Why is it called Strawberry Letter 23 not 22?

At age 17, Otis wrote “Strawberry Letter 23” as way to describe his romantic feelings for his girlfriend. Though the lyrics commonly refer to “Strawberry Letter 22,” Otis explains that, “the song is about a love letter. The guy and the girl had written each other 22 love letters. And the 23rd one he writes is a song.”

What is letter number 22?

Letters in the alphabet:
Letter Number Letter
21 U
22 V
23 W
24 X

What genre is Strawberry Letter 23?

R&B/Soul
Strawberry Letter 23/Genres

Who wrote the song Strawberry Letter 22?

Shuggie Otis
Strawberry Letter 23/Lyricists

What album is Strawberry Letter 23 on?

Right on Time
Strawberry Letter 23/Album

Who wrote Strawberry Letter number 23?

Shuggie Otis
Strawberry Letter 23/Lyricists
“Strawberry Letter 23” is a 1971 song written and composed by Shuggie Otis from his 1971 album Freedom Flight. It is best known by the 1977 cover version recorded by the Brothers Johnson and produced by Quincy Jones.

Are the Brothers Johnson really brothers?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Brothers Johnson were an American funk and R&B band consisting of American musicians and brothers George (“Lightnin’ Licks”) and Louis E. Johnson (“Thunder Thumbs”).

Is Louis Johnson deceased?

Deceased (1955–2015)
Louis Johnson/Living or Deceased

When did Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson died?

May 21, 2015
Louis Johnson/Date of death

Is George Johnson married?

There is no evidence that he ever legally married or had any children, but Johnson did have at least two ‘common-law wives’, both of whom died while living with him.

Was Louis Johnson married?

So significant was Johnson’s contribution to some of the world’s most popular music in the 70s and 80s that he once said: “Every time I’d get in the car to go somewhere, I’d hear me playing the bass … I was all over the place.” He is survived by his former wife, Valerie, his sons Kodi and Kenji, and by his brothers.

Are the Brothers Johnson alive?

Funk and R&B bassist Louis Johnson died at age 60 on Thursday. His death was confirmed by his nephew Troy on Instagram, though no official statement has been made by his estate.

Who were Johnson Brothers?

The four original “Johnson Brothers” were Alfred, Frederick, Henry and Robert. Their father married the daughter of a master potter, Alfred Meakin.

Who was the first recording star?

Enrico Caruso
1904 – Enrico Caruso becomes the first super star recording artist. First recorded by the Gramophone Company, Caruso went on to make over one million pounds in royalties as a result of his contacts with the Gramophone Company.

Who are the Johnson brothers?

Behind the Johnson & Johnson name, there were three brothers: Robert Wood Johnson, James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson.

Who makes Johnsons China?

Wedgwood company
Johnson Brothers china was manufactured In England between 1890 and 1960s. The Johnson Brothers china factory successfully exported Johnson Brothers china to the United States in large volumes from their Staffordshire potteries. Between 1968 and 2015 Johnson Brothers china was a brand of the Wedgwood company.

Does Johnson Brothers still make China?

In 2003, Johnson Brothers production was moved over to China and a small range was produced. In 2015 production was stopped completely and the Johnson Brothers brand retired.

Who was Johnson Johnson named after?

Robert Wood Johnson joined his brothers, James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson, and created a line of ready-to-use sterile surgical dressings in 1886. They founded Johnson & Johnson in 1886 with 14 employees, eight women and six men.