Name ________________________
Date ________ Period ________
Date Due _________
Compare and Contrast: “Stand By Me”
ASSIGNMENT: Compare the original version of the song “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King with another version of
your choice.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Make an analysis chart (a three column “T” chart) with all of traits listed and the two versions
at the top. 2.Listen to the Ben E. King version of the song. 3. Take notes on a compare and contrast analysis chart you made.
4. Select ONE other version and listen to it.
5. Fill out the compare and contrast analysis chart.
6. Select the BEST comparisons and the BEST points of contrast. Transfer these to the Compare
and Contrast worksheet. Make sure you use complete sentences, name the traits, and give
specific examples from each version of the song. 7. Write a mini-essay to compare and contrast.
Version
Description
Link
Ben E. King
This is the original version of
the song. It was recorded in
1961.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=hwZNL7QVJjE
John Lennon
This version was recorded in
1975 by a member of the
Beetles, an English rock band.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=4vSWHkxZgOI
Tracy Chapman
This version was recorded in
2005. Chapman is a blues,
soul, and pop artist.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=7SNiezOBWPs
Ki Theory
This version was recorded in
2014. It is alternative rock.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=Psm4XGVtQAY
Mickey Gilley
This version was recorded in
1980. It is a country version.
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=c_e-_Mt0WiY