The Box Tops: What a Name for a Rock Group

The Box Tops began as The Devilles, who had started playing in Memphis in 1963. They recorded "The Letter" which became an international hit in late 1967. It reached Billboard's number-one position and remaining there for over a month. The record, produced by Dan Penn, sold over four million copies and received two Grammy awards nominations.

I was 10-years-old when this song became a hit.