Billy Butler (born William E. Butler; June 7, 1945 – March 31, 2015) was an American soul singer and songwriter active in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. His elder brother, Jerry, was also a singer and songwriter for whose band Billy played the guitar. == Career == Billy Butler formed the vocal group the Enchanters while at high school. He first recorded for Okeh Records in 1963, and was produced initially by Curtis Mayfield and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Billy Butler first charted in 1956 with Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2).The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) - #2: The Matador - #3: Honky Tonk (Part 1) - #4: I Stand Accused - #5: Hold It
Leaps and Bounds (Part 1)
Bill Doggett
#5 Hold It
Bill Doggett
(Let's Do the) Hully Gully
Bill Doggett
Honky Tonk
Bill Doggett
Can't Live Without Her
Billy Butler ![]()
To Be or Not to Be
Otis Leavill
Love (Oh, How Sweet It Is)
Jerry Butler
Special Memory
Jerry Butler
How Did We Lose It Baby
Jerry Butler
#3 Honky Tonk (Part 1)
James Brown
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