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Originally posted by Cobra
R.I.P.
"Stand by me" is a true classic.
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It originated from a psalm, so no wonder why it's one of the most loved songs of all time.
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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me.
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It meant so much to black people in the 60s, and probably still very much so today. The movie was cool too.
I love it, it's so powerful, iconic and influential.
- "Stand by Me" made history as one of the most broadcast songs of the 20th century
- BMI named it as the fourth most-performed song of the 20th century
- Inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress
- Recognized as culturally, historically and aesthetically significant
