The Story of... 'Stand By Me' by Ben E King

21 May 2018, 16:26

Ben E King

Everyone was reminded just how amazing the song 'Stand By Me' is at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

But what inspired the original version by soul icon Ben E King?

Who else has recorded it? What records has it broken? Here's all the big facts about the 1960s gospel anthem.

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