The younger brother of Jerry Butler, Billy Butler wasn't nearly as well known as his sibling, but recorded some fine Chicago soul in the '60s. Recording for OKeh under producer Carl Davis, Butler's mid-'60s singles were quite similar to
labelmates Major Lance's and (less obviously) Curtis Mayfield's as stellar
examples of the finest features of the Chicago soul sound. Similar to Motown in its full, brassy production, the Chicago brand was earthier, with stronger tinges
of gospel, doo wop, and Latin influences. Nor was Butler terribly similar to his
brother, Jerry, with a punchier, more up-tempo sound. With backing group the Enchanters, Billy recorded consistently fine singles for OKeh from 1963 to 1966, scoring R&B hits with "I Can't Work No Longer" (1965) and "Right Track" (1966). Butler left OKeh after 1966 and recorded for a variety of labels, denting the R&B charts with the singles "Get on the Chase" (1969) and "Free Yourself" (1971). A songwriter of note, he contributed material to fellow Chicago soul greats Major Lance, Gene Chandler, and his brother, Jerry.

Tracklist


01–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Found True Love 2:29
02–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Lady Love 2:21
03–Billy Butler & The Enchanters* Gotta Get Away 2:14
04–Billy Butler & The Enchanters* I'm Just A Man 2:36
05–Billy Butler & The Chanters Can't Live Without Her 2:14
06–Billy Butler & The Chanters My Heart Is Hurtin' 2:04
07–Billy Butler & The Chanters Nevertheless 2:08
08–Billy Butler & The Chanters My Sweet Woman 2:30
09–Billy Butler & The Chanters I Can't Work No Longer 2:24
10–Billy Butler & The Chanters Tomorrow Is Another Day 2:11
11–Billy Butler & The Chanters (I've Got A Feeling) You're Gonna Be Sorry 2:18
12–Billy Butler & The Chanters (You Make Me Think) You Ain't Ready 2:29
13–Billy Butler Right Track 2:25
14–Billy Butler Boston Monkey (Mono Single Mix) 2:04
15–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Does It Matter (Second Version) 2:54
16–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Fighting A Losing Battle 2:24
17–Billy Butler & The Chanters To Be Or Not To Be (First Version With Solo Vocal) 2:49
18–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Lady Love (First Version) 2:13
19–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Found True Love (Stereo Album Version) 2:29
20–Billy Butler & The Four Enchanters* Does It Matter (First Version) 2:49
21–Billy Butler & The Chanters To Be Or Not To Be (Second Version With Alt Vocal & Group) 2:49
22–Billy Butler Singing The Blues (Backing Track) 2:22
23–Billy Butler She Hurt Me (Backing Track) 2:26
24–Billy Butler You Won't Let Me Forget (Backing Track) 2:43
25–Billy Butler Loneliness (Backing Track) 2:26
26–Billy Butler Let's Make Up (Backing Track) 2:48
27–Billy Butler Boston Monkey (Instrumental) 1:54
28–Billy Butler Right Track (Instrumental) 2:29
29–Billy Butler Boston Monkey (Stereo Album Version) 2:04