My dads play list got me here. He asked me to show him how to do the play list. He finished it. An 6 months later passed away. I found his phone and now i listen to his song when i get down.
The best "BREAKING UP And FLIRTING AT THE SAME TIME" song EVER!!!!! You know a MAN smooth as MOONSHINE when he can sit and ask his SECRETARY to write 2 LETTERS.. 1. To his WIFE and The other to his LAWYER... THEN turn around and ask her OUT!!! Now if THAT ain't SMOOTH.... Then I don't know WHAT is!!!!!! and HE KNEW IT AS WELL AS WE DID!!!!
R. B. Greaves, an R&B singer whose 1969 hit “Take a Letter, Maria” reached No. 2 on the Billboard pop chart, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 68. R.I.P. I love this song.
There are SO MANY elements to this song that make it a favorite! 1. The WONDERFUL melody. 2. The HORNS are fantastic and SO 60's-ish! 3. The lyrics are easy to understand and fun to sing. 4. The BACKGROUND VOCALS are subtle but perfectly executed all throughout the song but this is my favorite spot. 1:52. 5. The story of his breakup and how he ends up asking his secretary out. Totally cool. I hope he got laid the first night!
It’s unbelievable how so much amazing music was produced in a small North Alabama area. Thanks to the Swampers for laying down all of those smooth grooves!
It doesnt matter of he did. But he probbabbly did. Cause theyve been saving it up. But i hope he didnt. But got close. And she made hom wait. At least a day or to2. Or a week. Then hevwill love her and she him fireever. Abscence ma k es the heart grow fonder. Eat ass. From NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEPER. BRAINTREE. Frednoble jr the FENCE MAN my dad tolf me when i was YOUNG STRAIHT OT NA K ED IS NOT AS GOOD. AS. ALMOST. AND N O T SHOUNG EVERY THING. WHEN THEY MAKE YOU WAIT. AND SHOW. ENOUGH. THAT YSHES INTERESTED. HES RIGHT. FIREST GUMP AINT AS STUPID AS HE LOOKS. WHEN YOU GET A BOX OF CHOCLATES. WICH I CONSIDER. THE BUM THAT YOU SNIFF AND EAT THEN MAKE A BABY. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOUR GONNA GET. HOPEFULLY. AND ORANGE CREAM. OR A CHOCOLATE CHERRY. AS GOOD AS. CELLARS. 5HE REAL ONE WITH THE LIQUID. NOT THE V RAPOY. QUEEN ANNE. GAKE ONE. FROM NIGHTFENCER
My sister had this record and we listened to it constantly. This is NOT from the recording. This is a great song and a great performance. What's so funny is that I'd never seeen a picture of him but he looks EXACTLY as I'd imagined him.
The music from this time period was simply AWESOME! Clean, fresh and uplifting. Not like the heavier and darker songs of today. They just don't make them like this anymore.
Wikipedia says that Tom Jones did cover this song, but THIS is obviously the definitive version! Great song, great one hit wonder, fun performance, great to find this today, but sad to learn that R.B. Greaves passed away. Gracias por la musica, R.B.
Bro Nation" it was special and wonderful blessing to have known the unduplicating legendary R.B.Greaves, and remembering him in your childhood from the train set he gave you, is something you can always cherish in memory.
From the fall of 69, this song made my senior year in HS more enjoyable. I always like story songs and this was no exception. On the charts for a long time.
Oh my gosh. My name is grieves I love this song and this is the first time I have looked for the clip. And I saw the post and guess what. I had cancer and beat that. Now I have prostate trouble. ?? Zinc vitamin d and pistachio nuts. God bless you and your family. Xo. Stephen D Grieve xo 💜💜💜💜 what a great tume oh I'm nearly 64 what a beautiful man peace and love xo 💜💜💜💜💜🥀🥀🥀🌈😇🦄🌹💜
i taped my very first off the radio recording on one just like this in 1968 which was the doors - people are strange.. if i knew what that led to,i would not have started that hobby haha
I was 13 when this song came out! I'd sing along 😁 didn't know what it was about till later! Sweet memories of my childhood that I will never forget ❤️
This song, Judy In Disguise,Lou Christie's Lightning Strikes,This Diamond Ring, are all super favorite 60s tunes of mine that all seem to go well together .
Sad, sad day when we lose someone like R.B. at such an early age. It gives me a heavy heart. His song holds up even today and I hope he was proud of it.
I don't know why but this song popped into my head for some reason today. When I looked it up on RUclips and I saw that there was the record version and there was a live version I had to hit that button man that is fantastic that's a feel-good song if I ever heard one thank you for sharing! 💕
Today's. Music has. Merit. But nothin. Compares to 60s.50s70s.tunes.that.music.zhall.be.foreva.thebest.. keep . Listening.. 1996kid.. how. Bout . Patches.. çhairmen. Of the . Board .
You know that you will live forever when you have a song like this. Rest in peace mr Graves, never knew your other work, but this one is enough for me. Hope you are in whatever you want to be and take a letter to Maria.
This song used to mesmerize me as a child. The horn section, I am sure lured me in. What a great song and memories. R.I.P. R.B. Thank you for such a great song !
I had just got back to school in September 69 when this song shot up to number 2 on the charts. I was a senior and drove a 1960 Chevy with fins. The radio worked fine!
This song is so phenomenal & inspirational. It is wonderful to hear from a man who believes in a monogamous relationship and working hard for his family. I hope you enjoyed a loving relationship with someone who appreciates his dedication, fortitude and love! Rest In Peace RB Greaves & thank you for all you have done while alive in on this planet.
It's possible he was working too hard which might have been why she did what she did and while not to justify her behavior, perhaps he should have considered his own actions and he was probbaly to close to his secretary anyhow.
Just heard this played on KBVA 106.5 Bella Vista AR. So, I had to hear it again, on here. 😀 Next month, I'll be 61 and this brings back so many memories.
My favorite song when a kid. Was on the radio all the time then. Still one of the greatest pop songs ever imo and still one of my favorites. Great song, smooth voice. Who could not like this song!
@@soniagreaves1306 Do some research before making erroneous statements. Only makes you look foolish. Greaves was Cooke's nephew. Are you a relative of either to dispute that? Please tell; maybe I'll learn something.
Whether live or old television version its a memory of a Great Song and they won't be writing songs like this again anytime soon; but I know you will still protest about my thoughts and words. Still a memorable song with great lyrics and arrangements
Well I’ll be damn, I haven’t heard this song in damn near 30+ yrs! All these years I thought he said “tell her I won’t be coming home, on a Saturday nite”.... lmao😂.
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R B Greaves passed away on 9/27 of Prostate Cancer. He was 68 yeard old
He will be missed by all his Friends & Family
Rest in Peace RB
I never noticed before how much he sounds like Sam Cooke. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@@richardzion1828 That would depend on if he caught it in time. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@@renaissanceman165 said the same thing until I read he was sams nephew now I don’t know if that was by blood or not but could be the reason
Awwww no
When did he die? You wrote 9/27 but not the year.Saddened to know he passed away.Loved his voice and this song since I first heard it in the 1960s.
My dads play list got me here. He asked me to show him how to do the play list. He finished it. An 6 months later passed away. I found his phone and now i listen to his song when i get down.
condolences
That is amazing. You're so lucky to have found it ❤️
As someone who lost his dad just a couple years ago this really hits home. We were very close. I still miss you Dad...
I hope you play it often
I'm doing the same thing!!!
The best "BREAKING UP And FLIRTING AT THE SAME TIME" song EVER!!!!!
You know a MAN smooth as MOONSHINE when he can sit and ask his SECRETARY to write 2 LETTERS.. 1. To his WIFE and The other to his LAWYER... THEN turn around and ask her OUT!!!
Now if THAT ain't SMOOTH.... Then I don't know WHAT is!!!!!! and HE KNEW IT AS WELL AS WE DID!!!!
This chorus popped in my head while at work. Great song from a time gone by...
Funny how an old song you haven't heard for decades pop's into you're mind.
Amen Mr Heck.
I'm 63 and I so remember singing this song. Love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ it's in my head and my mimeres
100% talent and class this guy.
2022...still sounds so sweet. I love this song!
perhaps a touch better !!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤
RIP R.B. Greaves. Thanks for giving us this great song.
Yes, he did it with such class and so sweet.
I heard this song in 69 great man RIP thank you
R. B. Greaves, an R&B singer whose 1969 hit “Take a Letter, Maria” reached No. 2 on the Billboard pop chart, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 68. R.I.P. I love this song.
This song is so much better and classier, than other "break up" songs.
The haircut, the sideburns and the jacket, all say 1970s. I wish that they still made music this good. Thanks for posting.
60's
Was 1969
There are SO MANY elements to this song that make it a favorite!
1. The WONDERFUL melody.
2. The HORNS are fantastic and SO 60's-ish!
3. The lyrics are easy to understand and fun to sing.
4. The BACKGROUND VOCALS are subtle but perfectly executed all throughout the song but this is my favorite spot. 1:52.
5. The story of his breakup and how he ends up asking his secretary out. Totally cool. I hope he got laid the first night!
It’s unbelievable how so much amazing music was produced in a small North Alabama area. Thanks to the Swampers for laying down all of those smooth grooves!
The songs production and greave's performance are damn near epic.
And … the ending was smoking 🚬
It doesnt matter of he did. But he probbabbly did. Cause theyve been saving it up. But i hope he didnt. But got close. And she made hom wait. At least a day or to2. Or a week. Then hevwill love her and she him fireever. Abscence ma k es the heart grow fonder. Eat ass. From NIGHTFENCER GATEKEEPER. BRAINTREE. Frednoble jr the FENCE MAN my dad tolf me when i was YOUNG STRAIHT OT NA K ED IS NOT AS GOOD. AS. ALMOST. AND N O T SHOUNG EVERY THING. WHEN THEY MAKE YOU WAIT. AND SHOW. ENOUGH. THAT YSHES INTERESTED. HES RIGHT. FIREST GUMP AINT AS STUPID AS HE LOOKS. WHEN YOU GET A BOX OF CHOCLATES. WICH I CONSIDER. THE BUM THAT YOU SNIFF AND EAT THEN MAKE A BABY. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOUR GONNA GET. HOPEFULLY. AND ORANGE CREAM. OR A CHOCOLATE CHERRY. AS GOOD AS. CELLARS. 5HE REAL ONE WITH THE LIQUID. NOT THE V RAPOY. QUEEN ANNE. GAKE ONE. FROM NIGHTFENCER
Ithatd to yhe weirdo. That seid i hope he git laid night
Crazy how such a smooth groove and upbeat sounding song can tell such deep and intense story. You can feel a lot of pain & hope, all in 2 1/2 minutes!
I love this song
I've always loved this song and how Mr. Greaves sings it.
Fine singer and a classic piece of well crafted and performed pop music from a far better era.
My sister had this record and we listened to it constantly. This is NOT from the recording. This is a great song and a great performance. What's so funny is that I'd never seeen a picture of him but he looks EXACTLY as I'd imagined him.
Great music. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
These days are never coming back.
They don’t make music like this anymore.
Sad, isn't it...
They can come back if you want. It's all in our minds, Take care luv
why does this song make me cry ?? its so fkn good!
they have no heart to make music like this....sold them away to high tec.
The music from this time period was simply AWESOME! Clean, fresh and uplifting. Not like the heavier and darker songs of today. They just don't make them like this anymore.
Agree
So true! Loved this song as a kid in the 60s and still love it in 2022!
Th...this is song is about a man catching his wife cheating and deciding to leave her.
@@darla1aeryn1fan You've made my day showing these "everything was much better back in the past" types
Just like Tears of A Clown and Tracks of My Tears are probably about people with Clinical Depression
A song that will always be around simply beautifull
Wikipedia says that Tom Jones did cover this song, but THIS is obviously the definitive version! Great song, great one hit wonder, fun performance, great to find this today, but sad to learn that R.B. Greaves passed away. Gracias por la musica, R.B.
He dated my Grandma, I remember him giving me a train track for my birthday when I was super young
Bro Nation" it was special and wonderful blessing to have known the unduplicating legendary R.B.Greaves, and remembering him in your childhood from the train set he gave you, is something you can always cherish in memory.
Bro Nation are you serious
THAT is very cool!!!
WOAHHH, THATS VERY COOL
That's so cool !!
I have always loved this song. I haven't heard it in almost forty years.
Nephew Of Sam Cooke--Hear The Voice Resemblance In The Beginning Of The Song
First thing I thought of when I started listening was how much he sounded like Sam Cooke.
Two fantastic artists. Sam was a Legend.
sam cooke....great on any playlist.
I was just thinking that
✊
Beautiful song! Great style and voice! When the world was a little friendlier and simpler.
How can you not LOVE this song?!!
you cant.
3 Am in the Morning this song pop in my head so true for many men back in the day and to this day 2023 Beautiful singing and arraignment ❤1969 Wow
Asked my hubs Hon what song popped in2 ya head? He said 'Take a letter Maria' @ 3am 😆 🤣 we're getting old 😆!
From the fall of 69, this song made my senior year in HS more enjoyable. I always like story songs and this was no exception. On the charts for a long time.
I’m in my 60s and this song just came to me from my youth and now I can’t stop listening to it!
Excellent musical performance !
R.I.P. R.B. Greaves !
Oh my gosh. My name is grieves I love this song and this is the first time I have looked for the clip. And I saw the post and guess what. I had cancer and beat that. Now I have prostate trouble. ?? Zinc vitamin d and pistachio nuts. God bless you and your family. Xo. Stephen D Grieve xo 💜💜💜💜 what a great tume oh I'm nearly 64 what a beautiful man peace and love xo 💜💜💜💜💜🥀🥀🥀🌈😇🦄🌹💜
One of my favorite songs growing up, good singer and great beat.
Another classic...LOL look at that recorder and we had no idea of cell phones and such today.
i taped my very first off the radio recording on one just like this in 1968 which was the doors - people are strange.. if i knew what that led to,i would not have started that hobby haha
I was 13 when this song came out! I'd sing along 😁 didn't know what it was about till later! Sweet memories of my childhood that I will never forget ❤️
My father ADORNED this song 🙏🏾🥰
It's Adore, not adorned. Adore means love and respect. Adorned means make more beautiful.
This wormed in my head tonight. Still love it after all these years!
Great Artist, Great Song....I would imagine that this was probably the Very First Music Video Ever Made. It preceded MTV by at least a decade!!
This song, Judy In Disguise,Lou Christie's Lightning Strikes,This Diamond Ring, are all super favorite 60s tunes of mine that all seem to go well together .
Sad, sad day when we lose someone like R.B. at such an early age. It gives me a heavy heart. His song holds up even today and I hope he was proud of it.
I don't know why but this song popped into my head for some reason today. When I looked it up on RUclips and I saw that there was the record version and there was a live version I had to hit that button man that is fantastic that's a feel-good song if I ever heard one thank you for sharing! 💕
I absolutely love this song, this 1996 kid is obsessed with old music!
Today's. Music has. Merit. But nothin. Compares to 60s.50s70s.tunes.that.music.zhall.be.foreva.thebest.. keep . Listening.. 1996kid.. how. Bout . Patches.. çhairmen. Of the . Board .
You know how there's a song in your head when you wake up? Well this's mine! Great song & great version - Thanks -
Takes you back to soul music 🎶 .
Awesome and beautiful song
Just classy and uplifting 🎤🎶
Thank you R.B Greaves for your music legacy.
Great voice, smooth moves, slick suit - I never knew whar R.B. Greaves looked like...what a amazing singer.
You know that you will live forever when you have a song like this. Rest in peace mr Graves, never knew your other work, but this one is enough for me. Hope you are in whatever you want to be and take a letter to Maria.
My dad always listened to this and made me love it great song
This song used to mesmerize me as a child. The horn section, I am sure lured me in. What a great song and memories. R.I.P. R.B. Thank you for such a great song !
Loved this song when it first came out. Still do.
Good luck Jim
What a great, song. A timeless classic.
This song is so peppy but so deep at the same time. I love it!
i dig that call-and-response going on between the vocalist and the horn section.
I had just got back to school in September 69 when this song shot up to number 2 on the charts. I was a senior and drove a 1960 Chevy with fins. The radio worked fine!
I always liked how the narrator in the song goes to work on his secretary right after he finds out that his wife was messing about behind his back. :D
Yes, he was rather easily consoled!
It's 2020 and I loved this song as a child and still do
If you love this song too and love the island of Jamaica ❤️ say yes
@@s.williams6702 you are now an honorary Jamaican
This song is so phenomenal & inspirational. It is wonderful to hear from a man who believes in a monogamous relationship and working hard for his family. I hope you enjoyed a loving relationship with someone who appreciates his dedication, fortitude and love! Rest In Peace RB Greaves & thank you for all you have done while alive in on this planet.
It's possible he was working too hard which might have been why she did what she did and while not to justify her behavior, perhaps he should have considered his own actions and he was probbaly to close to his secretary anyhow.
@@MIKECNW
OH PLEASE.
@@peachesj4748 SHUT UP!
Mom & Dad would dance to this song on the am radio...us kids would be in the living room clapping...What a wonderful reflection.....
I miss him but his music lives on. Fantastic song.
This man ROCKS!! Awesome! I remember Listening to this when it first came out. So cool!
I love this song my mom used to sing it to me when I was little :)
I heard this song on the radio today. What a great song!
Just heard this played on KBVA 106.5 Bella Vista AR. So, I had to hear it again, on here. 😀 Next month, I'll be 61 and this brings back so many memories.
We forget how good this song was, great singer.
what a great voice!
Always loved this song! Memories of a great era (story songs) 1:44
Beautiful voice.
When I lived in Australia, this song was on the radio all the time. Love it.
I love these nostalgic videos. Neat to see the antiquated electronics.
1969 was an awesome year for R.B. Greaves recording this great song!
FINALLY a song that tells a story about a no good woman cheating on his man!bout time!
My favorite song when a kid. Was on the radio all the time then. Still one of the greatest pop songs ever imo and still one of my favorites. Great song, smooth voice. Who could not like this song!
Nephew of the great Sam Cooke and sure is a resemblence.
Not related to Sam Cooke
@@soniagreaves1306 Do some research before making erroneous statements. Only makes you look foolish. Greaves was Cooke's nephew. Are you a relative of either to dispute that? Please tell; maybe I'll learn something.
I love this beautiful SONG 😢❤🫣😵💫🌹
Whether live or old television version its a memory of a Great Song and they won't be writing songs like this again anytime soon; but I know you will still protest about my thoughts and words. Still a memorable song with great lyrics and arrangements
I miss this man... he was like a father to me. I love you and i miss you rb
I love this SONG , thankyou so much ,,
I played this song to death when I was kid and it still holds up today. A true classic!
Playing it to death now
Remember this as a crossover hit on classic country stations along with Sundown, Knock Three Times, Tie A Yellow Ribbon...
Rb graves gots some soul man good music hits you right in the heart hell be missed by all his fans rip brother
This song still makes me cry,So touching.
Sending prayers RB listening June 2024, . Did this song at karaoke the crowd loved it thay said thanks great memories 😂
REMEMBERING RONALD BETRAM GREAVES III "R.B. GREAVES" (NOVEMBER 28, 1943 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2012) [11/28/2016]
REMEMBERING RONALD BETRAM GREAVES III "R.B. GREAVES"
(NOVEMBER 28, 1943 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2012) [11/28/2018]
RIP is for the living . It means are you rested and in peace. Sure am listening to this
What a great music video! A dictation recorder was the perfect prop!
That jacket is awesome.
Love this song. Brings back good memories.
My mom loved this song
Learned this morning that R.B. passed away last night. He is gone, but his music will live on...
u will never get music like this again, neverrrrrrrrrrr gess sounds so good huh...
ManyThanx A True Classic!!!! Love It Here In Costa Mesa Ca!!!!
So great👌❤❤❤
He took that divorce kinda hard..just kidding. Very good song!
Great lost talent. Such a smooth voice. Smokey Robinson can appreciate
Well I’ll be damn, I haven’t heard this song in damn near 30+ yrs! All these years I thought he said “tell her I won’t be coming home, on a Saturday nite”.... lmao😂.
Interesting never heard this before proper he's got the look & the library oh my
Had never heard this song until Steve Wright played it this morn. Watched it again on YT. It's so simple but so good.
Man, you just can't beat these oldies, these songs are ageless!
Rest in Peace RB, great music. you'll be missed
how does a voice this good only have one hit. damn good one too. shame on you maria
Sober up punk
View 1,851,557... Thank you for the song.
'R.B.' stands for Running Back.
Yessir - that's Running Back Greaves, singing that song right there.