I'll Be There

(Berry Gordy / Hal Davis / Willie Hutch / Bob West)
Lead vocals : Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson
Background vocals : The Jackson 5

Arranged by Bob West
Produced by Hal Davis

Recorded 1970 at the Motown Recording Studio, Los Angeles, California.

Versions

	Album Version (from "Third Album")	3:57
	Mono Version (from 7" US single)	3:35
	Live Version (in Medley, from "Diana! Original TV Soundtrack")	4:16
	SCOF Remix (from "Soul Source Vol 1")	-
	Alternative Version (Different lyrics and alternative end from "Love Songs" Compilation)	4:05
	A Cappella Version (from "Motown Original Artist Karaoke vol.1")	2:58
	Instrumental Version (from "Motown Original Artist Karaoke vol.1")	2:58
	Minus Mix (from "The Stripped Mixes")	3:55

jackson 5 i'll be there

In September 1970, the Jackson 5 had sold over 10 million copies of their 3 singles I Want You Back, ABC and The Love You Save, during a period of 9 months. It was a record for a so short period, and with I'll Be There, they are the first artists to have produced 4 singles reaching the top of the Billboard!

Third album was released a few days after the first single. In the same period, the group sang the American National Anthem at an international athletics at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The first tour started on 9 October 1970, and included 3 dates: Boston, Cincinnati and New York.

En septembre 1970, les Jackson 5 ont déjà vendus plus de 10 millions de copies de leurs 3 singles I Want You Back, ABC, et The Love You Save, durant une période de 9 mois. C'est un record pendant une si courte période, et grâce à I'll Be There, ils sont les premiers artistes à avoir réalisé 4 singles qui atteignent la première place du Billboard!

Third Album sort quelques jours après le single. Dans la même période, le groupe chante l'hymne national américain lors d'une compétition internationale d'athlétisme, au stade Riverfront, à Cincinnati, dans l'Ohio. La première tournée débute le 9 octobre 1970, et comprend 3 dates: Boston, Cincinnati et New York.

Collection

I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" White Label Promo M 1171 USA	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single M 1171 USA	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single TMG 758 UK	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single 2 C 006 91 850 France
I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single 1 C 006 91 850 Germany	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single 5 C 006 91 850 Netherlands	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single TMG 758 Israel	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single TM 8075 Italy
I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single JET 2019 Japan	I'll Be There / Goin' Back To Indiana / Mama's Pearl 7" EP, 1971 MOT 10436 Mexico	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single M 5092 Spain	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single E 006 91 850 Sweden
I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single Melodi Records 70809 Turkey	I'll Be There b/ One More Chance 7" single TMS 0562 Argentina	The Love You Save / I'll Be There 7" single reissue, 1972 Y446F USA

Lyrics / Paroles

michael
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I' ll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there

jermaine
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on
Holding on, holdin On
Yes I will, yes I will

michael
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you, yeah baby
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name
And I'll be there

jermaine
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on
Holding on, holdin On
Yes I will, yes I will

michael
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey
I'll be there
I'll be there
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
I'll be there
I'll be there

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