“I’ll Be There” hits number one — Jackson 5 become first rock-era act with four consecutive number-ones

“I’ll Be There”, which had entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 40 on 19 September, reaches number one and holds the position for five weeks — remaining on the chart for sixteen weeks. It also tops the Black singles chart for six weeks.

The Jackson 5’s career now reaches new record-breaking heights as they become the first act of the rock era to have their first four consecutive singles all hit the number-one spot.