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,” 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 ...

Stand by Me was released in 1986 as a coming-of-age tale centered on group of friends trying to solve a murder. Directed by Rob Reiner, the cast included Corey Feldman, River Phoenix, Jerry O’Connell, ...

Some music from the 1960s managed to be influential in the 2000s. For example, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” samples Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Kingston explained his signature song wouldn’t ...

Kane Brown closed CMT's Celebrate Our Heroes special with a peaceful performance of "Stand by Me," as recorded by the late Ben E. King. Sitting alone on a barstool in an empty room, the "Cool Again" ...

“This album right here, it’s a statement. I’m here.” When American Songwriter spoke with surging Philadelphia-bred singer Fridayy earlier this summer about his at-the-time forthcoming debut album, ...

Def Leppard, one of the best and tightest classic rock bands you will ever witness live, have shared a heartfelt cover of Ben E. King’s early ’60s standard “Stand By Me.” All proceeds from the track ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. is on the cusp of his breakthrough. Since releasing his debut album Son of Dad last year, he’s mesmerized audiences at festivals like Stagecoach, on tour with Hardy, and, most ...

One of the best Stephen King movies isn’t all that Stephen King-y. It’s Stand by Me, and despite revolving around a corpse, it’s a (sometimes funny) drama — a bracing coming-of-age yarn where the kids ...

Lil Durk released his new album Almost Healed Friday, and with it, a new collaboration with country superstar Morgan Wallen titled “Stand By Me.” The trap-country track, produced by Dr. Luke, opens ...

Liam Gallagher dedicates Stand By Me to brother accused of rape at Oasis concert - Oasis have returned to the UK for two final shows at Wembley as part of their Live ‘25 tour.