[quote](CNN)Soul singer Ben E. King, whose classic hit "Stand By Me" became an enduring affirmation of love and devotion for generations of listeners, has died. King died Thursday in New Jersey, his booking agent, Randy Irwin, told CNN. He was 76. Born Benjamin Earl Nelson in North Carolina, King moved to New York as a boy and first found success as an early member of the Drifters, the doo-wop group famous for such hits as "Save the Last Dance for Me." But he is remembered most for "Stand By Me," inspired by a gospel song, which he recorded on his own. Buoyed by King's elegant baritone, the tune was a top 10 hit in the U.S. in 1961 and returned to the charts 25 years later when it was prominently featured in "Stand By Me," Rob Reiner's 1986 coming-of-age movie about four adolescent boys.[/quote]
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Oh sweet thanks, fixed it
Really just a great person overall. RIP
Rest in peace. He will be missed.
Rest in Peace, Ben, may you keep standing by us!
What a shame.
Dude had talent, and he was in the Drifters, one of my favorite soul groups.
Oh shit I totally forgot that this version existed
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Damn that brings back memories
Damn this is one of the many great songs that will get stuck onto your braincells forever. People who do this are definitely golden.
Im always listening to his song when I'm working.. Rest in peace Ben!
Such a great song. I didn't know a lot about him but I loved the song.
Fuuuuuck the nostalgia hit me hard
Wow, RIP indeed.
I will have this song played at my wedding one day, such a good song for it
Noooooooo. Damnit. Why must I be born in a time where great icons pass away in a span of 2-3years?
[QUOTE=maddogsamurai;47643416]Noooooooo. Damnit. Why must I be born in a time where great icons pass away in a span of 2-3years?[/QUOTE]
So that new ones can be created during your lifetime.
So it goes.
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