I’ll Be There
Single cover
I’ll Be There
28 August 1970 · Single Released
"I’ll Be There" is a song from 1970 by Michael Jackson, taken from the album Third Album. Released as a single in 1970.
- Lead Vocals
- Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson
- Songwriters
- Berry Gordy, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
- Producers
- Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell, Deke Richards, Hal Davis
- Track
- Third Album · 1 of 11
- Charts
- 3 #1 chart positionsSee chart history
“I'll Be There” is a song from 1970 by Michael Jackson, taken from the album Third Album. Released as a single on 28 August 1970.
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
(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
(I'll be there)
And oh, 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, holding on, holding on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
(I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you
(Yeah baby)
With an unselfish love I respect you
Just call my name and I'll be there
(I'll be there)
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
(I'll be there)
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 there)
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
(Holding on, holding on, holding on)
Yes I will, yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he'd better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
(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)
Just look over your shoulders, honey, ooh
I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there
(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)
I'll be there, I'll be there
20 people credited on this song.
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Berry Gordy Producer · Songwriter -
B
Bob West Bass · Songwriter
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H
Hal Davis Producer · Songwriter
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W
Willie Hutch Songwriter
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F
Freddie Perren Keyboards · Producer
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F
Fonce Mizell Producer
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D
Deke Richards Producer
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals -
Jermaine Jackson Lead Vocals -
Jackie Jackson Backing Vocals -
Tito Jackson Backing Vocals -
Marlon Jackson Backing Vocals -
Wilton Felder Bass -
G
Gene Pello Drums
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J
James Gadson Drums
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D
David T. Walker Guitar
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L
Louis Shelton Guitar
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D
Don Peake Guitar
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Joe Sample Piano -
D
Don Randi Piano
| Territory | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| US | Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| US | Billboard R&B Singles | #1 |
| UK | Official Singles Chart | #4 |
| Canada | RPM Top Singles | #1 |
| Australia | Kent Music Report | #20 |
Certifications
- RIAA Platinum
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