Ben E. King Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ben E. King.

Ben E. King (1938–2015) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his timeless hit "Stand by Me." Born Benjamin Earl Nelson in North Carolina, King rose to fame as the lead singer of The Drifters during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He embarked on a successful solo career in 1960, earning several chart-topping singles including "Spanish Harlem" and "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)." Recognized for his soulful voice and enduring contributions to R&B music, Ben E. King remains a revered figure and his songs continue to captivate audiences across generations.

It never dawned on me at any particular time of my life that

It never dawned on me at any particular time of my life that people are paid tremendous money to sing.

Ben E. King

Life Time Money People Thetimes

He was a manager, one of the singers, I guess talent coordin

He was a manager, one of the singers, I guess talent coordinator for the local talent in Harlem. His name was Lover Patterson. He was living right across the street from where my dad had his restaurant. I guess he saw a lot of kids come in, a lot of my buddies.

Ben E. King

Dad

Yeah. I've been pretty fortunate to travel I guess, all arou

Yeah. I've been pretty fortunate to travel I guess, all around the place.

Ben E. King

Travel