From John Lennon and Tina Turner to Miley Cyrus and Stephen Wilson Jr., the most eclectic renditions of the 1961 hymn ...

The iconic Ben E. King tune has been popular for decades, spawning many renditions, though it has a special meaning for ...

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. But his vocals aren’t the only ...

Shaboozey and Wilson Jr.—along with Stephen Musselman, Connor Sullivan, Sean Cook, and Nevin Sastry—penned the track for ...

Ben E. King cut his teeth on music singing in gospel groups as a youngster before becoming a member of the consummate R & B, soul packed group, the Drifters. After going out on his own he had a slew ...

Bruce Springsteen has shared his interpretation of Ben E. King’s 1962 track “Don’t Play That Song,” along with an accompanying music video. The track comes from Springsteen’s much-anticipated covers ...

Sean Kingston’s 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls” became an anthem of its time, blending reggae beats with pop music. While the song achieved commercial success, it’s hard not to notice how much it relies on ...

EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard” — it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and has made more ...

In a couple weeks, Bruce Springsteen is releasing a soul covers album, Only The Strong Survive. So far, the Boss has shared his renditions of Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)” and the ...

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King. King, who was best known for his hit, "Stand By Me," ...

new video loaded: Soul singer Ben E. King, famous for song 'Stand By Me', dies at 76 Ben E. King, the American soul singer behind the classic hit 'Stand by Me' dies aged 76. Rough Cut (no reporter ...