1992 Tevin Campbell – Strawberry Letter 23 (US:#53)
“Strawberry Letter 23” is the fifth single from R&B singer Tevin Campbell‘s 1992 debut studio album T.E.V.I.N.. It peaked at #53 on the Hot 100 and #40 on the R&B charts. The Tevin Campbell version is more up-tempo, with a new jack swing beat, and includes a rap that mentions “the letter 23.”
It is a 1971 song written and composed by Shuggie Otis from his 1971 album Freedom Flight. It is also widely known by the 1977 cover version recorded by the Brothers Johnson and produced by Quincy Jones.
Album

T.E.V.I.N. is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Tevin Campbell. It was released by Qwest Records on November 19, 1991. The album was certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1994. T.E.V.I.N. yielded two No. 1 R&B hits in “Tell Me What You Want Me to Do” and “Alone with You”, […]
Muscians
Bass | Nathan East |
Drums | Ricky Lawson |
Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
Synthesizer | Michael Omartian |
Synthesizer | Quincy Jones III |
Programming | Todd Yvega |
Background Vocals | Angel Rogers |
Background Vocals | Rose Banks |
Vocals | Tevin Campbell |
Produced By
Quincy Jones
Songwriters
Shuggie Otis
Charts
US:#53
UK:# –