Written by: Cara

• News & Trends

May 6th, 2009

You know the song:

When the night has come
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see.
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.

With all that’s going on these days, it feels like the night has come indeed. Between swine flu hysteria, the ailing economy, and Jon and Kate on the fritz, it feels like the moon is the only light we can see at the moment. (And by “the moon” I am of course referring to Twilight: New Moon, which hits theatres in a mere six months.)

If you’re feeling the strain from all the bad news surrounding us, you’re not alone. But I’ve got a little mid-week pick-me-up that will leave you feeling better about the world—guaranteed. From Santa Monica to New Orleans and Amsterdam to The Congo, musicians from all over the world have contributed to this moving cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”

Despite the challenges we face, with some compassion and a little humor we can support one another with patience, kindness, and respect. Check out the video for inspiration, and think about who you can stand by today.

Group hug anyone?