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It was for a movie of the same name, it was originally intended for Donny Osmond but was given to Michael to sing instead.

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Q: Why did michael jackson make the song ben?
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Is Ben Michael Jackson's first song?

No.


What was the first song Michael Jackson did without the Jackson 5?

Ben is the first well known song that he did not do with the Jackson 5


Who sang the song ben?

"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).


What was Michael Jackson's hit song in 1971?

Ben was his hit song in 1971 also Rockin Robin was a big hit in 1971 and Michael Jackson was still in the notorious Jackson 5 a Motown sensation


Did Michael Jackson make an album called ben?

Yes.

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Is Ben Michael Jackson's first song?

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What was Michael Jackson's first hit song?

Mostly likely the song "Ben".


What was the first song Michael Jackson did without the Jackson 5?

Ben is the first well known song that he did not do with the Jackson 5


Who sang the song ben?

"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).


When Michael Jackson stared singing alone?

Michael Jackson started singing solo in 1972, for his first album, Ben. Ben is also a song,and very beautiful song by the way.


What was Michael Jackson first song named?

he first sang Ben


What Was Michael Jackson's 3rd solo song?

" I Wanna Be Where You Are" in 1972, from "Ben" -*~*Tatiana*~*


When was the song Ben by Michael Jackson releasesd?

Released on the 8th January 1972.


What song did Michael Jackson sing to homer in stark raving dad?

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Did Michael Jackson sing ben for his pet rat?

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