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This release includes one of Jerry Butlerâs most overlooked albums from the onset of his solo career on the Vee-Jay label: Moon River. It was originally issued in 1962, and has been long unavailable on vinyl. These wonderful songs mark the best starting point to explore the full scope of Chicago's smoothest soul singer. The Riley C. Hampton and Phil Moore arrangements accent Jerry's unique voice while creating a distinctive mood. Here Butler delivers splendid readings of well known standards, such as Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercerâs âMoon River,â George & Ira Gershwinâs âSomeone to Watch Over Me,â Jerome Kernâs âSmoke Gets in Your Eyes,â and Kurt Weillâs âSeptember Song,â among others. Additional highlights include Luther Dixonâs âRainbow Valley,â the self-penned "Butterfly" and the classic Butler/Curtis Mayfield tune "I Found Love".
In addition to the original album, this limited collectorâs edition includes 3 bonus tracks from the same period: âAware of Love,â âIâm a Telling Youâ (both co-written by Butler and Curtis Mayfield) and a beautiful reading of Brook Benton and Clyde Otis " One by One".
Recorded in Chicago, 1961-1962.