who wrote stand by me

The classic song “Stand by Me” was written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller.

Songwriters

• Ben E. King is credited as the primary singer-songwriter , and the song was first recorded and released by him in 1961.

• Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller co-wrote the song with King and also produced the recording, sometimes using the joint pseudonym “Elmo Glick.”

Extra context

• The title and concept were inspired by a gospel hymn and spiritual traditions that King adapted into a pop-soul ballad.

• The song has since become one of the most played and most covered pop standards of the 20th century.

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