Michael Jackson – Got to Be There – Import – LP

Got to Be There is the debut solo studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Motown on January 24, 1972, four weeks after the Jackson 5’s Greatest Hits (1971). It includes the song of the same name, which was released on October 7, 1971, as Jackson’s debut solo single.

The album was arranged by The Corporation, Eddy Manson, James Anthony Carmichael, Gene Page, and Dave Blumberg. Berry Gordy served as Got to Be There’s executive producer, while Jim Britt was credited for photography. The album included remakes of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine”, Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” and The Supremes’ “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone”.

Ain’t No Sunshine 4:09
I Wanna Be Where You Are 3:00
Girl Don’t Take Your Love From Me 3:46
In Our Small Way 3:34
Got To Be There 3:23
Rockin’ Robin 2:30
Wings Of My Love 3:32
Maria (You Were The Only One) 3:41
Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone 2:51
You’ve Got A Friend 4:45