Best of Jerry Butler & the Impressions [Curb 2005]

• Artist: Jerry Butler & The Impressions
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• Release Date: August 02, 2005
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Before the Impressions were Curtis Mayfield's group, they were Jerry Butler's, and while both incarnations were superb, it was Mayfield's visionary songwriting that truly earned the Impressions their current reputation. This rather lackluster set (everything included here is a re-recording and not the original version) combines the two versions of the Impressions on one short program. Unfortunately, Mayfield was no longer with the Impressions when these re-recordings were made, so while the songs are great, and it's great to have Butler aboard (if only for three or four songs), in the end this is mostly a smoke and mirrors collection. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Only the Strong Survive	Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:41)
Moon River	Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:36)
Hey Western Union Man	Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:49)
He Will Break Your Heart	Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, Calvin Carter	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:47)
Ain't Understanding Mellow	Homer Alexander Talbert III	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(4:10)
Let It Be Me	Manny Kurtz	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:51)
Amen	Jester Hairston	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(3:16)
Keep on Pushing	Curtis Mayfield	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:54)
For Your Precious Love	Jerry Butler, Arthur Brooks	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:42)
It's All Right	Curtis Mayfield	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(3:01)
Talking About My Baby	Curtis Mayfield	Jerry Butler & the Impressions	(2:31)