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Ben E. King performed lead vocals for The Drifters on how many of their biggest hit singles?

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Answer

The answer is three. Ben E. King was the lead vocalist for the Drifters on three of their biggest hits: "There Goes My Baby" (1959), "Save the Last Dance for Me" (1960), and "Stand by Me" (1961). All three songs reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and are considered some of the most iconic songs of the 1960s.
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