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Stand by Me (Charles Albert Tindley song)

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"Stand by Me" should not to be confused with "Stand by Me Father", by Sam Cooke and James W. Alexander.

Though sometimes known as "Stand by Me Father", "Stand by Me" is a 1905 gospel song by the Rev. Charles Albert Tindley. Although often thought to be a "traditional spiritual", Tindley copyrighted the song in 1905. The song of the same name by Ben E. King draws on Tindley's song. The song has been sung in Tindley's original gospel form by various artists including Bob Dylan.

Lyrics

"When the storms of life are raging, stand by me, stand by me In the midst of tribulation, stand by me"

The song has been recorded by artists including:

  • 1928 – Pace Jubilee Singers (10" 78rpm single Victor 21551)
  • 1937 – Norfolk Jubilee Singers (Decca Records)
  • 1941 – Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Decca)
  • 1949 – Ernest Tubb (10" 78rpm single Decca 14506)
  • 1961 – The Staple Singers (Vee Jay)
  • (Date unknown) The Pilgrim Travelers Re-issued on "The Best Of Gospel Choirs" (1995, Baur Music Production BMP 51143)

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    Stand by Me (Charles Albert Tindley song) Wikipedia
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