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"Stand By Me"
Ben E.King
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Ben E. King
Cassius Clay
Julian Lennon
Marc Bolan
Mumtaz Mahal
Margarita Pracatan
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Marc Bolan
Stand By Me goes global with versions from Cuban caberet queen Margarita Pracatan and Indian trio Mumtaz Mahal.
Also - soulful takes from Marc Bolan and Julian Lennon.
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Cassius Clay
Muhammad Ali as you've never heard him before...
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Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon's version used in the film 'Playing For Keeps'
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Mumtaz Mahal
A very down-tempo rendition by Indian trio Mumtaz Mahal
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Margarita Pracatan
Cuban cabaret star Margarita Pracatan does it in her own inimitable way
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Scott Walker
No surprises on this lavish Scott Walker version
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