This song was released on july 12, 1972 and was recorded in january of 1972. His father, joe jackson no relation to joe jackson, also a musician, had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to michaels mother katherine jackson nee katherine. Ben is a numberone hit song written by don black and walter scharf and recorded. Where at the end, ben and the rest of the rats turned demonic and against him. Jun 06, 2012 ben is a 1972 horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, ben. It was performed in the film by lee montgomery and by michael jackson over the closing credits. A social misfit uses his only friends, his pet rats, to exact revenge on his tormentors. Although having just entered his teens, pop prodigy michael jackson s star was still very much on the ascent, circa his second fulllength release, ben 1972.
In the 1971 horror movie willard, the socially maladjusted young man of the title. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the films release which showcases mj rehearsing musical numbers, including dancer auditions and additional behindthescenes footage. Jul 21, 2009 last scene from the 1972 rat movie ben. Yes, that hit song from michael jackson is from this movie, which may. Heres the closing credits of ben, featuring the music of michael jackson.
Michael joseph jackson was born on august 29, 1958 in gary, indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. Benwho happens to be the leader of a 4,000 member killer rat pack. With lee montgomery, joseph campanella, arthur oconnell, rosemary murphy. Pictures edited from the movie, audio from the scene and mixed with the song edited to match. Ben is the second studio album by american singer michael jackson, released by motown records on august 4, 1972, while jackson was still a member of the jackson 5. Mar 06, 2007 what was the mouses name that died that michael jackson had in the movie the jackson 5. Its on their 1993 release vs at michael jacksons 2001 tribute special, the young country singer billy gilman performed this with marc anthony. Michael got his first number one single with ben as a solo artist. The film is known for its sentimental theme song by michael jackson. Ben, a rat in the eponymous movie, and theme song sung by michael jackson on his lp ben.
Oct 28, 2009 a group of fans decried it as an airbrushed facade which fails to tell the true story of michael jackson in his final days. But the critics, for the most part, have been quietly impressed by this. Yes, that hit song from michael jackson is from this movie, which may provide more insight into the films plot. That it is for an animal, no matter what kind, makes you feel michaels love shine through. Michael joseph jackson was born on august 29, 1958 in gary, indiana, and entertained audiences nearly. A lonely boy named danny garrison befriends ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by willard stiles. The theme song, ben, is performed by singer michael jackson. A group of fans decried it as an airbrushed facade which fails to tell the true story of michael jackson in his final days.
With michael jackson, kieran culkin, macaulay culkin, jackie jackson. Ben is a numberone hit song written by don black and walter scharf and recorded by the teenaged michael jackson for the motown label in 1972. Michael jacksons private home movies tv movie 2003 imdb. This lp should not be confused with the original motion picture soundtrack from the phil karlsondirected thriller of the same name, and while blessed with an undeniable visual presence, jackson was otherwise not involved in the. Jun 25, 2009 michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Michael jackson beat it official video by michael jackson. After that a lot of songs lyrics were give to girls to avoid the problem. Ben, the two of us need look no more we both found what we were looking for with a friend to call my own i will never be alone and you my friend will see youve got a. Ben is a 1972 horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, ben. Ben lawsonben, an antagonist of the ben drowned series 201020. Ben is a song lyrically written by don black music by walter scharf about the subject a boy and his pet rat of the 1972 film ben for its soundtrack. Michael jackson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The rat who was trained by a human named willard in the 1971 movie by the same name.
Emi music publishing, cmrra, solar music rights management, ascap. It was also included on his 1972 album of the same title. It was going to be weird with michael singing ben so they made sure he had a pet. Pearl jam has a song called rats, which is a reference to ben. But the rats, led by ben, the only survivor of the willard attack, take to the challenge with full force and little fear.
Ben 1972 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ben, the two of us need look no more we both found what we were looking for with a friend to call my own ill never be alone and you my friend will see. Michael jacksons this is it is a 2009 documentaryconcert film directed by kenny ortega that follows the preparation for the concert series slated to begin july of 2009. Michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Although having just entered his teens, pop prodigy michael jacksons star was still very much on the ascent, circa his second fulllength release, ben 1972. If your a michael jackson fan this cd is a must have or if youre a fan of the motown sound this is a must have. This song was written by don black and walter scharf. He is missed but to have his music is such a loving gift to hold onto. And the osmonds song one bad apple was written for the jacksons.
The song was the title track of the sequel to the 1971 movie willard, in which a young outsider trains a rat population to attack his enemies. For instance, michael jacksons ben that was my song. A lonely boy named danny garrison befriends ben, the leader of the colony of. As a sequel to willard, this strange film tells of the friendship between an ill. Jacksons single, recorded for the motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the u. Ben lyrics verse 1 ben, the two of us need look no more we both found what we were looking for with a friend to call my own. Gentle ben, a bear featured in an eponymous 1965 novel, and in television and movie adaptations. It was originally written for the 1972 movie, ben, although it is performed by someone else and is only performed by michael in the credits because he wasnt old enough to see the movie. Dubbed the king of pop, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music.
Although this movie will be remembered mostly for its downbeat ending song ben sang memorably by michael jackson for me the meat of the film will always be the work of the rat wranglers who with limited optical effects truly delivered in the scenes where hordes of these rodents were needed to make the film a staple. The film is known for its sentimental theme song by michael jackson also called ben. Ben is a song written by don black and composed by walter scharf for the 1972 film of the same name the sequel to the 1971 killer rat film willard. The song, the theme of a 1972 film of the same name the sequel to the 1971 killer rat movie willard, spent one week at the top of the u. Heal the world 2020 by michael jackson as music and musical performances shared online continue to unite the world during the covid19 pandemic, it seems fitting to include michaels live performance of heal the world integrated with imagery from these current times as a global message of encouragement and comfort to all during this difficult period. Its on their 1993 release vs at michael jackson s 2001 tribute special, the young country singer billy gilman performed this with marc anthony. A lonely boy befriends ben, the leader of a violent pack of killer rats. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. I am a big fan of 70s bmovies, especially those of the horror genre. With bruce davison, elsa lanchester, sondra locke, michael dante. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and.
It was originally intended for donny osmond, but since he was on tour at the time the song was instead recorded by a 14 year old michael jackson. I was very young so was jackson thats why he got it. Listen free to michael jackson ben ben, greatest show on earth and more. Michael joseph jackson was born in gary, indiana, near chicago, on august 29, 1958. Ben is a 1972 american horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, ben. Barry from sauquoit, ny on july 1st 1972, michael jackson performed ben on the abctv program american bandstand. Jul 01, 2014 michael jackson bad shortened version. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. His vocals are amazing and ben is one of my favorite songs.
This song was used in an episode of queer as folk where michael novotny is trying to win back lover ben bruckner. A lonely boy befriends ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by. Michael jackson, ben 1972 in the animalsongs canon, ben may be the only love song about a rat. Ben is one of michael jacksons songs thats in the album, ben. In the 1971 horror movie willard, the socially maladjusted young man of the title bonds and communicates with rats. Ben is the second studio album by american singer michael jackson, released by motown records on august 4, 1972, while jackson was still a member of the. Old ben, a bear at the center of the william faulkner story the bear.
Emi music publishing, cmrra, solar music rights management, ascap, uniao. Apr 24, 2003 with michael jackson, kieran culkin, macaulay culkin, jackie jackson. He was the eighth of ten children in the jackson family, a workingclass africanamerican family living in a twobedroom house on jackson street. Final credits and the song ben performed by michael jackson. The world renowned michael jackson show starring ben. Jackson s single, recorded for the motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the u. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american singer, songwriter, and dancer. This lp should not be confused with the original motion picture soundtrack from the phil karlsondirected thriller of the same name, and while blessed with an undeniable visual presence, jackson was otherwise not involved in.
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