"Stand by Me" is the title of a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by him, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, based on the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me,". There have been over 400 recorded versions of "Stand by Me", including versions by John Lennon, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and Elton John.Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King ("B.B." short for Blues Boy), is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.Recorded October 27, 1960.Original Footage - Mixed Appearances on Dvd.