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On this day in 1938, legendary American soul and R&B singer Ben E. King was born. Best known as the lead singer of The Drifters and an acclaimed solo artist, Ben E. King achieved five number one singles in his lifetime, including the hit song “Stand by Me.” Please enjoy this performance of the song from our 1996 A Capitol Fourth. #ACapitolFourth #July4thPBS | A Capitol Fourth

On this Day in Music History - May 19 1960 The Drifters record "Save The Last Dance For Me", with Ben E. King on lead vocals. The song will top the US chart the following October and reach #2 in the UK in November. The group would go on to place eleven more songs on the Billboard Top 40, but this would be their only number one. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio