Ben E. King was one of the lead singers of the R&B vocal group "The Drifters" & sang the lead vocals of some of their biggest hits such as "Save The Last Dance For Me", "There Goes My Baby", "This Magic Moment", "I Count the Tears" & "Sometimes I Wonder". He only recorded 13 songs with the Drifters then went solo. "Spanish Harlem" & "Stand By Me" were his biggest hits. But he recorded many other songs such as "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)", "Seven Letters", "Amor", "Here Comes The Night", "Ecstasy", "That's When It Hurts", "I (Who Have Nothing)", "What Is Soul?", "Supernatural Thing" etc.
Keep in mind that the 537 million views are since this video was uploaded in 2009, but the song was first released in 1962, so the total playtime is many orders of magnitude higher than TH-cam stats shows. (And that's a good thing to keep in mind for any old songs like this) The song was a huge hit in the 1960s all over the world. It received a revival in the 1980s as part of the soundtrack for the 1986 movie of the same name, Stand By Me, which since you've not heard this song before it's a safe bet you've not seen that movie either, which is an amazing film based on a Stephen King story about four young friends that went on an adventure one summer in the 1960s, and the soundtrack is all 1950s and 1960s songs. It's a great movie and a cultural necessity to watch, you'll love it. Cheers
It’s a great movie. Unlike most of Stephen King’s work it doesn’t deal with the supernatural. It’s based on an incident in his life when he was about twelve years old.
@@michaelwduffy. Mayoman. No need to apologize. You're learning. That's why I sent you my list. Just remember there is a ton of great music before your time and even before mine. You just have to be open to it. Also, do some background on the original artist(s) and writer(s). 🙃
The tricky thing abou the 60s is that music changed SO MUCH over those 10 years. For music in the United States you have to look at music prior to February 19, 1964 as being a whole different world from music after February 19, 1964.
Ben obtained some of the ideas, lyrics from the book of Psalms. I find the strings solo to be the most beautiful portion of any music I have ever heard. The song is just so incredible. Oh, 1961.
Talent goes straight to the heart. The songs from the 50s into the 60s were simple all done with heart and talent. Here's another simple one: "Venus" by Frankie Avalon. It's such a simple prayer for love.
There are soooo many songs by soooo many artists from this era that are worth a listen. You could easily do 3 songs a day for a month and barely scratch the surface. It is impossible for me to pick my three favorites from the 60s because there are so many, but I’ll give you three great suggestions to start, all different in style: Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes I Can Hear Music by The Beach Boys Crimson And Clover by Tommy James And The Shondells
And Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had this song included in their Wedding program. It is a forever jewell. I see someone has told you about the movie...same name... tracking this song.
I could not believe my ears, and had to re-wind and listen a number of times to be sure, when I heard Mr. Duffy say "Look at that young buck!" when the photo of Mr. King appeared on the screen. Intentionally or not, Mr. Duffy's sentence was intensely RACIST in its description of Mr. King. For hundreds of years "white folk" have described black males, young or old, as "bucks". Mr. Duffy owes his viewers/listeners an outright apology for perpetuating such a racist reference and should promise never to use it again.
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Ben E. King was one of the lead singers of the R&B vocal group "The Drifters" & sang the lead vocals of some of their biggest hits such as "Save The Last Dance For Me", "There Goes My Baby", "This Magic Moment", "I Count the Tears" & "Sometimes I Wonder". He only recorded 13 songs with the Drifters then went solo. "Spanish Harlem" & "Stand By Me" were his biggest hits. But he recorded many other songs such as "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)", "Seven Letters", "Amor", "Here Comes The Night", "Ecstasy", "That's When It Hurts", "I (Who Have Nothing)", "What Is Soul?", "Supernatural Thing" etc.
⬆️ Perfection. ⬆️
Keep in mind that the 537 million views are since this video was uploaded in 2009, but the song was first released in 1962, so the total playtime is many orders of magnitude higher than TH-cam stats shows. (And that's a good thing to keep in mind for any old songs like this)
The song was a huge hit in the 1960s all over the world. It received a revival in the 1980s as part of the soundtrack for the 1986 movie of the same name, Stand By Me, which since you've not heard this song before it's a safe bet you've not seen that movie either, which is an amazing film based on a Stephen King story about four young friends that went on an adventure one summer in the 1960s, and the soundtrack is all 1950s and 1960s songs. It's a great movie and a cultural necessity to watch, you'll love it.
Cheers
It’s a great movie. Unlike most of Stephen King’s work it doesn’t deal with the supernatural. It’s based on an incident in his life when he was about twelve years old.
1960s seemed like the best time to be alive!! Thanks for the info colonel appreciate you my friend !
This is my FAVORITE song and movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perfection!!!!!!!
The greatest song ever written.
The strings in this classic are simply amazing - such a Heavenly sound ❤❤❤
One of the greatest songs of our songbook. Also one of the most famous that YOU WERE NOT AWARE OF. DUDE! Catch up, Mayoman!
What IS that mayo doing on the couch? It's been there for ages!
@@Lily_The_Pink972 😆🤣😂 I agree.
Apologize Jorge I’m following your list tho man tryna catch up to ya 😅🤣
@@michaelwduffy. Mayoman. No need to apologize. You're learning. That's why I sent you my list. Just remember there is a ton of great music before your time and even before mine. You just have to be open to it. Also, do some background on the original artist(s) and writer(s). 🙃
The tricky thing abou the 60s is that music changed SO MUCH over those 10 years. For music in the United States you have to look at music prior to February 19, 1964 as being a whole different world from music after February 19, 1964.
EVERYONE has heard this song, or at least parts of it. Just a masterpiece. 💜🧡💛💙💚
Apparently not! But I think the same thing! 😊
Ben obtained some of the ideas, lyrics from the book of Psalms. I find the strings solo to be the most beautiful portion of any music I have ever heard. The song is just so incredible. Oh, 1961.
Talent goes straight to the heart. The songs from the 50s into the 60s were simple all done with heart and talent. Here's another simple one: "Venus" by Frankie Avalon. It's such a simple prayer for love.
He had a powerful voice and inspiration. I knew that, it's classical here too, but I didn't know the name of the singer. Cool reaction, dude 👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥
Used in many movies & ads. Early 60s transcendent vocals & arranging. 1 Of the soundtrack songs of the decade of the 60s.
I got into this song because of the movie of the same name. Which is based off of a Stephen King novel called The Body.
Oh how did I miss this one. One of my favourites!
This is the greatest song of all time. No arguments lol…
Btw, Im 37 saying this…
Saying “no arguments” is bold.
Watch the movie "Stand By Me" about 4 kids who find a dead body. You'll love it
The perfect song; how have you never heard it?
There are soooo many songs by soooo many artists from this era that are worth a listen. You could easily do 3 songs a day for a month and barely scratch the surface.
It is impossible for me to pick my three favorites from the 60s because there are so many, but I’ll give you three great suggestions to start, all different in style:
Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes
I Can Hear Music by The Beach Boys
Crimson And Clover by Tommy James And The Shondells
Me and my mum love to sing this together, so good
This was recorded in the 60's
some great ones from the 60's: (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding; Respect - Aretha Franklin; “Help!" - The Beatles
Great song and great movie….
And Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had this song included in their Wedding program. It is a forever jewell. I see someone has told you about the movie...same name... tracking this song.
Woww it mazing ❤❤❤❤❤
Maybe I’m late as a newcomer here but the slanted mayo in the back is killing me 😂😂🤙
The Atlantic records wing of the Hall of Fame is large. Might as well listen to Spanish Harlem next 😊
Now you know why we baby boomers think our music is the best!
If you do wish to shed a tear, play the cover of this by Playing for Change.
Ben E King is an icon, but I don't really know him outside this song.
That said, to hell with Harvard, I invite ALL the criticisms.
From PITTSBURGH - WE USE HEINZ.
They played it on the movie Stand by Me. Makes sense right? Good song!
Symbolic mayonnaise in the background bro! 😂
gotta check out Etta James
I like your reactions. What's with the mayo? Is it a sponsor? Private joke? Whatever. It seems to be around a lot.
Not a sponsor LOL
You should look into John Lennon’s version too. Great song!
He did it also?? 😳
@@michaelwduffy Yes! After the Beatles years. I heard his version first.
I could not believe my ears, and had to re-wind and listen a number of times to be sure, when I heard Mr. Duffy say "Look at that young buck!" when the photo of Mr. King appeared on the screen. Intentionally or not, Mr. Duffy's sentence was intensely RACIST in its description of Mr. King. For hundreds of years "white folk" have described black males, young or old, as "bucks". Mr. Duffy owes his viewers/listeners an outright apology for perpetuating such a racist reference and should promise never to use it again.
Do you get more money from tiktok or TH-cam ?
Jerry reed and bb king in the sack
Oh Michael, you're so young. Love your reactions. Would you like me to send you some 40s stuff? No problem
Yes definitely!
@@michaelwduffy you got it