NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy ...

Jerry Butler, cofounder of the Impressions and baritone singer/songwriter known for hits such as "For Your Precious Love" and "Only The Strong Survive," has reportedly died. He was 85. The soul ...

Or is it exactly the same? BUTLER: The only thing that was changed is the title, "For Your Precious Love." GROSS: OK. This is 1958, Jerry Butler and The Impressions. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer of the 1960s and after whose rich, intimate baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has ...

who has collaborated with Butler, told The Chicago Sun Times, citing his love for the Impressions' hit song “For Your ...

19-year-old Butler broke onto the charts in 1958 with the doo-wop-inflected ballad "For Your Precious Love," by the act ...

Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85 Credit: AP ...