American rhythm'n'blues, soul, funk and disco vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, active since 1958.
Born December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. Brother of Billy Butler.
Former member of The Impressions, long time associate of Curtis Mayfield. Co-writer of Otis Redding’s “I've Been Loving You Too Long”. He has duetted with Betty Everett, Brenda Lee Eager, Thelma Houston and Gene Chandler; collaborated with Exuma and Jerry Peters for the blaxploitation soundtracks “Joe Original Soundtrack” and “Melinda (Original Music From The Motion Picture)”. He was also an American politician, serving as Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, from 1985 until 2018.
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June 2, 2012
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
New York, New York, United StatesIncomplete setlist. Incorrect order.
1. Ain’t Understanding Mellow
2. Just Because of You
3. Never Give You Up
4. Moody Woman
5. Hey Western Union Man
6. Only the Strong Survive
7. For Your Precious Love(Jerry Butler & The Impressions cover)
8. Cooling Out
9. Need to Belong to Somebody
10. Moon River(Henry Mancini cover)
11. Make It Easy on Yourself(Burt Bacharach cover)
November 5, 2011
State Theatre
Cleveland, Ohio, United States1. Brand New Me(Dusty Springfield cover)
July 10, 2009
Gibson Amphitheatre
Universal City, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2009
Quicken Loans Arena
Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesSeptember 13, 2008
San Manuel Amphitheater
San Bernardino, California, United StatesSeptember 12, 2008
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Chula Vista, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2008
Verizon Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesMarch 10, 2008
Waldorf Astoria New York
New York, New York, United States1. Only the Strong Survive
September 3, 2006
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, California, United StatesApril 30, 2004
Beacon Theatre
New York, New York, United StatesMarch 28, 2003
Spirit Square
Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesMarch 24, 2000
Artist Square
Dallas, Texas, United StatesJune 11, 1998
Second City Theater
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesJanuary 10, 1998
BET Networks Studios
Washington, Washington, D.C., United StatesJuly 27, 1997
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesNovember 11, 1994
Gund Arena
Cleveland, Ohio, United StatesNovember 30, 1991
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States1. For Your Precious Love(Jerry Butler & The Impressions cover)
February 2, 1991
Star Plaza Theatre
Merrillville, Indiana, United StatesAugust 4, 1990
Downtown Decatur
Decatur, Illinois, United StatesEarly show
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Downtown Decatur
Decatur, Illinois, United StatesLate show
View on Setlist.fm →Jerry Butler has released 29+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Moody Woman / Stop Steppin' On My Dreams, The Best Of Jerry Butler, The Philadelphia Sessions ('The Iceman Cometh', 'Ice On Ice' And More). Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Jerry Butler's most popular tracks include For Your Precious Love, Just Because I Really Love You, Never Give You Up, Only The Strong Survive, He Will Break Your Heart. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American rhythm'n'blues, soul, funk and disco vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, active since 1958.Born December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. Brother of Billy Butler.... Read the full biography on this page.
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