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Who sang Stand by Me?

Ben E. King released the song Stand by Me. Date of release: 27/10/1960.

Release date: 27/10/1960

Duration: 03:00

Writer(s): Ben E King, Jerome Leiber and Michael Stoller

Producer(s): Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

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This song is about friendship and having someone to count on in difficult times.

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Ben E. King - Short Biography

- Benjamin Earl King was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer.
- He is best known for his song "Stand by Me".
- He was one of the lead singers of the R&B vocal group The Drifters.
- His song "Save the Last Dance for Me" was a worldwide hit.
- His songs "There Goes My Baby" and "Spanish Harlem" were included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 songs that shaped rock and roll.

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The song "Stand by Me" was written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1961. It was popularized by the Rob Reiner movie in 1986, but it was already known thanks to the original version by Ben E. King, released in 1961.

"Stand by Me" was written in the style of gospel music, but it was also inspired by rhythm and blues music. The song is about friendship and loyalty, two important themes in gospel music. Ben E. King said that the song was inspired by a passage in the Bible, the Book of Kings, where it says that "the Lord is my shepherd, I shall never want.

The song was recorded in 1961 and was an immediate hit. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the charts for three months. The song was covered by many artists, including John Lennon, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and Whitney Houston. The song was nominated for an Academy Award and has been covered by many artists.

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