JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for March 13, 2012

the title of the song is actually strawberry letter 23 but the lyrics reference strawberry letter 22? why is that….?

Weren’t they a little young for Bros. Johnson?

That’s one of my favorite songs too….and I am still trying to figure out the meaning!!!

I’m still struggling with “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog”. I think it’s a metaphorical synergism, but I can’t be certain. But what is the meaning of the rabbit? Therein lies the key, I’m certain of it.

he never received strawberry letter 23, because she broke it off with him. He has all 22 letter.

“Me and my friends…,” It’s a good thing momma didn’t hear that!!

Ahh, the sweet mysteries of life.

Ya. The song is called Strawberry Letter 23 even though the lyrics are Strawberry Letter 22 and it’s a great song!

and they’re buying a Stairway to Heaven.

Shuggie Otis claimed that he was writing the letters in series, that’s why the reference to #22….

I always wondered why it’s “22” in the lyrics but “23” in the title, so of course this strip motivated me to look it up.in case anybody else hasn’t looked it up yet, it refers to the singer receiving strawberry scented letters from his girlfriend, and he has kept all 22 that he has received so far, and eagerly anticipates number 23.

I’m from the age of “Mairzy Doats.”

excellent song and jam…

I always liked TBJ version that Quincy produced, but Shuggie’s original version to me was raw and groundbreaking.