October 1972 – a song popular in this month – Ben by Michael Jackson
This song is one of Michael Jackson’s favorites, and it was his first #1 hit as a solo artist. Motown recorded him as a solo artist when The Jackson 5 stopped selling well.
Interesting facts about Ben & Michael Jackson
Jackson was 14 when he recorded this. He became the youngest artist to top the US charts both as a solo artist and as a member of a group (The Jackson 5).
Despite being about a rat, the lyrics are touching and sentimental, and make no reference to rodents. This made it a sturdy song about friendship:
They don’t see you as I do I wish they would try to
I’m sure they’d think again if they had a friend like Ben
This was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. Jackson sang it at the ceremony in 1973.
Michael was the seventh of nine children (Janet and Randy are younger). They grew up in a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana. The six boys slept in one room, while the three girls shared the other with the parents, Joe and Katherine.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
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Such a beautiful song for such a creepy movie. Huh? Loved listening to it and it’s in my head today 😊
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Yes it is a beautiful song – and honestly I don’t think I ever saw the movie. Hope the weekend is treating you well Jodi! 🙂
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I don’t think I did either. I saw Willard and was horrified so I doubt I watched this.
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I love this song. Never knew there was a movie. Great information.
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It is a favorite of mine and I don’t think I ever saw the movie – it I did, I don’t remember. I appreciate you stopping by each day. Happy Sunday! 🙂
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When I was younger, this song always made me cry, I guess because I considered it to be sad.
Thanks for the beautiful song, Terry! Have a great day!
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Thanks Paula, the song is beautiful. Hope all is well with you today. 🙂
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Gosh, I haven’t heard that song in years! A very touching song with a lot of meaning. Nice facts, as well, all of which I did not know. Hope your day is wonderful and that the weather is being kind to you 🙂 x
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It is a very good song and I remember it well during its day. Thanks Lynne, the weather is kind today, lots of sun! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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I remember the song and I knew it was about a rat. I also saw the movie. Brings back memories, for sure.
Hope you are Gary are having a great week-end!
Hugs to you both. 🙂
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A great song! Thanks Laurel, all is good here – hope it is for you as well. 🙂
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Lovely song. I remember when it first came out.
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Thanks Peggy, it certain it a good song. 🙂
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I remember this very well! Thanks for sharing!
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You are welcome Lynn, thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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Always love to stop by
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I love this song. The lyrics are so beautiful. Yep, I was shocked when I found out it was about a rat. Not sure how I missed that.
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It certainly is a great song! Yep, and then there is the rat. Happy Monday Tikeetha, I appreciate you catching-up reading my posts. 🙂
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I had no idea about the movie … the song always makes me cry!
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You learn something new every day, right? It is a song that certainly tugs at your heart. Hope life is treating you well Osyth and full of sunshine. 🙂
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Just back from a fun-filled long week-end working on our Reno (I will be blogging about Maison Catastrophe again very soon … I feel the need!) … the sun shone brightly and we got out and walked a little too. Now back in Grenoble with an extremely Bossy Bean who clearly feels she owns then neighbourhood! 😊
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Sounds like an exciting long weekend. Oh, I bet The Bossy Bean does own the neighborhood as Miss Roxy does here. Have a great day.
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I wonder what will happen if they ever meet ….. neutral territory I think 😂
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Roxy is not very social around other dogs – she has a little attitude.
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Nor The Bean …. must be lady Chi’s (even if mine can only claim a half)
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I got to the end of this post, and after reading about Bean and Roxy completely forgot what you posted…LOL I love reading the comments of others…..I think the 2 little divas would get along just fine, it may be a little of whose doggie nose goes higher but in the end they would be friends….and the song Ben…I can not look at a rat without that song going through my head…LOL
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Yes, those 2 divas together in the same room would be a site – we will see. I have not see any rats lately except maybe on TV, but yes I understand the song would come to mine. LOL, glad you enjoyed the post kat. 🙂
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