Was John Lennon's 'Stand by Me' More Successful Than Ben E. King's?

One of the most famous songs that John Lennon released during his solo career is a cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Both versions of the song remain famous decades after their release. This raises an interesting question: Which was more successful on the charts?

Firstly, a little background. King was a member of the group called The Drifters. He left the group. When he performed “Stand by Me,” he missed the harmonies of The Drifters, reports Rolling Stone. He recalled he was “almost in tears, singing the song. It was like an artist paintin’ a picture that’s not there. I was doin’ it and I knew it was wrong. But I guess that within that sadness I delivered something. The feelin’ was just pouring out.”

The Beatles covered the track during a session for Get Back, the album that became Let It Be, reports Rolling Stone. The cover was not featured on the final version of the album.

Source: cheatsheet.com

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