It Happened 50 Years Ago: R. B. Greaves “Take a Letter Maria”
R. B. Greaves made five appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, all between 1969 and 1970. His biggest hit was his only Top 10 hit, which came with his first appearance on the chart. Exactly 50 years ago, that song — “Take a Letter Maria” — rose to a peak position of number 2.
