A great early 60's track from Ben E. King on Atco Records.

Watch the video for Walking in the Footsteps of a Fool from Ben E. King's The Complete Atco/Atlantic Singles Vol. 1: 1960-1966 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Ben E. King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson in September 28, 1938 (died of natural causes, aged 76 on April 30, 2015. in Henderson, North Carolina) was an American soul and pop singer. He is best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a top ten hit in both 1961 and 1986. In 1958, Ben Nelson joined a doo wop group, The Five Crowns. Later that same year, The Drifters' manager fired the members of the group and replaced them with The Five Crowns, who had performed several engagements with The Drifters.

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In May 1960, King left the Drifters, assuming the stage name Ben E. King in preparation for a solo career His next single, "Stand by Me", written with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, ultimately would be voted as one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America. King cited singers Brook Benton, Roy Hamilton and Sam Cooke as influences for his vocals of the song. I'm Standing By" b/w "Walking In The Footsteps Of A Fool" (Non-album track).

Anthology was released in 1993 and remains the biggest single Ben E. King album to date. This two-disc collection spans 50 songs covering his entire career to this point. 16 songs on the album are not necessarily hits but are nonetheless included to provide insight on King's history. There Goes My Baby" – 2:13. Dance with Me" – 2:23. This Magic Moment" – 2:29. Lonely Winds" – 2:49. Save the Last Dance for Me" – 2:29. I Count the Tears" – 2:08. Brace Yourself" – 2:09. Show Me the Way" – 2:19.

Babe, and I'm just-a walking. in the footsteps of a fool. No, I know I just can't help my helpless heart from-a reachin' out to. you. Mmm, I'm just-a walking in his footsteps and there's not a thing. that I can do. Oh, I know that I shouldn't love you, baby, and I know. I'm just-a headed for a heartbreak, but I just can't turn away. I know, I know that I'ma walking, I'ma walking, I'ma walking, baby (WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A FOOL). Send "Walking In The Footsteps Of A Fool" Ringtone to your Cell. Другие песни из Ben E. Stand by Me.

Ben E. King first ofered it to his group, The Drifters but was told – Not a bad song, but we don’t need it. Once solo – He and LJerry Lieber went to work –. I showed him the song. Did it on piano a little bit, he called the musicians back into the studio, and we went ahead and recorded it. And the rest is history. was this song made for anyone in particular. One of the songwriters (and singer) Ben E. King said it was inspired by a Sam Cooke song Stand by My Father. OTOH – there is a line from psalms in the second verb – a call to God? "Stand by Me" Track Info.