- 2024-12-21
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MUSIC
Cheat Codes Covers Ben E. King's “Stand By Me”
Los Angeles-based DJ trio Cheat Codes, consisting of Kevin Ford, Trevor Dahl and Matthew Russell, released a cover of American R&B singer-songwriter Ben E. King's “Stand By Me” along with a music video on December 20, 2024.
The song is the follow-up to “TYSM”, released last month, featuring American singer-songwriter salem ilese.
The original version of the song was released by Ben E. King in 1961.
Also, the song is better known for featuring on the soundtrack of the 1986 film “Stand by Me” directed by Rob Reiner.
Besides Cheat Codes, The Beatles' John Lennon covered the song for his 1975 album “Rock 'n' Roll”, and it has also been covered by many other artists, including Otis Redding, Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Skylar Grey and more.
The track was written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. The cover version was produced by Colton Avery, LAWRENT, and Trevor Dahl.- source : Apple Music