Wow RIP Ben, nice title Johnny.
Incredible voice.
RIP. Everyone who I loved when I was little are now dying. I guess that’s bound to happen once you hit 50.
Oh man, I loved The Platters. A great talent, for sure.
The Drifters.
Them too. Posting pre-coffee is never a good idea.
…and the land is dark.
Goodbye, Mr. King. Your voice lives on in our hearts and minds.
Stand by Me is of course one of the great songs. So good both Lennonand McCartney covered it as solo artists. But Spanish Harlem is also great along with Magic Moment another classic.
Such an awesome and soulful voice.
I always loved “Up On The Roof.” Amazing how the orchestrations and Ben’s voice made a city rooftop sound like a wonderland.
“This Magic Moment” will forever remind me of the scene from The Sandlot where Michael “Squints” Palledorous puts the moves on the cute lifeguard (and later goes on to marry).