EXCLUSIVE: More than a hit song, “Stand by Me,” by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King, has transcended the notion of a “standard” — it’s been recorded more than 1,000 times and ...

It's a song that can bring you to tears with a simple bass line. It's a bouquet of notes. It's "Stand By Me." Who wrote the classic song?

Some music from the 1960s managed to be influential in the 2000s. For example, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” samples Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.” Kingston explained his signature ...

While his big-screen career has tapered off since an appearance in Michael Mann ’s Public Enemies (2009), he has still popped up routinely on TV over the years. The Chicago native has landed guest ...

Michael Jackson was originally recruited to record music for 'Stand by Me', but director Rob Reiner changed the creative direction.

Fridayy's self-titled record is here, as it sees him use quite a few different approaches to put his best foot forward.

Def Leppard released a cover of Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' to benefit Southern California wildfire victims in January 2025.

Kiefer Sutherland revealed how teaching River Phoenix a song on guitar may have inspired the title for their movie 'Stand by Me.' ...