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Ben E. King (pictured in 1990s) originally sang the song, becoming a hit in the US in 1961 and again in 1986.. In 1960, Ben E. King was inspired to update the early 20th-century gospel hymn "Stand by Me" by Charles Albert Tindley, which was based on Psalm 46, "will not we fear, though the Earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea."
Benjamin Earl King [1] (né Nelson; September 28, 1938 – April 30, 2015) was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group the Drifters, notably singing the lead vocals on three of their biggest hit singles - "There Goes My Baby", "This Magic Moment", and "Save the Last Dance for Me" (their only US No. 1 hit).
"Show Me the Way" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) – 2:18 "Here Comes the Night" (Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman) – 2:24 "First Taste of Love" (Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman) – 2:20 "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) – 2:57 "Yes" (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) – 3:03 "Young Boy Blues" (Doc Pomus, Phil Spector) – 2:17
Legendary R&B and soul singer Ben E. King passed away on Thursday, April 30, his publicist confirmed to the Telegraph. His publicist says the singer -- best known for his 1961 hit "Stand By Me ...
"Stand by Me" Ben E. King: 64 "Spanish Harlem" 65 "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" Ike & Tina Turner: 66 "Baby Blue" The Echoes: 67 "Baby Sittin' Boogie" Buzz Clifford: 68 "Hats Off to Larry" Del Shannon: 69 "Those Oldies but Goodies" Little Caesar & the Romans: 70 "The Fly" Chubby Checker: 71 "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" Elvis Presley: 72 ...
Year Song [1] Original artist [1] U.S. Pop U.S. R&B UK Singles Chart Other charting versions, and notes 1960 "Spanish Harlem" Ben E. King [4]: 10 15 - Written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector
1961–1963: Genre: ... Ben E. King's Greatest Hits is the fifth album and first compilation album by Ben E. King. Many classic hits such as "Stand By Me", "Spanish ...
Freddy King: Federal 5: 24 "Shop Around" The Miracles: Tamla 6: 6 "My True Story" The Jive Five: Beltone 7: 34 "I Like It Like That" Chris Kenner: Instant 8: 63 "Stand by Me" Ben E. King: Atco 9: 21 "Mother-in-Law" Ernie K-Doe: Minit 10: NR "All in My Mind" Maxine Brown: Nomar 11: NR "I Pity the Fool" Bobby Bland: Duke 12: NR "Every Beat of My ...