Stand by Me

by Ben E. King

Stand by Me cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Atco
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 5:02
  • Community rating: 4.13/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Constructed around a remarkably iconic, ascending bassline, this track is a masterclass in gospel-infused secular songwriting. The lush, cinematic string arrangement beautifully frames the impassioned, soaring vocal delivery, establishing it as one of the most enduring anthems of the twentieth century.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, classic, orchestral, crooning, string arrangements

Tracklist

  1. Stand By Me (2:55)
  2. On The Horizon (2:20)

Credits

  • Ben E. King - primary artist, written-by
  • Stan Applebaum - arranged by, conductor
  • Elmo Glick - written-by

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