Question about Strawberry Letter #23

[sammyperez]

Can anyone tell me if and why 'Strawberry Letter #23' does not appear on any of the Brothers Johnson LP's? I have the first three LP's, which may be all if I recollect, and none feature the song. I have the song on a 7 inch, however, I know there is a longer version. Was it only released as single and if so, I'm assuming there is a 12 inch version? Very surprising for the time and the fact that the song was so popular.

Easy,

Sam "ALL JAM"

[Blaxman]

On 2002-05-24 07:36, sammyperez wrote:
...'Strawberry Letter #23' does not appear on any of the Brothers Johnson LP's

Sammy, 'Strawberry Letter #23' is on "Right On Time" album from 1977!!

Check it out!

Blaxman

[Bernie]

Sammy,

There is a 12" single (on red vinyl) of Strawberry... My copy is on A & M and has "Strawberry Letter 23" (5:08) b/w Get the Funk Out Ma Face (6:01) #SP12003 circa 1977.

[sammyperez]

[sammyperez]

Blaxman and Bernie:

Thanks for the info; Blaxman, now that you mention it, I do remember seeing that LP at record conventions and never bought it. I must have assumed it was after the third LP I have with 'Stomp' and that it was towards the tail end of their career. Since I'm not at home I thought 'Blam' was released in '77.

Easy,

Sam "ALL JAM"

[Blaxman]

Sammy, the brothers are in yellow clothes on the cover of the "Right On Time" album.

"BLAM!!" is from 78.
BTW: Great album! :grin:

Take care,

Blaxman

[Fantomas]

Just wanted to mention that this is a great song.

[The Lord of Flatbush]

The Strawberry Letter 23 12" was unique with its Strawberry vinyl and Strawberry scent.

Funny, after 25 years, I wish I can get the scent back from its original days.

Get the funk out my face was a favorite of mine.


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[Bernie]

On 2002-05-25 18:05, The Lord of Flatbush wrote:
The Strawberry Letter 23 12" was unique with its Strawberry vinyl and Strawberry scent.

Funny, after 25 years, I wish I can get the scent back from its original days.
_

Ha, just like Madonna's "Like A Prayer" CD which had a perfume scent to it. I helped manage a record store at the time and the smell was annoying, but now just like you wish my CD still had the scent. Perhaps if I had kept it sealed in it's long-box?

[The Lord of Flatbush]

On 2002-05-25 18:26, Bernie wrote:

On 2002-05-25 18:05, The Lord of Flatbush wrote:
The Strawberry Letter 23 12" was unique with its Strawberry vinyl and Strawberry scent.

Funny, after 25 years, I wish I can get the scent back from its original days.
_

Ha, just like Madonna's "Like A Prayer" CD which had a perfume scent to it. I helped manage a record store at the time and the smell was annoying, but now just like you wish my CD still had the scent. Perhaps if I had kept it sealed in it's long-box?

Bernie, your presence of acknowledgement makes me feel better. I didn't know that, thanks.

[nonkel808]

I also have the Brothers Johnson album RIGHT ON TIME and I really like the pictures that are in the booklet thats added with the vinyl! REALLY ULTRA FUNKY MEGA AFROHEAD STYLED PICTURES! They are supercool!
And it contains the lyrics! (always handy)

[Funky Dude]

I also have the Brothers Johnson album RIGHT ON TIME and I really like the pictures that are in the booklet thats added with the vinyl! REALLY ULTRA FUNKY MEGA AFROHEAD STYLED PICTURES! They are supercool!
And it contains the lyrics! (always handy)

I too have this album which I bought from Dapto markets for $2 where I live in Australia. It's a fantastic album, and I too dig the supercool funky afro hairstyle's and the yello flares, I wish I looked like that, unfortunately I look like a beer drinkin' yobbo because I have a big gut because I eat too much and crave chocolate. Anyhow getting back to the album, some of my favourite grooves are:
Right On Time
Strawberry Letter #23
Brother Man
Runnin' For Your Lovin'

I love the funky guitar work in the song "Never Leave You Lonely".

Brothers Johnson had two big hits in Australia:
Strawberry #23 1977
Stomp 1980

My other Brothers Johnson Favourites are:
Get The Funk Outta Ma Face 1976 (Their funkiest cut yet)
Thunder Thumbs & Lightnin' Licks 1976
Dancin' & Prancin' 1976
I'll Be Good To You 1976
Ride-O-Rocket 1978
Ain't We Funkin' Now 1978 (I love the Mr Bass man bit)
Streetwave 1978
Stomp 1980
Light Up The Night 1980
The Real Thing 1981
Funk It 1982