Got to Be There
Michael Jackson
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Got to be there, got to be there in the morning When she says hello to the world. Got to be there, got to be there, Bring her good times and show her that she's my girl. Oh, what a feeling there'll be The moment I know she loves me. 'Cause when I look in her eyes. I realize I need her sharing the world beside me. So I've got to be there, got to be there in the morning, And welcome her into my world, And show her that she's my girl. When she says hello world! Got to be there. I need her sharing the world beside me. That's why I've got to be there, got to be there Where love begins and that's everywhere she goes, I've got to be there so she knows That when she's with me she's home, yeah Got to be there, got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, oh baby baby got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, oh got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, got to be there, got to be there. Got to be there, got to be there, got to be there.
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Written by: Elliot Willensky
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15 facts about this song
Album Origin"Got To Be There" is the title track of Michael Jackson's debut solo studio album. The song, as well as the album, was released under Motown Records.
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Release DateThis song was released on October 7, 1971, just a month before Jackson's 13th birthday.
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Song Composition"Got To Be There" was written by Elliot Willensky. It is known for its soulful rhythm and impassioned lyrics, which a young Michael Jackson delivered with striking emotional depth.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 5 hit on the soul singles chart.
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Award RecognitionAlthough "Got To Be There" did not win any major awards, it is a testament to Jackson's impressive vocal prowess at a very young age.
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Popular CoversThis song was later covered by several artists including Chaka Khan, whose version earned her a Grammy award nomination.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of "Got To Be There" speak of a yearning to be around a loved one and the happiness derived from their presence, showcasing Michael’s understanding of intricate emotions.
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Solo BeginningsAfter the success of the Jackson 5, "Got To Be There" marked Michael’s first serious foray into a solo career.
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International SuccessThe song was an international success, reaching top 10 positions on the charts in the UK and Australia.
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Style Shift"Got To Be There" marks the beginning of Jackson's shift from the primarily R&B sound of the Jackson 5 towards pop-influenced melodies, a style that would later make him a global icon.
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Historic SignificanceThe song's success helped solidify Jackson's status as a solo artist and demonstrated that his talent could extend beyond the confines of the Jackson 5 ensemble.
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Posthumous RelevanceEven after his demise, the song remains a testament to Jackson's early vocal talent and is still a favorite among his fans.
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Album SalesThe "Got To Be There" album, which included the title track, sold nearly 900,000 copies in the United States alone.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the emotional maturity of Jackson's voice at a tender age, particularly highlighted in this track.
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Remembrance"Got To Be There" forms an key part of any Jackson anthology and is played frequently in remembrance of the legendary pop icon.
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