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How Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' came to be...
In this exclusive extra clip from the filming of BBC Four series Rock 'n' Roll America late soul legend Ben E. King discusses the low-key recording and subsequent fame of his most famous song.
The three-part series is on BBC Four on Friday 3rd, 10th and 17th July at 9pm.
Ben E. King and the legacy of 'Stand By Me'
The late Ben E. King describes the moment that the iconic song 'Stand By Me' came to be.
"The magic that happens in a song is the freedom that the artist is given to sing that way. When I'm in front of the microphone, if you just let me go - it's like a horse race, don't hold me back, just let go - I can take this song." - Ben E. King
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Rock 'n' Roll America
BBC Four series tracing the history of American rock 'n' roll music from the 1950s onwards.
