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	After "The Letter" the band released "[[Neon Rainbow]]", another tune written by Thompson and produced by Penn. An album called ''The Letter/Neon Rainbow'' appeared in November 1967. The Box Tops released three albums over a nine-month period from late 1967 to mid 1968. Some of the group's instrumental tracks were performed by session musicians like [[Reggie Young]], [[Tommy Cogbill]], [[Gene Chrisman]], and [[Bobby Womack]] at [[American Sound Studio]]. However, the actual group members performed on a number of their recordings, including "The Letter", and on all live performances.		After "The Letter" the band released "[[Neon Rainbow]]", another tune written by Thompson and produced by Penn. An album called ''The Letter/Neon Rainbow'' appeared in November 1967. The Box Tops released three albums over a nine-month period from late 1967 to mid 1968. Some of the group's instrumental tracks were performed by session musicians like [[Reggie Young]], [[Tommy Cogbill]], [[Gene Chrisman]], and [[Bobby Womack]] at [[American Sound Studio]]. However, the actual group members performed on a number of their recordings, including "The Letter", and on all live performances.

	By January 1968, John Evans and Danny Smythe returned to school, thereby avoiding the draft. They were replaced by bassist Rick Allen (born January 28, 1946 in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]) from [[the Gentrys]] and drummer [[Thomas Boggs]] (born July 16, 1944 in [[Wynne, Arkansas]]; he died May 5, 2008 in Memphis) from the Board of Directors.<ref name="rbp" /> <ref name="allmusic">{{cite web \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-box-tops-mn0000624504/biography \|title=The Box Tops Biography \|last=Huey \|first=Steve \|date= \|website=allmusic.com \|publisher= \|access-date=August 17, 2023 \|quote=}}</ref>		By January 1968, John Evans and Danny Smythe returned to school, thereby avoiding the draft. They were replaced by bassist Rick Allen (born January 28, 1946 in [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]) from [[the Gentrys]] and drummer [[Thomas Boggs]] (born July 16, 1944 in [[Wynne, Arkansas]]; he died May 5, 2008 in Memphis) from the Board of Directors.<ref name="rbp" /><ref name="allmusic">{{cite web \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-box-tops-mn0000624504/biography \|title=The Box Tops Biography \|last=Huey \|first=Steve \|date= \|website=allmusic.com \|publisher= \|access-date=August 17, 2023 \|quote=}}</ref>

	"[[Cry Like a Baby]]" was a million-seller in 1968, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100.<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs" /> It has been covered by the [[Hacienda Brothers]] and [[Kim Carnes]]. "I Met Her in Church" and "Choo-Choo Train" were smaller hits released later that year. Near the end of 1968, the band switched producers, with Dan Penn being replaced by the team of Cogbill and [[Chips Moman]]. The duo was responsible for producing the band's final 1968 hit, "Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March" (which debuted on the Hot 100 on Chilton's eighteenth birthday) and all of the band's future releases through 1970.<ref name="rbp" />		"[[Cry Like a Baby]]" was a million-seller in 1968, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100.<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs" /> It has been covered by the [[Hacienda Brothers]] and [[Kim Carnes]]. "I Met Her in Church" and "Choo-Choo Train" were smaller hits released later that year. Near the end of 1968, the band switched producers, with Dan Penn being replaced by the team of Cogbill and [[Chips Moman]]. The duo was responsible for producing the band's final 1968 hit, "Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March" (which debuted on the Hot 100 on Chilton's eighteenth birthday) and all of the band's future releases through 1970.<ref name="rbp" />
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	* Gary Talley – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals		* Gary Talley – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals
	* Bill Cunningham – bass, lead and backing vocals		* Bill Cunningham – bass, lead and backing vocals
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	*{{Official website}}		*{{Official website}}
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	September 23, 2017, marked the 50th anniversary of "The Letter" reaching #1. Cunningham, Talley, and Rick Levy joined the Happy Together Tour, performing to sold out shows across the U.S., together with [[Flo & Eddie\|Flo and Eddie]] of [[The Turtles]], [[Chuck Negron]] of [[Three Dog Night]], [[The Association]], [[The Cowsills]], and [[Ron Dante]] of [[The Archies]].		September 23, 2017, marked the 50th anniversary of "The Letter" reaching #1. Cunningham, Talley, and Rick Levy joined the Happy Together Tour, performing to sold out shows across the U.S., together with [[Flo & Eddie\|Flo and Eddie]] of [[The Turtles]], [[Chuck Negron]] of [[Three Dog Night]], [[The Association]], [[The Cowsills]], and [[Ron Dante]] of [[The Archies]].

	In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]]. Harold Cloud died on July 10, 2018, in Memphis. John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Swain Schaefer died on February 16, ~~2023~~, aged 70.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Memorial tribute set March 3 for musician Swain Schaefer \|url=https://dailymemphian.com/article/3378/Memorial-tribute-set-March-3-for-musician-Swain-Schaefer \|access-date=2023-12-20 \|website=Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News {{!}} Daily Memphian \|language=en}}</ref>		In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]]. Harold Cloud died on July 10, 2018, in Memphis. John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Swain Schaefer died on February 16, 2019, aged 70.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Memorial tribute set March 3 for musician Swain Schaefer \|url=https://dailymemphian.com/article/3378/Memorial-tribute-set-March-3-for-musician-Swain-Schaefer \|access-date=2023-12-20 \|website=Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News {{!}} Daily Memphian \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Band member history ==		== Band member history ==

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	* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970); '''died 2018''')</small>		* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970); '''died 2018''')</small>
	* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>
	* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970; '''died ~~2023~~''')</small>		* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970; '''died 2019''')</small>
	*Barry Walsh – keyboards <small>(2000–2010, 2015–2020)</small>		*Barry Walsh – keyboards <small>(2000–2010, 2015–2020)</small>

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	== History ==		== History ==
	=== Foundation and Early Years as The Devilles ===		=== Foundation and Early Years as The Devilles ===
	The Box Tops began as The Devilles, playing in Memphis. By January 1967 the group was composed of founding member [[Danny Smythe]] (drums, background vocal) along with newer arrivals John Evans (guitar, keyboards, background vocal), [[Alex Chilton]] (lead vocal, guitar), Bill Cunningham (bass guitar, keyboards, background vocal; son of [[Sun Records]] artist Buddy Blake Cunningham and brother of B.B. Cunningham Jr., lead vocalist for 1960s Memphis group [[The Hombres]]); and Gary Talley (lead guitar, [[electric sitar]], bass, background vocal).<ref name="rbp">{{cite web\|url=http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/the-box-tops-perfectly-packaged-pop-that-sold-a-million \|title=History of Rock, The/The Box Tops: Perfectly Packaged Pop That Sold A Million \|publisher=rocksbackpages.com \|date= 1983\|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> They soon ~~change~~ their name to The Box Tops to prevent confusion with another band who was recording at the time, [[The DeVilles (New York band)\|The DeVilles]] of New York.		The Box Tops began as The Devilles, playing in Memphis. By January 1967 the group was composed of founding member [[Danny Smythe]] (drums, background vocal) along with newer arrivals John Evans (guitar, keyboards, background vocal), [[Alex Chilton]] (lead vocal, guitar), Bill Cunningham (bass guitar, keyboards, background vocal; son of [[Sun Records]] artist Buddy Blake Cunningham and brother of B.B. Cunningham Jr., lead vocalist for 1960s Memphis group [[The Hombres]]); and Gary Talley (lead guitar, [[electric sitar]], bass, background vocal).<ref name="rbp">{{cite web\|url=http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/the-box-tops-perfectly-packaged-pop-that-sold-a-million \|title=History of Rock, The/The Box Tops: Perfectly Packaged Pop That Sold A Million \|publisher=rocksbackpages.com \|date= 1983\|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> They soon changed their name to The Box Tops to prevent confusion with another band who was recording at the time, [[The DeVilles (New York band)\|The DeVilles]] of New York.

	=== "The Letter" and international success (1967–1969) ===		=== "The Letter" and international success (1967–1969) ===

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	\| past_members = {{ubl\|[[Alex Chilton]]\|[[Danny Smythe]]\|John Evans\|\|[[#"The Letter" and international success (1967–1969)\|Rick Allen]]\|[[Thomas Boggs]]\|Swain Schaefer\|Harold Cloud\|[[#Band member history\|Bobby Guidotti]]\|Barry Walsh}}		\| past_members = {{ubl\|[[Alex Chilton]]\|[[Danny Smythe]]\|John Evans\|\|[[#"The Letter" and international success (1967–1969)\|Rick Allen]]\|[[Thomas Boggs]]\|Swain Schaefer\|Harold Cloud\|[[#Band member history\|Bobby Guidotti]]\|Barry Walsh}}
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	'''The Box Tops''' is an American [[rock music\|rock]] band formed in [[Memphis, Tennessee]] in 1967. They are best known for the hits "[[The Letter (Box Tops song)\|The Letter]]", "[[Cry Like a Baby]]", "Choo Choo Train," and "[[Soul Deep (Box Tops song)\|Soul Deep]]" and are considered a major [[blue-eyed soul]] group of the period. They performed a mixture of current [[soul music]] songs by artists such as [[James & Bobby Purify]] and [[Clifford Curry]]; pop tunes such as "[[A Whiter Shade of Pale]]" by [[Procol Harum]]; and songs written by their producers, [[Dan Penn]], [[Spooner Oldham]], and [[Chips Moman]]. Vocalist [[Alex Chilton]] went on to front the [[power pop]] band [[Big Star (band)\|Big Star]] and to launch a career as a solo artist, during which he occasionally performed songs he had sung with the Box Tops.		'''The Box Tops''' is an American [[rock music\|rock]] band formed in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], in 1967. They are best known for the hits "[[The Letter (Box Tops song)\|The Letter]]", "[[Cry Like a Baby]]", "Choo Choo Train," and "[[Soul Deep (Box Tops song)\|Soul Deep]]" and are considered a major [[blue-eyed soul]] group of the period. They performed a mixture of current [[soul music]] songs by artists such as [[James & Bobby Purify]] and [[Clifford Curry]]; pop tunes such as "[[A Whiter Shade of Pale]]" by [[Procol Harum]]; and songs written by their producers, [[Dan Penn]], [[Spooner Oldham]], and [[Chips Moman]]. Vocalist [[Alex Chilton]] went on to front the [[power pop]] band [[Big Star (band)\|Big Star]] and to launch a career as a solo artist, during which he occasionally performed songs he had sung with the Box Tops.

	The Box Tops' music combined elements of soul music and light pop. Their records are prime examples of the styles made popular by Moman and Penn at [[American Sound Studio]] in Memphis. Many of their lesser known [[Top 40]] hits, including "[[Neon Rainbow]]", "I Met Her in Church", and "Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March", are considered minor classics. As rock critic [[Lester Bangs]] wrote in a review of the group's ''Super Hits'' album, "A song like 'Soul Deep' is obvious enough, a patented commercial sound, yet within these strictures it communicates with a depth and sincerity of feeling that holds the attention and brings you back often."		The Box Tops' music combined elements of soul music and light pop. Their records are prime examples of the styles made popular by Moman and Penn at [[American Sound Studio]] in Memphis. Many of their lesser known [[Top 40]] hits, including "[[Neon Rainbow]]", "I Met Her in Church", and "Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March", are considered minor classics. As rock critic [[Lester Bangs]] wrote in a review of the group's ''Super Hits'' album, "A song like 'Soul Deep' is obvious enough, a patented commercial sound, yet within these strictures it communicates with a depth and sincerity of feeling that holds the attention and brings you back often."

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	In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]].		In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]].

	Harold Cloud died on July 10, 2018 in Memphis. John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Swain Schaefer died on February 16, 2023 aged 70.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Memorial tribute set March 3 for musician Swain Schaefer \|url=https://dailymemphian.com/article/3378/Memorial-tribute-set-March-3-for-musician-Swain-Schaefer \|access-date=2023-12-20 \|website=Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News {{!}} Daily Memphian \|language=en}}</ref>		Harold Cloud died on July 10, 2018, in Memphis. John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Swain Schaefer died on February 16, 2023, aged 70.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Memorial tribute set March 3 for musician Swain Schaefer \|url=https://dailymemphian.com/article/3378/Memorial-tribute-set-March-3-for-musician-Swain-Schaefer \|access-date=2023-12-20 \|website=Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News {{!}} Daily Memphian \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Band member history ==		== Band member history ==

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	In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]].		In 2018, the Box Tops were inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]].

	John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref>		Harold Cloud died on July 10, 2018 in Memphis. John Evans died in December 2020 aged 72.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=John Arthur Evans's Obituary (1948–2020) The Commercial Appeal \|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/commercialappeal/name/john-evans-obituary?id=7776726 \|access-date=December 1, 2022 \|website=Legacy.com}}</ref> Swain Schaefer died on February 16, 2023 aged 70.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Memorial tribute set March 3 for musician Swain Schaefer \|url=https://dailymemphian.com/article/3378/Memorial-tribute-set-March-3-for-musician-Swain-Schaefer \|access-date=2023-12-20 \|website=Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News {{!}} Daily Memphian \|language=en}}</ref>

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	* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970); '''died 2018''')</small>		* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970); '''died 2018''')</small>
	* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>
	* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970; '''died 2023''')</small>
	*Barry Walsh – keyboards <small>(2000–2010, 2015–2020)</small>		*Barry Walsh – keyboards <small>(2000–2010, 2015–2020)</small>

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	=== Post-Box Tops careers ===		=== Post-Box Tops careers ===
	Each of the original members went on to work in the music industry in subsequent years after leaving the Box Tops. Chilton's career path included work performing with [[Big Star (band)\|Big Star]],<ref name="rbp" /><ref name="allmusic" /> [[Tav Falco's Panther Burns]], and his solo trio, as well as briefly producing groups like [[The Cramps]]. Guitarist Talley went on to work in a variety of styles as a session guitarist and songwriter in Memphis, Atlanta, and Nashville. Artists and producers he has worked with have ranged from Billy Preston, [[Hank Ballard]], Chips Moman, Billy Lee Riley, [[Billy Joe Royal]], [[Webb Pierce]], [[Waylon Jennings]], [[Tracy Nelson (singer)\|Tracy Nelson]], [[Willie Nelson]], and [[Tammy Wynette]] to [[Sam and Dave]]'s Sam Moore, and others. He recorded two albums for Appaloosa Records with the group Fish Heads & Rice, Certified in 1991, and 4 Heads in 1994.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Fish+Heads+%26+Rice/a/albums.htm \|title=Fish Heads & Rice Discography and Music at CD Universe \|publisher=Cduniverse.com \|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> Bassist Cunningham won a spot in the White House orchestra in [[Washington, D.C.]], after completing his master's degree in music. During his classical music career, he played with some of the world's best performers; at Cunningham's last public classical music performance, for instance, he performed at the White House with [[Itzhak Perlman]] and [[Pinchas Zukerman]]. In the 1980s, he earned an MBA and changed careers. Evans played occasionally in Memphis groups after the Box Tops, while working as a [[luthier]], eventually switching to a computer network administrator career. Smythe performed in Memphis soul and blues groups in the 1970s, later changing to a career in art by the 1980s, but returned to music performance in the 1990s.		Each of the original members went on to work in the music industry in subsequent years after leaving the Box Tops. Chilton's career path included work performing with [[Big Star (band)\|Big Star]],<ref name="rbp" /><ref name="allmusic" /> [[Tav Falco's Panther Burns]], and his solo trio, as well as briefly producing groups like [[The Cramps]]. Guitarist Talley went on to work in a variety of styles as a session guitarist and songwriter in Memphis, Atlanta, and Nashville. Artists and producers he has worked with have ranged from Billy Preston, [[Hank Ballard]], Chips Moman, [[Billy Lee Riley]], [[Billy Joe Royal]], [[Webb Pierce]], [[Waylon Jennings]], [[Tracy Nelson (singer)\|Tracy Nelson]], [[Willie Nelson]], and [[Tammy Wynette]] to [[Sam and Dave]]'s Sam Moore, and others. He recorded two albums for Appaloosa Records with the group Fish Heads & Rice, Certified in 1991, and 4 Heads in 1994.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Fish+Heads+%26+Rice/a/albums.htm \|title=Fish Heads & Rice Discography and Music at CD Universe \|publisher=Cduniverse.com \|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> Bassist Cunningham won a spot in the White House orchestra in [[Washington, D.C.]], after completing his master's degree in music. During his classical music career, he played with some of the world's best performers; at Cunningham's last public classical music performance, for instance, he performed at the White House with [[Itzhak Perlman]] and [[Pinchas Zukerman]]. In the 1980s, he earned an MBA and changed careers. Evans played occasionally in Memphis groups after the Box Tops, while working as a [[luthier]], eventually switching to a computer network administrator career. Smythe performed in Memphis soul and blues groups in the 1970s, later changing to a career in art by the 1980s, but returned to music performance in the 1990s.

	=== One-off & reunion (1989 & 1996–2010) ===		=== One-off & reunion (1989 & 1996–2010) ===

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	In the summer of 1969, Thompson's decidedly upbeat "[[Soul Deep (Box Tops song)\|Soul Deep]]" became the group's final US Top 40 entry, peaking at #18 on the Hot 100 in late August.<ref>{{cite book\|first=Joel\|last=Whitburn\|year=1990\|title=The Billboard 100 Charts; The Sixties (30 August 1969 and 6 September 1969)\|publisher=Record Research, Inc.\|location=Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin\|isbn=0-89820-074-1}}</ref> The follow-up single, "Turn on a Dream", peaked at #58 on the Hot 100 and was a #29 hit in Canada.		In the summer of 1969, Thompson's decidedly upbeat "[[Soul Deep (Box Tops song)\|Soul Deep]]" became the group's final US Top 40 entry, peaking at #18 on the Hot 100 in late August.<ref>{{cite book\|first=Joel\|last=Whitburn\|year=1990\|title=The Billboard 100 Charts; The Sixties (30 August 1969 and 6 September 1969)\|publisher=Record Research, Inc.\|location=Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin\|isbn=0-89820-074-1}}</ref> The follow-up single, "Turn on a Dream", peaked at #58 on the Hot 100 and was a #29 hit in Canada.

	Cunningham left the Box Tops to return to school in August 1969 and was replaced by Harold Cloud on bass. Eventually the group's tolerance for the disrespect and fleecing they had endured as teen musicians from managers, lawyers, and promoters came to an end. According to a 2004 article in ''Puremusic.com'' by Talley, a December 1969 British tour was canceled by the band after arriving in London to discover that instead of respecting the rider agreement, the local promoter insisted they play the tour with the opening reggae act's toy drums, public address system amplifiers (instead of proper guitar amplifiers), and a keyboard with a broken speaker.		Cunningham left the Box Tops to return to school in August 1969 and was replaced by Harold Cloud on bass (died July 10-2018, Memphis, Tennessee). Eventually the group's tolerance for the disrespect and fleecing they had endured as teen musicians from managers, lawyers, and promoters came to an end. According to a 2004 article in ''Puremusic.com'' by Talley, a December 1969 British tour was canceled by the band after arriving in London to discover that instead of respecting the rider agreement, the local promoter insisted they play the tour with the opening reggae act's toy drums, public address system amplifiers (instead of proper guitar amplifiers), and a keyboard with a broken speaker.

	Finally, in February 1970, the remaining founding members, Talley and Chilton, were ready to move on and disbanded the group. However, the Bell record label kept releasing new Box Tops singles through early 1970, such as "You Keep Tightening up on Me" (#92 on the Hot 100 on March 21–28, 1970), using material that had already been recorded.		Finally, in February 1970, the remaining founding members, Talley and Chilton, were ready to move on and disbanded the group. However, the Bell record label kept releasing new Box Tops singles through early 1970, such as "You Keep Tightening up on Me" (#92 on the Hot 100 on March 21–28, 1970), using material that had already been recorded.
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	* Rick Allen – keyboards <small>(1968–1969)</small>		* Rick Allen – keyboards <small>(1968–1969)</small>
	* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Harold Cloud – bass <small>(1969–1970); '''died 2018''')</small>
	* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Bobby Guidotti – drums <small>(1969–1970)</small>
	* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970)</small>		* Swain Schaefer – keyboards <small>(1969–1970)</small>