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“You take a chance to do something and you realize in your heart it's either going to be the greatest thing that ever happened or the worst thing that ever happened. It won't be an in between, I almost made a hit. It will be an instant flop or an instant success.”

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Ben E. King, an iconic American singer, was born on September 28, 1938, and passed away on April 30, 2015. Known for his emotive voice and unique musical style, he is one of the most prominent figures in soul music during the 1960s. more

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