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Ben E. King

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Born 28 September 1938.

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Biography

Ben E. King (born September 28, 1938) is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me," a U.S. top 10 hit in both 1961 and 1987 and a #1 hit in the UK in 1987, and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group The Drifters.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Let Me Live in Your Life 1978
Supernatural 1975
Seven Letters 1965
Young Boy Blues 1964
Don't Play That Song 1962
 

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. Stand By Me
    BBC Radio 2 | Wake Up to Wogan 02/12/2009
     

Played By

Since December 2008

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  4. Chris Evans' drivetime slot, with laughter-inducing chat and music

    Chris Evans BBC Radio 2

  5. Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2

  6. Alan Simpson hosts the afternoon show packed with top music, entertainment and lively chat

    Alan Simpson BBC Radio Ulster

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    Holby City BBC One

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC 6 Music 53%

  3. BBC Radio Ulster 13%

  4. BBC 1Xtra 6%

  5. BBC One 6%

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