Only The Strong Survive

Song Info:
"Only The Strong Survive" is a soul song performed by Jerry Butler. It was released as a single in 1969 by Mercury Records. The song became a hit, reaching number four on the Billboard R&B chart and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Artist Bio:
Jerry Butler, also known as "The Ice Man," is an American soul singer and songwriter. He was born on December 8, 1939, in Sunflower, Mississippi. Butler started his music career in the late 1950s as a member of the R&B vocal group The Impressions. He later embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous hit songs such as "For Your Precious Love" and "Hey, Western Union Man." Butler is known for his smooth and emotive vocal delivery, earning him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.