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Jerry Butler
Jerry Butler started singing in church choirs in Chicago, then joined the doo-wop group The Impressions as a teenager. He went solo in 1960 and recorded 'For...
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Never Give You Up
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Moon River
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(They Long To Be) Close To You
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Ain't Understanding Mellow
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For Your Precious Love
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He Don't Love You
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He Will Break Your Heart
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Hey western union man
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Make It Easy On Yourself
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Moody Woman
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Need To Belong
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Only The Strong Survive
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Walk Easy My Son
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Where Are You Going
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Yesterday
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Jerry Butler started singing in church choirs in Chicago, then joined the doo-wop group The Impressions as a teenager. He went solo in 1960 and recorded 'For Your Precious Love' for Vee-Jay Records, which became his breakthrough hit. That song's emotional delivery helped establish him as a soul singer with a distinctive voice.
He worked with Curtis Mayfield and arranger Johnny Pate on material like 'Never Give You Up' and 'Only The Strong Survive.' Butler also recorded versions of 'Moon River' and '(They Long To Be) Close To You,' showing his range with both original songs and interpretations of popular standards.
His career continued through the 1960s with a series of albums and singles. While he faced some personal difficulties, he kept recording and performing. The music from that period remains what people know him for today.
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