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  2. "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.

  3. Feb 13, 2023 · When Ben E. King’s smooth voice came through the radio airwaves in 1960 with the sweet sound of “Stand by Me,” it set the stage for becoming a timeless classic.

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  4. Mar 16, 2020 · “Stand By Me,” written by Ben E. King with Leiber & Stoller is an undeniable rock and roll standard. Even among Leiber & Stoller’s miraculous songbook, which includes “Kansas City,”...

  5. Feb 21, 2023 · “Stand By Me,” which was first performed on April 12, 1961, was written by the triumvirate of Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The latter two wrote under the moniker...

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  6. May 26, 2021 · Who wrote 'Stand By Me'? Ben E King. Picture: Getty Singer Ben E King wrote the soul classic with songwriting partners Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. After a session one day, Leiber and Stoller asked King if he had any other songs, and he started playing what turned into 'Stand By Me'.

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  7. Oct 8, 2023 · Answer: Stand By Me was co-written by Ben E King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. Ben E King has stated in interviews that the inspiration behind the song came from a conversation he had with his mother.

  8. Feb 19, 2022 · Who wrote “Stand by Me”? Ben E. King (1938-2015) wrote this song in conjunction with the famous songwriting duo of Jerry Leiber (1933-2011) and Mike Stoller.

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