King also sang on other hits, including "Spanish Harlem," "There Goes My Baby." — -- Ben E. King, the singer behind the hit song "Stand By Me," died on Thursday, his booking agent, Randy Irwin, ...

Ben E. King scored lasting hits with records like “Spanish Harlem” and the Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk,” but the New York native, who died in 2015, will always be best known for “Stand by Me,” a ...

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- More than 600 people filled a church in northern New Jersey to pay final respects and celebrate the life of singer Ben E. King. King, who was best known for his hit, "Stand By Me," ...

Sean Kingston’s 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls” became an anthem of its time, blending reggae beats with pop music. While the song achieved commercial success, it’s hard not to notice how much it relies on ...

Def Leppard, one of the best and tightest classic rock bands you will ever witness live, have shared a heartfelt cover of Ben E. King's early '60s standard "Stand By Me." All proceeds from the track ...

Following the FireAid benefit concert on January 30, which raised money for those impacted by the fires that swept through Los Angeles throughout the month, Def Leppard has released their cover of Ben ...

Ben E. King, the R&B legend best known for his classic song "Stand By Me," died Thursday. He was 76. Tap to watch if you're viewing on the news app. This year "Stand By Me," the 1961 hit written by ...