Stand by Me
Cover Songs
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With its powerful message of togetherness, this timeless hit was featured in a movie of the same name released 40 years ago this week. The writers of this song, like the performers in our video, came together from the Black and Jewish worlds. Whether in community, in family, or in supporting a friend, we hope this performance inspires you to stand by one another. Wishing you a Shabbat shalom.
Featuring: Rev. Ian Johnson, Cantor Azi Schwartz, and Cantor Mira Davis
Song: Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller
Arrangement: Jason Weisinger, commissioned by PAS Music Center
Music director: David Enlow
Video editor: Terrell Simms
Audio editor: Oli Jung
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Terrell Simms, Erik Van Batavia, Justin Goodman
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