Ben E. King - This Magic Moment

I went to Rasputin the other day and picked up a bunch of CDs for about $30. Digging through their soul and R&B collection, I stumbled upon some gems. In the end, I came away with some Kool & The Gang, Isley Brothers, Sam & Dave and of course Ben E. King. You all know about Ben E. King from when I posted his biggest hit "Stand By Me" and probably long before I even did that. Today, we are going to get down with yet another classic.

This Magic Moment came from a short stint that Ben E. King shared with The Drifters. It was one of ten songs that they recorded together and one of six singles to soar up the charts. Sadly, they drifted apart and Ben E. King resumed his wildly successful solo career, which featured "Stand By Me" among other hits.

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Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Ben E. King jump-started his career with the release of "Spanish Harlem" in 1961, but his  biggest success came with his hit "Stand By Me." This song has been dubbed a song of the century and claims its place in the Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame. With a number of covers done by artists such as Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, there is no question that one of the many versions should make it onto your playlist. I prefer to go with the originals, but I cannot complain too much when Vandross or Franklin do a sweet cover of a great song.

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Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman

Though the song "When a Man Loves a Woman" soared, few know the man behind the masterpiece. The famous words "loving eyes can never see" are the foundation of this song. Percy Sledge recorded the track in 1966 and if it weren't for Ben E. King, another R&B legend, it would have hit the top of every major chart. Of course, Sledge could settle with a spot on Rolling Stone's top 500 songs of all time (54th).  Listen Now: Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman.


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