The Drifters-- The grave of Ben E. King

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024

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  • @jasonshiers5771
    @jasonshiers5771 2 года назад +36

    Ignore everyone that says you can’t achieve your dreams.Ben E. King:

  • @joshlusco4522
    @joshlusco4522 2 года назад +1

    Keep up the great work Mr Lamont.

  • @reginalopez7634
    @reginalopez7634 2 года назад

    Lol..thats where the Chucky series is based at Hackensack , New jersey ..

  • @charlalar14
    @charlalar14 2 года назад +93

    When the night has come
    And the land is dark
    And the moon, is the only, light we'll see
    No I won't, be afraid
    No I won't, be afraid
    Just as long, as you stand, stand by me
    So darling, darling stand, by me
    Oh-oh stand by me
    Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
    If the sky, that we look upon, should tumble and fall
    Or the mountains, should crumble, to the sea
    I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
    Just as long, as you stand, stand by me
    And darling, darling stand, by me
    Oh-oh-oh, stand, by me
    Oh darling, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
    ❤❤❤❤

    • @keepingitrealandtruthful.5081
      @keepingitrealandtruthful.5081 2 года назад +7

      I remember he once said in during a interview later that if is wasn't for that song he'll be driving a cab.

    • @ryveralexander8511
      @ryveralexander8511 2 года назад +2

      Thank you ,@Char Dizz

    • @vetty1405
      @vetty1405 2 года назад +1

      Isn't this wonderful song was sang by the Kingdom Choir at Harry and Meghan's wedding?

  • @maeabrams7911
    @maeabrams7911 2 года назад +25

    He was a very personable person. I lived on 115th Street between ***7th and 8th Avenue in Harlem and his sister Barbara lived on the block. He was always coming to the block and if you saw Barbara, you oftentimes saw "Peanut", his daughter, with her. He would hang out on the stoop with everybody all day long. He never came in a car or with anybody. He always took the subway to and from 116th Street and 8th Avenue.
    ***7th and 8th Avenue is also known as Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglas Boulevard, respectively.

  • @Col92019
    @Col92019 2 года назад +25

    He died only 2 weeks after my mother did.She was a year younger than him.

  • @josephwinslow7613
    @josephwinslow7613 2 года назад +36

    What about Clyde McPhatter, who is one of the greatest Drifters lead singer. Of course including the great Ben E. King.

    • @FascinatingGraveyard
      @FascinatingGraveyard  2 года назад +14

      One drifter at a time sir 👍

    • @aliciag946
      @aliciag946 2 года назад +3

      @@FascinatingGraveyard 🤣🤣🤣

    • @scottclayton4271
      @scottclayton4271 2 года назад +2

      Id say you too are a fabulous drifter. and fascinating...there is a plot for me already filled at Spring Creek Cemetetary that fits that word for me. YOUR FASCiNATiNG graveyard turned into Celebrity, famous, cliche.
      YOU WANTED STORIES
      this
      Spring Creek...whos there? a FACEBOOK girl.
      Irish
      German too
      Another girl..
      BUT I WILL KEEP THAT TO MYSELF....
      no i wont

    • @scottclayton4271
      @scottclayton4271 2 года назад +1

      @@FascinatingGraveyard hope your day goes good for your upcoming blog

    • @haroldbrooks4235
      @haroldbrooks4235 2 года назад +2

      Clyde was my Mom's & mine favorite Drifter

  • @Hunter-fs7ql
    @Hunter-fs7ql 2 года назад +14

    Stand By Me"
    When the night has come
    And the land is dark
    And the moon is the only light we'll see
    No, I won't be afraid
    Oh, I won't be afraid
    Just as long as you stand
    Stand by me
    So darlin', darlin'
    Stand by me, oh, stand by me
    Oh, stand, stand by me
    Stand by me
    If the sky that we look upon
    Should tumble and fall
    Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
    I won't cry, I won't cry
    No, I won't shed a tear
    Just as long as you stand
    Stand by me
    And darlin', darlin'
    Stand by me, oh, stand by me
    Oh, stand now, stand by me
    Stand by me
    Darlin', darlin'
    Stand by me, oh, stand by me
    Oh, stand now, stand by me
    Stand by me
    Whenever you're in trouble
    Won't you stand by me?
    Oh, stand by me
    Won't you stand now?
    Oh, stand, stand by me

  • @fritziepisarski8681
    @fritziepisarski8681 2 года назад +32

    Hi Lamont , my husband of 33 years , and I ,incorporated the first stanza of “ Stand By Me” in our wedding invitations and as well as our first dance song. We were older and I had been married before so it was very meaningful to us.
    Love watching both your channels.

  • @veronicadavidson7598
    @veronicadavidson7598 2 года назад +9

    People don't sing like that anymore, they were singing back in the day, I don't understand these groups of today!

  • @t.thompson8985
    @t.thompson8985 2 года назад +25

    Loved this voice, he was a fave of my mom's. She loved "Stand By Me." I love "Spanish Harlem". RIP Mr. King.

  • @dianemakarevitz798
    @dianemakarevitz798 2 года назад +26

    Never understand how you could fall out of love with R&B! 🙏♥️💕

    • @lindashepard4621
      @lindashepard4621 2 года назад +2

      Keep in mind the Motown Sound was sort of edging out traditional R&B at that time as well. Elvis and groups like the Drifters were “old news”.

  • @MrRJDB1969
    @MrRJDB1969 2 года назад +7

    I liked his lead voice, on he and The Drifters, recording of, "There Goes My Baby" (1959).

  • @sinead187
    @sinead187 2 года назад +7

    So darlin, darlin, stand by me! RIP BEN E KING ❤️LEGEND❤️

  • @sylviamoreno687
    @sylviamoreno687 2 года назад +4

    For me I choose any 50's group over the Beatles, monkeys etc
    Their songs always brings memories I remember the Drifters, temptations and many more groups that their music is still heard today.

  • @uriyahbonafide4194
    @uriyahbonafide4194 2 года назад +26

    I still listen to their songs on a regular basis. Very soothing and stress reliever.

    • @DC50Gal
      @DC50Gal 2 года назад +1

      Supernatural Thing!❤❤❤

    • @amirablue.b186
      @amirablue.b186 2 года назад

      Beautiful voices beautiful Melody beautiful beats and using everything is so well grounded together The perfect blend real musicians who actually played instruments and could really sing

  • @elainebines6803
    @elainebines6803 2 года назад +5

    On my goodness... Many a smooch I had to save the last dance for me.... We were very lucky in the 70's 😍

  • @rhiannonrede
    @rhiannonrede 2 года назад +12

    Really good one, Lamont. I love all those songs he sang including "Spanish Harlem". Beautiful song. I didn't really know anything about Ben E. King but now I do & it's because of you. Thanks.

  • @neworleanslady5375
    @neworleanslady5375 2 года назад +7

    One of my favorite oldies bands. They are what made ppl make babies. I personally think the drifters, temptations, four tops, Percy, ottis, are way better and more talented than the old rock bands

  • @carayj
    @carayj 2 года назад +5

    I love when feature graves of African American singers, who love to see the graves of some of the Temptations

  • @MEITYME2
    @MEITYME2 2 года назад +4

    Loved this blog brought back memories of my teens.😀... As always Lamont. You're by far one of the best informative story teller out here. Keep up the excellent work. Be safe...

  • @yonitirado3776
    @yonitirado3776 2 года назад +3

    Darling Darling stand by me 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 RIP Ben e. King 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🎸

  • @jeanaesamuel47
    @jeanaesamuel47 2 года назад +5

    Awesome story!!!! Hackensack is catchy!!! Ben E King nice!!!! The Drifters Up on the Boardwalk and Up on the Roof and A Whitw Christmas Ahhhhhhh classics!!!!! Heyheyhey Lamont and FG family!!!!❤❤❤☺☺☺

  • @josephwinslow7613
    @josephwinslow7613 2 года назад +10

    Clyde McPhatter, one of greatest singer is the person who formed and started the group, The Drifters.

    • @vrjanice2
      @vrjanice2 2 года назад +1

      Wasn't he from the Platters also.

    • @haroldbrooks4235
      @haroldbrooks4235 2 года назад +2

      Yes not sure he was left out? I know that there was a bad rift between Clyde and the group

  • @MontrealNorth
    @MontrealNorth 2 года назад +7

    Every song they sang fantastic😪😪👏👏❤ it's so sad that we have to leave but we do if we trust in God and have faith he said we will have everything he died for all of us he took the sting out of death but it's still hard I swear it is I love your videos Lamont all of them thank you👏

  • @nicolastevenson189
    @nicolastevenson189 2 года назад +4

    How’s things everyone x love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @annbolyn4910
      @annbolyn4910 2 года назад +2

      Hi from America, Nicola. Enjoy your day and have a wonderful Christmas. 🎄

  • @davidniemiec1973
    @davidniemiec1973 2 года назад +2

    I think God gives certain people an angelic voice. Ben e was one of them

  • @kamarichristie4346
    @kamarichristie4346 2 года назад +4

    Loved the drifters

  • @johngparker557
    @johngparker557 2 года назад +2

    I really like your show you tell me where people are buried in you give me a little history with it I really love I will wish you Merry Christmas love you as a friend have a good day and good night and keep up the good work bye-bye

  • @edz5182009
    @edz5182009 2 года назад +2

    Been a fan of yours forever Lamont. always look forword to you're work on both chanels every week. i would not mind seeing the graves of the people in the twilight zone movie kick the can! if you can sort it bro! kind regards from the UK Lamont. :)

  • @donnaanderson2683
    @donnaanderson2683 2 года назад +4

    I saw The Drifters and The Coasters at Six Flags when I was a kid. The music was and still is wonderful! Spanish Harlem is another great song. Thank you for showing the beautiful resting place of Mr. King. Stay safe and blessed

  • @bernadettehernandez9624
    @bernadettehernandez9624 2 года назад +4

    I look forward of seeing your videos each and every day be safe stay warm

  • @sharonfrazier2460
    @sharonfrazier2460 2 года назад +2

    I've seen interviews of Mr. Ben E. King before he passed even when he was younger. In the 80s and 90s he gave interviews . He has a nice headstone. I loved the Drifters also.

  • @donaldlee7933
    @donaldlee7933 2 года назад +1

    Ever get down near SC? Bill Pickney was born in my hometown he's buried there and has a small memorial park in the community he was from

  • @bakercarl8518
    @bakercarl8518 2 года назад +1

    Yes, I love his voice. He did a music collaboration with AWB called A star in the ghetto.

  • @carolgillis5265
    @carolgillis5265 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Lamont,I like the 50ties groups

  • @andreabryant1131
    @andreabryant1131 2 года назад +1

    hi lamont!! thank you, for doing something on Ben e. King so that he will not be forgotten!! hugs and kisses!!!❤

  • @juniormwendamwenda
    @juniormwendamwenda 2 года назад +2

    Can't wait to be in my grave .. lemme drink alcohol more

  • @katsmeow1747
    @katsmeow1747 2 года назад +1

    Bill Pinkney is from my hometown. Sumter SC. A neighbor was his first cousin and I believe was apart of the group before the group career took off.

  • @theoriginalmixedcompany8992
    @theoriginalmixedcompany8992 2 года назад +1

    Okay this message is for Lamont at Large my name is Jeffrey Chambers and I am a performer I'm with a group called The original mixed company you should do a documentary on Clyde McPhatter is grave is in Paramus New Jersey Clyde was the original lead singer of The Justice Clyde McPhatter Willie furby Jr thrasher Andrew thrasher and Bill Pinckney I'd appreciate that very much and I enjoy your channel it's fantastic 😊

  • @muddy_mummy7774
    @muddy_mummy7774 2 года назад +1

    Hey good evening Lamont .. how are you?? Have you been to Marvin Gaye grave yet. If so please tag me. If not, could you be kind and visit one day please. I would really love that. Thank you 💗💗

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 2 года назад +1

    I love The Drifters! Loved Ben E. King! Stand By Me is a favorite🎶🎶 I saw a version of The Drifters and The Platters. I think it was Bill Pinkney, but I'm not sure. Spanish Harlem is one of my favorites as well

  • @chesterlane3032
    @chesterlane3032 Год назад +1

    Ben Earl King was a Amazing singer and he was a wonderful person to listen to and I was very young when he passed away and Stand by me was also a song title but the movie was named after the song also

  • @rosemariemckinley7326
    @rosemariemckinley7326 2 года назад +1

    I love this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @memphisleftovers
    @memphisleftovers 2 года назад +1

    As a longtime vinyl collector, I have seen so many 45s by the Drifters over the yrs. They sold a LOT of 45s. An example of how popular they were.

  • @b-dalebarksdale348
    @b-dalebarksdale348 2 года назад +1

    It was just couple weeks ago a man here in downtown Cleveland was singing Stand By Me such a classic by the Great Ben E. King!!🎶🎶

  • @billyk...
    @billyk... 2 года назад +1

    3:58 RIP Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones and Peter Tork (The Monkees)

  • @Jason.cbr1000rr
    @Jason.cbr1000rr 2 года назад +1

    The only drifters i know are the people who race their cars and slide them on corners 🤷‍♂️

  • @dileedavis
    @dileedavis 2 года назад +2

    Loved the Drifters!! Beautiful head stone😇 Thank you Lamont for another great story 🤗😊😇❣

  • @chesterbillie1522
    @chesterbillie1522 2 года назад +2

    Stand by me😍😍😍

  • @gayleloy7111
    @gayleloy7111 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Stay safe Love from Australia. Xx

  • @fabricatedreality8218
    @fabricatedreality8218 2 года назад +1

    One of my most favorite songs (stand by me) I love Ben E. King.

  • @Jkk55
    @Jkk55 2 года назад +1

    I love The drifters! and Ben E King, thank you Lamont I just subbed on this channel too. love from the UK x

  • @muddy_mummy7774
    @muddy_mummy7774 2 года назад +1

    Amazing. I love Ben e King think he had an amazing voice very talented. I love stand by me. I have seen the four tops and temptations but never got up see him such a shame. R.I.P

  • @masterblackmon
    @masterblackmon 2 года назад +2

    Man I appreciate what you do Lamont!!!

  • @b-dalebarksdale348
    @b-dalebarksdale348 2 года назад +1

    So Darling Darling Stand By Me, Oh Stand By Me, Stand By Me, Stand By Me!!🎶💞, Wow Lamont u must be psychic because I was thinking of Ben E when I saw ur Teddy Pendergrass video and u was talking about list ur favorite male singer with great voice's and on comments I mentioned Ben E King, this song be stuck in my head sometimes, I love this song Stand By Me and I'm a 80s baby, thank U Lamont At Large for going to his grave, I knew he passed away but I thought more recent but a little while ago 2015, RIP Ben E King the Legend 🙏💐🎶

  • @sharonharding3478
    @sharonharding3478 2 года назад +1

    I loved the drifters there goes my first love ❤ brilliant band

  • @robertisidore1359
    @robertisidore1359 6 месяцев назад +1

    I didn't know all that 😮
    WoW'.....

  • @phillydog17
    @phillydog17 2 года назад +1

    There goes my baby, moving on down the line.

  • @harryrivera8788
    @harryrivera8788 2 года назад +1

    Merry Christmas 🎄 from Chicago 👍

  • @susancannon1905
    @susancannon1905 2 года назад +2

    Morning, Lamont! Interesting video.. loved it. Rhythm & Blues music was so good back then… not so much now, at least to me.
    Have a Great Day!!! 😎✌️

    • @vrjanice2
      @vrjanice2 2 года назад +1

      Try Silk Sonic: Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars. Album introduction by Bootsie Collins.

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 2 года назад +1

    All great songs that you mentioned. You are correct about 50 or so "drifters" over these many years. I met one of them who was dating a friend of mine for a couple of years in the late 2018 time frame. I forget his name but he was still performing solo at a night club and restaurant in San Pedro, CA. They broke up and I assume with the pandemic that performing stopped.

  • @Thanks-Gratitude-Appreciation
    @Thanks-Gratitude-Appreciation 2 месяца назад

    Saw Ben E King Performing WITH the Drifters in
    New Zealand
    ('06 or) 2007
    Absolutely
    Amazing.
    🌟💗🌟
    🎵🌟🎵🌟🎵

  • @dasjapinnix316
    @dasjapinnix316 2 года назад +1

    I (Who Have Nothing) ♥️♥️

  • @kamarichristie4346
    @kamarichristie4346 2 года назад +2

    Rip

  • @hooper4581
    @hooper4581 2 года назад +2

    Well done Lamont

  • @jasoncarskadon6809
    @jasoncarskadon6809 2 года назад +1

    I absolutely love the old motown and r and b music.

  • @JessBookgirlTV
    @JessBookgirlTV 2 года назад +1

    He has a beautiful tomstone.

  • @scottlambert2949
    @scottlambert2949 2 года назад +1

    Awesome story of a great singer thanks for sharing it

  • @donaldneumeister9538
    @donaldneumeister9538 2 года назад +1

    Cornell Gunter was a member of the Coasters..The Platters..and the Flairs

  • @francislhicks4674
    @francislhicks4674 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for Sharing This 👍 😊

  • @eyestoenvy
    @eyestoenvy 2 года назад +1

    "There Goes My Baby" (my fav) ...............

  • @Manila-sb3sn
    @Manila-sb3sn 2 месяца назад

    May you rest in peace Mr. Ben E King. I love the song Stand By Me. Thank you. The best song.

  • @danielmkubacki
    @danielmkubacki 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @ronniebarksdale8528
    @ronniebarksdale8528 2 года назад +2

    I loved the Drifters, grew up to their songs!

  • @johnlacroix1639
    @johnlacroix1639 2 года назад

    WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.

  • @lorenamarquez6369
    @lorenamarquez6369 2 года назад +2

    Go Lamont! You can hit some high notes!😄

  • @rossturrell1219
    @rossturrell1219 2 года назад +1

    I loved Ben e king rip sir bless

  • @Charm195
    @Charm195 10 месяцев назад

    My favorite song he did is ‘ 7 Letters’. I woke up several mornings ago basically singing this song. Almost a week now and I can’t get this song out of my head. Funny that I just came upon this video about him. Wow! This just added more fuel to the fire so, I guess I’ll be singing 7 Letters for a long time! 🥰❤️🙏🏾

  • @RomarioToretto
    @RomarioToretto 2 года назад +1

    Can you do Malcom x Please

  • @kittyalden3613
    @kittyalden3613 Год назад

    How could you not mention THERE GOES MY BABY.? I'm 70 watch all your videos. Only saddened by you not mentioned one of the greatest songs in OLDIES BUT GOODIES.

  • @TheDavejane
    @TheDavejane 2 года назад

    Yes, Spanish Harlem....fantastic song! Loved Ben E. KING,

  • @MEATHOOKMANOR
    @MEATHOOKMANOR 2 года назад

    Hackensack is the town Charles Lee Ray is from. The infamous killer doll, Chucky. Ironically, Ade due Damballa! Give me the power, I beg of you!!!

  • @Cheyloveesbunny1993
    @Cheyloveesbunny1993 2 года назад +1

    Stand by me is my ABSOLUTE favorite song from them!!!! ❤️❤️ I legit just started singing it hahaha “The Temptations” are also one of my other favorite singing groups! I love the movie too!!

  • @MonarCbfly
    @MonarCbfly 2 года назад

    I couldn't help but notice there is an infant buried with him 4 years after his death. The name is on the bottom right corner of the stone. "Jaxson Brin? Cannon-Velazquez May 8, 2019-June 8, 2019 Beloved Son"

  • @EMurph42
    @EMurph42 Год назад

    Holy Hanna Lamont I thought you were exaggerating but there really were over 50 Drifters…62 is the magic number.

  • @MrNathan791
    @MrNathan791 7 месяцев назад

    Of course I remember the Drifters!! Back in the day when music was soooo goood.

  • @moonshinegrrl393
    @moonshinegrrl393 2 года назад +1

    I love There Goes My Baby

  • @janiceaviles2226
    @janiceaviles2226 Год назад

    I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT LIKE WANNABES🙄😏🥴👎👎 I ONLY LIKE THE ORIGINAL SINGERS AND GROUPS😀👍✌️

  • @jennyfayemuppet6074
    @jennyfayemuppet6074 2 года назад

    Grew up in Clw, FL. Dad listened to oldies radio in the morning. I was 12 in 1987 and won my first tickets off the radio to see Ben E King. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to go with my dad. His horrible hooker girlfriend at the time was insanely jealous of anytime my dad spent with me or my brother. (One of many life horrors turned to life lessons, yadda yadda) So the witch took me instead. It would of been a better memory for me if I had the escort I wanted that night. Many years later, Stand By Me was the song my dad and I danced to at my last wedding and will always be our song. Thank you for showing the grave of the man that sings the song that makes me cry every time. ❤️

  • @wendellgreen1633
    @wendellgreen1633 2 года назад

    In 1979 Ben.E King made a come back into the disco Era with a song called Music Trance...

  • @haroldbrooks4235
    @haroldbrooks4235 2 года назад

    How can you leave out Clyde "LOVER PLEASE" McPhatter?

  • @joshuahull9982
    @joshuahull9982 2 года назад

    The 80s also had a British invasion in the music industry. Groups like Boy George, Pet shop boys and Bananarama we're kinda big back then.

  • @neitajames6029
    @neitajames6029 2 года назад

    I've heard of him. Lot times late at night they do songs and the only one I know is stand by me. I've seen the video on GPTV. When they are raising money. That's when I see a lot of groups and see videos from all ears. He was much younger in the video. I do like the song. 👍✌🙌🙂👋. Neita James.

  • @debralady9934
    @debralady9934 2 года назад +1

    Do you ever do or go to famous gospel singer grave

  • @jennyliriano5074
    @jennyliriano5074 2 года назад +1

    They also sang under the boardwalk

  • @nancyhillard6456
    @nancyhillard6456 2 года назад

    The Drifters has had 60 different singers. A music company owns the rights.

  • @timothyscavo8510
    @timothyscavo8510 2 года назад

    My lovely wife and I took a cruise aboard the Caribbean ship Song of America in 1991. One of the Platters singers was aboard giving entertainment in the lounges.

  • @skgoode75
    @skgoode75 2 года назад

    Great songs 🎵 my mom she likes this amazing music group the drafters and she likes all kinds of music like the magic moment from the music group the draftees keeping up with the great work sending more of your amazing stories and amazing videos of your favorite movies and your favorite music group and also your favorite TV shows series ❤ on your RUclips channel sending me more of your amazing stories and amazing videos on my RUclips channel ❤

  • @ronshaw80
    @ronshaw80 2 года назад

    Location of grave site: 40°54'17.52"N 74° 2'3.70"W