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     • As two early rock and roll songwriters who were merging the sounds of blues, country and doo-wop to create something new, they were leading the pack as the world of commercial and mainstream music began to wake up to the new sound.
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     The two men who created the sound of the 1950s and '60s

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   Who were Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller?

   • Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, two powerful figures working behind the scenes, played a pivotal role in shaping and dominating the sound of that era. For those who criticise modern pop or rock acts for not writing their own music, they may be surprised to learn that this is a long-standing tradition in the music industry.

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   When did Leiber & Stoller become famous?

   • Leiber and Stoller’s songs were regularly shared around, with their track ‘Kansas City’ becoming a favourite track, recorded by Wilbert Harrison in 1959, Little Richard in 1955 but not released until 1970, and then covered by The Beatles in 1961, performed as part of their early live sets.

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   How many hits did Spector & Leiber have?

   • Borrowing directly from Leiber and Stoller’s work and their knack for creating hits, Spector’s legacy leapfrogs off their band of theirs. All in all, the duo wrote over 70 chart hits and produced even more.

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   Who was Phil Spector?

   • If that still wasn’t enough, the duo essentially raised up the man who would take their place. In the early 1960s, Phil Spector worked as an apprentice of sorts for the team, learning from their own songwriting and production style, which majorly informed his wall of sound style and his hand in shaping the sound of 1960s girl bands.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Stand_by_Me_(Ben_EStand by Me (Ben E. King song) - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · "Stand by Me" is a song originally performed in 1961 by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King and written by him, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who together used the pseudonym Elmo Glick.

4. faroutmagazine.co.uk › who-wrote-ben-e-king-songWho wrote the Ben E King song 'Stand by Me'? - Far Out Magazine

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   Sep 22, 2024 · Ben E King wrote the song back in 1960 alongside Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a famed, multi-award-winning duo. At the time, it was pretty uncommon for soul singers, especially, to write their own songs.

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller wrote and produced the song in 1960-1961. Folks immediately played “Stand by Me” on repeat when it first released, but that’s just a taste. “Stand by Me” served as the theme song for the 1986 Rob Reiner film of the same name. More than 400 artists covered the song since its 1961 release.

7. www.thevintagenews.com › 2024/09/24 › september-24-1957Today in History: September 24th, 1957 | The Vintage News

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   Sep 24, 2024 · Elvis Presley, already a major figure in rock and roll, teamed up with songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller to create “Jailhouse Rock.” The track was not only a lead single for Presley’s film of the same name but also showcased his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence.

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   Sep 20, 2024 · After a stint in Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller’s song mill, working alongside up-and-comers like Phil Spector and Paul Simon, Teitelbaum (pen name Terry Phillips) signed on with Pickwick Records, a label specializing in reissues and discount knock-offs of popular styles.

9. www.metrosiliconvalley.com › croce-plays-croce‘Croce Plays Croce’ Tour Puts Time in a Bottle

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   12 hours ago · He compares Jim Croce’s writing to that of rock ’n’ roll legends Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (“Hound Dog,” “Spanish Harlem,” “Stand By Me” and dozens of others). “They all wrote great character songs; they had a sense of humor, and the stories were organic.”