Aware Of Love - Jerry Butler

 

I'm A Telling You

Aware Of Love

Jerry Butler

Vee Jay LP-1038

1961

From the back cover: Jerry Butler has the most unique position of being one of the best liked artists in the recording business. Always in high demand for Television Shows, Night Clubs and Theaters because of his success in the record business and still a nice guy admired by his legion of fans from coast to coast. Jerry has never forgotten that it was the fans that our him on top and he is dedicated to serving his fans, always conscious of what they want to hear and directing his song just to them. For a young man, Jerry has an impressive record of hits to his credit such as "For Your Precious Love," "Find Yourself Another Girl," "He Will Break Your Heart" just to name a few. It might of interest to note that many of the songs in Jerry's albums are songs which he himself has written, which in this day and age is a great feat. In writing much of his own material, Jerry has tried to give a special message to his fans, weaving stories in music of the trails and tribulations of just growing up. A good example is the title song in this album "Aware Of Love" which tells the story of a Teenager whose parents call his love for a girl just "Puppy Love." The word "Soul" has been overworked in the Jazz field of music and it would be unfair to use this term when describing Jerry's music. I would much prefer to use the word heart, as this is where his music comes from. A simple comparison would liken Jerry to the true Folk Singer who traveled around the country telling stories of what he saw and what he felt in song. Jerry Butler is today's Teenage Folk Singer who is very much "Aware Of Love" and tells its story in song.

From Billboard - September 25, 1961: Jerry Butler has had a string of singles successes and he can do as well with this solid selection of tunes, some of which qualify as logical single bets. The chanter sings his most recent hit, "I'm A Telling You," and 11 other others in great style and he get fine arrangements. This one can stir a lot of action.

Where Do I Turn

Aware Of Love

When Trouble Calls

Without You Love

Couldn't Go To Sleep

I'm A Telling You

The Wicked Man

I See A Fool

Love Me

One By One

Is This True Love

Find Another Girl