Released
Apr 24, 1961
Stand by Me
Artist
Ben E. King
Album
Don't Play That Song!
Stand by Me
About
Originally performed by Ben E. King, the spiritual song was inspired by a composition by Sam Cooke called "Stand by Me Father." King had originally written it for The Drifters. It would be used for the 1986 film of the same name.
Trivia
Prince Royce shot to fame with his bachata cover of the song which he released in 2010. Royce and King performed together at the 11th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. John Lennon, Mickey Gilley and Maurice White also put out covers of the song.
#250 song
