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Jerry Butler

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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.

Infobox

Preceded by
constituency established
Succeeded by
Bill Lowry
Born
(1939-12-08)December 8, 1939Sunflower, Mississippi, U.S.
Died
February 20, 2025(2025-02-20) (aged 85)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
mw- Annette Butler (m. 1959; died 2019)
Occupation
mw- Singer-songwriter Record producer Multi-instrumentalist Politician
Awards
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1991)
Also known as
The Ice Man
Genres
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Instruments
Vocals guitar bass saxophone piano drums
Years active
1958–2018
Labels
Abner Vee-Jay Mercury Motown Rhino
Formerly of
The Impressions
Party
Democratic
Children
2

Tables

· Discography › Charted albums
US 200
US 200
Year
US 200
Album
US CB
1967
1967
Year
1967
Album
Mr. Dream Merchant
Peak positions
154
Peak positions
Label
Mercury
1968
1968
Year
1968
Album
Golden Hits Live
Peak positions
178
Peak positions
The Soul Goes On
The Soul Goes On
Year
The Soul Goes On
Album
195
Peak positions
98
The Ice Man Cometh
The Ice Man Cometh
Year
The Ice Man Cometh
Album
29
Peak positions
34
1969
1969
Year
1969
Album
Ice On Ice
Peak positions
41
Peak positions
64
1970
1970
Year
1970
Album
The Best of Jerry Butler
Peak positions
167
Peak positions
You & Me
You & Me
Year
You & Me
Album
172
Peak positions
1971
1971
Year
1971
Album
Assorted Sounds
Peak positions
186
Peak positions
Sagittarius Movement
Sagittarius Movement
Year
Sagittarius Movement
Album
123
Peak positions
101
Gene & Jerry - One & One (with Gene Chandler)
Gene & Jerry - One & One (with Gene Chandler)
Year
Gene & Jerry - One & One (with Gene Chandler)
Album
143
Peak positions
1972
1972
Year
1972
Album
The Spice of Life
Peak positions
92
Peak positions
92
1977
1977
Year
1977
Album
The Vintage Years
Peak positions
199
Peak positions
Label
Sire
Suite for the Single Girl
Suite for the Single Girl
Year
Suite for the Single Girl
Album
146
Peak positions
Peak positions
Motown
Thelma & Jerry (with Thelma Houston)
Thelma & Jerry (with Thelma Houston)
Year
Thelma & Jerry (with Thelma Houston)
Album
53
Peak positions
1979
1979
Year
1979
Album
Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You
Peak positions
160
Peak positions
Label
Phil
Year
Album
Peak positions
Label
US 200
US CB
1967
Mr. Dream Merchant
154
Mercury
1968
Golden Hits Live
178
The Soul Goes On
195
98
The Ice Man Cometh
29
34
1969
Ice On Ice
41
64
1970
The Best of Jerry Butler
167
You & Me
172
1971
Assorted Sounds
186
Sagittarius Movement
123
101
Gene & Jerry - One & One (with Gene Chandler)
143
1972
The Spice of Life
92
92
1977
The Vintage Years
199
Sire
Suite for the Single Girl
146
Motown
Thelma & Jerry (with Thelma Houston)
53
1979
Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You
160
Phil
· Discography › Singles
US
US
Year
US
Single (A-side, B-side)
USR&B
Chart positions
USAC
Chart positions
CAN(CHUMRPM)
1958
1958
Year
1958
Single (A-side, B-side)
"For Your Precious Love"b/w "Sweet Was the Wine" (from He Will Break Your Heart)Both tracks with The Impressions
Chart positions
11
Chart positions
3
Chart positions
Chart positions
18
Album
Jerry Butler, esq.
"Come Back My Love"b/w "Love Me" (from Aware of Love)Both tracks with The Impressions
"Come Back My Love"b/w "Love Me" (from Aware of Love)Both tracks with The Impressions
Year
"Come Back My Love"b/w "Love Me" (from Aware of Love)Both tracks with The Impressions
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
29
Chart positions
Chart positions
1959
1959
Year
1959
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Lost"b/w "One By One" (from Aware of Love)
Chart positions
Chart positions
17
Chart positions
Chart positions
"I Was Wrong"b/w "Couldn't Go to Sleep" (from Aware of Love)
"I Was Wrong"b/w "Couldn't Go to Sleep" (from Aware of Love)
Year
"I Was Wrong"b/w "Couldn't Go to Sleep" (from Aware of Love)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
1960
1960
Year
1960
Single (A-side, B-side)
"A Lonely Soldier"b/w "I Found a Love"
Chart positions
Chart positions
25
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
He Will Break Your Heart
"He Will Break Your Heart"b/w "Thanks to You"
"He Will Break Your Heart"b/w "Thanks to You"
Year
"He Will Break Your Heart"b/w "Thanks to You"
Single (A-side, B-side)
7
Chart positions
1
Chart positions
Chart positions
9
"Silent Night"b/w "O Holy Night"
"Silent Night"b/w "O Holy Night"
Year
"Silent Night"b/w "O Holy Night"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album tracks
1961
1961
Year
1961
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Find Another Girl"b/w "When Trouble Calls"
Chart positions
27
Chart positions
10
Chart positions
Chart positions
13
Album
Aware of Love
"I'm a Telling You"b/w "I See a Fool"
"I'm a Telling You"b/w "I See a Fool"
Year
"I'm a Telling You"b/w "I See a Fool"
Single (A-side, B-side)
25
Chart positions
8
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Moon River"
"Moon River"
Year
"Moon River"
Single (A-side, B-side)
11
Chart positions
14
Chart positions
3
Chart positions
14
Chart positions
Need to Belong
"Aware of Love"
"Aware of Love"
Year
"Aware of Love"
Single (A-side, B-side)
105
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Aware of Love
1962
1962
Year
1962
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Isle of Sirens"b/w "Chi Town" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Need to Belong
"Make It Easy on Yourself"b/w "It's Too Late" (non-album track)
"Make It Easy on Yourself"b/w "It's Too Late" (non-album track)
Year
"Make It Easy on Yourself"b/w "It's Too Late" (non-album track)
Single (A-side, B-side)
20
Chart positions
18
Chart positions
Chart positions
"You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)"b/w "I'm the One" (non-album track)
"You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)"b/w "I'm the One" (non-album track)
Year
"You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)"b/w "I'm the One" (non-album track)
Single (A-side, B-side)
63
Chart positions
23
Chart positions
"Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)"b/w "You Go Right Through Me" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
"Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)"b/w "You Go Right Through Me" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
Year
"Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)"b/w "You Go Right Through Me" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
Single (A-side, B-side)
100
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album track
1963
1963
Year
1963
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Whatever You Want"b/w '"You Won't Be Sorry" (Non-album track)
Chart positions
68
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Need to Belong
"I Almost Lost My Mind"b/w "Strawberries" (from Need to Belong)
"I Almost Lost My Mind"b/w "Strawberries" (from Need to Belong)
Year
"I Almost Lost My Mind"b/w "Strawberries" (from Need to Belong)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album track
"Where's the Girl"b/w "How Beautifully You Lie"
"Where's the Girl"b/w "How Beautifully You Lie"
Year
"Where's the Girl"b/w "How Beautifully You Lie"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Need to Belong
"A Woman With Soul"b/w "Just a Little Bit" (from More of the Best of Jerry Butler)
"A Woman With Soul"b/w "Just a Little Bit" (from More of the Best of Jerry Butler)
Year
"A Woman With Soul"b/w "Just a Little Bit" (from More of the Best of Jerry Butler)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album track
"Need to Belong"b/w "Give Me Your Love" (from He Will Break Your Heart)
"Need to Belong"b/w "Give Me Your Love" (from He Will Break Your Heart)
Year
"Need to Belong"b/w "Give Me Your Love" (from He Will Break Your Heart)
Single (A-side, B-side)
31
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Need to Belong
1964
1964
Year
1964
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Giving Up on Love"b/w "I've Been Trying" (non-album track)
Chart positions
56
Chart positions
Chart positions
"I Stand Accused"
"I Stand Accused"
Year
"I Stand Accused"
Single (A-side, B-side)
61
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
More of the Best of Jerry Butler
"I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore"
"I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore"
Year
"I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore"
Single (A-side, B-side)
95
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Let It Be Me" (with Betty Everett) /
"Let It Be Me" (with Betty Everett) /
Year
"Let It Be Me" (with Betty Everett) /
Single (A-side, B-side)
5
Chart positions
Chart positions
28
Chart positions
Delicious Together
"Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby" (with Betty Everett)
"Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby" (with Betty Everett)
Year
"Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby" (with Betty Everett)
Single (A-side, B-side)
108
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Smile"b/w "Love Is Strange" (from Delicious Together)Both tracks with Betty Everett
"Smile"b/w "Love Is Strange" (from Delicious Together)Both tracks with Betty Everett
Year
"Smile"b/w "Love Is Strange" (from Delicious Together)Both tracks with Betty Everett
Single (A-side, B-side)
42
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
More of the Best of Jerry Butler
1965
1965
Year
1965
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Good Times"b/w "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"
Chart positions
64
Chart positions
33
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Non-album tracks
"Since I Don't Have You"b/w "Just Be True"Both tracks with Betty Everett
"Since I Don't Have You"b/w "Just Be True"Both tracks with Betty Everett
Year
"Since I Don't Have You"b/w "Just Be True"Both tracks with Betty Everett
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Delicious Together
"I Can't Stand to See You Cry"b/w "Nobody Needs Your Love (More Than I Do)"
"I Can't Stand to See You Cry"b/w "Nobody Needs Your Love (More Than I Do)"
Year
"I Can't Stand to See You Cry"b/w "Nobody Needs Your Love (More Than I Do)"
Single (A-side, B-side)
122
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album tracks
"Just for You"b/w "Believe in Me" (from The Impressions With Jerry Butler)
"Just for You"b/w "Believe in Me" (from The Impressions With Jerry Butler)
Year
"Just for You"b/w "Believe in Me" (from The Impressions With Jerry Butler)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
33
Chart positions
Chart positions
1966
1966
Year
1966
Single (A-side, B-side)
"For Your Precious Love" (re-recording)b/w "Give It Up" (non-album track)
Chart positions
Chart positions
25
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Love Me
"Love (Oh, How Sweet It Is)"b/w "Loneliness" (from The Best of Jerry Butler (Mercury))
"Love (Oh, How Sweet It Is)"b/w "Loneliness" (from The Best of Jerry Butler (Mercury))
Year
"Love (Oh, How Sweet It Is)"b/w "Loneliness" (from The Best of Jerry Butler (Mercury))
Single (A-side, B-side)
103
Chart positions
34
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Non-album tracks
"You Make Me Feel Like Someone"b/w "For What You Made of Me"
"You Make Me Feel Like Someone"b/w "For What You Made of Me"
Year
"You Make Me Feel Like Someone"b/w "For What You Made of Me"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
"I Dig You Baby"b/w "Some Kinda Magic"
"I Dig You Baby"b/w "Some Kinda Magic"
Year
"I Dig You Baby"b/w "Some Kinda Magic"
Single (A-side, B-side)
60
Chart positions
8
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Soul Artistry
1967
1967
Year
1967
Single (A-side, B-side)
"You Walked Into My Life"b/w "Why Did I Lose You"
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
"You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It"b/w "The Way I Love You (Nobody Ever Loved Anybody)" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
"You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It"b/w "The Way I Love You (Nobody Ever Loved Anybody)" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
Year
"You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It"b/w "The Way I Love You (Nobody Ever Loved Anybody)" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Mr. Dream Merchant"b/w "Cause I Love You So" (Non-album track)
"Mr. Dream Merchant"b/w "Cause I Love You So" (Non-album track)
Year
"Mr. Dream Merchant"b/w "Cause I Love You So" (Non-album track)
Single (A-side, B-side)
38
Chart positions
23
Chart positions
Chart positions
45
Chart positions
Mr. Dream Merchant
"Lost"b/w "You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It" (from Soul Artistry)
"Lost"b/w "You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It" (from Soul Artistry)
Year
"Lost"b/w "You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It" (from Soul Artistry)
Single (A-side, B-side)
62
Chart positions
48
Chart positions
Chart positions
1968
1968
Year
1968
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Never Give You Up"b/w "Beside You" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
Chart positions
20
Chart positions
7
Chart positions
Chart positions
16
Album
The Ice Man Cometh
"Hey, Western Union Man"b/w "Just Can't Forget About You"
"Hey, Western Union Man"b/w "Just Can't Forget About You"
Year
"Hey, Western Union Man"b/w "Just Can't Forget About You"
Single (A-side, B-side)
16
Chart positions
1
Chart positions
Chart positions
15
"Are You Happy"b/w "(Strange) I Still Love You"
"Are You Happy"b/w "(Strange) I Still Love You"
Year
"Are You Happy"b/w "(Strange) I Still Love You"
Single (A-side, B-side)
39
Chart positions
9
Chart positions
Chart positions
19
1969
1969
Year
1969
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Only the Strong Survive"b/w "Just Because I Really Love You"
Chart positions
4
Chart positions
1
Chart positions
Chart positions
4
"Moody Woman"b/w "Go Away, Find Yourself" (from The Ice Man Cometh)
"Moody Woman"b/w "Go Away, Find Yourself" (from The Ice Man Cometh)
Year
"Moody Woman"b/w "Go Away, Find Yourself" (from The Ice Man Cometh)
Single (A-side, B-side)
24
Chart positions
3
Chart positions
Chart positions
17
Chart positions
Ice On Ice
"What's the Use of Breaking Up" /
"What's the Use of Breaking Up" /
Year
"What's the Use of Breaking Up" /
Single (A-side, B-side)
20
Chart positions
4
Chart positions
Chart positions
25
"A Brand New Me"
"A Brand New Me"
Year
"A Brand New Me"
Single (A-side, B-side)
109
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Don't Let Love Hang You Up"b/w "Walking Around in Teardrops"
"Don't Let Love Hang You Up"b/w "Walking Around in Teardrops"
Year
"Don't Let Love Hang You Up"b/w "Walking Around in Teardrops"
Single (A-side, B-side)
44
Chart positions
12
Chart positions
Chart positions
44
1970
1970
Year
1970
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Got to See If I Can Get Mommy (To Come Back Home)"b/w "I Forgot to Remember"
Chart positions
62
Chart positions
21
Chart positions
Chart positions
"I Could Write a Book"b/w "Since I Lost You Lady" (from Ice on Ice)
"I Could Write a Book"b/w "Since I Lost You Lady" (from Ice on Ice)
Year
"I Could Write a Book"b/w "Since I Lost You Lady" (from Ice on Ice)
Single (A-side, B-side)
46
Chart positions
15
Chart positions
Chart positions
48
Chart positions
You & Me
"Where Are You Going"b/w "You Can Fly"
"Where Are You Going"b/w "You Can Fly"
Year
"Where Are You Going"b/w "You Can Fly"
Single (A-side, B-side)
95
Chart positions
42
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Joe" -- Original Soundtrack
"Special Memory"b/w "How Does It Feel"
"Special Memory"b/w "How Does It Feel"
Year
"Special Memory"b/w "How Does It Feel"
Single (A-side, B-side)
109
Chart positions
36
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Assorted Sounds with the Aid of Assorted Friends and Relatives
1971
1971
Year
1971
Single (A-side, B-side)
"You Just Can't Win (By Making the Same Mistakes)"b/w "Sho Is Grooving"Both tracks by Gene (Chandler) & Jerry (Butler)
Chart positions
94
Chart positions
32
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Gene & Jerry -- One & One
"Ten and Two (Take This Woman Off the Corner)"b/w "Everybody Is Waiting"Both tracks by Gene (Chandler) & Jerry (Butler)
"Ten and Two (Take This Woman Off the Corner)"b/w "Everybody Is Waiting"Both tracks by Gene (Chandler) & Jerry (Butler)
Year
"Ten and Two (Take This Woman Off the Corner)"b/w "Everybody Is Waiting"Both tracks by Gene (Chandler) & Jerry (Butler)
Single (A-side, B-side)
126
Chart positions
44
Chart positions
Chart positions
"If It's Real What I Feel"b/w "Why Are You Leaving Me"
"If It's Real What I Feel"b/w "Why Are You Leaving Me"
Year
"If It's Real What I Feel"b/w "Why Are You Leaving Me"
Single (A-side, B-side)
69
Chart positions
8
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Assorted Sounds with the Aid of Assorted Friends and Relatives
"Ain't Understanding Mellow" (with Brenda Lee Eager)b/w "Windy City Soul"
"Ain't Understanding Mellow" (with Brenda Lee Eager)b/w "Windy City Soul"
Year
"Ain't Understanding Mellow" (with Brenda Lee Eager)b/w "Windy City Soul"
Single (A-side, B-side)
21
Chart positions
3
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
The Sagittarius Movement
"How Did We Lose It Baby"b/w "Do You Finally Need a Friend"
"How Did We Lose It Baby"b/w "Do You Finally Need a Friend"
Year
"How Did We Lose It Baby"b/w "Do You Finally Need a Friend"
Single (A-side, B-side)
85
Chart positions
38
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Assorted Sounds with the Aid of Assorted Friends and Relatives
"Walk Easy My Son"b/w "Let Me Be"
"Walk Easy My Son"b/w "Let Me Be"
Year
"Walk Easy My Son"b/w "Let Me Be"
Single (A-side, B-side)
93
Chart positions
33
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
The Sagittarius Movement
1972
1972
Year
1972
Single (A-side, B-side)
"I Only Have Eyes for You"b/w "A Prayer"
Chart positions
85
Chart positions
20
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
The Spice Of Life
"Close to You"b/w "You Can't Always Tell"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
"Close to You"b/w "You Can't Always Tell"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
Year
"Close to You"b/w "You Can't Always Tell"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
Single (A-side, B-side)
91
Chart positions
6
Chart positions
Chart positions
"One Night Affair"b/w "Life's Unfortunate Sons" (from You & Me)
"One Night Affair"b/w "Life's Unfortunate Sons" (from You & Me)
Year
"One Night Affair"b/w "Life's Unfortunate Sons" (from You & Me)
Single (A-side, B-side)
52
Chart positions
6
Chart positions
Chart positions
1973
1973
Year
1973
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Can't Understand It"b/w "How Long Will It Last"Both sides with Brenda Lee Eager
Chart positions
Chart positions
26
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
The Love We Have, The Love We Had
"The Love We Had Stays on My Mind"b/w "Were We Lovers, Were We Friends"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
"The Love We Had Stays on My Mind"b/w "Were We Lovers, Were We Friends"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
Year
"The Love We Had Stays on My Mind"b/w "Were We Lovers, Were We Friends"Both tracks with Brenda Lee Eager
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
64
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Power of Love"b/w "What Do You Do on a Sunday Afternoon"
"Power of Love"b/w "What Do You Do on a Sunday Afternoon"
Year
"Power of Love"b/w "What Do You Do on a Sunday Afternoon"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
15
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Power of Love
1974
1974
Year
1974
Single (A-side, B-side)
"That's How Heartaches Are Made"b/w "Too Many Danger Signs"
Chart positions
Chart positions
58
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Take The Time to Tell Her"b/w "High Stepper"
"Take The Time to Tell Her"b/w "High Stepper"
Year
"Take The Time to Tell Her"b/w "High Stepper"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
46
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Sweet Sixteen
"Playing On You"b/w "You and Me Against the World"
"Playing On You"b/w "You and Me Against the World"
Year
"Playing On You"b/w "You and Me Against the World"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
33
Chart positions
Chart positions
1976
1976
Year
1976
Single (A-side, B-side)
"The Devil in Mrs. Jones"b/w "I Don't Wanna Be Reminded"
Chart positions
Chart positions
55
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Love's on the Menu
1977
1977
Year
1977
Single (A-side, B-side)
"I Wanna Do It To You"b/w "I Don't Wanna Be Reminded" (from Love's on the Menu)
Chart positions
51
Chart positions
7
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Suite for the Single Girl
"Chalk It Up"b/w "I Don't Want Nobody to Know" (from Love's on the Menu)
"Chalk It Up"b/w "I Don't Want Nobody to Know" (from Love's on the Menu)
Year
"Chalk It Up"b/w "I Don't Want Nobody to Know" (from Love's on the Menu)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
28
Chart positions
Chart positions
"It's a Lifetime Thing"b/w "Kiss Me Now" (Non-album track)Both tracks with Thelma Houston)
"It's a Lifetime Thing"b/w "Kiss Me Now" (Non-album track)Both tracks with Thelma Houston)
Year
"It's a Lifetime Thing"b/w "Kiss Me Now" (Non-album track)Both tracks with Thelma Houston)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
55
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
Thelma & Jerry
1978
1978
Year
1978
Single (A-side, B-side)
"(I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out"b/w "Are You Lonely Tonight"
Chart positions
Chart positions
14
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You
1979
1979
Year
1979
Single (A-side, B-side)
"Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You"b/w "I'm Glad to Be Back"
Chart positions
Chart positions
86
Chart positions
Chart positions
"Let's Make Love"b/w "Dream World"
"Let's Make Love"b/w "Dream World"
Year
"Let's Make Love"b/w "Dream World"
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Chart positions
Chart positions
1980
1980
Year
1980
Single (A-side, B-side)
"The Best Love I Ever Had"b/w "Would You Mind"
Chart positions
Chart positions
49
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
The Best Love
"Don't Be an Island" (with Debra Henry)b/w "The Best Love I Ever Had" (Slow version)
"Don't Be an Island" (with Debra Henry)b/w "The Best Love I Ever Had" (Slow version)
Year
"Don't Be an Island" (with Debra Henry)b/w "The Best Love I Ever Had" (Slow version)
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
75
Chart positions
Chart positions
1982
1982
Year
1982
Single (A-side, B-side)
"No Love Without Changes"b/w "All the Way"
Chart positions
Chart positions
83
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Ice 'N Hot
1983
1983
Year
1983
Single (A-side, B-side)
"In My Life" (with Patti Austin)B-side by Patti Austin: "What's At the End of a Rainbow"
Chart positions
Chart positions
92
Chart positions
Chart positions
Album
Non-album track
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. * denotes that the R&B chart did not publish during the chart runs of these singles.
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. * denotes that the R&B chart did not publish during the chart runs of these singles.
Year
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. * denotes that the R&B chart did not publish during the chart runs of these singles.
Year
Single (A-side, B-side)
Chart positions
Album
US
USR&B
USAC
CAN(CHUMRPM)
1958
"For Your Precious Love"b/w "Sweet Was the Wine" (from He Will Break Your Heart)Both tracks with The Impressions
11
3
18
Jerry Butler, esq.
"Come Back My Love"b/w "Love Me" (from Aware of Love)Both tracks with The Impressions
29
1959
"Lost"b/w "One By One" (from Aware of Love)
17
"I Was Wrong"b/w "Couldn't Go to Sleep" (from Aware of Love)
1960
"A Lonely Soldier"b/w "I Found a Love"
25
He Will Break Your Heart
"He Will Break Your Heart"b/w "Thanks to You"
7
1
9
"Silent Night"b/w "O Holy Night"
Non-album tracks
1961
"Find Another Girl"b/w "When Trouble Calls"
27
10
13
Aware of Love
"I'm a Telling You"b/w "I See a Fool"
25
8
"Moon River"
11
14
3
14
Need to Belong
"Aware of Love"
105
Aware of Love
1962
"Isle of Sirens"b/w "Chi Town" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
Need to Belong
"Make It Easy on Yourself"b/w "It's Too Late" (non-album track)
20
18
"You Can Run (But You Can't Hide)"b/w "I'm the One" (non-album track)
63
23
"Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)"b/w "You Go Right Through Me" (from Jerry Butler, esq.)
100
Non-album track
1963
"Whatever You Want"b/w You Won't Be Sorry" (Non-album track)
68
Need to Belong
"I Almost Lost My Mind"b/w "Strawberries" (from Need to Belong)
Non-album track
"Where's the Girl"b/w "How Beautifully You Lie"
Need to Belong
"A Woman With Soul"b/w "Just a Little Bit" (from More of the Best of Jerry Butler)
Non-album track
"Need to Belong"b/w "Give Me Your Love" (from He Will Break Your Heart)
31
Need to Belong
1964
"Giving Up on Love"b/w "I've Been Trying" (non-album track)
56
"I Stand Accused"
61
More of the Best of Jerry Butler
"I Don't Want to Hear It Anymore"
95
"Let It Be Me" (with Betty Everett) /
5
28
Delicious Together
"Ain't That Lovin' You, Baby" (with Betty Everett)
108
"Smile"b/w "Love Is Strange" (from Delicious Together)Both tracks with Betty Everett
42
More of the Best of Jerry Butler
1965
"Good Times"b/w "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face"
64
33
Non-album tracks
"Since I Don't Have You"b/w "Just Be True"Both tracks with Betty Everett
Delicious Together
"I Can't Stand to See You Cry"b/w "Nobody Needs Your Love (More Than I Do)"
122
Non-album tracks
"Just for You"b/w "Believe in Me" (from The Impressions With Jerry Butler)
33
1966
"For Your Precious Love" (re-recording)b/w "Give It Up" (non-album track)
25
Love Me
"Love (Oh, How Sweet It Is)"b/w "Loneliness" (from The Best of Jerry Butler (Mercury))
103
34
Non-album tracks
"You Make Me Feel Like Someone"b/w "For What You Made of Me"
"I Dig You Baby"b/w "Some Kinda Magic"
60
8
Soul Artistry
1967
"You Walked Into My Life"b/w "Why Did I Lose You"
"You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It"b/w "The Way I Love You (Nobody Ever Loved Anybody)" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
"Mr. Dream Merchant"b/w "Cause I Love You So" (Non-album track)
38
23
45
Mr. Dream Merchant
"Lost"b/w "You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It" (from Soul Artistry)
62
48
1968
"Never Give You Up"b/w "Beside You" (from Mr. Dream Merchant)
20
7
16
The Ice Man Cometh
"Hey, Western Union Man"b/w "Just Can't Forget About You"
16
1
15
"Are You Happy"b/w "(Strange) I Still Love You"
39
9
19
1969
"Only the Strong Survive"b/w "Just Because I Really Love You"
4
1
4
"Moody Woman"b/w "Go Away, Find Yourself" (from The Ice Man Cometh)
24
3
17
Ice On Ice
"What's the Use of Breaking Up" /
20
4
25
"A Brand New Me"
109
"Don't Let Love Hang You Up"b/w "Walking Around in Teardrops"
44
12
44
1970
"Got to See If I Can Get Mommy (To Come Back Home)"b/w "I Forgot to Remember"
62
21
"I Could Write a Book"b/w "Since I Lost You Lady" (from Ice on Ice)
46
15
48
You & Me

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    https://archive.org/details/bookofgoldendisc00murr/page/255
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