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Sunday, 26 August 2012

Jerry Butler

Jerry Butler (born Jerry Butler Jr., December 8, 1939, Sunflower, Mississippi)

Image source: Jerry Butler | Discography | Discogs

     The Iceman Jerry Butler was and still is a significant voice in modern Music; his captivating vocal delivery is a benchmark in the Soul Genre. Please take a listen here and have a fun filled Sunday:  Moon River , Find another girl , The girl in his mind , Mr. Dream Merchant , Make it easy on yourself , He will break your heart , Only the strong surviveFor your precious love (The Impressions) , Ain't understanding mellow ft. Brenda Lee Eager and Let it be me (with Betty Everett)


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Butler_%28singer%29
Basic Information
Birth name Jerry Butler, Jr.
Born December 8, 1939 (age 72)
Sunflower, Mississippi
Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Chicago soul, funk, soul, R&B
Occupations Singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, politician
Instruments Singing, guitar, electric guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, drums
Years active 1958–present
Labels Vee-Jay, Mercury, Motown, Rhino
Associated acts The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield


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