The Letter/Neon Rainbow cover

The Letter/Neon Rainbow

The Box Tops · 1967

33 min · 12 tracks · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant mix of blue-eyed soul and rock, driven by catchy melodies and heartfelt vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • heartfelt vocals in quick doses
  • for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long immersive tracks
  • seek deep introspective experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in late 1967, 'The Letter/Neon Rainbow' marked The Box Tops' second album, following their successful debut with the hit single 'The Letter.' At this point, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining traction in the music scene, propelled by lead singer Alex Chilton's distinctive voice.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Letter 1:52
  • 2 She Knows How 3:05
  • 3 Trains & Boats & Planes 3:45
  • 4 Break My Mind 2:27
  • 5 Whiter Shade of Pale 4:32
  • 6 Everything I Am 2:17
  • 7 Neon Rainbow 3:01
  • 8 People Make the World 2:28
  • 9 I'm Your Puppet 2:51
  • 10 Happy Times 1:43
  • 11 Gonna Find Somebody 2:59
  • 12 I Pray for Rain 2:22

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