The Stand is a post-apocalyptic Horror/Science Fiction novel by Stephen King originally published in 1978. It re-works the scenario in King’s earlier short story, "Night Surf" (included in the short story collection Night Shift). It is widely hailed by critics and fans as one of his best novels.
The novel was re-released as The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition in 1990. King restored some text originally cut for brevity, added and revised sections, changed the setting of the novel from 1980 to 1990, and updated a few pop culture references accordingly. This edition featured art by Berni Wrightson.
A TV miniseries based on The Stand and scripted by King himself was released in 1994.
Stand! is the fourth album by soul/rock/funk band Sly & the Family Stone, released on 3 May, 1969 on Epic Records (see 1969 in music). Written and produced by lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, Stand! was the band's breakout album. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas . blank">Review for Stand! by Sly & the Family Stone. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-02-05. It went on to sell over three million copies, and became one of the most successful albums of the 1960s. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas . "Sly & the Family Stone". All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
Stand! is considered one of the artistic high-points of the band's career, and includes several landmarks songs, among them hit singles such as "_Sing a Simple Song", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Stand!", and "Everyday People".
