Johnny_Wave
(California, baby) | | Posted: Aug 05, 2010 - 18:41 | |
Prime example of an *excellent* song being overplayed to the point where you instinctively change the channel once it comes on. A true 10 for the first 10 years I've listened to it, but only a 5 at this point.
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bachbeet
| | Posted: Jun 20, 2010 - 09:19 | |
Always dug his solo stuff. His stint with the Drifters was good too.
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ziakut
(Chicago, IL) | | Posted: May 19, 2010 - 14:09 | |
LowPhreak wrote:I am so sick of this song. It's been overplayed to death. Ditto...it is a good tune for tune's sake...but ugh! |
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kurtster
(Area code 216) | | Posted: Apr 17, 2010 - 20:05 | |
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parrothead
(could be anywhere in the great USA) | | Posted: Feb 13, 2010 - 15:29 | |
One of the greatest songs ever written and at the same time so simple.
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apd
(Toronto, On) | | Posted: Jan 27, 2010 - 15:20 | |
I think that the cover that Bill has displayed is from the UK greatest hits album, issued after this song was used in a jeans commercial. (Before the movie, I think.) Anyone remember the ad? Wasn't it the one with the pretty boy soaking in his jeans in a bath? Any women over 35 are sure to remember it...
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polymerchm
(Silver Spring, MD) | | Posted: Dec 12, 2009 - 19:47 | |
One of the few true classics.
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Dec 10, 2009 - 15:25 | |
Ben E. King - "Stand by me" Live-video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbg7YoXiKn0
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 |
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calypsus_1
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gatorade
(Ocean Park, WA) | | Posted: Nov 25, 2009 - 18:56 | |
True story. My ex husband moved out with this song blasting on the stereo, played by a radio station. I swore my life was a movie and this was part of the soundtrack. Always a bizarre song for me, but none the less, still one of my favorites. Thanks for playing it RP.
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Flipmode
(Spartanburg, SC) | | Posted: Nov 11, 2009 - 10:03 | |
A very special song for me, and a lost friend. Thanks Bill.
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calypsus_1
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GriffinMN
(Minneapolis) | | Posted: Oct 25, 2009 - 09:29 | |
The song is simply a classic. It is a great expression of love. Of course, I think of the movie "Stand By Me" which adds even more nostalgia for me - having come of age at the same time as that movie.
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jadewahoo
(Beautiful Earth) | | Posted: Oct 10, 2009 - 22:01 | |
10 10 10 10 10101010101010101010!
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BluEyes
| | Posted: Sep 23, 2009 - 19:53 | |
DaveInVA wrote:One of the few molden oldies I never tire of hearing.
Exactly.  |
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DaveInVA
(VA) | | Posted: Aug 23, 2009 - 07:34 | |
One of the few molden oldies I never tire of hearing.
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toterola
(Further) | | Posted: Jun 20, 2009 - 22:11 | |
azdcryan wrote:great American song...very nostalgic, makes me smile everytime I hear it.
You nailed it, friend.  If anyone has "Spanish Harlem" by Ben, could you please upload it?  Man, this is summer time music!  |
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azdcryan
(Sunny Arizona) | | Posted: May 05, 2009 - 17:10 | |
great American song...very nostalgic, makes me smile everytime I hear it.
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chieromancer
(location, location....) | | Posted: May 05, 2009 - 17:09 | |
You should be playing the Playing for Change version.
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westslope
(BC coast) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2009 - 13:09 | |
Sloggydog wrote:Is there anyone not singing?
I would but I'm eating crunchie peanut butter. Great song. |
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LowPhreak
(Earth (for now)) | | Posted: Apr 04, 2009 - 03:54 | |
I am so sick of this song. It's been overplayed to death.
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RadioDoc
(Chicagoland) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2009 - 15:20 | |
Woah...Pete Yorn into this was a bit of a bump...
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Sloggydog
(UK) | | Posted: Jan 31, 2009 - 01:35 | |
Is there anyone not singing?
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akmegan
| | Posted: Jan 13, 2009 - 18:06 | |
Wooo! YaY Bill!!   GREAT song, never get tired of this one! |
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NeilBlanchard
(Greater Boston area, Massachusetts) | | Posted: Dec 30, 2008 - 10:38 | |
Hi, Have you heard about the Playing for Change organization? They have a cool version of this song, played by dozens of different musicians all over the world: Playing for ChangeOf course, they now have a different song video up...keep an eye on this site! It is a good thing... Sincerely, Neil |
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jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | | Posted: Nov 11, 2008 - 14:08 | |
In my AM Top 40 ('57-'67) playlist!
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Jimmy86
(CA) | | Posted: Sep 26, 2008 - 14:50 | |
joeychick wrote:I used to listen to this song all the time as a kid, and I'm still not tired of it. Haven't heard it in a while... it takes me back. Love it.
Although I didn't know it as a kid (grew up in the 70s/early 80s), I have always liked it from the first time I did hear it. Love John Lennon's cover, as well. |
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lemmoth
(NYC) | | Posted: Sep 26, 2008 - 14:50 | |
Beautiful song. Ben E. was a great voice for the Drifters and solo.
But I love the edge of pain that Lennon put on his remake.
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SantaFeGrace
(Santa Fe, NM) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2008 - 08:56 | |
eclectek wrote:Was this in the most excellent movie the Sandlot?
I don't remember, but it always reminds me of the movie "Stand by Me"  |
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macadavy
(Cascadia's attic, eh?) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2008 - 14:52 | |
Classic high school slow dance back in the day - good to hear it again.
I see Dobie Gray's 'Drift Away' is in your archive - it would be another one.
Hope to hear it soon...  |
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