1085 – The Jackson 5 – I'll be there (1970)

Escrita por Willie Hutch e Hal Davis, foi gravada em junho de 1970 e lançada em 8 de agosto de 1970 no compacto que tinha One more chance como Lado B. Também foi lançada no Third Album do Jackson Five.

I'll be there foi o quarto número 1 seguido do Jackson 5 nos Estados Unidos e é o compacto mais notável da Motown na era de Detroit (1959-1972). Vendeu 4.2 milhões de cópias nos Estados Unidos e mais 6.1 milhões de cópias no resto do mundo.

Foi regravada por Mariah Carey, Andy Williams e Green Day, entre outros artistas.

A letra:

You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, 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

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 - 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 to protect you, with an unselfish love I respect you
Just call my name and 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 - yes I will, yes I will

If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you
'Cos if he doesn't, 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

(Just look over your shoulders, honey - ooh)

I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, 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

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