Ben E. King was an influential American soul singer known for his timeless hit “Stand by Me,” which became a classic after its release in 1961 and again in 1986. As a member of The Drifters, he ...

STAND By Me is a fitting song for the Royal Wedding – especially since Harry and Meghan have chosen to “honour and protect” one another. Here’s everything you need to know about the classic Ben E King ...

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

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen a soul classic for their wedding (Picture: Rex) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have chosen soul classic Stand By Me for their wedding ceremony at St George’s ...

“Stand By Me,” which was first performed on April 12, 1961, was written by the triumvirate of Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The latter two wrote under the moniker Elmo Glick. King, born ...

From lefT: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King in 2009, and J. Kevin Swain Getty/Courtesy EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has ...

“Stand by Me,” the hit by Ben E. King, who died last week, was the fourth-most-popular song of the twentieth century; a 1999 music-industry report revealed that it had been played on the radio and ...

Beyond witnessing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first kiss as husband and wife, royal wedding guests are in for a few romantic treats Guests at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal wedding are in ...

What kind of movie is "Stand by Me"? Depends on your age. If you're a kid, it's a bit of an adventure movie. If you're a Boomer, it's a nostalgia piece about growing up in the 1950s. And if you're a ...

The classic track was sung by a choir as Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at Windsor STAND By Me is a fitting song for the Royal Wedding – especially since Harry and Meghan have chosen to “honour ...