Jonathan Butler

Born and raised in Athlone, Cape Town his music career began with the release of his first single, “Please stay” in 1975 when he was just 14 years old. It was a cover of the Drifters song and did very well in the South African charts.

He released further singles and a solo album, I Love How You Love Me (1975) in the 1970s but his solo career took a backseat when he joined Pacific Express in 1978.

In the 1980s his solo career reignited with the release of the Crossroads (1983) album and the single “I’ll be waiting for your love” (1984).

In 1987 his single “Lies” was an international success, charting in both the USA and UK. He has continued to release albums ever since and in the 1980s.

He relocated to London and then moved to California.

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