16 December 2008

"Stand by Me"


This video link was emailed to me by a friend. I don't know any more about this performance than what's offered in the YouTube blurb:
From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes the first of many "songs around the world" being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe. This and other songs such as "One Love" will be released as digital downloads soon; followed by the film soundtrack and DVD early next year.
The song itself is ancient, based on a gospel song from 1905. It went public in the 1950s and became popular as the theme song of the movie of the same name. It has been covered by many artists, including John Lennon, Mickey Gilley, Otis Redding, and Journey.

If you're in a grumpy mood, listen to this song.

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