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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Stand By Me" Ben E.King "I took 'Stand By Me' from an old gospel song that was recorded by Sam Cooke and the Soulsters called 'Lord I'm Standing By' or something…" Song facts Composer Lieber, Stoller & King Genre Soul Album Stand By Me Year of Release 1962 In cover versions Marc Bolan's glam version or Muhammad Ali's cover? Listen to Marc Bolan MORE COVER VERSIONS Ben E. King 54% Cassius Clay 12% Julian Lennon 7% Marc Bolan 7% Mumtaz Mahal 0% Margarita Pracatan 14% Scott Walker 5% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... I think it almost spoke to a later generation better than it did to its original generation. Ken Bruce Ken Bruce on the power of the song READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Stand By Me was the work of a talented trio - find out more about collaborating in our Working With Others guide. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Stand By Me" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Crazy Patsy Cline DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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