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Stand by me - Grandp_Erik vocal
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pop norway cover stand by me grandpaerik erikvanderlende
During the covid periode I have been experimented with garageband, backing tracks and exploring the deepest part of my voice.
Retired electro engineer and marketing economist - singing and playing music. The online presentation started with my membership in the band The Bluesmates. The Bluesmates was founded in Drøbak, Norway, in the late 90s, three of the original members remained members until the end. The band greatest strength was the variety in their repertorie. They played tunes by Fleetwood Mac, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Clash, Finis Tasby, Dr Feelgood, Elmore James, Luther Allison and several others. The Bluesmates have performed in conserts at Drøbak Blues Festival, Gardermoen Airport Hotel, Sonfestivalen, Mossekonserten, Halmfestivalen i Ski and Vinderfangerbukta Bluesconsert in Drøbak. In addition they have also played at dance parties and other musical arrangements. The Band played their own versions of well known Blues tunes together with rock Classics. The studio-versions were performed by: Espen Olavsen - lead-/rythm guitar, Jim Greatorex - lead-/rythmguitar, Robert E. Frøiseth - base, Geir Danielsen - drums, Erik van der Lende lead vocal During the covid time I started trying to find out what GarageBand was about, and I am still searching/learning/testing/trying out. Awaiting for better times I am trying to find old hits that is suitable for my base-voice. Here I sing to backing tracks. I also presents a collaboration between the fantastic, Italian blues guitarist Marco Maenza and myself.
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Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
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Peak #32
Peak in subgenre #4
Uploaded
August 03, 2025
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MP3 5.5 MB • 192 kbps • 4:00
Story behind the song
There are songs that feel like an outstretched hand. As if someone is saying: No matter what happens Im here. Stand by Me is just that kind of song. Written and published by Ben E. King in 1961, it became an instant classic. But its not because its complicated quite the opposite. Its simple, honest and straight from the heart. It says what we all hope to hear from someone: Youre not alone. If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall these are strong images. But the message is as clear as the melody is warm: When everything shakes and threatens to fall apart, we only need one thing. Someone to stand by our side. This song has been in movies, played at weddings and funerals in joy and in sorrow. And it still hits home. Maybe because it reminds us of something we often forget: That strength isnt always standing alone. Sometimes its standing together.
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