A legendary soul and R&B performer is coming to Whatcom County next weekend, Saturday, June 25. Ben E. King was an original lead singer with the Drifters. He was the featured vocalist on This Magic Moment, There Goes My Baby, Save the Last Dance For Me, Spanish Harlem and other classic hits from the early years of rock n' roll.
But his pinnacle moment has to be his huge solo hit -- Stand By Me. This song has gone on to become one of the most respected rock and R&B songs ever recorded. Even the early Beatles were playing with this one and John Lennon has a version of it on one of his hits collections. But I do not think anyone will ever equal the original vocal interpretation by the incomparable Ben E. King.
Apparently Ben E King's favorite video of his performance of that song is this piece that was put together for the movie of the same name "Stand By Me". This is the video he links to from his official website.
This is, no question about it, an infectious tune with strong lyrics. Ben E. King will be performing at 8PM at the Silver Reef Casino.
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