Stand By Me

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Stand By Me is a 1961 song by Ben E. King. The Beatles covered it live from 1961 to 1962. The Beatles also covered it during the Get Back sessions in January 1969. In addition to this, John and Paul attempted this song several times during their 1974 reunion. Also, John Lennon covered it on his 1975 album Rock 'N' Roll

Contents 1 Available Versions 1.1 The Beatles 1.2 Post-Beatles 1.3 John Lennon and Paul McCartney 1.4 John Lennon 1.5 Paul McCartney 1.6 George Harrison and Ringo Starr 2 Known Unavailable Versions 2.1 The Beatles 2.2 George and Ringo

Available Versions

The Beatles

• Get Back session, January 8, 1969, (Bootlegs)
• Get Back session, January 24, 1969, (Bootlegs)

Post-Beatles

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

• John Lennon and Paul McCartney attempt 1, 1974, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon and Paul McCartney attempt 2, 1974, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon and Paul McCartney attempt 3, 1974, (Bootlegs)

John Lennon

• John Lennon Rehearsal Take, 1974, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon Rehearsal Take, 1974, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon Master Take, October 21-October 25, 1974, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon Live at the Old Grey Whistle Test, April 18, 1975, (Bootlegs)
• John Lennon Live at Salute to Sir Lew, June 13, 1975, (Bootlegs, Lennon Legend DVD)

Paul McCartney

• Paul McCartney Live at 31st Annual Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Induction Awards, (Bootlegs)

George Harrison and Ringo Starr

• Ringo Starr and George Harrison live in London with Ben E. King, June 5, 1987, (Bootlegs)

Known Unavailable Versions

The Beatles

• Live Performances, 1961-1962

George and Ringo

• Informal Jam for Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, January 20, 1988