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Remembering Jerry Butler

1939–2025

Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler — cover art

Jerry Butler Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. After leaving the group in 1960, Butler achieved over 55 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits as a solo artist including "He Will Break Your Heart," "Let It Be Me," and "Only the Strong Survive." He was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.

Remembering Jerry Butler in song

Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler — cover art
Hey, Western Union Man
Jerry Butler
1968
Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler — cover art
Only the Strong Survive
Jerry Butler
1969
Ain't Understanding Mellow (feat. Brenda Lee Eager) by Jerry Butler — cover art
Ain't Understanding Mellow (feat. Brenda Lee Eager)
Jerry Butler
1972

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