Jerry Butler | music clip of the day

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Jerry Butler, singer, songwriter, producer, musician, politician, December 8, 1939-February 20, 2025

“For Your Precious Love” (J. Butler, A. Brooks, R. Brooks), 1958

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“Only the Strong Survive” (J. Butler, K. Gamble, L. Huff), 1969

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“Ain’t Understanding Mellow” (H. Talbert, H. Polk) with Brenda Lee Eager, live (TV show), 1970s

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“Let It Be Me” (P. Delanoë, Gilbert Bécaud) with Betty Everett, live (TV show), 2000)

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Jerry Butler (1939-), “What’s So Good About It (You’re My Baby),” 1972

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other day, Oak Park, Ill.

basement jukebox

three by Randy Newman

“I Don’t Want To Hear Anymore” (AKA “I Don’t Want To Hear It Anymore”), Jerry Butler, 1964

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“I’ve Been Wrong Before,” Cilla Black, 1965

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“Just One Smile,” Gene Pitney, 1966

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