Ben E King
Ben E King lives in the middle ground — 10 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 quiet anchors and
Across the 14 Ben E King songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Stand by Me (the calmest here, 23) to I Who Have Nothing (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1961–1975.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to I Who Have Nothing.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Ben E King
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Ben E King song?
Of the 14 Ben E King songs we've measured, “I Who Have Nothing” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Ben E King song?
“Stand by Me” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 23–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Ben E King overall?
Ben E King averages 40/100 intensity across 14 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Ben E King?
The Ben E King songs we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
Which Ben E King songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Stand by Me”, “Save the Last Dance for Me”, “Spanish Harlem”, “Amor”.
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