Why bother with the negative comment? - Big Star weren't criminally overrated, they barely had any success while they were around. yes, perhaps some overzealous fanboys like to wax lyrical but that doesn't diminish how great their music was - they wrote beautiful songs - I still listen to them 22 years after discovering them which I can't say for other bands I liked when I was 15
Don't be a nuffer, there's no reason for it - quite simply you don't love Big Star
@zsabbath73 i have a cassette of live stuff and i just don't get them........they merely sound ahead of their time: like an 80s or 90s college rock band.......thing is i don't find their chord progressions or melodies to be very interesting -- it's the kind of music that makes u embarrassed to be white...........if i want good pop melodies i listen to the zombies early stuff, beegees, beatles, beach boys, gandalf etc......for rock trio, the first coupla meat puppets.
@wouldntyoulike2know I thank you for the reply.There was something about this bloke,he kinds eminded me of a young Jim McQuinn.Only he was a lot better.Such an iconic song of the 60's,there is just am aurora aroiubd him he is such quality and so very underated and boo hoo to anu one who thinks different.A true star.
@wouldntyoulike2know excuse the chronic spelling mistakes.I have just got in from work.This man's voice was between Jim McQuinn nad Jim Morrison just something about him that had STAR writtena ll over it.This tune is brilliant and how he sings it makes me feel like I am back there listening to them sing it.Coolo cool bloke.
@englishsandy Yes, he certainly did have star all over him. I personally feel he was a gifted child prodigy, because his vocal abilty at 16 years old, is just phenominal. He had a voice that was more mature and rich than even some people twice his age. Amazing, amazing man. :)
You're VERY right that Mike had a lot of different musicians on his show...I base my Louis Armstrong impression on his appearance on Mike's show. And who could forget John and Yoko co-hosting for a week?
MAN WE LOVE YA ALEX, rest in peace my friend......maybe we can jam on the night shift when I get there......two hearts are better than one anyway.....but we won't need those old hearts........just a little bit a soul baby.
Some of you need to lighten up here! VG was really funny w/them & they were all laughing too, taking it in stride. Gary was too funny w/the young J Lennon antics w/his face & 'stroking' the neck of his guitar! Audience loved it. I was smiling the whole time! I remember all the talk shows at the time, as I'm not much younger than poor Alex was. Priceless clip! Thanks to who dug this one up! Great talent for that time! I had Soul Deep & The Letter on Reel to Reel! RIP Alex. You're home now.
This was one of my favorite songs in high school and Alex's voice was the main attraction. Really nice rock voice. I think the comedienne's name was Virginia Graham and I thought she was okay back then. BTW, Mike Douglas had so many big and small pop bands and figures on his show. It was a pretty hip thing he had going, notwithstanding the Virginia Graham-type boilerplate schtick. Safe life on the other side, Alex, and say hello to God for me.
@recordman64 I stand corrected. You have just jarred my memory. But aren't I right about Mike Douglas having a lot of different acts and musicians on?
@ruedydude Chilton was at least 18 here because "Soul Deep" was not released until 1969. But you're right about his deep voice at 16. He was 16 when "The Letter" was released.
i love their juvenile laughs when she present's their second song and how gary at 5:37 misses his cue on the playback and hurries to look like he's playing. they were just kids and i love em!
That's Mike Douglas, all right. Dumb patter, a specialty. Do you remember when Mike Douglas (a stage name) sued Michael Douglas, the actor, for daring to use his own name in the movies?
Mike Douglas was the worst talk show host of them all.
I think that lady was hitting on Gary. I also forgot how prejudiced people were back then about long hair and facial hair. Uh....now their hair doesn't even look long. So it just makes her look like a bitch.
Mike Douglas wasn't a bad guy, he was a little detached from the scene obviously. He did, however have John and Yoko on for a week and was perfectly ok with listening to their bullshit (especially Yoko).
But, the guy who really never talked down but really was the catalyst for many to launch their career, was Ed Sullivan.
I think Mike Douglas was a better host, when it came to pop and rock artists. Douglas, because he was syndicated as opposed to network tv, never tried to censor the artists who appeared on his show. Sullivan on the other hand, would pressure artists to change a lyric he found objectionable (on the grounds his audience would find it objectionable. If an artist didn't change the lyric, they were banned permanently by Sullivan. Douglas was never like that.
I agree. Mike Douglas, despite some of his other guests such as Virginia Graham, was a class act. I remember him a little bit, I was born in 1963, & starting about 1970 (a while after this performance -- although there are occassional performances before that I remember) until he left the air, I remember always watching Douglas in the morning when I was out of school. Douglas was one of the best host w/ his wide variety of musical guests.
I loved the interview. It was cute and funny! She put them on the spot but they handled it well and it brought out their personalities. The songs were good, too.
Lets see now...I saw the Box Tops open for the Beach Boys in Connecticut in the summer of 1969...we covered in our group ...the Letter, Neon Rainbow, Soul Deep...maybe Choo, Choo Train too..i think..it's been awhile..good 60's group..:-)
Good band. Classic example of a good group with no shot of getting into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. I think that the Rascals and the Righteous Brothers beat them to the punch with the blue eyed soul sound.
21 March 2008: "Turn On A Dream" and "Soul Deep" are excellent choices, and thanks for posting the video! Both songs were aired in the fall of 1969, and listening to the sound again evokes fond memories. "Neon Rainbow," December, 1967, is equally fantastic! Excellent selections!
This is GREAT and I love these guys and their records. HOWEVER I saw them live in Nebraska once in '66 maybe '67 and Alex insisted on talking for 10 minutes between each song and he was so lame (funny now) that people actually started walking out. For real.
I remember watching Mike Douglas many years ago. I think the Box Tops was one of the greatest groups from the 60's. The song "Soul Deep" is one of my all time favorite songs. It is a great song!!
"I think the Box Tops was one of the greatest groups from the 60's. The song "Soul Deep" is one of my all time favorite songs. It is a great song!!"
The Box Tops are probably one of the most underrated groups...of all time.
I had the thrill of meeting them nearly seven years ago. I asked Garry Talley if 'Soul Deep' would have been a good song for CCR? He was intrigued by my question and agreed with me.
It's a song I remember from my youngest days and I still can't get enough of it.
You know, for someone to only be 29, your my kind of lady! I really love the "Box Tops" I tried to find their CD's, but I have to special order them. What a bummer!!
Do you know how he was when he recorded "The Letter"? My brother told me the guy was ONLY 16 or 17 at the time, I am not sure. But, like I said, my favorite was "Soul Deep"
I thought so, but wasn't sure. May I ask you a question? Exactly where are you? I don't mean the exact address, but what state are you in? I am in the great state of Texas, and I use this term loosely lol!!
I'm in North Carolina. My father, who is a truck driver is traveling to Texas as we speak!!! He goes to the Dallas area almost every week. How about email me here on You Tube, and I can tell you more. My name is Farrah. I know that seems obvious, but I just wanted you to know.
My name is David and I am married although not too happily married. I know that sounds harsh, but we more than not get along too well. She has a teenage son who is 17 and graduating in June from high school here in Lewisville, Tx suburb of Dallas about 19 miles North.Anyway, how about you?
I also like the "The Letter", as well as "Cry Like A Baby", but I think Alex's lead vocals on "Soul Deep" are brilliant. My personal favorite from the group was "Soul Deep", glad that this vid. is posted on youtube, I'd give it more than five stars if I could.
That old broad was sure a trip! I don't think she could handle all the testosterone on that stage. Alex and Gary are both very sexy, they just have a certain "quality" about them.
The woman announcer is Virginia Graham. Her early 1960s show in New York was called "Girl Talk" and like "The View", was targed to women, except then they were called "housewives". Virginia Graham would have cameos on "All My Children" as Erica Kane's friend in either the late 90's or early 00's.
i think that she was adorable and the boys were confused by her humor but still looked cute with their responses or lack of. would have loved to hear what they said about her backstage afterwards
I hear you. But, I'm sure she was just doing her thing and The Box Tops just happened to be on the other end. They could have been anyone as far as her shtick was concerned. They seemed to be somewhat amused by he whole thing. Great seeing Alex so young and happy. He looks nice and baked and smiley. Great vocals from him too!
Alex looks pretty baked here - all smiles. Funny lip sync/half live perormance. It's obvious Chilton isn't taking any of this seriously. He's damn patient with that obnoxious old woman and her foolish questions (why a guest is interviewing another guest is beyond me).
cuz back in the day, Mike Douglas had co-hosts for a week or so. Once he even had John and Yoko LOL. Plus Virginia Graham, for those younger posters, was an author and talk show host herself known for being pretty outspoken in her day.
Can't take away from the power of Alex' voice, no matter what.
I forgot the woman's name. She was on game shows, talk shows, etc, back in the day.
Freespeech1776 2 days ago
Who is the rude hippopotamus?
nickmcmc 1 month ago
The interviewer is a bitch. Too stupid to understand real talent. Trying to belittle them, but they kept going like real pros. Love them.
sigthor1945 2 months ago 2
Wow! Paul Rudd (Idiot Brother) on the drums!
djarch999 6 months ago
RIP Alex Chilton...
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ClaytonMurrayRot67 9 months ago
Man, that woman isn't very accepting. She must be from another generation. She reminded me of a...Joan Rivers...yikes!
cookmoore 1 year ago
Thank you!
cookmoore 1 year ago
RIP Alex Chilton 1950 - 2010
radioman66 1 year ago
That is one tough old broad, love it!
shatchett0 1 year ago
I loved Alex Chilton's voice when he was w/the Box Tops.
Turn on a dream!
ModGirl1967 1 year ago 4
Good Bye Alex, say hello to SB.
knight1wolf 1 year ago
this is slightly less boring than the criminally overrated big star.
darrenfinizio2 1 year ago
@darrenfinizio2
Why bother with the negative comment? - Big Star weren't criminally overrated, they barely had any success while they were around. yes, perhaps some overzealous fanboys like to wax lyrical but that doesn't diminish how great their music was - they wrote beautiful songs - I still listen to them 22 years after discovering them which I can't say for other bands I liked when I was 15
Don't be a nuffer, there's no reason for it - quite simply you don't love Big Star
zsabbath73 8 months ago
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darrenfinizio2 8 months ago
@zsabbath73 i have a cassette of live stuff and i just don't get them........they merely sound ahead of their time: like an 80s or 90s college rock band.......thing is i don't find their chord progressions or melodies to be very interesting -- it's the kind of music that makes u embarrassed to be white...........if i want good pop melodies i listen to the zombies early stuff, beegees, beatles, beach boys, gandalf etc......for rock trio, the first coupla meat puppets.
darrenfinizio2 8 months ago
soul deep
letsfolk 1 year ago
Please post the air date? Thank you!
Georgie1954 1 year ago
TTFN Alex and your music will live on long after your star stopped shinning.
englishsandy 1 year ago 2
@englishsandy His star is still shining, even more brightly. I love you Alex my love.
wouldntyoulike2know 1 year ago 5
@wouldntyoulike2know I thank you for the reply.There was something about this bloke,he kinds eminded me of a young Jim McQuinn.Only he was a lot better.Such an iconic song of the 60's,there is just am aurora aroiubd him he is such quality and so very underated and boo hoo to anu one who thinks different.A true star.
englishsandy 1 year ago
@wouldntyoulike2know excuse the chronic spelling mistakes.I have just got in from work.This man's voice was between Jim McQuinn nad Jim Morrison just something about him that had STAR writtena ll over it.This tune is brilliant and how he sings it makes me feel like I am back there listening to them sing it.Coolo cool bloke.
englishsandy 1 year ago
@englishsandy Yes, he certainly did have star all over him. I personally feel he was a gifted child prodigy, because his vocal abilty at 16 years old, is just phenominal. He had a voice that was more mature and rich than even some people twice his age. Amazing, amazing man. :)
wouldntyoulike2know 1 year ago
so long brother alex, thanks for all the great music
tbzeee 1 year ago
a great share !!!!
aliciastef 1 year ago
A fun video.....we,ll miss ya Alex,God bless ya .
aristacourt 1 year ago
Such A Great Share & Post!!! Rest In Peace Alex....Thankyou Gaz for sharing...Anita...
anitashelby 1 year ago
I Got me a one way ticket home,
All my wild oats sown,
so dont slow down til you see my hometown.
rip Alex.
1856gazoo 1 year ago
RIP Alex : ( Im so sad just found out he passed away at 59 on St Paddys day.
maryvee61 1 year ago
You're VERY right that Mike had a lot of different musicians on his show...I base my Louis Armstrong impression on his appearance on Mike's show. And who could forget John and Yoko co-hosting for a week?
recordman64 1 year ago
Who does she think she is? Marge Thrasher????
friskylamar 1 year ago
I still have my 45.....RIP Alex.
DawnVita 1 year ago
MAN WE LOVE YA ALEX, rest in peace my friend......maybe we can jam on the night shift when I get there......two hearts are better than one anyway.....but we won't need those old hearts........just a little bit a soul baby.
tubeadelic 1 year ago
One of my favorite songs in high school.
RIP Alex.
superman210 1 year ago
Rest in peace, Alex!
mayuser11 1 year ago
Rest in peace Alex. You are the greatest.
renzenberger 1 year ago
Some of you need to lighten up here! VG was really funny w/them & they were all laughing too, taking it in stride. Gary was too funny w/the young J Lennon antics w/his face & 'stroking' the neck of his guitar! Audience loved it. I was smiling the whole time! I remember all the talk shows at the time, as I'm not much younger than poor Alex was. Priceless clip! Thanks to who dug this one up! Great talent for that time! I had Soul Deep & The Letter on Reel to Reel! RIP Alex. You're home now.
DreemOnMe 1 year ago
This was one of my favorite songs in high school and Alex's voice was the main attraction. Really nice rock voice. I think the comedienne's name was Virginia Graham and I thought she was okay back then. BTW, Mike Douglas had so many big and small pop bands and figures on his show. It was a pretty hip thing he had going, notwithstanding the Virginia Graham-type boilerplate schtick. Safe life on the other side, Alex, and say hello to God for me.
ciarraibuzz 1 year ago
She wasn't a comedienne, but a talk show host that had the syndicated show Girl Talk.
recordman64 1 year ago
@recordman64 I stand corrected. You have just jarred my memory. But aren't I right about Mike Douglas having a lot of different acts and musicians on?
ciarraibuzz 1 year ago
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UncleMike43 1 year ago
R.I.P. Alex chilton
MegaDuster340 1 year ago
So Sad, I was just singing Soul Deep to my four year old Yesterday
Rest In Peace Alex Chilton <3
jacizatsi 1 year ago
RIP Alex Chilton
cindylouallen 1 year ago
R.I.P. Alex
arcous 1 year ago
Sweet Dreams Alex. You were so adorable here. I'll miss you.
cottonfeather 1 year ago 2
@4cClubT...In those days when a comedian insulted you it was considered the highest form of flattery.
thedangling 1 year ago
RIP Alex
DRDS93 1 year ago
Rest in Peace, Alex Chilton.
robotica99 1 year ago 2
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Dawn1959 2 years ago
Poor Virginia is long gone. It's always amazing to me how Alex Chilton had such a deep singing voice at 16
ruedydude 2 years ago 10
@ruedydude Chilton was at least 18 here because "Soul Deep" was not released until 1969. But you're right about his deep voice at 16. He was 16 when "The Letter" was released.
HigherC 1 year ago
@ruedydude
Cigarettes.....
SkidRowJosephine 10 months ago
i love their juvenile laughs when she present's their second song and how gary at 5:37 misses his cue on the playback and hurries to look like he's playing. they were just kids and i love em!
Fazolina 2 years ago 2
It's impossible to argue against franklinrocks1. Virginia Graham sucked, but she didn't suck them sadly for her.
bibliac 2 years ago
I think I've stayed in and watched this video about 50 times today haha!
betteule 2 years ago 5
This is priceless! Great find!!!
Grantalonus 2 years ago 2
Oh, that interview was PAINFUL. But so typical of daytime TV in the '60's. Love to see Virginia Graham try that with Li'l Wayne. He'd shoot her.
joefax530 2 years ago 4
That's Mike Douglas, all right. Dumb patter, a specialty. Do you remember when Mike Douglas (a stage name) sued Michael Douglas, the actor, for daring to use his own name in the movies?
Mike Douglas was the worst talk show host of them all.
manzanadecoco 2 years ago
She was a comedian...
les284 2 years ago
That dried out old hag was dying for a young throbbing cock like these guys had - Christ, I hope they brought KY.
franklinrocks1 2 years ago
I think that lady was hitting on Gary. I also forgot how prejudiced people were back then about long hair and facial hair. Uh....now their hair doesn't even look long. So it just makes her look like a bitch.
tmattrope 2 years ago
I was a little shocked to see this. The guys are not stoned and acting normal! I wonder if Mike Douglas INSISTED on that!??
tmattrope 2 years ago
did you notice that the guitarist introduced himself as Alex Chilton?! -LOL
GDguitarplayer 2 years ago
Loved hearing Soul Deep again. And I still remembered the words! I still have the 45 record.
Ms Graham was both funny and a little annoying interviewing the group. The guys were very polite and restrained in their answers.
It was also great seeing Mike Douglas again.
BroadcastJohn 2 years ago
This Ms Graham is a perfect son of a bitch!
raponte1955 2 years ago 2
sounds darn good in 2009; this band still performs, with 4 of the 5 originals. and they are a great live band --
maida1982a 2 years ago
that's great! this is a cool band and i guess they never got haircuts and came back to society! lol
SimonPeter168 2 years ago
Our they on tour? I would love to see them? I hope I could either afford to see them or win tickets to see them in Atlanta.
Wellveryinteresting 2 years ago
This little guy brings out the dirty old woman in me LOL
nemmen11 2 years ago 4
WOW!!!! Thanks for posting this *hugs* :D
DragonsZmaj 3 years ago
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picaddili 3 years ago
Mike Douglas wasn't a bad guy, he was a little detached from the scene obviously. He did, however have John and Yoko on for a week and was perfectly ok with listening to their bullshit (especially Yoko).
But, the guy who really never talked down but really was the catalyst for many to launch their career, was Ed Sullivan.
cyprixx 3 years ago
I think Mike Douglas was a better host, when it came to pop and rock artists. Douglas, because he was syndicated as opposed to network tv, never tried to censor the artists who appeared on his show. Sullivan on the other hand, would pressure artists to change a lyric he found objectionable (on the grounds his audience would find it objectionable. If an artist didn't change the lyric, they were banned permanently by Sullivan. Douglas was never like that.
InfiniteCowboy 3 years ago
I agree. Mike Douglas, despite some of his other guests such as Virginia Graham, was a class act. I remember him a little bit, I was born in 1963, & starting about 1970 (a while after this performance -- although there are occassional performances before that I remember) until he left the air, I remember always watching Douglas in the morning when I was out of school. Douglas was one of the best host w/ his wide variety of musical guests.
Wellveryinteresting 2 years ago
Mike Douglas a class act?
It was an act all right.
Ask Denny Terrio
oysterjoe 2 years ago
I think your getting Merv Griffin mixed up with Mike Douglas (two totally different hosts).
AprilDancer58 2 years ago
Alex is so shy. How cute is he?
wouldntyoulike2know 3 years ago
Wow! What is scary old Joan Rivers doing in the past?
Oh. Sorry.
facelesshorseman 3 years ago
The woman hogging up the interview isn't Joan Rivers... that's Sheila Graham, who didn't do much else back then.
pgh45rpms 3 years ago
I know, I was kidding.
facelesshorseman 3 years ago
see my comment on Virginia Graham! Although you were close haha
cyprixx 3 years ago
Hard to believe, but here's someone (Graham) even MORE annoying than Joan Rivers!
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picaddili 3 years ago
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picaddili 3 years ago
Alex Chilton is sexxxxyyyyyyy
8u8i8o8 3 years ago 21
@8u8i8o8 Absolutely he is. :)
wouldntyoulike2know 1 year ago 3
@8u8i8o8 Understatement of the century!
koldbludded 1 year ago
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koldbludded 1 year ago
@8u8i8o8 indeed he is...miss him :(
zsabbath73 9 months ago
I loved the interview. It was cute and funny! She put them on the spot but they handled it well and it brought out their personalities. The songs were good, too.
TabithaClaire 3 years ago
He doesn't even have a beard.
WTF is she talkin abut?
Raul48819 3 years ago
Her interview was painful.
What a voice on this kid.
dunskie 3 years ago 4
my first american group when i was young 10!
thank you very much
kisses from france
songwriterjo 3 years ago
sorry for mistake,
god bless you all.
alex,danny,john,,gary and bill.
kisses.
songwriterjo 3 years ago
you are really lovely and when gary and alex make fun ,you are so cute..
you are my group for ever in my musiclife.
kisses,bises and gog bless you all..
songwriterjo 3 years ago
Lets see now...I saw the Box Tops open for the Beach Boys in Connecticut in the summer of 1969...we covered in our group ...the Letter, Neon Rainbow, Soul Deep...maybe Choo, Choo Train too..i think..it's been awhile..good 60's group..:-)
sunray65 3 years ago
Good band. Classic example of a good group with no shot of getting into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. I think that the Rascals and the Righteous Brothers beat them to the punch with the blue eyed soul sound.
ChrisDutch 3 years ago
Thomas Boggs passed away today (drummer).
It is a sad day in rock-n-roll.
coffeehigh420 3 years ago
21 March 2008: "Turn On A Dream" and "Soul Deep" are excellent choices, and thanks for posting the video! Both songs were aired in the fall of 1969, and listening to the sound again evokes fond memories. "Neon Rainbow," December, 1967, is equally fantastic! Excellent selections!
RICOMAN1968 3 years ago
alex chilton great soul voice!
yomamadontdanz 3 years ago 2
At 4:34 into the video:
"What happens when you kiss a girl with that beard?". While answering the question the guitarist starts jerking his guitar.
Raymond04160 4 years ago
good observation. the camera then pans to his face.
azintp 3 years ago
This is GREAT and I love these guys and their records. HOWEVER I saw them live in Nebraska once in '66 maybe '67 and Alex insisted on talking for 10 minutes between each song and he was so lame (funny now) that people actually started walking out. For real.
joelok48 4 years ago
how fantastic you were able to see them back then - they're legendary in my opinion
seans10 4 years ago
It looks like Ray Manzarek on keys!
rtsryder 4 years ago
more good hair... (that's for you jbfan) - sorry inside joke - dont jump on me - i love the BT's... and Iused to watch Mike D. too lol..
amandalee7747 4 years ago
It brings me great memories from the 60's though I.m only 24! :) Great voice though!
savvakissss 4 years ago
Good Clip
camperlawrence 4 years ago
is alex chilton on vocals or on guitar?
marcotukoff 4 years ago
vocals
1kahnefan9 4 years ago
Alex Chilton is on vocals. He's an awesome singer!
60sguitardude 4 years ago 3
She asked if they'd ever done any hog calling. Probably because she's responded to a few calls herself.
1musiclvr 4 years ago 4
Is that Virginia Graham doing that interview, what a low class pig
stashnut73 4 years ago
LOL@ "Are you planning to do anything else when this is over?' "Like what?" "Like making a living."
cookiesdaddy 4 years ago
I remember watching Mike Douglas many years ago. I think the Box Tops was one of the greatest groups from the 60's. The song "Soul Deep" is one of my all time favorite songs. It is a great song!!
GATOR551 4 years ago
"I think the Box Tops was one of the greatest groups from the 60's. The song "Soul Deep" is one of my all time favorite songs. It is a great song!!"
The Box Tops are probably one of the most underrated groups...of all time.
I had the thrill of meeting them nearly seven years ago. I asked Garry Talley if 'Soul Deep' would have been a good song for CCR? He was intrigued by my question and agreed with me.
It's a song I remember from my youngest days and I still can't get enough of it.
FischerFan 4 years ago
You know, I am the same way. I love that song. The lyrics are just absolutely great!
GATOR551 4 years ago
My Favorite Song!!!
Farrah300 4 years ago
You know, for someone to only be 29, your my kind of lady! I really love the "Box Tops" I tried to find their CD's, but I have to special order them. What a bummer!!
GATOR551 4 years ago
"Soul Deep" is the best!!! I also like "The Letter".
Farrah300 4 years ago
Do you know how he was when he recorded "The Letter"? My brother told me the guy was ONLY 16 or 17 at the time, I am not sure. But, like I said, my favorite was "Soul Deep"
GATOR551 4 years ago
He was 16.
Farrah300 4 years ago
I thought so, but wasn't sure. May I ask you a question? Exactly where are you? I don't mean the exact address, but what state are you in? I am in the great state of Texas, and I use this term loosely lol!!
GATOR551 4 years ago
I'm in North Carolina. My father, who is a truck driver is traveling to Texas as we speak!!! He goes to the Dallas area almost every week. How about email me here on You Tube, and I can tell you more. My name is Farrah. I know that seems obvious, but I just wanted you to know.
Farrah300 4 years ago
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My name is David and I am married although not too happily married. I know that sounds harsh, but we more than not get along too well. She has a teenage son who is 17 and graduating in June from high school here in Lewisville, Tx suburb of Dallas about 19 miles North.Anyway, how about you?
GATOR551 4 years ago
I also like the "The Letter", as well as "Cry Like A Baby", but I think Alex's lead vocals on "Soul Deep" are brilliant. My personal favorite from the group was "Soul Deep", glad that this vid. is posted on youtube, I'd give it more than five stars if I could.
Yesimustbestupid2 4 years ago 3
I couldn't agree more. Alex's voice is so shall we say "soulful". My favorite Box Tops song of all time.
Farrah300 4 years ago 3
This song chugs along just great.
SteffanLlwyd 4 years ago
"Soul Deep" and "Cry Like A Baby" - blue-eyed soulSTAX
randytoma 4 years ago
That old broad was sure a trip! I don't think she could handle all the testosterone on that stage. Alex and Gary are both very sexy, they just have a certain "quality" about them.
alphanguy 4 years ago 3
The woman announcer is Virginia Graham. Her early 1960s show in New York was called "Girl Talk" and like "The View", was targed to women, except then they were called "housewives". Virginia Graham would have cameos on "All My Children" as Erica Kane's friend in either the late 90's or early 00's.
DMMeltzer 4 years ago
Fuck that old bag insulting the group throughout her shitty interview. Who the fuck is that bitch anyway?
panney 4 years ago 2
total disrespect to the band -if she is still alive,wonder what she thinks of the rap lyrics now -and the boom cars
4cClubT 2 years ago
Alex Chilton had a great recording voice you can hear it in that clip. It was amazing he sang lead on The Letter at 16.
t25or6to4 4 years ago
This worldly wily lady was surely hilarious and somewhat obnoxious,she was having a good time toying with the boys and squeezing their balls.
mclenptp 4 years ago
Is Alex missing some front teeth, or is it just my bad eyesight?
TucumcariTimmy 4 years ago
Love ya Alex, forever!!!
mskittykatty 4 years ago 2
total disrepect by what's her face nobody loser.....can't believe she did that....these guys deserved better.
Mrcynister 4 years ago
i think that she was adorable and the boys were confused by her humor but still looked cute with their responses or lack of. would have loved to hear what they said about her backstage afterwards
jade0425 4 years ago
this group was great and I want to aplogize to Gary for Virginia Grahams total lack of respect--hope it's not too late
jcz888 4 years ago
I hear you. But, I'm sure she was just doing her thing and The Box Tops just happened to be on the other end. They could have been anyone as far as her shtick was concerned. They seemed to be somewhat amused by he whole thing. Great seeing Alex so young and happy. He looks nice and baked and smiley. Great vocals from him too!
monkeytrousers 3 years ago
playback...rolling...CUE THE BAND!...hey that was the time of playback syncing...just prodding
SolarTiger 4 years ago
I remember this episode..,thats when I realized they werent black lol.Great video and many great memories.They rock!!!!Thanks for posting.
Dawn1959 4 years ago
Alex looks pretty baked here - all smiles. Funny lip sync/half live perormance. It's obvious Chilton isn't taking any of this seriously. He's damn patient with that obnoxious old woman and her foolish questions (why a guest is interviewing another guest is beyond me).
monkeytrousers 5 years ago
cuz back in the day, Mike Douglas had co-hosts for a week or so. Once he even had John and Yoko LOL. Plus Virginia Graham, for those younger posters, was an author and talk show host herself known for being pretty outspoken in her day.
Can't take away from the power of Alex' voice, no matter what.
BlondeRabbit 4 years ago
Gary is a dreamy babe! So adorable!
skybaby 5 years ago
Alex is the greatest.
renzenberger 5 years ago
sackorats,could you get the short version of this.Soul deep only on the mike douglass show. it was on, but took off due to terms of use violations
renzenberger 5 years ago
i bet she bugging god right now lol
tonyt55 5 years ago
Good grief!
Could Virginia Graham be any more obnoxious?
LadyOfMaine 5 years ago
She's funny.
n172ar 4 years ago
she gives me a hard
bobalu10 4 years ago