Ben E. KING
Chanteur Rhythm 'n' Blues US né Benjamin Earl Nelson, le 28 septembre 1938 à Henderson (Caroline du Nord). Ben E. King arriva à New York en 1950 quand ses parents vinrent y établir leur domicile. Il commença sa carrière de chanteur avec les Drifters, dont il fut le soliste. Il commença une carrière en solo fin 1961 qui se solda par d'immense succès.
DISCOGRAPHIE
Singles & EP
| 07/1961 | EP ATLANTIC 212037 (F) |
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Spanish Harlem / First Taste Of Love / + The DRIFTERS |
| 10/1961 | EP ATLANTIC 212043 (F) |
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Amor / Souvenir De Mexico / Stand By Me / On The Horizon |
| 01/1963 | EP ATLANTIC 212043 (F) |
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Amor / Souvenir De Mexico / Stand By Me / On The Horizon |
| 01/1964 | EP ATLANTIC 212059 (F) |
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I Could Have Danced All Night / The Beginning Of Time / I (Who Have Nothing) / Gypsy |
| 1964 | EP ATLANTIC 212066 (F) |
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What Now My Love / Groovin' / That's When It Hurts / Around The Corner |
| 1964 | EP ATLANTIC 212092 (F) |
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Seven Letters / I'm Standing By / It's All Over / River Of Tears |
| 1967 | EP ATCO ATCO-120 (F) |
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What Is Soul ? / They Don't Give Medals To Yesterday's Heroes / I Swear By Stars Above / Good Night My Love |
| 1986 | SP ATLANTIC 7-89361 (US) | . | Stand By Me / + The COASTERS |
Albums
| 1961 | LP 12" ATCO SD 33-133 (US) |
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SPANISH HARLEM - Amor / Sway / Come Closer to Me / Perfidia / Granada / Sweet And Gentle / Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) / Frenesi / Souvenir Of Mexico / Besame Mucho / Love Me, Love Me / Spanish Harlem |
| 1962 | LP 12" ATCO SD 33-137 (US) |
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BEN E. KING SINGS FOR SOULFUL LOVERS - My Heart Cries For You / He Will Break Your Heart / Dream Lover / Will You Love Me Tomorrow / My Foolish Heart / Fever / Moon River / What A Difference A Day Made / Because Of You / At Last / On the Street Where You Live / It's All In The Game |
| 1962 | LP 12" ATCO SD 33-142 (US) |
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DON'T PLAY THAT SONG - Don't Play That Song (You Lied) / Ecstasy / On The Horizon / Show Me The Way / Here Comes The Night / First Taste Of Love / Stand By Me / Yes / Young Boy Blues / The Hermit Of Misty Mountain / I Promise Love / Brace Yourself |
| 1964 | LP 12" ATCO SD 33-165 (US) |
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BEN E. KING'S GREATEST HITS - That's When It Hurts / Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear / Around The Corner / Young Boy Blues / What Now My Love / Stand By Me / Amor / Don't Play That Song / I (Who Have Nothing) / How Can I Forget / I Could Have Danced All Night / Spanish Harlem |
| 1964 | LP 12" CLARION 606 (US) |
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YOUNG BOY BLUES - Young Boy Blues / I (Who Have Nothing) / Ecstasy / Here Comes The Night / My Heart Cries For You / Yes / Gloria Gloria / Brace Yourself / I'm Standing By / Show Me The Way |
| 1965 | LP 12" ATCO SD 33-174 (US) |
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SEVEN LETTERS - Seven Letters / River Of Tears / I'm Standing By / Jamaica / Down Home / Si Senor / It's All Over / Let The Water Run Down / This Is My Dream / It's No Good For Me / In The Middle Of The Night / Don't Drive Me Away |
| 1976 | LP 12" ATLANTIC SD-18169 (US) |
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I HAD A LOVE - I Had A Love / I Betcha Didn't Know That / Smooth Sailing / No Danger Ahead / Everybody Plays The Fool / Standing In The Wings Of Heartache / We Got Love / Tower Of Strength / You're Stepping On My Heart (Tearing My World Apart) |
| 1976 | LP 12" ATLANTIC SD-18191 (US) |
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RHAPSODY |
| 09/1978 | LP 12" ATLANTIC SD-19200 (US) |
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LET ME LIVE IN YOUR LIFE - Tippin / Wonder Woman / Let Me Live In Your Life / I See The Light / Fly Away (To My Wonderland) / Dark Storm On The Horizon / Family Jewels / Sweet Rhapsody / Spoiled / Fifty Years |
| 1980 | LP 12" ATLANTIC SD-19269 (US) |
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MUSIC TRANCE - Music Trance / And This Is Love / Touched By Your Love / You've Only Got One Chance To Be Young / Hired Gun / Everyday / Work That Body |
| 04/1981 | LP 12" ATLANTIC SD-19300 (US) |
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STREET TOUGH - Street Tough / Made for Each Other / Staying Power / Stay A While With Me / Why Is The Question / You Made The Difference To My Life / Souvenirs Of Love / Something To Be Loved |
| 1981 | LP 12" ATLANTIC K 20040X (UK) |
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BEN E. KING - Amor / Don't Play That Song / I (Who Have Nothing) / How Can I Forget / I Could Have Danced All Night / Spanish Harlem / That's When It Hurts / Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear / Around The Corner / Young Boy Blues / What Now My Love / Stand By Me |
| 11/1994 | CD K-TEL 3272 (US) |
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THE BEST OF BEN E. KING & THE DRIFTERS - Spanish Harlem / Don't Play That Song (You Lied) / Stand By Me / Save The Last Dance For Me / I (Who Have Nothing) / The DRIFTERS |
© Rocky Productions 4/01/2005
