What group did Ben E. King sing with?
The Drifters1958 – 1985The Soul ClanBen E. King/Music groups
What songs did Ben E. King sing with the Drifters?
Stand by MeStand By MeUnder the BoardwalkDon't Play That SongSave the Last Dance for MeThis Magic MomentBen E. King/Songs
Is Ben E. King a one hit wonder?
King: No One Hit Wonder, But One Hit Was A Wonder. Ben E King, who died yesterday at 76, had a number of hit songs, including three that are on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of “500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.”
What was Ben E. King Cause of death?
natural causesSoul Singer Ben E. King, best known for his hit "Stand By Me," has died, his publicist says. He was 76. Phil Brown, the publicist, says King died Thursday of natural causes.
Who was the best singer with the Drifters?
Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm 'n blues classics as "Stand by Me," ''There Goes My Baby" and "Spanish Harlem," has died. He was 76.
Did Ben E. King Sing with Drifters?
King. From 1958 to 1960, he sang lead with The Drifters on songs like "Save The Last Dance For Me," "There Goes My Baby" and "This Magic Moment." As soon as he left The Drifters, he started a solo career. His biggest hit was a song he co-wrote.
Who is Ben King to Johnny Depp?
American actor Johnny Depp's house manager, Ben King, who was working with him and Amber Heard during their stay in Australia in 2015, has testified about finding the actor's injured finger.
When did Ben E King pass away?
April 30, 2015Ben E. King / Date of death
Who wrote Save the Last Dance for Me song?
Doc PomusMort ShumanSave the Last Dance for Me/Lyricists
What year did Ben E King sing Stand By Me?
1961"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.
Was Ben E King married?
Betty KingBen E. King / Spouse (m. 1964–2015)
Who wrote Stand By Me?
Ben E. KingMike StollerJerry LeiberStand by Me/Lyricists
Who sings the best version of Stand by Me?
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Who made the original song Stand by Me?
Ben E. KingStand by Me / Artist
How many versions of Stand by Me are there?
400There have been over 400 recorded versions of the song, performed by many artists, notably Otis Redding, John Lennon, Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), 4 the Cause, Tracy Chapman, musicians of the Playing for Change project, Florence and the Machine, and the Kingdom Choir.
Was Ben E King married?
Betty KingBen E. King / Spouse (m. 1964–2015)
How many songs did Ben E King have?from bbc.com
image copyright. Getty Images. image caption. Ben E King had six songs in the US Billboard top 40 between 1961 and 1975.
What group did King join?from beneking.info
Career. In 1958, King (still using his birth name) joined a doo wop group called The Five Crowns. Later in 1958, The Drifters' manager George Treadwell fired the members of the original Drifters, and replaced them with The Five Crowns. King had a string of R&B hits with the group on Atlantic Records.
How many hits did King have?from beneking.info
As a Drifter and as a solo artist, King had achieved five No. 1 hits: "There Goes My Baby," "Save The Last Dance For Me," "Stand By Me," "Supernatural Thing," and the 1986 re-issue of "Stand By Me.".
What rock and roll song was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?from bbc.com
Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem and There Goes My Baby were all named on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and were all given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. As the 1960s went on and rock 'n' roll took off, King's commercial success waned.
What song was on the Sopranos Peppers and Eggs soundtrack?from en.wikipedia.org
King's "I (Who Have Nothing)" was selected for the Sopranos Peppers and Eggs Soundtrack CD (2001).
What was the number one hit of the 1975 R&B chart?from en.wikipedia.org
In 1975, King made a comeback on the top 40 Billboard Hot 100 chart with the Disco hit " Supernatural Thing ". "Supernatural Thing" peaked at number 5 on Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard R&B Charts.
What was the first R&B hit by the Drifters?from en.wikipedia.org
He co-wrote and sang lead on the first Atlantic hit by the new version of the Drifters, " There Goes My Baby " (1959).
How many songs did Ben E King have?from bbc.com
image copyright. Getty Images. image caption. Ben E King had six songs in the US Billboard top 40 between 1961 and 1975.
What group did King join?from beneking.info
Career. In 1958, King (still using his birth name) joined a doo wop group called The Five Crowns. Later in 1958, The Drifters' manager George Treadwell fired the members of the original Drifters, and replaced them with The Five Crowns. King had a string of R&B hits with the group on Atlantic Records.
How many hits did King have?from beneking.info
As a Drifter and as a solo artist, King had achieved five No. 1 hits: "There Goes My Baby," "Save The Last Dance For Me," "Stand By Me," "Supernatural Thing," and the 1986 re-issue of "Stand By Me.".
What rock and roll song was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?from bbc.com
Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem and There Goes My Baby were all named on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and were all given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. As the 1960s went on and rock 'n' roll took off, King's commercial success waned.
What song was on the Sopranos Peppers and Eggs soundtrack?from en.wikipedia.org
King's "I (Who Have Nothing)" was selected for the Sopranos Peppers and Eggs Soundtrack CD (2001).
What was the number one hit of the 1975 R&B chart?from en.wikipedia.org
In 1975, King made a comeback on the top 40 Billboard Hot 100 chart with the Disco hit " Supernatural Thing ". "Supernatural Thing" peaked at number 5 on Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard R&B Charts.
What was the first R&B hit by the Drifters?from en.wikipedia.org
He co-wrote and sang lead on the first Atlantic hit by the new version of the Drifters, " There Goes My Baby " (1959).
Ben E King: Singer and songwriter who worked with the Drifters before going solo and making 'Stand By Me' and 'Spanish Harlem'
The Drifters spawned more than one great singer: Clyde McPhatter and Bobby Hendricks both went to on achieve fame as solo artists.
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How many songs did Ben E King have?
image copyright. Getty Images. image caption. Ben E King had six songs in the US Billboard top 40 between 1961 and 1975.
Who is the DJ that said Ben E King has passed away?
BBC Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris said on Twitter: "So sad to hear that Ben E King has passed away. More than almost anyone, he fired and inspired my love of music. #StandByMe #ThereGoesMyBaby."
What rock and roll song was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem and There Goes My Baby were all named on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and were all given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. As the 1960s went on and rock 'n' roll took off, King's commercial success waned.
What was the theme song for Rob Reiner's movie?
King returned to the spotlight again in the late 1980s when Stand By Me was the theme song for Rob Reiner's film about boyhood friendship and was used in a British TV commercial for Levi's jeans.
Who is the singer who sang "Stand By Me"?
R&B and soul singer Ben E King, best known for the classic song Stand By Me, has died at the age of 76. King started his career in the late 1950s with The Drifters, singing hits including There Goes My Baby and Save The Last Dance For Me. After going solo, he hit the US top five with Stand By Me in 1961. It returned to the charts in the 1980s, ...
Who turned down Stand By Me?
In 2011, King explained how The Drifters turned down Stand By Me. Fellow musician Gary US Bonds wrote on Facebook that King was "one of the sweetest, gentlest and gifted souls that I have had the privilege of knowing and calling my friend for more than 50 years".
Who wrote the lead on "There goes my baby"?
King co-wrote and sang lead on "There Goes My Baby," and he and the Drifters followed with such favorites as "Save the Last Dance for Me" and "This Magic Moment," romantic and emotional ballads mostly written by the team of Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Known for his warm smile and trim mustache, King didn't stay long.
Who wrote "Stand by Me"?
A reworked gospel number co-written by King, Leiber and Mike Stoller, "Stand by Me" was a soaring declaration of dependence and devotion, chosen as one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America and added earlier this year to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
Who was the lead singer of the Drifters?
Ben E. King, the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters and solo star whose plaintive baritone graced such pop and rhythm 'n blues classics as "Stand by Me," ''There Goes My Baby" and "Spanish Harlem," has died. He was 76.
How old was George Treadwell when he started the Five Crowns?
By age 20 , he and some friends had formed the Five Crowns, who shared a bill at the Apollo Theater with a previous version of the Drifters and were noticed by manager George Treadwell when he needed to recruit new singers. Get the Monitor Stories you care about delivered to your inbox. Your email address.
