Song of the Day (1/7/13): Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Ben E. King - Stand By Me (Song of the Day)

The song of the day for January 7th is Stand By Me by Ben E. King.  This song has been covered numerous times by over 400 artists.  One of the most famous cover versions was by the great John Lennon.  When Ben E. King wrote the song, he had absolutely no intentions of recording it himself.  He planned on writing it only for the use of The Drifters, who passed on the opportunity to record the song.  The original release by Ben E. King was released on the 1962 album, Don't Play That Song.  Stand By Me has been honored many times for its spectacular success.  Most recently, in 2012, King was recognized with the Towering Performance Award for his creation of the song.

Lyrics:
When the night has come, and the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we will see
No, I won't be afraid, oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin', darlin' stand by me
Oh stand by me

Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darlin', darlin' stand by me

Oh stand by me

Whoa stand now, stand by me, stand by me

*Solo*

And darlin', darlin' stand by me

Oh stand by me

Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darlin', darlin' stand by me

Oh stand by me

Whoa stand now, stand by me, stand by me

So darlin', darlin' stand by me

Oh stand by me

Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me

Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me

Oh stand by me

Whoa stand now, oh stand, stand by me... 

Listen to "Stand By Me":

BUY STAND BY ME ON ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stand-by-me/id425375880?i=425375918

Listen to John Lennon's Version: