Jerry Butler

Jerry Butler Jr. (December 8, 1939 – February 20, 2025) 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. Butler served as a Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, from 1985 to 2018. As a member of the 17-member county government board, he chaired the Health and Hospitals Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Construction Committee.

My Music Sessions Live - 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

I'm A Telling You - 2024-02-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Come Back, My Love - 2022-08-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Legend - 2022-02-24T00:00:00.000000Z

The Lonely Soldier - 2021-02-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Songs of Love & Romance - 2020-05-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Melinda (Original Score) - 2018-07-27T00:00:00.000000Z

The Ice Man - 2016-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Jerry Butler Selected Hits Vol. 1 - 2011-03-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Jerry Butler Selected Hits Vol. 2 - 2011-03-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Jerry Butler Selected Hits Vol. 3 - 2011-03-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Jerry Butler Selected Hits Vol. 4 - 2011-03-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Greatest Hits, Part One - 2009-04-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Folk Songs in Soul Sound - 2009-04-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Greatest Hits, Part Two - 2009-04-27T00:00:00.000000Z

His Very Best - 2008-12-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Moon River / Delicious Together - 2007-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Willie Henderson Friends Again - 2006-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

The Philadelphia Sessions - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brand New Me - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Jerry Butler - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Essential Jerry Butler - 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Iceman - 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Iceman: The Mercury Years - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Very Best Of Jerry Butler - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z