He Will Break Your Heart
Never Give Up On You
Only The Strong Survive
Western Union Man
Yes, an original member of the Impressions Jerry Butler wrote their first hit FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE. He left for a solo career with HE WILL BREAK YOUR HEART (1960).
Later, towards the end of the 1960's, he had hits with NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU and of course ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE.
He wrote a book and appeared in the Film 'Only The Strong Survive' (Now on DVD USA - see review below).
All these great tracks were often played at The Blue Note Manchester, as well as the Twisted Wheel dbut as by the late 60's the scene was speeding up with dance lists only, especially at the AllNighter sessions. It fell to the DJ's at The Blue Note to carry the flag in covering all styles, fast and slow in great American Soul Music. Jerry Butler was a firm favourite.
These days he is in politics as Cook County Commissioner but he is still a great ambassador for Soul Music.
