We all grew up on that song, “Stand By Me” which was originally performed and composed by singer-songwriter, Ben E. King. Just like you, I grew up on the song too. We hear it on the radio everywhere we go. The song has been covered by other artists most notably, John Lennon who made it his own version. We’ve also heard the song in the film “Stand By Me” by the same title… the movie based upon the Stephen King story and starring Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, etc.

I wasn’t a big Ben E. King fan, never bought his music or anything but I did respect him for this song. How can we not love this song? Everybody should love it.

Another sad loss in the music industry. Ben E. King was 76 years old.

Kev