Uploaded by MJandJ5 on Jul 21, 2009
Of all the Jackson 5's hits, none showcased the preternatural brilliance of Michael Jackson quite so perfectly as the 1970 ballad "I'll Be There." Rarely, if ever, had one so young sung with so much authority and grace, investing this achingly tender ballad with wisdom and understanding far beyond his years. At times, "I'll Be There" seems like an encapsulation of Motown history -- Michael's lead eerily recalls his mentor Diana Ross in both tone and phrasing, the harmonies rival those of the Temptations, and the "Just look over your shoulder, honey!" shout at the end is a direct lift from the Four Tops' "Reach Out, I'll Be There" (the song's most obvious thematic inspiration) -- but it never sounds even momentarily derivative.
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:( always chokes me up x
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Thumbs up if you love this song:D
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oh my gosh im cryin...
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Utterly stunning.
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@curtisjones400 I was 9 years old in 1971 and I loved The Jackson Five cartoon and Osmonds cartoon and all the music and TV shows back then.
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@CristinaMaggie I think he's saying "I'll be your strength"
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1:08 Whats he saying? It sounds like "I'll be a stripper"
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I Love This Song , I Get A Tear When I Hear It <//3
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R
IP michael
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"just call my name & i'll be there..."
-sighs- this song touches me so much. <3
foreverxbrkn 2 years ago 54
god i love this song though it sadden me
new18new 2 years ago 36