Strawberry Letter 23
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"Strawberry Letter 23" is a song written by Shuggie Otis, although known most prominently by the version done by the Brothers Johnson. Otis wrote the song for a girlfriend, who used strawberry-scented paper in letters to him. George Johnson of the Brothers Johnson was dating one of Otis' cousins when he came across Freedom Flight, Otis' 1972 album that featured the song. The group would later record it for their 1977 album Right On Time, under legendary producer Quincy Jones. The album would go platinum. "Strawberry Letter 23", as recorded by the Brothers Johnson, hit the Hot 100 # 5 in 1977.
The song's title appears to be a misnomer, the actual lyrics reading in part: "...a present from you, Strawberry Letter 22." This however is not true. Otis wrote it for his girlfriend, who liked to send him letters written on strawberry scented paper. The song describes the feelings evoked by "Strawberry Letter 22," the title indicating the hopes of another letter. Another explanation is that the song is a reply to strawberry letter 22 and the title refers to the song being like a "strawberry letter 23"
The Brothers Johnson version of the song featured prominently in the penultimate "Ecotone" episode of the HBO series Six Feet Under when main character Nate Fisher and his brother David experienced a shared dream which included their deceased father.
It was also used in Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown. It was also included in the Collector's Edition of the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack. It's on the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
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