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Sep 18, 2019 · Amor (Skylar-Ruiz-Nendez) by Ben E. King, orchestra conducted by Stan Applebaum Top-20 King treatment of the 1940s hit (see three popular versions in ‘the78prof’ channel’s 1944 HITS ARCHIVE).
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Jun 22, 2018 · Watch the classic video of Ben E King's Stand By Me, one of the most beloved songs of all time. Hear his soulful voice and feel the timeless message of love and friendship.
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Sep 28, 2019 · Stand By Me (King-Glick) by Ben E. King, orchestra conducted by Stan Applebaum Following King’s debut solo hit “Spanish Harlem” (also posted), this second re...
" Stand by Me " is a song originally performed in 1961 by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King and written by him, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who together used the pseudonym Elmo Glick.
- Ecstasy
- Seven Letters
- Here Comes The Night
- We Got A Thing Going on
- Amor
- Supernatural Thing Pt.1
- Don’T Play That Song
- Spanish Harlem
- Stand by Me
We open up our top 10 Ben E. King songs list with a great song from his legendary albumDon’t Play That Song. Although the background vocals on this one come off a little too creepy for some, Ben E. King’s lead vocals on this one are quite splendid. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Phil Spector. Ben E. King’s song “Ecstasy,”was released as a si...
Ben E. King’s “Seven Letters,” is one of the unheralded gems on this top 10 Ben E. King songs list. The song was written by Ben E. King and also stood as the title track to his 1965 album entitled Seven Letters. This is a sweeping, grooving ballad that showcases one of the best vocals Ben E. King ever laid down on vinyl. Make sure you take a listen...
Ben E. King’s album Don’t Play That Song was an album with with highly addictive grooves that helped set the standard for rock and roll soul with a moonlight feel if you get what I mean. “Here Come The Night,” was another classic Ben E. King song released on his spectacular Don’t Play That Songalbum. The song was released as a single and broke the ...
This fantastic duet with Dee Dee Sharp was released as a single on Atco Records in 1968. The song did not chart on the U.S. Billboard R&B charts and it hovered around the 120s on the Billboard Mainstream tracks. Nonetheless, this is just one of those forgotten gems that we felt deserved a spot on our top 10 Ben E. King songs list.
As we merge into to the second half of our top 10 Ben E. King songs list, we turn to a much loved Ben E. King song titled “Amor.”This one was special to many people. One of those songs that wedding bands and lounge groups made a big part of their repertoire. The song goes back to the 1940s when it was written by Gabriel Ruiz, Ricardo López Méndez a...
Well where did this one come from? Ben E. King’s comeback in 1975 defined a completely different sound from the music he had previously released. This was a funk dance tune that sounded like nothing Ben E. King had ever recorded. And man was it successful. “Supernatural Thing Pt.1,” was Ben E. King’s first big hit in almost fourteen years. The song...
Ben E. King’s “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied),” served as the title track to Ben E. King’s fabulous and legendary album Don’t Play That Song. The album was released in 1962. The record contained many of Ben E. King hit singles including what would become his trademark song in “Stand By Me.” The song “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied),” was released ...
The classic Ben E. King song “Spanish Harlem,” was released by Ben E. King in 1960. The song was issued on his album also entitled Spanish Harlem. The song became Ben E. King’s first top 10 hit as a solo artist. The song hit number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. “Spanish Harlem,” was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector. The song would be...
We close out our Top 10 Ben E. King songs list with not only Ben E. King’s most popular song, but one of the most popular songs to come out of the 1960s. A timeless song released in 1961 and written by Ben E. King King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. There are not many people on the planet that have not heard this one. The song was released in 196...
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In 1961 the #2 song in the charts was Stand By Me by Ben E King. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic Pop song now.
Jul 22, 2021 · Ben E. King’s famous 1961 hit, “Stand By Me,” rose again on the 1987 pop charts after it was used in the soundtrack for the Rob Reiner film of that name. Click for soundtrack or single.
