StandFour explained

StandFour should not be confused with Stanfour.

StandFour
Origin:New York, New York, United States
Genre:A cappella
Years Active:2012–2015
Associated Acts:The Maccabeats
Current Members:David Block
Noey Jacobson
Nachum Joel
Immanuel Shalev

StandFour is an American a cappella group from New York City made up of four former members of Yeshiva University's all-male a cappella group The Maccabeats. Formed in November 2012, the group is composed of four graduates of the university: David Block, Noey Jacobson, Nachum Joel, and Immanuel Shalev.[1] StandFour is largely popular among the American Jewish community and the related blogosphere.

Their first song/video was released immediately after their formation, entitled "Eight Nights," and is a Hanukkah parody/mashup of three songs: "Some Nights" by Fun, "Die Young" by Ke$ha, and "Live While We're Young" by One Direction.[2], "Eight Nights" has been viewed over 1,627,265 times on YouTube.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Stand Four- Shedding Light on the Break Off. 31 December 2012. The Observer. 11 February 2013.
  2. Web site: Former Maccabeats Launch New Group "StandFour" And Hanukkah Song "Eight Nights". All Jewish Digital. 11 February 2013.
  3. Web site: StandFour - Eight Nights - Hanukkah Mashup. YouTube. 9 November 2019.