Michael Jackson-Got to Be There

“Got to Be There” marks a pivotal moment in music history, representing the debut solo single of the legendary Michael Jackson. Released in 1971, this soulful ballad not only showcased Jackson’s remarkable vocal prowess but also foreshadowed his future as the King of Pop. With its poignant lyrics and emotive delivery, “Got to Be There” continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, serving as a timeless reminder of Jackson’s enduring legacy.

Did You Know?

• “Got to Be There” was the title track of Michael Jackson’s debut solo album, released when he was just 13 years old.
• The song reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard R&B Singles chart, solidifying Jackson’s status as a rising star.
• Michael Jackson’s rendition of “Got to Be There” earned him his first solo Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1972.
• The success of “Got to Be There” laid the foundation for Jackson’s unparalleled career, setting the stage for future chart-topping hits and groundbreaking musical achievements.

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Got to be there, 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 (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 got to be there, 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 (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 (home, she’s home)
(Home, 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) oh, baby, baby got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) got to be there, 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