Stand by Me / On the Horizon

Co-written by Ben E. King with legendary Brill Building duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, this timeless ballad draws thematic inspiration from the spiritual 'Lord Stand by Me'. The track's instantly recognizable, ascending bassline and sweeping string arrangement perfectly compliment King's gritty yet soaring vocal performance. It has charted in multiple decades, becoming an enduring standard of 20th-century American pop-soul.