Letter
The Box Tops
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Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane Ain't got time to take a fast train Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home My baby, just a wrote me a letter I don't care how much money I gotta spend Got to get back to my baby again Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home My baby, just-a wrote me a letter Well, she wrote me a letter Said she couldn't live without me no more Listen mister, can't you see I got to get back To my baby once-a more Anyway, yeah Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane Ain't got time to take a fast train Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home My baby, just-a wrote me a letter Well, she wrote me a letter Said she couldn't live without me no more Listen mister, can't you see I got to get back To my baby once-a more Anyway, yeah Gimme a ticket for an aeroplane Ain't got time to take a fast train Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home My baby, just-a wrote me a letter, my baby just-a wrote me a letter
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Written by: Wayne Carson Thompson
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"The Letter" was released by The Box Tops in 1967.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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Record Time"The Letter" is known for being one of the shortest singles of all time, clocking in at just 1:58 minutes.
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Singer's AgeThe lead vocalist for The Box Tops, Alex Chilton, was only 16 years old when he recorded "The Letter", which remains a notable fact due to the depth and maturity of his voice in the track.
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Worldwide SalesThe song sold over four million copies worldwide, becoming a multi-platinum record.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "The Letter", including Joe Cocker, whose version in 1970 reached the top 10 in the UK and US charts.
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Songwriter"The Letter" was penned by American songwriter Wayne Carson, who also wrote for artists such as Elvis Presley.
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Grammy AwardThe song earned two Grammy nominations in 1968 for Best Contemporary Solo Vocal Performance - Male and Best Contemporary Single.
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Commercial Use"The Letter" has been used in various advertisement campaigns, highlighting its continuous relevance and popularity over the years.
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Recognition in CinemaThe song was featured in multiple films and TV shows, including "The Boat That Rocked" and "American Hustle", demonstrating its cultural staying power.
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Recognition in Music IndustryRolling Stone magazine included "The Letter" in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004, solidifying its place in music history.
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Background NoiseOne unique feature of the song is the inclusion of airplane sounds at the beginning of the recording, intended to sound as if the singer is about to board a plane.
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