this winner tune. It's about a man who gets a letter from his girlfriend telling him she wants to get back together. So he is desperate to get back to her. It was called blue eyed soul at the time. Joe Cocker recorded this song and it was his first top 10 record. Great song with great vocals and amazing backage especially the horns. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Alex Chilton was great with the Box Tops and even more so with Big Star. Both bands have pretty deep catalogs, even though neither lasted terribly long. Amber, you're right: There was a huge creative explosion in the Sixties, especially from about 1966 on.

[@robertelee63]

Alex Chilton sang lead on this song at the young age of 16. He sure doesn't sound like a 16 year-old. Four years later he formed a band call Big Star. They only released three albums, but it's some of the best music ever. Soundtrack for that 70s Show.

[@ettevaatustproductions6164]

Alex Chilton is the lead singer. The band The Replacements has a great song called, "Alex Chilton" that is amazing and an awesome ode to Mr Danger himself.

[@BarredCoast0]

Cry like a baby by the Box Tops is a must listen!

[@julie5310]

Alex Chilton! Joe Cocker's live version (w/ Leon Russell!) is really wonderful

[@Cadinho93]

Most amazing thing about this song is Alex Chilton was ONLY 16 when he cut these vocals... unreal! Also, this song was popular during the height of the Vietnam War. It takes on a new meaning when listened to from the perspective of a GI fighting in South Vietnam and thinking of his GF back home who wrote him a letter.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This Classic Proves That When You Dig Deep Enough,, True Hidden Gems Can Be Found,, Steelers Wheel "Star"

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Released In 1971..It Would Reach #4 On The Billboard Hot #100 & Earn A Gold Record.. Jonathan Edwards "Sunshine" (Go Away Today)...A True Classic.

[@neptune9]

I've tried to get them to give Jonathan Edwards a spin, but so far unsuccessful.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@neptune9 Well,, All We Can Do Is Keep Trying & Hope For Lots Of Likes.

[@shemanic1]

YES! Superb 60's tune. My 45, bought on release still plays well.

[@Andrew-lr9rz]

Can u believe he was only 16 that's the amazing part

[@martinscott-reed5379]

Another stunning voice that belonged to a 16-year-old is that belonging to Andrew Strong of The Commitments fame. A must reaction movie for you guys.

[@gregsager2062]

That, and the fact that Chilton didn't really use his normal singing voice on "The Letter". Producer Dan Penn coached him to sing it the way Penn sings, with that gravelly, cigarette-stained baritone. Chilton's normal singing voice was the reedy tenor he used in Big Star and later in his solo career.

[@RLucas3000]

Oh my God, he looks like a 28 year old sexual god in that video! 16 just seems impossible! He seems world weary yet holds the camera completely captive!

[@stephanieo2509]

Alex Chilton is great. Check him out in the 70's band Big Star and their song "In the Street."

[@johnniekight1879]

That's Alex Chilton on vocals. He also sang with Big Star and had solos. Died a couple of years ago. He also co-wrote the theme used on "That 70's Show".

[@albrand3201]

"In the street" ... good shout!

[@rikdun69]

Alex Chilton died on March 17, 2010.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Kurt Maloo "The Captain Of Her Heart" TRUST ME On This ABSOLUTE Classic!!

[@Code9]

As someone already said, you gotta hear the Joe Cocker rendition of this song. It's fire as only Joe can bring it.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Alex Chilton Lead vocalist for The Box Tops, was 16 years old when he recorded this song. [I bet you couldn't have found a single person who would've guessed that he was under 45 after hearing this song!] Chilton joined/helped to establish another band (that, really, became legendary in the '90s -because so many of the musicians who became successful then claimed fealty to this band.): Big Star; but, undeservedly: Big Star never developed the kind of success which their music cried out for/demanded. They became "underground legends," lauded for tehir influence in later decades.... Alex Chilton was a respected song-writer and he had a solo career, as well ...but never, remotely, as successful as The Box Tops' "The Letter" (and unfairly so!).

[@vincentp149]

Oh Yeah! This features Alex Chilton on lead vocals. After leaving The Box Tops he co-founded Big Star. Check out "In The Street" which you may know as the theme from That 70's Show. Also, The Doors were formed in 1965, and their first album came out in January of 1967, eight months before this song came out. On an unrelated note, you should also check out Ian Hunter's "Cleveland Rocks."

[@deoppressoli-bear2600]

You should go down the big star rabbit hole. Big star was the band did Alex Chilton formed after the box tops.

[@hoinkinator]

Great reaction. This song is just the tip of the iceberg of Alex Chilton's talents. As mentioned in other comments, his best music was when he was in Big Star. By far the most underrated band of all time. All 3 of their studio albums are listed in Rolling Stone magazines top 500 albums of all time. I suggest 'Thirteen' or 'When My Baby's Beside Me' from #1 Record. #1 Record also features the equally talented Chris Bell. And btw, Alex changed his voice for 'The Letter' to sound older than his 16 years. .

[@joelhahn2501]

Big Star is also known for their song "In the Street", which became the theme song of That 70's Show, though as a cover--first by Todd Griffin, then in later seasons by Cheap Trick.

[@deselby6669]

Check out the song thirteen by Big Star..Alex will make you feel a teenager all over again..

[@judynorman9497]

Back in the day I had this on 45 and played it over and over and over…nearly drove my parents crazy ❤