The 1969 album "Ice on Ice" finds Jerry Butler leaning into a slick, orchestrated soul sound that bridges the gap between classic R&B and the smoother sounds of the 1970s. It includes the Top 10 R&B hit "Never Gonna Give You Up".
- "Ice on Ice" was released on Mercury Records in 1969.
- The album reached #19 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
- "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a single from the album, released in 1968, and became one of Butler's biggest hits.
Jerry Butler is a singer, songwriter, and record executive from Mississippi, known as the "Iceman" for his smooth, deep singing voice. In 1969, he was a seasoned soul veteran, having already established a decades-long career with numerous hits and a reputation for smooth, sophisticated R&B.
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