Kingdom Choir’s version of 'Stand By Me' had been watched on YouTube more than 10 million times. Photo: Reuters
Songwriter Mike Stoller was 5,000km away from the Royal Wedding, where the inspirational Stand By Me, which he co-wrote, was sung by the London-based, Karen Gibson-led Kingdom Choir at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel.
The May 19 performance of the 1961 classic was the only “pop” song to be part of the Royal procession, reportedly a personal request from Meghan Markle after Prince Charles suggested the gospel troupe be invited.
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