It was for a movie of the same name, it was originally intended for Donny Osmond but was given to Michael to sing instead.
No.
Ben is the first well known song that he did not do with the Jackson 5
"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).
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
Yes.
No.
no no no no no no! Michael did.
"Ben" by Michael Jackson
Mostly likely the song "Ben".
Ben is the first well known song that he did not do with the Jackson 5
"Ben", an Oscar nominated song, is from the same titled movie: Ben (1972).
Michael Jackson started singing solo in 1972, for his first album, Ben. Ben is also a song,and very beautiful song by the way.
he first sang Ben
" I Wanna Be Where You Are" in 1972, from "Ben" -*~*Tatiana*~*
Released on the 8th January 1972.
ben
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