You were able to sing something they related to instantly, because it was part of what you felt. It was part of what you had already traveled through. It's part of the people you were associating with daily. It was all of that. Ben E. King associatedailyfelt share on social
The industry now wants to be in charge of everything. Ben E. King chargeindustry Change image and share on social
It would probably take me an hour to two to write it down, get the feel of it, and that's with quite a few changes. It's not really a hard thing for me to do. Ben E. King feelhardhour Change image and share on social
If there's anything about the business that I love and that I'm extremely happy about, is that my career started at that time and that I met some of the greatest entertainers at that time and some are still here. Ben E. King businesscareerentertainer share on social
Many times I've gone on tours with Paul Anka. He would have someone sitting behind him to keep people from even talking to him. You were almost in a little restricted area there. Ben E. King ankaareahave Change image and share on social
In my vocal, I think you can hear something of my earlier times when I'd sing in subway halls for the echo and perform doo-wop on street corners. But I had a lot of influences, too - singers like Sam Cooke, Brook Benton and Roy Hamilton. Ben E. King bentonbrookcooke share on social
I still think my whole career was accidental. I didn't pursue it. I feel like I'm cheating sometimes. Ben E. King accidentalcareercheat Change image and share on social
And, because there was an honesty about all that was going on. It connected with the people in the street. Ben E. King connecthonestypeople Change image and share on social
At that time, we were in charge. We didn't ask. We just did. We just did what was in our heart. Ben E. King chargehearttime Change image and share on social
