Jerry Butler - Starring Jerry Butler '1969

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Jerry Butler has been highlighted, spotlighted, profiled, featured or reviewed
in every major entertainment publication catering to young Americans. It has
become mandatory to quote his opinion when writing or speaking about the teenage
fan, his likes and dislikes regarding music. Such widespread attention is a mark
of recognition of Butlers thorough knowledge and understanding of this age
group. Jerry is relatively young, to be in such an illustrious position; yet he
has earned his current place in the sun.
At first, Jerry Butler was an ordinary laborer, working two jobs to help support
his mother, sisters and brother. His father had died when Jerry was quite young.
Before long, Jerry left this job behind him and turned to rhythm and blues
singing. It is this profession which skyrocketed him into the limelight and won
for him an everlasting place among the top recording and performing artists of
this field.
Many people believe that only a fine line divides the rhythm and blues singer
from the popular vocalist. This is not true actually. While the rhythm and blues
singer may very well be a good vocalist, he relies primarily on the excitement
he can generate in his listener. He often uses gimmicks and repetition to build
to his pitch. The listener who is more interested in excitement and the beat
over expression and variety finds himself a dyed-in-the-wool rhythm and blues
fan.
The pop vocalist, on the other hand, must rely primarily on his voice and his
ability to manipulate it. He must have a basic knowledge of music and be able to
execute the notes accurately. Further, he must be able to run through the entire
range of expression with his voice and delivery. He must be able to reach out
and clutch the heartstrings and make the listener actually experience the
emotion of which he sings. Naturally, this is a more difficult task and few
ordinary artists who are successful in the less demanding field of rhythm and
blues even think of moving into the more grueling area of popular singing.
But Jerry Butler is not now, nor has he ever been, an “ordinary”
artist. He is first, an extraordinary man and second, an extraordinary talent.

Tracklist:
 01. Jerry Butler - Aware of Love (02:11)
 02. Jerry Butler - The Gift of Love (02:39)
 03. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart (02:40)
 04. Jerry Butler - Im a Telling You (02:17)
 05. Jerry Butler - If You Let Me (02:13)
 06. Jerry Butler - The Challenge (02:55)
 07. Jerry Butler - Lost (02:22)
 08. Jerry Butler - No End or Time (03:39)
 09. Jerry Butler - Go Right Through Me (02:11)
 10. Jerry Butler - Chi Town (03:00)

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