Ben E. King - Stand By Me (Official Vinyl Video)

You're watching the official vinyl video for the timeless R&B anthem "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King from the album 'Don't Play That Song!' "Stand By Me" was featured prominently in the 1986 movie 'Stand By Me' starring the late River Phoenix, and performed at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir.

In 2015, "Stand By Me" was inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in recognition of cultural, artistic, and historical significance to American society.

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Lyrics:
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll 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
Woah, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me

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
Woah, just stand now
Oh, stand, stand by me

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[jamescorden]

I am 79 years old, and I can vividly recall those days with fresh memories.

[yashashvibagdwal]

If you are listening to this song in 2020 or any time in future -your taste in music is amazing.😊

[barbarafletcher]

For real, Stand By Me is solid gold. Perfect for all Mankind. This song is very enchanting, as if a gift from the heavens.

[DannyBeans]

Some songs are so timeless that it's hard to believe they ever didn't exist. Like they were always there, and weren't written so much as discovered.

[wvbear]

I was born in1961. I grew up to this music, from the 50's to present day.

[monsterslaying]

They don't make music like they used to.

This song kept coming to my head today and now here I am.

I love this song, thank you for sharing!

[weedhead]

Mom you stood by me your entire life now it's your turn to be my angel and stand by me with your beautiful wings. Rest in peace mom 12/15/58-09/30/23

[allisondennis]

We oldies were bought up with the most awesome music ❤

[Humanity]

I'm glad that the music video for this song is so simple, no bright lights, no crazy stuff... it's just the record player and the vinyl. It's humble and I like it for that.

[macabazan]

LYRICS:
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

So darling, darling
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 darling, darling
Stand by me, oh, stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
(bis)

Whenever you're in trouble
Would you stand by me?
Oh, stand by me
Oh, just stand now, oh stand
Stand by me

Ben E King - Stand by me

[AngelDelgado-ezhb]

How classic, and when you say classic when you're 14 years old, it's super relaxing music and you see how you like it. It hurts me a lot to know that he left in 2015. A total legend.🎶🕊

[westafrica]

I was born in 1996 and it happens I fall in love with this legendary soul touching music 😢

[PetroniloPocaspulgas]

I WASN'T EVEN BORN WHEN THIS MASTERPIECE WAS COMPOSED., AND IT WILL LIVE UNTIL THIS EARTH IS GONE.

[junomura]

That one and Unchained Melody are the most beautiful ballads in my opinion 🥰

[harlentena]

White, black, green, yellow, or brown no matter what color you are this is music that touches everyone's soul

[attiylanen]

Just a perfect song. Such a simple arrangement, yet every note is carefully placed with superb quality.

[evacarter]

I remember the film with River Phoenix. I was a little girl and when l hear that beautiful song ...even though l know Ben E King songs those kids on the railway tracks comes back straight away. Music, emotions, nostalgia, tears, happiness.

[malakib]

I remember hearing this song in the ER waiting room while doctors worked to resuscitate my brother. I remember just crying so much. Never felt so numb in my life. It's been tough to lose him. As much as I was in pain, hearing this song at that precise moment; gave me the strength to know God/Jesus was there for us.

Always loved oldies. Grew up listening to these classics in our family's Chevrolet Bel Air.

Love the lyrics. I honestly can feel the meaning of the lyrics. "I won't shed a tear just as long as you Stand By Me."

"When the night has come
And the land is dark
*And the moon is the only light*
*we'll see*
No, I won't be afraid...
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"*

(Songwriters: Ben E. King / Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller)

[countroshculla]

They do'n't make songs like this one anymore. A song for every age, every generation, every decade, every century.

[BuddyCox-pzdj]

I am 79 and the 60s music was the best