IT'LL NEVER GET OLD... Ben E. King "Stand By Me" Reaction | Asia and BJ

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[@richardtorres3639]

Ben E King wrote this song originally for his former group, The Drifters. When their manager rejected the song he ended up recording the song himself making it making it into one the most enduring songs of the rock era.

[@donnasharpe3451]

He co wrote it with Jerry Lieberman and Mike Stoller.

[@Lfg117]

🙌 🔥. Maybe the greatest single of its era. U can tell it sounds like a Drifters song (& the Drifters rejected it - were they hi? Gtfo). Words fail. Sublime. Pure art.

[@mavenfrankeus7287]

One of the best songs ever written. The movie Stand By Me is one of my favorite movies of all time, this song makes it even better. Shit, I might watch it tonight.

[@denisetinto1828]

This is greatness. It will last to eternity. It never fails to entrance. What a powerful lovesong. Cheers from Canada

[@victorcowboywest]

Be sure to check out "SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME" Guess what it was written by Ben E. King,Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber

[@biancaganesh]

never knew it was written by ben. but is certainly beautiful song that played my stepfather very often early.

[@d-nice5960]

He was the lead singer for a group called the Drifters . They were the first black singing group to use String arraignments in their music. They were around in the sixties . Check out "There goes my baby" by the Drifters he sang the lead and also wrote it, one of their many hits. Another one was "Under the boardwalk and "On Broadway"

[@brianpowell6058]

You forgot "Up On The Roof" and "Saturday Night At the Movies" and "Save The Last Dance For Me." My youngest daughter, she's just 28, has had Stand By Me as her favourite song for about 20 years.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Yes using strings became a trend...the Shirelles' version of Carole King's [wi/ Gerry Goffin] "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" has an equally great string section solo in it...#1 in January 1961. Stand By Me was released in April 1961, after the Shirelles' song. There may have been Drifters songs with strings before that. Although the Drifters were around since the early 1950's their personnel completely changed by this time. They may have used strings on some of those records from the original members. But there were other African American singing groups before the Drifters that may have used strings on their songs in some capacity. But that's a lot of unpaid research lol. One African American group I can think of was the Platters...[strings on Twilight Time and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - check those out]. They used strings on several of their records in the 1950's. Drifters were certainly one of the most prominent though...I love the later combination of personnel and all of their records. Ultimately, the Temptations "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," [1972] seems half the record was based on the string arrangement, which was really cool.

[@alicestephens2233]

no matter how hard other artist try...they can never outdo a truly great original...this song will never be done by someone else with the same conviction as Ben E. King.

[@richardmartin9565]

Ben E King was still hosting oldies on PBS about 15 years ago.

[@davidlionheart2438]

Honeys, It's a LOVE song. Not a thing to do with social issues. Just a simple, beautiful love song....period.

[@hockemeyer1]

Ben E. King was the lead singer of the Drifters. Another great group to check out. ( Under the Boardwalk, Up On A Roof, Spanish Harlem). Stand by Me was the theme song of the 1986 Stephen King movie by the same name. Ben E. King wrote this song and I believe performed for the movie.

[@superrodder2002]

Just after the movie " stand by me" came out in 1986 the DJ at the club I was a regular at played this song. I was up on the balcony over the dance floor and watched everyone( 100+ people) stop dancing and hold hands and sing along with the song. It brought a tear to my eyes. Best memory of that club ever.

[@jameslinville5402]

Almost 70 years old this song doesn't get old. This is music and song.

[@baylusmorgan8375]

Another song of this caliber is "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge.

[@thomastimlin1724]

True

[@shawnanderson6313]

Your man with taste

[@darrinholscher4897]

Awesome song, was used as the title of a movie directed by Rob Reiner, staring Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Cory Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, Richard Dreyfuss, and John Cusak adapted from the Steven King novel The Body. Fantastic movie.

[@creinicke1000]

A great movie... coming of age movie..

[@jackmandu]

Don’t forget Jerry O’Connell.

[@bonsai67]

Chris: Suck my fat one? Who told you you had a fat one, Lachance? Gordie: Biggest one in four counties.

[@denisepoole5838]

A Classic!! Brings back memories of "sock Hops" on Saturday nights in the school gym! Thanks for listening the Goldie Oldies!!! Still the BEST Music!

[@saragodres-tomes1032]

Good heavens, this song is timeless.

[@lovcymaribeth4081]

Ben E King owned this song. At 72 I am blessed to have been exposed to music from the 50's onward. He also did a song called Spanish Harlem. Beautiful ballad.

[@Rockaria23]

This reached Number 27 here in the UK Chart back in 1961. It was re-released in 1987 after being used in a Jeans commercial. This time it got to Number 1.

[@taz454]

Timeless voice. Gets me every time!

[@jameshill2855]

Ben E King Song Stand By Me hit the charts in two different decades 1961 it went to #1 and in 1987 in top the charts at #9. The song had a great deal of help to get back on the charts. It was on the soundtrack of the movie with the same name as the song in 1986 Stand By Me

[@brynw4702]

The original and still the best version. Check out his group The Drifters.. Under the Boardwalk is excellent.

[@leemcintyre9490]

This Is the OG!! Picture Teenage Versions of Wilson Pickett, John Lennon, and MANY other Music 🎶 Legends sitting by The Radio 📻 and Singing Along to This, and Loving every note 🎵!

[@brianpowell6058]

Stand By Me was written and recorded long before America's involvement in Vietnam. It was written and recorded in late 1960 and released at New Year 1961.

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

Classic. Nothing more needs to be said.

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

@@corepuncher I think I said that?

[@Wombat44ooo]

@@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil I agree with your opinion but I think its a classic

[@jonathanriley1107]

The lyrics, his voice, the bass lure me...and then the violins send me.

[@billshelly5332]

The classic original from the year I was born. All those great songs with The Drifters and then later on 'Supernatural Thing' which is a little forgotten, but still super funky

[@jimough2441]

In the halcyon days of 60s music there were many inspired writers and performers. Ben E King was one of them!

[@Eric4471066]

This song is Ben E. King's biggest hit song ever!!! He wrote this song before he left the r&b group, The Drifters. This song originally peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and it peaked at the #1 spot on the Billboard R&B chart back in 1961. The song became a Top 10 hit all over again back in 1986 thanks to the coming of age dramatic film of the same.

[@edwinanglin4490]

This song has always given me the chills. Absolutely love this song.

[@ronhunt9396]

Don't get any better than this. I'll be 74 in February and I STILL love it. ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES. I could listen to it 24/7

[@susangalloway3055]

This is a Classic . One of my all time favorites!

[@user1952-e4g]

Nice reaction to one of the most beautiful songs ever sung. One of those classic vocal ballads from the "golden era" that has become well known all over the world. You were right on when describing his voice- breathtaking from the first sentence. Hauntingly beautiful string solo as well!

[@tinaburkhalter6111]

The movie stand by me was a movie about some kids going to see a dead body on. The railroad tracks . a ron howard joint ! Really good . keep up the great job ! 😍😍

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

This is a classic, I grew up listening to this since my mom grew up in the 50’s and 60’s, my mom raised me on good music

[@squired2802]

I got to play the strings part of this song on my EWI(Electronic Wind Instrument) in our church band. So much fun to play!!

[@jerryrogers6449]

The video with the cast from the movie is awesome. One of the greatest songs ever

[@woodyturgid]

The music of my youth. Loved it then and love it now.

[@mojtabaamuzegar7190]

It's a timeless song... A masterpiece from a golden era

[@rog2849]

The legendary Ben E King classic tune

[@lazaruslong8092]

Great reaction to one of the all time enduring classics. Will always be great and relevant.

[@danielmesery2904]

I think he sang with the DRIFTERS., ,,☮️🎵my fav.

[@davidphillips4476]

Ben E. King = Legend!! Thanks for this uu.

[@kevincaulder9001]

Lieberman and Stoller were a songwriting team with many hits to their credit. From the early 5o's, their song HOUND DOG was originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton. Later, Elvis turned it into rock-n-roll gold during his massive popularity of his early career. He often sorted through their songs for material to record, which would include LOVE ME HOUND DOG, LOVING YOU, and JAILHOUSE ROCK. Other songs like ON BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, YOUNGBLOOD and others, would be covered by many acts over the years. They were later inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame.

[@SquinchyMoopins]

A true king!

[@clydehoppers6375]

I've always loved this song, I remember when it came out. The orchestra behind it iss absolutely beautiful. Thanks guys.

[@cindyphifer970]

Always loved this song

[@kilroygirl7347]

Also This Magic Moment with The Drifters.

[@A.I.Friends]

So much feeling, like he puts his heart and soul into it.

[@angelado3]

🔥🔥 you guys are on a roll today !!! OMG love this song so much too by Ben E. King !!! Goosebumps all over the place

[@cindyhamill8405]

I love this song

[@deantait8326]

This was pre Vietnam and very early in the MLK Civil rights era. Don't overthink This, i believe it was a love song.This song was llitteraly was the favorite, slow dance song, at my mid 60s high school "sock-hop' dances. Yes in the gym on the basketball floor. Chatsworth high school in the LA area.

[@kylesummers1565]

Such a Great Song. Peace, Love! I love reactions to the originals...but I also love reactions to covers! One of my favorite songs of all time. Peace, Love, AGAIN, or MORE!

[@sullivan6379]

Great song great movie

[@vcole7611]

Please react to "Supernatural Thing" and When he was with The Drifters the had agreat tune "Under the Boardwalk"

[@stevedennis937]

Ben E. King and the drifters.Listen to "Spanish Harlem" Ben E. King wrote this song with Stoller and Lieber. "Save the Last dance for me".

[@raysaudia]

The best song ever wrote...

[@maxrnb01]

This was a song for its time and for all time.

[@sleepinggiant8150]

Thai song makes me choke up every damn time. Too many memories. Time flew by 😞

[@robertschiavone5159]

Never gets old the 60's and 70's never do I grew up during the 60's and 70's I was born in 61 so more like the late 60's we had the best music even 60 years later the best

[@anthonyblakely399]

Great Reaction!!!! Great action!!! Great song!!! Ben E. King is AWESOME!!!!

[@donnabruhn6907]

Not to mention the incredible strings, they add so much beauty

[@delorespetree3243]

Love the music back then

[@carollittle1059]

Loved his songs!

[@ShawnKavanagh]

The places I travel to when I hear these classics is beyond description

[@13chigrl]

If you want to check out songs from the 60’s and 70’s about Civil Rights and Vietnam, Cat Stevens “Peace Train” and Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth” are 2 fantastic ones. ✌🏼

[@timetravellingone]

Grayson Hugh "Talk it over" "Bring it all back" from his 1988 album Blind to Reason, check him out pretty much a one hit wonder who disappeared

[@nautika1]

Iconic song ❤ pure masterpiece

[@wallylkonstanty7734]

Iconic song with great violin bridge.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

That was the song of our wedding dance ... :-)

[@BongEyedBastard]

*Everybody* loves Stand By Me.

[@robertberger5639]

Lieber and Stoller are songwriting legends. Their songs were recorded by so many of the great artists of the time. About 25 years ago there was a great Broadway production called Smoky Joe's Cafe which highlighted the songs of Liebe and Stoller. This was one of their most famous. And Ben E. King absolutely nailed it.

[@autumnamber6849]

Love Ben E KIng. this is one of my Favs.Also his song, Don't play that song, and Spanish Harlem another Fav is I who have nothing.

[@JessH1]

I'm beyond words that you guys don't know this song. This song is legend!! My mom played this on the record player all the time. And you can never get tired of this song

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR SOUL CLASSIC,, JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS "WHAT DOES IT TAKE"

[@robertroelofs7131]

My favourite song of all Time! Music doens't need to be complicated!

[@colleen1468]

The best. That's it.

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this CLASSIC with me

[@timothybush9633]

Hi Asia and B J, a great song and also a great movie of the same name. Ben E King was also linked to the group The Drifters

[@dorit3153]

My mom introduced me to soul and Motown when I was a kid, as far back as my memory goes she was listening and it NEVER gets old. I still to this day listen to them more than any other genre. Simply perfect music in every way.

[@treada1583]

Beautiful

[@nataliesmythe7643]

This song gets you right in the feels

[@chrishebert1571]

I had the 45 (rpm) single of this back around 1977, and on the B side was a SLOW version. Perfect for dancing with that special someone. To bad I can't find it on the KZbin.

[@beeseewill2407]

Ben E.King 'Stand By Me' is a special song for all time. You guys should check out David Ruffin of the Temptations and his brother Jimmy Ruffin's cover of "Stand by Me".

[@carolhollis4886]

Perfection

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Hi guys! This is a great old song.

[@timothyzdroik890]

No one will ever make this better than Ben he was amazing

[@davegreen887]

Awesome

[@GayJayU26]

An all time classic.

[@luvlgs1]

so soulful

[@toadynamite8141]

Such a classic it birthed a movie!

[@creinicke1000]

The BEST!!!!

[@kenqb5450]

Conway Twitty also did a cover of this, in fact, many artists.

[@bigstevie1690]

Love this song

[@henryfitzgerald5926]

This is on my top 10...

[@hv3926]

This came out during the Cold War 1961 with Nuclear threat was at it's worst and was a huge hit. And it was a huge hit again in 1987 with the movie Stand By Me . 🙂

[@billspivey6919]

Great choice

[@robertf.doylejr8550]

Need to see & react to this song again but with the video from the movie, STAND BY ME

[@happymethehappyone8300]

ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS "TIGHTEN UP"

[@SD-mw1hz]

Asia you should sing a version of this, timeless, sing it to B.J.

[@darkStep_7]

This song is total 10

[@anthonyfreeman1422]

This song was the theme song for the movie Stand by me. Helluva movie