BEN E. KINGBEN E. KING

Ben Edward King was the symbol of R&B

elegance.He had a passion for

gospel songs.

Stand by me is the biggest hit of Ben E. King…

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG

SONG’S NAME: Stand by me

WRITTEN BY: Ben E. King and Mike Stoller

ALBUM: Unknown

RELEASE: 1961

The movie of this song was released in1986

The song was used for a music video on the tv cartoon Timon and Pumba

King’s version was a top ten hit on the U.S charts for many weeks in the 60’s.

In the 60’s was released the Italian cover by Adriano Celentano…but the traslation is very different from the original!!!

THE MOVIEThis movie has the same title

of the famous song interpreted by many singers, and edited for the first time by Ben E. King. The movie is

based on the novel calledThe body by Stephen

King. This is a story of a very strong friendship between four children. Each of them has his own life but when they are together every

problem goes away… For this reason they would stay

together forever…

Reviews / Comments

• ZeldaZelda “It is a very romantic and happy song! Ilike it!”

• DianaDiana “This song is very sweet…”• SimoneSimone “The meaning of this song is very

intense and emotional!”• GiorgiaGiorgia “I’d like to be the protagonist of this

song!!!”• FedericaFederica “ This is an involving song…”• MatteoMatteo “this song is very chipper! I like it very

much!

THE BACKSTORY

One starry night, starts the love story between two young lovers: Ben and Christine.

In fact Ben declares his feelings by confessing her that these strong emotions had surpassed every adversity.

He compares these difficulties to some natural calamities.

He states that “when the night has come and the land is dark” and “ if the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall and the mountains should crumble to the sea”, he won’t cry and he won’t be afraid because Christine will stand by him for ever.

For this reason the song is called “Stand By Me”.

Let’s Sing!

Stand By MeStand By Me

When the night has comeAnd the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we'll see

No I won't be afraidOh, I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

When the night has comeAnd the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we'll see

No I won't be afraidOh, I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Words by C. A. Tindley / Music by F. A. ClarkWords by C. A. Tindley / Music by F. A. Clark

Stand By MeStand By Me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand, stand by me

Stand by me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand, stand by me

Stand by me

Stand By MeStand By Me

If the sky that we look uponShould tumble and fall

All the mountains should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cryNo, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

If the sky that we look uponShould tumble and fall

All the mountains should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cryNo, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Stand By MeStand By Me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand now,

stand by meStand by me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand now,

stand by meStand by me

Stand By MeStand By Me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand now,

stand by me, stand by meWhenever you're in trouble

won't you stand by me

So darling, darlingStand by me,

oh stand by meOh stand now,

stand by me, stand by meWhenever you're in trouble

won't you stand by me

Stand By MeStand By Me

Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now,

standStand by me

Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now,

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