Song of the Week - Stand By Me by Arden Park Roots

Stand By Me, the classic Ben E. King song gets a new sound and an irie vibe in a new rendition from Arden Park Roots. The song was released on their new album Pipe Dreams which dropped on 11/22/11 (currently at a great price, $4.99 on iTunes). The band from Sacramento begins the song with a more traditional sound and emphasizing Tyler Campbell's edgy soulful vocals but 45 seconds into the song, the reggae sound and irie vibes start. Tyler sings with the conviction the song requires and the new sound compliments the message in the lyrics. I especially appreciate the message of the song. In these days when we all seem more and more divided, it becomes more and more important to be reminded of the message this song brings. Check out the song below:

As I said, their new album Pipe Dreams has just released on iTunes and is at a great price.