Let It Be Me - Betty Everett & Jerry Butler

From my archives, my favorite moment of our 30+ years of making oldies on tv - the dynamic duo of soul Betty Everett (who we found in retirement) and Jerry Butler with their beautiful rendition of "Let It Be Me". If this video moves you, please subscribe to my you tube page, comment, like and share. Copyright (c) 2000, 2023 TJL Media Archives. All Rights Reserved.

[@southerngirl1960]

I'm 😭 crying... Singers these days 2024, don't write or sing songs like this anymore... For many people it might have been the good, the bad or the ugly time in their life... But Thanks to God Almighty we made it to 15 Jan 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sandraserles]

❤

[@Darrick-zq9hl]

❤🎉😢❤ sounds good still

[@beautyRest1]

Totally agree! The 70 ‘s had the best music!!

[@geetaseusingh6551]

Happy memories ❤

[@nomawetundleleni811]

So true

[@darryleavenjr.2171]

I'm old school, as I'm 71 and yes i remember these beautiful love ballards. Our generation had the best love songs and the best songs to dance to . Sure a lot of singers have been called home, there music lives on.❤

[@TSC-hr7ir]

AMEN 💙

[@gwendolynmparker]

Yes we do😊

[@christinaadler2933]

True ❤😊

[@patriciagordon8319]

Yes, we had beautiful love songs, and we were loving and not killers with guns.

[@shirleyerwing3655]

​@@patriciagordon8319It used to be the Mafia.

[@flashiemate729]

Just beautiful to see and witness this miracle today. Thank you TJL Productions for putting this up, amazingly beautiful.😍😍😍

[@debradixon3222]

I just Love Jerry Butler ❤Betty still got that Beautiful Voice 😊😘🙏

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you 😊

[@gloriaking9131]

She passed not long after this 😢

[@theoriginaldab]

The saddest part of this is she was in extreme pain during this show but didn't want to let her fans down... she passed from cancer about 2 weeks after this show for pbs was recorded ...I love the song and particularly this live version

[@sandy6660]

Love hearing these 2 talented artists sing this beautiful love song, have this on video. 🎶😍❤️❤️

[@mikekeilman7813]

Absolutely Beautiful. Their voices have gotten better with age. Thank you for posting this video.

[@beverlyford3818]

I remember my mom and dad dancing to this song RIP mom &dad love ❤️ you

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Hugs!

[@thomasdowns1117]

I remember when this tune came out on the radio in 1964. I was amazed at what a beautiful sound Jerry and Betty had in recording this classic love song. 60 years later it is still as rich.

[@justinekarcher5045]

That's when I found out who kept playing this song, you see I was a waitress during the midnight shift and every night this song was played on the jukebox. Then I met him and we dated and got married. We was married for 24yrs 6 months and then he passed away.

[@carolgoldfinger6381]

Beautiful music. Lovely couple.

[@justinekarcher5045]

@@carolgoldfinger6381 Thank you Carol, that was me ,Judy Duda, Karcher

[@chuckebgood1]

A magic moment captured for the ages, brings tears to my eyes it is so beautiful...

[@josephinejohnson7548]

Bring back some sweet , sour memories,bring tears to my eyes❤❤❤

[@RussellSchlegel-tc1zn]

Can't beat this, always takes me back, love these love ballads, I'm 73 now but hearing this I'm 16 again!

[@clapolla]

I remember purchasing the DVD from PBS when this show aired. I purchased it because of THIS performance. It was really touching and Jerry Butler was a complete gentleman, giving so much of the spotlight to Betty. Her voice never failed her and, yes, I'd say this was THE most special moment of all your PBS specials. I've watched all of them on PBS. Thank you, TJL.

[@solraclarkin4375]

Beautiful. So sad. They found her in retirement for this show as TJ tried to memorialize a lot of these aging oldies masters on video for us. This PBS show was in 2001 I believe. Betty passed just months later.😢😢

[@clapolla]

@@solraclarkin4375 TJ did a remarkable job bringing so many of these classic artists back into the spotlight (for many of them - one last time). I miss the specials he would put together for PBS.

[@MaSTaFiaX]

@clapolla this was my Parents favorite song, But mine was “Walk Easy My Son” because my Dad sung this song to me when I was a kid 9 years old. Every since then I started listening to Doo-Wop on PBS in 1979

[@HeavyHaul51]

This was Betty's last performance with the ICE MAN she passed soon after this Performances. They were super good Friends. Betty passed away in 2001. Jerry is 84 and lives in Chicago. In 1991 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Impressions with Curtis Mayfield and the rest of the group. As of 4/24 he hasn't been as a solo act. Also as of 4/24 Betty Everett has Not. Jerry Butlers voice was as smooth as Ice, Hence the name the "ICE MAN"

[@barrycole6162]

I have just listened to 4 versions of this song, Betty &Jerry, Kenny Vance & Johnnie Maestro, Don & Phil, and Art Garfunkel & his son, can't pick the best, don't need to, love them all

[@torontosdoowopmusicguy]

What a wonderful moment in time preserved for everyone to enjoy. A great song done justice by two beautiful voices. Thanks for making it happen TJ and for sharing it with all of us.

[@chuckpatton8600]

I am also 71. This song was my wedding song in 4/14/73. It was sung by our classmate, Sharon Johnson. Beautiful memories. ☆Chuck Patton☆

[@sybilblake-zd8gl]

I am still dreaming, can't get over those sweet old days. Lord! Have mercy.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@brilliantdiva5068]

1-17-24 Ah The Ice Man Cometh and he has stayed with Betty Everette. Please bring back these soulful live songs. The world is in need.

[@isaiahcoleman-s8u]

That is so true they are better than this stuff they are singing now.

[@IanTurner-po7oi]

Amen

[@bigredd6684]

One of the most beautiful duets in music.❤

[@rickmarshall18]

It’s easy to sing such a beautiful song like this but these two hit it way out of the park. Magnificent ❤❤

[@jim-xj4ub]

RIP Betty. You are missed. If I remember...Betty passed away shortly after this performance.

[@AvDominguez74]

@@jim-xj4ub she passed a year later after this performance! She died in August 2001

[@samcmahan6515]

She didn’t look well here, and I noticed graciously Jerry’s part, she sang instead ❤️one of my favorite songs and they performed it beautifully as always

[@ramonagoodman3811]

Beautiful song

[@deirdreyearwood3383]

I have know of this song since childhood. Betty and Jerry sung it beautifully. What a classic tune ❤❤❤

[@lisaatkins9797]

I’m getting chills. 2/28/24 would have been my parent’s 60th wedding anniversary. This was their song. They made it to 50 years but my mom was ill and died on March 4th 2014. My dad passed away in 2020. I miss you guys so much! Rest now I love you ❤

[@brenelross3336]

My Mom graduated high school with Jerry Butler...Mound City H.S. 1947!

[@amadorvalentin9586]

😪😪😪

[@vodkamarie]

It does not get better than this.

[@jamesorsby7553]

R.I.P to the late, great Betty Everett.

[@charlesedward5216]

Thanks for this. Truly a great moment for those of us of a certain vintage.

[@roxanne5766]

We had and still have great music and great taste 😊😊

[@fannyferreira7331]

My God, there's anyone there would like to dance this song under the rain or the moon with me. I'm dreaming with you.❤

[@iamnottito]

This is one of the greatest duet and singers of all times.Fantastic songsters and song.

[@lynngray2960]

They were fantastic!!

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊?

[@BetsyRanelli]

jerry held bettys hand tight through the entire song i think she was ill great stuff legions being made

[@graworth41]

Their song just pulls all of your emotions to the top. Chills remembrance and love. ❤

[@kurtbaptiste4889]

Listening to the Jerry Butler & Betty Everett in 2024❤❤❤❤❤ Beautiful Rendition so pure 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidgoveia8613]

And That is a WOW.............Absolutey Beautiful

[@Kat-ko4hj]

Omg ! Amazing… beautiful duet … ❤

[@lillianwilliams5510]

I am a BABY BOOMER. THIS WAS A FAVORITE IN MY TEENAGE YEARS AND MARRIAGE. MANY YEARS LATER, IT STILL IS SPECIAL. TEACHING MY GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDDAUGHTERS TO LISTEN TO LYRICS AND MUSIC, SO THEY WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOOD MUSIC AND NOT TRASH.

[@timmurphy9312]

Beautiful Legends, Beautiful song ❤

[@ellisisland1374]

Classic duet!❤🙂

[@stillstanding6031]

I blieve this is Miss Everett's final performance. RIP dear Betty.

[@conniewolf7300]

Yes I believe you are correct.

[@carolynharrison6987]

She was ill when doing that performance.

[@stillstanding6031]

@@carolynharrison6987 Bless her. ❤‍🩹

[@cuffeear1]

Yes, and she passed the following year. That's why this video is so bittersweet to me. She was so nervous because she hadn't performed in many years. And she knocked it out of the box!!! Continue to RIP sweet Betty.😔🙏

[@carolynharrison6987]

@@cuffeear1 yes she did! I love her performance as well.

[@juliehill3590]

Timeless perfection!

[@kaycee5129]

Love this version- it brings tears to my eyes- it’s so beautiful. The best love song 🎵 ❤

[@ruthannelackey8624]

Absolutely awesome

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@deborahcaesar7196]

I fell in love with this song in the 8th grade. I decided then, that I wanted it at my wedding. I married, but no wedding! I think it’s one of the most beautiful songs ever. ❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊?

[@anndandy9]

This makes me cry. Beautiful song, what a blessing they were able to do this before Betty passed. Love to both, miss you Betty.❤

[@BetsyRanelli]

so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes magic together

[@vernwhite568]

Betty passed Way just after this performance so sad she went out on top rest in peace sweet soul

[@annettejamison5565]

I miss the days when all singers could/would sing. The days when the lyrics had such meaning. Couldn't give us a better demonstration . Thank you, Betty and Jerry, and all involved. ❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today?😊

[@pj2614]

The best. The very best. So glad to have been born in that generation. The music now days is pure shyt.

[@MarjorieFarquharson-j2j]

One of the GREATEST DUETS EVER! The INCOMPARABLE Jerry Butler & Betty Everett!!

[@jessedylan6162]

Luther Vandross and Maria Carey aren't bad either.

[@deloresboudreaux2755]

A beautiful Duet.

[@charlenecasoli4172]

So beautiful ❤

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 9/8/24 in Austin, Tx! Great song and singers! I’m 75 and still rockin to the oldies🥳🎶

[@CTeale1]

Music simply doesn’t get any better than that!

[@maryellenlukosevage]

the duet of all time

[@janownes9676]

I remember this song back in the day.❤️🤙😇That love shines even in the darkness. Thanks for sharing beautiful.😻

[@shirleytravis7828]

I’m crying now. I’m so happy that I grew up during a time when love was celebrated and the “ woman” was the prize in the relationship.

[@deborahjames8251]

Such a beautiful song

[@jonchi5562]

너무 너무 잘부르시고 더욱이 화음이 정말 아름다워요 정말 멋있어요

[@Enoch-gf6wz]

She knows who she is Let It Be Me.Childhood Memory

[@juanitaensign8100]

I was 14 but my sister was 17 and played this ALOT in our bedroom so I remember this song and it makes me cry evertime I hear it its so beautiful Jerry butler voice UNREAL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MsKmw15]

me too!!🥲

[@marthamattocks2202]

Thank you,for this beautiful moment❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊?

[@herbertbarney1863]

Without a doubt, those were the good ole days.

[@AvDominguez74]

I love and miss you grandma. Your only grandchild! ❤

[@snuffleufagus361]

((((hugs)))) 🙁

[@clapolla]

Was Betty Everett your grandma?

[@AvDominguez74]

@clapolla yes I'm her only grandchild

[@clapolla]

@@AvDominguez74 Cool. Love her music. Her classic "Shoop Shoop Song" cemented her legacy as one of the greats.

[@AvDominguez74]

@@clapolla thanks for being her fan!

[@roxanne5766]

So touching and beautiful 😊😊. Thanks TJ for bringing us memories of great music.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@KrisSwistak]

This song is very heart touching I'm dedicating this song to the man I have lost we been together for 24 years the day I lost him ❤❤❤❤

[@adamcompson7747]

I Remember this Song From Your PBS Special VHS I love hearing this song Again TJ it's a really beautiful song

[@dooley_walker9046]

In 1996 I got to see a moment like this live at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Seventh Annual Pioneer Awards where Betty was one of the honorees. When the two of them came out on stage I almost started crying. It was definitely my favorite performance that evening, along with Bobby Womack who also was honored. Sadly, the video made was not aired on TV. So happy that this video is here for me to reminisce. Thank you.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you today 😊

[@brendamccrary108]

Yesyes

[@MaxJames-t3v]

Hello

[@cathyrivenburgh1987]

One of the best duets ever sang.No one comes even close. They put there heart and soul in this song. Beautiful.

[@lenoraprimus1407]

I love this clip, Betty died less than a year after this show. I miss duets like this. No more real singers. Thanks for these precious moments.

[@snhongo1]

Jerry Butler is a True treasure to the world ...👏👏

[@isaiahcoleman-s8u]

they could still sing that song well, sweet song by two great people.

[@rosebolanos1541]

The best ever!!!

[@LorraineDiZazzo]

What a treat to watch these two greats!

[@timstein9779]

His voice at its zenith

[@WilliamBowling-m6q]

I get goosebumps listening to this beautiful song. Such great talent.

[@carrienixon6663]

That’s what I’m talking bout. A blast from the past duet. Still sounds good in 2024. Memories it is. 🩷🧡💜💚💛❤️💙🩵

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@dawnwoodruff7358]

Brings back my happy years

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊?

[@stanleysolomon8594]

Very poetic! nice and clean! no B word nor N word in those days. Thank you for sharing.

[@MsKmw15]

Why can't kids have music in this style? Miss those days.

[@JeannieHeck-x3e]

Beautiful

[@anthonyconcadoro6266]

I cannot find the word s for this song,all I know is yi love it puggy

[@patriciasmith1403]

Listening in 2025

[@now-is-all-I-have]

Present

[@roychavis5115]

The best version of this.

[@m.christineellis882]

This song was performed at my wedding.

[@terrygarcia897]

God its nice to be home. Tears rolling down my cheeks. Texas

[@Simone-p9x]

I’m an old soul ..Love Love this! 2024 Love Momo ❤

[@stephaniecannon410]

My first time hearing this Beautiful song 🌹

[@willardgibbs9862]

Congratulations to both singers on their version of this classic ❤❤❤ Love it 💗💗

[@barbarathomas1768]

This is real music ❤😂😊🎉

[@revevangelistjohnson3741]

They don’t make music like this anymore. Beautiful music 🎶 back in the day when the lyrics were sincere. Incidentally she died of cancer.

[@patm11236]

This performance was beautiful.

[@BetsyRanelli]

two of the best it doesnt get any better than this

[@ClaireJohnson-te4jd]

A song for my wedding ❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@lenoraprimus1407]

I was touched, one of my favorite performances.

[@randybad11]

I wish Jerry Butler was performing near where I live. DARN IT....Have always loved his singing and this is so great....RIP, Betty......

[@hortenceniles6316]

Jerry Butler your voice is like Butter sweet for so Betty Everett you can sing you melt my heart with that voice This is what you called singing ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

I grew up a big fan of Chicago soul and had multiple records by these two, including their exquisite 1964 hit duet version of this Gilbert Be'caud 1950s French pop classic "Je t'appartiens" ("Let It Be Me"). With Jerry Butler I go back to "Moon River" (1961) and "Make It Easy on Yourself" (1962); with Betty Everett it was "You're No Good" 1963). This incredibly moving PBS TV performance decades later took me completely by surprise. Its back story alone is emotionally overwhelming. Notice how Betty holds on to ultimate gentleman Jerry the whole time for the strength to make it through.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

@Noomz-of-Earl DO YOU HAVE ANY TYRONE DAVIS quality footage from late 70s period w his superb and rare band ? Why dont cha release it here if so ? Just some brief excepts availbale on the forum. Suggest read the PRUTER book CHICAGO SOUL. Got any Johnny Sayles footage. Oer

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

@@sulevisydanmaa9981- Sorry, I don't have any footage (and have never posted a video). I have read the Robert Pruter book and found it enjoyable and informative.

[@haroldsullivan8173]

Wonderful

[@ilonafrissina5617]

There singing is the ultimate.❤❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@mercydixon1958]

Wow, just wow. beautifully done ❤❤🎉🎉 still sweet in 2025. good job excellent skills. beautifully Done. wow wow wooooooooooo wooooooooooo.

[@phyllisadelyne5885]

One of my all-time favourites! Absolutely beautiful; soulful and passionate. They brang it!

[@general8109]

What an absolutely beautiful song..cheers cheers

[@kayapene8532]

Reminds me of my Grandparents 😢 my Grandmother grew her wings in 2016 and my Grandfather in 2023. I know they’re happy up yonder but it’s is down here that miss them terribly. I love you both ❤

[@dawnhennig4323]

Beautiful duet RIP Betty you had the voice of an angel she passed away in Beloit Wisconsin only 1/2 hr from where I was raised

[@delmahnori1582]

Wow I love this couple how they sing my favourite song. This is what love should be.

[@hermanlaidlaw5678]

Classical stuff, will never grow old ,trust me

[@georgiamcneil1661]

They had beautiful voices together.🙏🏽👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗💯

[@geraldinelapide2077]

Great song n singers. Beautiful.

[@joycemcclure9158]

Nice love ❤