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Quote by Ben E. King

“I enjoyed singing, I loved song writing, I loved recording. All those things that involves with creating music was great.”

Quote by Ben E. King

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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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