I’ve previously
posted that Jerry Butler was one of my favorite singers, so I won’t repeat
myself here. There was more to Butler than his vocal work, however: he co-wrote
many of his hits (as well as “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” with Otis Redding);
started the Butler Songwriters Workshop, where he mentored young Chicago-area
songwriters in a successful effort to get some material that he could record;
and served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1986 through 2018.
Favorite songs:
Only The Strong Survive
Mr. Dream Merchant
He Will Break Your Heart
Need To Belong
I Dig You Baby
Life's Unfortunate Sons
Moon River
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
Make It Easy On Yourself
I'm A Telling You
For Your Precious Love (Jerry Butler & The Impressions)
Let It Be Me (duet with Betty Everett)
I Stand Accused
Never Give You Up
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