Jerry Butler
4 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About Jerry Butler
Jerry Butler is a singer whose career developed from the Impressions into an extensive solo catalog. His controlled vocal style earned the nickname the Ice Man. After earlier solo work, he signed with Mercury and collaborated with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff on The Ice Man Cometh, including Hey, Western Union Man and Only the Strong Survive.
Artist background sources
Apple Music - Jerry Butler licensed artist biography
Read the substantive licensed artist biography supporting the historical identity and recording career summarized here. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
All songs for this credit
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- (1968*) Hey, Western Union Man
- (1963) Need to Belong
- (1968*) Never Give You Up
- (1968*) Only the Strong Survive
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