He was a soul singer and is best known for his 1961 hit Stand By Me. The song was later released in 1986 for the film of the same name and it became a number one UK hit in 1987.

While his big-screen career has tapered off since an appearance in Michael Mann ’s Public Enemies (2009), he has still popped up routinely on TV over the years. The Chicago native has landed guest ...

With him singing “Stand by Me,” the song became a top 10 hit in the United States—twice. First in 1961 and then later in 1986 when the song was used in the film of the same name.

The hit 1961 blues ballad wasn’t the only song performed at the wedding, but The Kingdom Choir’s “Stand By Me” performance was probably the most significant.

“Stand by Me” Singer Ben E. King Dies at 76 The R&B veteran had 21 songs crack the Billboard Hot 100, most notably his iconic 1961 single.

Some music from the 1960s managed to be influential in the 2000s. For example, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” samples Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Kingston explained his signature ...

Ben E. King was best known for 'Stand by Me' and 'Spanish Harlem,' but his career was filled with forgotten treasures. Hear a few of his best.

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A fixture on American radio and playlists since its release in 1961, “Stand by Me” was originally performed by singer-songwriter Ben E. King, who wrote the song with the successful songwriting ...