RIP Ben E King – Stand by Me
Best known for writing the lyrics to “Stand by Me”, a song that shaped music, Ben E. King passed yesterday at 76.
In reference to today’s generation of musicians, he was quoted as saying, “Those things don’t happen today. I feel sorry for the kids in the industry today. They have on sunglasses, eat caviar in jet planes, but they’ll never know the true feeling that we did.” I was going to make the photo quote of that, but I really didn’t think people would understand… Everyone knows the words to Stand by Me, so it was a more logical choice…
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
About Thomas Strubinger
Husband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.
