Jerry Butler, the soulful singer-songwriter turned politician who was also the original lead singer of The Impressions (the group that Curtis Mayfield came from) died at 85. Butler has a string of hits through the 60s and 70s and was very prolific. Some of his most popular songs include his early Impressions hit For Your Precious Love and well as solo songs He Will Break Your Heart, Only The Strong Survive , Never Give You Up, Aint Understanding Mellow, Hey Western Union Man, and covers of Moon

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