Stand By Me was written by songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and Ben E. King who made the song a hit. The tune became a favorite for recording artists with four different versions making the top 20 five times. In 1967, Spyder Turner made a one hit wonder tribute version where he worked in lyrics and impressions of other popular singers. In 1975, John Lennon hit number 14 with the song. In 1980, country singer Mickey Gilley made the song his top 20 one hit wonder. In 1986, Ben E. King hit number 10 with his same record from movie Stand By Me. Along the way, there were other popular versions.
Titles by Little Junior Parker, The Clash, Oasis, and Quicksilver Messenger Service were different songs.