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"Stand By Me"
Ben E.King
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Ben E. King
Cassius Clay
Julian Lennon
Marc Bolan
Mumtaz Mahal
Margarita Pracatan
Scott Walker
Marc Bolan
Stand By Me goes global with versions from Cuban caberet queen Margarita Pracatan and Indian trio Mumtaz Mahal.
Also - soulful takes from Marc Bolan and Julian Lennon.
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Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali as you've never heard him before...
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Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon's version used in the film 'Playing For Keeps'
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Mumtaz Mahal
A very down-tempo rendition by Indian trio Mumtaz Mahal
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Margarita Pracatan
Cuban cabaret star Margarita Pracatan does it in her own inimitable way
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Scott Walker
No surprises on this lavish Scott Walker version
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