He Will Break Your Heart

by Jerry Butler

Overview

Jerry Butler's sophomore effort, and his first recorded for Vee-Jay, is more suited to his talents than his debut. True, there are several tracks packed with an over-reaching orchestra, similar to Jerry Butler, Esq. Still, the addition of old friend Curtis Mayfield as a co-composer (and backing vocalist) for four tracks gives an edge to Butler's grand, sweeping performances. Three Butler/Mayfield tracks -- the title song, "The Gift of Love," and "I Found a Love" -- are the highlights here, along with Butler's own "Sweet Was the Wine." As usual, the strings and vocal choruses aren't much of a stumbling block to Jerry Butler's gentle swing and powerful voice. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	04/29/2021
Label:	Good Time Records / Goodtime Records / Vee-Jay Records
UPC:	0730167317276

Tracks

1. He Will Break Your Heart
2. The Gift of Love
3. Whatever You Want
4. Aware of Love
5. Good Times
6. A Lonely Soldier
7. For Your Precious Love
8. Moon River
9. Make It Esay as Yourself
10. I Stand Accused
11. The Lights Went Out
12. I'm a Telling You
13. Sweet was the Wine
14. It's too Late
15. Thanks to You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jerry Butler   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Jerry Butler   Composer
Rudy Toombs   Composer
Clarence Carter   Composer
Brook Benton   Composer
Curtis Mayfield   Composer