In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Choral or Vocal Arrangements of

Ben E. King

Ben E. King, was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He was perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me" - a US Top 10 hit, both in 1961 and later in 1986 (when it was used as the theme to the film of the same name), a number one hit in the UK in 1987, and no. 25 on the RIAA's list of Songs of the Century - and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group the Drifters notably singing the lead vocals of one of their biggest global hit singles (and only U.S. #1 hit) "Save the Last Dance for Me".

Kirby Shaw : Stand by Me

SSA groups will love singing this pop classic originally recorded by Ben E. King in 1961. Great lyrics, great hook, and a great message! ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Individual Folios

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Steve Delehanty : Stand by Me

Part of the charm and signature of the song is the bass riff, which continues throughout and keeps strict tempo from beginning to end.

Arranger: Steve Delehanty | Composers: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Performed By: Ben E. King

Mac Huff : Stand By Me

Here's a super doo-wop arrangement of this top pop hit from 1961.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Performed By: Ben E. King

Mac Huff : Stand By Me

Here's a super doo-wop arrangement of this top pop hit from 1961.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Performed By: Ben E. King

Kirby Shaw : Stand by Me

SSA groups will love singing this pop classic originally recorded by Ben E. King in 1961. Great lyrics, great hook, and a great message! ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Performed By: Ben E. King