"Spanish Harlem" was King's first single after leaving The Drifters, and it became one of his signature songs, reaching #2 on the R&B charts. The song features a distinctive, vibrant arrangement from Leiber and Stoller.
- The song was co-written by Jerry Leiber, Phil Spector, and King himself.
- "Spanish Harlem" reached #2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and #15 on the Hot 100 in late 1961.
- The distinctive opening flute solo is played by Stanley Glasser.
Ben E. King was an American soul singer-songwriter, perhaps best known for his Top 10 hits and his work with The Drifters. King is also remembered for his work with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, who produced this, his debut single.
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