Benjamin Earl King was an American soul and R&B singer and record producer.
"You Keep Me Hangin' On" is a song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland. It was first recorded in 1966 by American Motown girl group the Supremes,reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. American rock band Vanilla Fudge released a cover version in June the following year,which reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100. English singer Kim Wilde covered "You Keep Me Hangin' On" in 1986,reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1987. In the first 32 years of the Billboard Hot 100 rock era,"You Keep Me Hangin' On" became one of the six songs to reach number one by two different musical acts. In 1996,American country singer Reba McEntire's version reached number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The BBC ranked the Supremes' original song at number 78 on The Top 100 Digital Motown Chart,which ranks Motown releases by their all-time UK downloads and streams.
"Only You (And You Alone)" (often shortened to "Only You") is a pop song composed by Buck Ram. It was originally recorded by The Platters with lead vocals by Tony Williams in 1955.
"I'll Be There" is the first single released on Third Album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy,Hal Davis,Bob West,and Willie Hutch.
"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" is a song written by Miles Gregory and originally recorded by Rose Royce. It was produced by former Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield for Whitfield Records. Lead vocals were sung by Gwen Dickey and the song was released as the second single from their third studio album Strikes Again. The song was developed as a result of producer Whitfield's interest to work with Paul Buckmaster,the British arranger and composer. Together they asked songwriter Miles Gregory to write a song for them. Gregory's undergoing medical care for his deteriorating physical health became the inspiration behind the song. "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" incorporated the use of the Electronic LinnDrum machine,and was one of the first songs to effectively use the sound reverbs of the instrument. The song was mainly recorded at music contractor Gene Bianco's house,where Dickey was present during the recording.
"Save the Last Dance for Me" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman,first recorded in 1960 by American musical group the Drifters with Ben E. King on lead vocals. It has since been covered by several artists,including Dalida,the DeFranco Family,Emmylou Harris,Dolly Parton,and Michael Bublé.
"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" is a song written in 1982 by Doug James and Michael Bolton. The ballad has been recorded by many artists around the world,in several languages,most notably by Bolton himself,becoming something of a modern pop standard. Instrumental versions of the song have been recorded featuring variously the piano,guitar,saxophone,pan flute,steel drum,and music box.
"Rush Rush" is a song by American recording artist Paula Abdul,taken from her second studio album,Spellbound (1991). It was released on April 24,1991,by Virgin Records as the lead single from the album. Written by Peter Lord and produced by Peter Lord and V. Jeffrey Smith,the song achieved success in the United States,where it topped the Billboard Hot 100,and became a worldwide hit.
"If You Don't Know Me by Now" is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff,and recorded by the Philadelphia soul musical group Harold Melvin &the Blue Notes. It became their first hit after being released as a single in September 1972,topping the US R&B chart and peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Kiss Me" is a song by American pop rock band Sixpence None the Richer from their self-titled third album (1997). The ballad was released as a single on August 12,1998,in the United States and was issued in international territories the following year. Several music critics compared the song to works by English alternative rock band the Sundays,and it was nominated for a Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards.
"Don't Make Me Over" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David,originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in August 1962 and released in October 1962 as her lead solo single from her debut album Presenting Dionne Warwick issued under Sceptor Records. The song reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
"Foolish Games" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel from her debut studio album,Pieces of You (1995). It was also the third single to be lifted from the Batman &Robin motion-picture soundtrack. Jewel re-recorded the single for the soundtrack to produce a more radio-friendly version,similar to her other singles "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant for Me". This version is shorter than the album version by one verse. The song details the frustration and agony of knowing that the intensity of one's love is not reciprocated by one's lover.
"Hey! Baby" is a song written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel,first recorded at Clifford Herring Studios in Ft. Worth Tx,and recorded by Channel in 1961,first released on LeCam Records,a local Fort Worth,Texas label. After it hit,it was released on Smash Records for national distribution. Channel co-produced the song with Major Bill Smith and released it on Mercury Records' Smash label. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks,starting the week ending March 10,1962.
"Shame" is a 1977 single recorded by American singer Evelyn "Champagne" King,written by John H. Fitch Jr. and Reuben Cross,and released by RCA Records. It was released by RCA Records as part of King's debut album,Smooth Talk. The extended remix was produced for the twelve-inch vinyl single and would later replace the album version of the song in late-1970s reprints of the album. "Shame" was successful on Billboard music charts and would become one of King's signature songs,though it varied on international music charts. The song was covered by Zhanéfor the 1994 film A Low Down Dirty Shame and Kim Wilde in 1996.
"Beautiful Girls" is the debut single by reggae-influenced musician Sean Kingston from his eponymous debut;it was first released in 2007,when Kingston was 17. The song samples Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me". The song is about a boy who feels “suicidal”over being unable to be with a "beautiful girl". It is Kingston's signature song.
"Magic" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for the soundtrack to the 1980 musical fantasy film,Xanadu. Written and produced by John Farrar,the song was released as the lead single from the album in May 1980 and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks beginning on August 2. On August 30,it was displaced from the top by Christopher Cross's "Sailing".
"You Were Meant for Me" is a song written by Steve Poltz and American singer-songwriter Jewel and performed by Jewel on her first album,Pieces of You (1995). It relates the singer's incomprehension of a failed relationship and her inadequate attempts at moving on with her life.
"I (Who Have Nothing)" (sometimes billed as "I Who Have Nothing") is an English language cover of the Italian song "Uno dei Tanti" (English:"One of Many"),with music by Carlo Donida and lyrics by Giulio "Mogol" Rapetti. The initial version,"Uno dei Tanti",was performed by Joe Sentieri in 1961.
"Shy Guy" is a song by Jamaican recording artist and songwriter Diana King for the movie soundtrack album Bad Boys. It also appeared on King's debut studio album,Tougher Than Love (1995). The song was written by King,Kingsley Gardner and Andy Marvel,who produced the song as well. It was released by Sony Music worldwide in 1995 as the lead single from Tougher Than Love. The song contains a sample from "School Boy Crush" by Average White Band.
Prince Royce is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Prince Royce;it was released on March 2,2010,through Top Stop Music. The production was handled primarily by Andrés Hidalgo,with other contributions made by Sergio George,George Meña,Bastiany,Gregory "Greko" Rojo and Nápoles. All songs were co-produced by Prince Royce and D'Lesly Lora.
