Released in 1961, "Stand By Me" reached the number-four position on the Billboard charts that year and has since become a soul standard. In 1986, it charted again at the number-nine position after being featured in the film of the same name. The song was inspired by gospel music and ...
From there, King hooked onto the phrase "Stand By Me" and began to write the version we know today. He brought his lyrics and melody to songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who added the now-iconic bass line. "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King was released in 1961, and the ...
noting that he's always prepared to capture Offset's spontaneous ideas. JRich noted that they keep the music going, aiming to capture the "full vibe" of the experience with minimal technical interruptions. Since Offset does not write down his lyrics, this approach allows them...
Lyrics Stand Up I been walkin' with my face turned to the sun Weight on my shoulders A bullet in my gun Oh I got eyes in the back of my head Just in case I have to run I do what I can when I can while I can for my people ...
He let his harmonica speak even more authoritatively on instrumentals like "39th and Indiana" (essentially "It Hurts Me Too" sans lyrics) and "Cha Cha the Blues," and his version of jazz arranger Duke Pearson's gospel-tinged "Cristo Redentor" has become his signature song -- associated ...
Carlile (who assists on vocals, along with Lennox) introduces Mitchell's cover version by saying that "this is a song that holds special meaning for her" and that "she was given the green light by Elton and Bernie to change some of the lyrics to fit her, which is honestly the most ...
Whew! Anyway, I was shown the dance by a friend but never practiced it before going to the show. I remember standing in the crowd, around Page Side soundboard area, and I was singing along and a guy next to me says, “Nice! You know the Japanese lyrics, but do you know the dance...
Bar by bar, college-radio spin by spin, they took the gospel of Murmur to ever-widening circles of fans. It took a while, but R.E.M. emerged like Murmur's cover-image kudzu from the fading trends of synth-pop and New Romantics – but then choked them off. (DeRiso) 15. Never ...
As evidenced by its groove-laden lead single, “Magnetic,” STAND boasts contagious hooks, hope-filled lyrics and just plain fun sonic elements. From front to back, the record is upbeat, laser focused on Gospel-led themes like God’s ability to instantly change a situation (“Ain’t It Li...
Someone goes to church , hears a gospel preached message and accepts Jesus as savior. There needs to be follow up to get these new Christians into Bible Study. Too many people have been told becoming a Christian takes away all of life’s troubles. We both know that is not true....