Soul Sista, this is Ben E. King, The original lead singer for "THE DRIFTERS" `59, "There goes my baby movin` on, down the line" He also sang "Stand By Me", thought ya` Mom & you would enjoy this , LOL, Willie D, AKA, Billy "D".
This was the first song Ben E. King recorded AFTER he left the Drifters in 1960. 1961 was a GREAT year for King. He also recorded Stand By Me which made him a household name. But the music industry was hearing foot steps behind them. THE MOTOWN SOUND was starting to make its bid as a driving force in R&B.
aww this song reminds of my parents' (RIP) cassette tapes back in the day... Im such a music lover thanks to them, and you just dont hear voices or songs like this now, they are all about sex or getting high, or touching on someone.... Bring back CLASS!!!
Damn!!!! What a class act. I keep going back on vids and commenting about style. They dressed to perform. That maintained control of the stage. They respected the audience.Paul S and the band was a very added pleasure.
At 1:35 that is a great band leader and organ/pianist, He used lead the CBS band for Dave Letterman know has his own show on AXS TV, Paul Shaffer look he has hair. He has play with and for all the great and legends of music .
Let me cle ar the air .. Ben E. King sings the original version. It was meant to be recorded by the Drifters with him as lead singer but due to a snow storm he was the only drifter to turn up however the recording session went through on October 27 1960 (The Drifters Box) thus launching his career. At tha tine the Atlantic managment did not like the idea but it shure worked
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem A red rose up in Spanish Harlem It is a special one, it's never seen the sun It only comes out when the moon is on the run And all the stars are gleaming It's growing in the street right up through the concrete But soft and sweet and dreamin'
SON-OF-GUN; JUST MADE IT!!! In 1961 "Spanish Harlem" peaked at No. 10 thus just making the Billboard's Top 10 and it spent a total of 16 weeks in the Top 100... There have been many cover versions; Aretha Franklin took it to No. 2 in 1971 while King Curtis topped out at No. 89 in 1966. Other covers were Jay & the Americans, Laura Nyro, Mamas & Papas, Leon Russell, Percy Faith, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Herb Albert, and countless others...
i can rember seeing ben e king at the "Q" club paddington with a backing group called will shakspears globe show the drummer was so good ben e king became part the band and the drummer was the lead he made the drums sing
ElFreako45 I think it was an accident BUT what he said to that CHAUFFER(sic) sealed his fate. If only he hadn't said those words. MOST TIMES GENIUSES ARE A LITTLE OFF BASE MENTALLY
What happened to the Soul Spectacular Live videos that was on You Tube? What a crying shame they removed them. Makes no sense. They shot their self in the foot. People loved that footage. Anybody know?
I have heard Aretha version, Luv her " I say a little prayer for you " but I think this is more a mans song you know pick that rose, Both great though !!!
I don't remember those other singers coming out with Spanish Harlem, which is obviously a man to woman song....of course it is a classic but somehow I can't picture Aretha singing it ...I think you are bulls_______ WHY????
he has lost that golden voice..this is not good..but we all get old..to bad he does not still have his voice like mel carter(hold me thrill me kiss me, who is in his 60s and sounds as good as ever. ben e dosnt sound anything like he used to. this is not good.
I love this song so much. Ben E. King was so versatile it isn't even funny.
I love this song ❤
beautiful song.... Benjamin Earl you are the best..........
The old Ben E. King's was much stronger.
In his day he was superb. Yes, he has aged, but I still like, and was glad to see this, still not bad.
Soul Sista, this is Ben E. King, The original lead singer for "THE DRIFTERS" `59, "There goes my baby movin` on, down the line" He also sang "Stand By Me", thought ya` Mom & you would enjoy this , LOL, Willie D, AKA, Billy "D".
Simply fantastic.thanks...
BenE kicks some ass with this Atlantic soul classic,.ktf.
Great song.done by one of the greatest male singer ever.love it .thank for posting it.
Music is so subjective but surely this is one of the most beautiful melodies / arrangements / lyrics of all time . A modern classic
to bad we dont have more singing artist like ben e king.
Soul Sista, this is Ben E. King, The original lead singer for "THE DRIFTERS" `59, "There goes my baby bmovin~ on .
This was the first song Ben E. King recorded AFTER he left the Drifters in 1960. 1961 was a GREAT year for King. He also recorded Stand By Me which made him a household name. But the music industry was hearing foot steps behind them. THE MOTOWN SOUND was starting to make its bid as a driving force in R&B.
EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN TO BEN E SING ITS AS ENTICING AS FIRST TIME!
He's still great. I've got nothing but respect for Mr. Ben E. King.
aww this song reminds of my parents' (RIP) cassette tapes back in the day... Im such a music lover thanks to them, and you just dont hear voices or songs like this now, they are all about sex or getting high, or touching on someone.... Bring back CLASS!!!
What a great song by Ben E.King keep the oldie going
Beautiful vocals, no denying it. Love you Ben!!!!
Keep going back to this song & Ben E King sings it best !!!
Damn!!!! What a class act. I keep going back on vids and commenting about style. They dressed to perform. That maintained control of the stage. They respected the audience.Paul S and the band was a very added pleasure.
I thought this was a 'lost classic' thanks for posting this. It takes me back....
What a voice..... I love this man
this is the best version!
Will never get tired of listening to this one/
A truely great Talent .Amazing voice. Stand by & Salute d King : Ben E!!!! I Love your music.
Truly wonderful rendition of a beautiful song
ONE OF MY BEST SONGS
Another great version of a great song!
A legend in is own Ben E King RIP my friend
i went with a girl in the 60's from the spanisn harlem and this was our song. my god the memories
This is fantastic thanks for posting Una.
Timeless, My friend, Timeless.
One of the greatest!!!
I love this music .it strikes the chords.
Absolutely Amazing!
Da kommt was rüber, keine Frage, wunderbar......
great song great music this.is beautiful.
Excellent!! Thanks for the post!
Anyone ever heard the duet of this same song with Ben E King and Spragga Benz?? Its really good!!!
awesome voice......
At 1:35 that is a great band leader and organ/pianist, He used lead the CBS band for Dave Letterman know has his own show on AXS TV, Paul Shaffer look he has hair. He has play with and for all the great and legends of music .
Let me cle ar the air .. Ben E. King sings the original version. It was meant to be recorded by the Drifters with him as lead singer but due to a snow storm he was the only drifter to turn up however the recording session went through on October 27 1960 (The Drifters Box) thus launching his career. At tha tine the Atlantic managment did not like the idea but it shure worked
just classy, great sound!
There is a rose in Spanish Harlem
A red rose up in Spanish Harlem
It is a special one, it's never seen the sun
It only comes out when the moon is on the run
And all the stars are gleaming
It's growing in the street right up through the concrete
But soft and sweet and dreamin'
Andy Peebles smooth soul The Bond in Dundee sweet soul music
Awesome!
SON-OF-GUN; JUST MADE IT!!! In 1961 "Spanish Harlem" peaked at No. 10 thus just making the Billboard's Top 10 and it spent a total of 16 weeks in the Top 100...
There have been many cover versions; Aretha Franklin took it to No. 2 in 1971 while King Curtis topped out at No. 89 in 1966. Other covers were Jay & the Americans, Laura Nyro, Mamas & Papas, Leon Russell, Percy Faith, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Herb Albert, and countless others...
Местами схоже с "Миллионом алых роз" Паулса.
i can rember seeing ben e king at the "Q" club paddington with a backing group called will shakspears globe show the drummer was so good ben e king became part the band and the drummer was the lead he made the drums sing
So very romantic melody. Wish i knew the dance steps but bet i could fake it very well.
i love him !!! :)
Yes, Most Vociferously ! ! !
That's a singer right there! Also a version done by Aretha Franklin. Helluva job by both.
A great singer,soulful style
I have almost that he recorded but having a problem finding a song called Ectasy Have ever heard of it?
awesome song! paolo nutini made a great cover on paleo festival
Ben E. King has passed away, RIP.
This is the Best. Ben E King you are fantastic. Does anyone know the name of the album this was recorded on back in the '60s?
Beutiful
ty firtellus socrestatease was you with any ofthe groups love our dolly2002
I bloody agree!!!!!!!
Another great song by Phil Spector.
@madonnacw This song was writen by PHIL SPECTOR!!!!!
grandios !
@AndrewZlakMusic Thanks Andrew. I meant I love his voice! All respect to "Lieber & Spector"
I was born 1959.......
can somone plzzz post "imagination" by beb e king for me...cant find it on youtube.
plz post "imagination" by ben e king...plzz
@docpete1968 this is the america we all long to see....the corporations have dirtied music
@madonnacw my favorite
Sveremenska pjesma , mada je original ipak top topova ... Prekrasan vokal ...
ElFreako45 I think it was an accident BUT what he said to that CHAUFFER(sic) sealed his fate. If only he hadn't said those words. MOST TIMES GENIUSES ARE A LITTLE OFF BASE MENTALLY
What happened to the Soul Spectacular Live videos that was on You Tube? What a crying shame they removed them. Makes no sense. They shot their self in the foot. People loved that footage. Anybody know?
Was that really Paul Schaeffer leading the band ?
en.wikipedia(.)org/wiki/Spanish_Harlem_(song)
Spanish Harlem ¿?¿?
I have heard Aretha version, Luv her " I say a little prayer for you " but I think this is more a mans song you know pick that rose, Both great though !!!
The best. Not like the present trashy no-talents of today.
I don't remember those other singers coming out with Spanish Harlem, which
is obviously a man to woman song....of course it is a classic but somehow I
can't picture Aretha singing it ...I think you are bulls_______ WHY????
I must say I always thought it was "Bennie" King.
You havent heard Aretha Franklins version? feel bad for you
Gutes Lied scheint Live gesungen aber leider so exttremes Rauschen schade drum
he has lost that golden voice..this is not good..but we all get old..to bad he does not still have his voice like mel carter(hold me thrill me kiss me, who is in his 60s and sounds as good as ever. ben e dosnt sound anything like he used to. this is not good.