Name: Got To Be There by Michael Jackson
Brand: Michael Jackson
SKU: 602527297477
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

Michael Jackson was already the successful lead singer of The Jackson 5 when Motown chief Berry Gordy decided the 13-year-old should start his solo career. Gordy put his A-team together for Jackson's 1972 solo debut, and three U.S. hit singles—the title track, "Rockin' Robin," and "I Wanna Be Where You Are"—justified his faith and efforts. The young Michael shows incredible vocal range on "Maria (You Were the Only One)" and sings Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" and Carole King's "You've Got a Friend" with sensitivity and craft, beyond the songs' obvious purpose to fill the album with popular hits of the day. The entire album has a consistent early-'70s feel; it's the commercial side of a sound that was often used for sociopolitical material by the adult soul music stars of the era. Jackson's take on The Supremes' 1967 hit "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone" and the in-house Motown track "Wings of My Love" are easy adaptations for him.

1. Ain't No Sunshine

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Performer: Deke Richards
Eddy Manson
Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell; Performer
Composer: Bill Withers; Composer
Lyricist: Bill Withers; Composer
Producer: Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell
Deke Richards
Berry Gordy; Production
Recording Arrangement: Eddy Manson
Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell
Deke Richards; Production

2. I Wanna Be Where You Are

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Performer: James Anthony Carmichael
Michael Jackson; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jackson; Performer
Composer: Leon Ware
Arthur Ross; Composer
Lyricist: Leon Ware
Arthur Ross; Composer
Executive Producer: Berry Gordy Jr.; Production
Producer: Berry Gordy Jr.
Hal Davis
Berry Gordy; Production
Recording Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael; Production

3. Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Performer: Gene Page; Performer
Composer: Willie Hutch; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Hutch; Composer
Producer: Willie Hutch; Production
Recording Arrangement: Gene Page; Production

4. In Our Small Way

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Performer: Deke Richards
Eddy Manson
Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell; Performer
Composer: Christine Yarian
Beatrice Verdi; Composer
Lyricist: Beatrice Verdi
Christine Yarian; Composer
Producer: Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell
Deke Richards
Berry Gordy; Production
Recording Arrangement: Eddy Manson
Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell
Deke Richards; Production

5. Got To Be There

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Performer: Dave Blumberg
Michael Jackson
Willie Hutch; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jackson; Performer
Composer: Elliot Willensky; Composer
Lyricist: Elliot Willensky; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Willie Hutch; Composer
Producer: Hal Davis; Production
Recording Arrangement: Dave Blumberg; Production

6. Rockin' Robin

by Michael Jackson

Performer: Michael Jackson
James Anthony Carmichael; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Vocals: Michael Jackson; Performer
Composer: Jimmie Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmie Thomas; Composer
Producer: Jerry Marcellino
Mel Larson; Production
Recording Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael; Production

7. Wings Of My Love

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Composer: Alphonso Mizell
Berry Gordy Jr.
Daniel Lussier
Christine Yarian Perren
Freddie Perren
Berry Gordy; Composer
Lyricist: Daniel Lussier
Berry Gordy Jr.
Freddie Perren
Alphonso Mizell
Christine Yarian Perren; Composer
Producer: The Corporation Tm
Hal Davis; Production

8. Maria (You Were The Only One)

by Michael Jackson

Performer: Willie Hutch
James Anthony Carmichael; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Composer: Linda Glover
Lawrence Brown
Allen Story
George Gordy; Composer
Lyricist: George Gordy
Allen Story
Lawrence Brown
Linda Glover; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Willie Hutch; Composer
Producer: Hal Davis; Production
Recording Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael; Production

9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone

by Michael Jackson

Performer: James Anthony Carmichael; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Holland
Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Holland
Lamont Dozier
Eddie Holland; Composer
Executive Producer: Berry Gordy Jr.; Production
Producer: Hal Davis
Berry Gordy Jr.
Berry Gordy; Production
Recording Arrangement: James Anthony Carmichael; Production

10. You've Got A Friend

by Michael Jackson

Primary Artist: Michael Jackson; Main Performer
Composer: Carole King; Composer
Lyricist: Carole King; Composer
Producer: Hal Davis
The Corporation Tm; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

35 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Motown, Soft Rock, Dance Pop

Label

UNI/MOTOWN

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 23, 1972

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602527297477

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Notification

Got To Be There

1. Ain't No Sunshine

2. I Wanna Be Where You Are

3. Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me

4. In Our Small Way

5. Got To Be There

6. Rockin' Robin

7. Wings Of My Love

8. Maria (You Were The Only One)

9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone

10. You've Got A Friend

Technical Specifications

Got To Be There

Product information

Release options

1. Ain't No Sunshine

2. I Wanna Be Where You Are

3. Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me

4. In Our Small Way

5. Got To Be There

6. Rockin' Robin

7. Wings Of My Love

8. Maria (You Were The Only One)

9. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone

10. You've Got A Friend

Technical Specifications