The Box Tops: House Of Blues, Los Angeles CA
Don Waller, MOJO, August 1997
ADDING YET another layer of cracked lustre to lead singer Alex Chilton's legendary cult-star, The Box Tops popped on-stage, pumping out a pluperfect-for-frat-parties version of their '68 smash 'Cry Like A Baby'. "This is our first gig together in 28 years!" Chilton crowed, drinking in the applause.
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