Jerry Butler - The Ice man Cometh 1968
Genius work from Jerry Butler -- working here with the early Gamble & Huff team, years before their 70s fame with Philly International, in a smooth soul style that would soon become known as Philly Soul! By the late 60s, Jerry's work with Vee Jay was long ended -- the label had come to an end through financial misdealings, but Jerry was still growing as a vocalist, ready for new styles and challenges. Hooking up with Gamble & Huff was pure genius, as the pair were brilliant young producers, working magic with smaller groups, but ready to handle a talent as large as Jerry's with ease. Butler's name and style proved to be a perfect foil for many of their new and sophisticated approaches to soul and the union instantly yielded some super-huge hits, including Only The Strong Survive, Hey Western Union Man, Never Give You Up and Lost.
02 Can't Forget About You, Baby
03 Only The Strong Survive
04 How Can I get In Touch With You
05 Just Because I Really Love You
06 Lost
07 Never Give You Up
08 Are You Happy
09 (Strange) I Still Love You
10 Go Away, Find Yourself
11 Stop By Heaven
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