R.I.P. – R.B. Greaves

I just learned that R.B. Greaves passed away on September 27, 2012 at the age of 67. 

R.B. Greaves was best known for his million selling hit, “Take a Letter Maria” which was released in 1969.  He followed up a year later with a cover of “Always Something There to Remind Me” which peaked at 27 on Billboard’s Hot 100.  His cover of “A Whiter Shade of Pale” reached 87 the same year. 

“Take a Letter Maria” ended up selling over 2 million copies and was the first 45 I ever bought.  I loved that song (and still do) and every time I hear it, it takes me back to my childhood.

Our  thoughts and prayers go out to R.B. Greaves, his family, friends and fans.