Ben E. King

Ben E. King
Born: Sep 23, 1938 in Henderson, NC
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Early Pop/Rock, Brill Building Pop, Soul, Early R&B, Pop-Soul, AM Pop
Biography: From the groundbreaking orchestrated productions of the Drifters to his own solo hits, Ben E. King was the definition of R&B elegance. King's plaintive baritone had all the passion of gospel, but the settings in which it was displayed were tailored more for his honey smooth phrasing and crisp enunciation, ...Read full biography
Don't Play That Song
Released: 1962
Label: WEA Japan
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Ben E. King's third album is a little short in running time but very high in quality, in terms of the dozen songs here. The title track was the selling point, but couldn't help but be seduced by the exquisite ...Read full review
Supernatural Thing
Released: 1975
Label: Atlantic
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In 1975, Ben E. King was attempting to blend in with the smooth soul and disco trends of the mid-'70s. Thanks to the smash hit "Supernatural Thing, Part I," he was surprisingly successful at making himself ...Read full review
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