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27 mag 2024 · "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. According to King, the title is derived from, and was inspired by, a spiritual written by Sam Cooke and J. W. Alexander called "Stand by Me Father", recorded by the Soul
10 mag 2024 · Ben E. King (born September 28, 1938, Henderson, North Carolina, U.S.—died April 30, 2015, Hackensack, New Jersey) was an American rhythm and blues singer who was the leader of the vocal group the Drifters in the late 1950s and early ’60s.
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13 mag 2024 · Ben E. King, renowned for his soulful voice and ability to convey heartfelt emotions, was at an early peak in his career when he recorded “First Taste of Love.” The song beautifully encapsulates the euphoria and uncertainty of young love, evoking a range of emotions that resonate with listeners even decades after its release.
15 mag 2024 · Ben E. King was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter best known for his iconic song "Stand by Me." Born Benjamin Earl King on September 28, 1938, in He...
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3 giorni fa · Songwriters Hall of Fame: Ben E. King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 for his contributions as a songwriter, particularly for his work on hit songs like "Stand by Me." BMI Icon Award: He received the BMI Icon Award in 2012, which recognizes artists who have made a lasting impact on the music industry through their creative and artistic achievements.
24 mag 2024 · Soul Music: The First Five Decades. This collection of breathtaking, soulful blues and spiritual music brings you some of the most impassioned, compelling vocal performances ever to be recorded. In a comprehensive overview from 1927 to 1973, History of Soul Records’ 7CD anthology chronicles the genesis of soul music.
3 giorni fa · Rooted in the region’s coveted blues, rock & soul, but raised by those sounds to include the future of jazz, hip-hop, house & more, WYXR stands for “Your Crosstown Radio". We are the link on the radio dial that pulls the city’s sounds together.
