Ben E. King's 'Stand by Me' has become a modern standard. Hear interpretations by John Lennon, Tina Turner, and Miley Cyrus.

“Stand By Me,” which was first performed on April 12, 1961, was written by the triumvirate of Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The latter two wrote under the moniker Elmo Glick. King, born ...

Songwriter Mike Stoller was 3,000 miles away from the Royal Wedding, where the inspirational “Stand By Me,” which he co-wrote, was sung by the London-based, Karen Gibson-led Kingdom Choir at Windsor ...

Says Mike Stoller of the inclusion anthem: "I’m just sad Jerry [Leiber] nor Ben [E. King] were around to experience the tremendous appreciation.” The 85-year-old Stoller, who is still working ...