It was originally written for a film called 'Ben' a sequel to the film 'Willard' - the song is about a pet rat that turns evil and kills humans.
Ben is about a rat.
A rat!
"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).
No.
Ben
Thirteen. Sorry but MJ did not write this song. It was Don Black and Walter Scharf for a film theme. The song was suggested as suitable for Donny Osmond but Don Black suggested Michael instead. The rest is history.
Yes.
He didn't write Ben, he just sang it.
Billy Gilman.
he first sang Ben
"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).
No.
"Ben" by Michael Jackson
A rat.
No.
yes he didDid he?the song ben was not written by Michael Jackson. It was written by 2 guys one of which was Don Black. Ben was written for the Movie sequel of "Willard", which was titled "Ben in 1972. The song was written for Donny Osmond and it was decided by Black to let Michael try and the rest is history.So, if Michael Jackson had a rat named Ben, it was well after the song was written and the song had no initial ties to Jackson... If you don't believe me, check out this link that also explains that Don Black wrote the James Bond Theme "Diamonds are Forever"http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1408
Ben (1972)
no no no no no no! Michael did.
Ben