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. It was going to be weird with michael singing ben so they made sure he had a pet. He is best known for his longrunning role as wolverine in the xmen film series, as well as for his lead roles in the. Originally written for donny osmond, ben was offered to jackson as osmond was on tour at. The film is known for its sentimental theme song by michael jackson. A lonely boy named danny garrison befriends ben, the leader of the colony of. This song was used in an episode of queer as folk where michael novotny is trying to win back lover ben bruckner. With bruce davison, elsa lanchester, sondra locke, michael dante. That was the name of the rat in the movie he did the. Ben often referred to as bens song, 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. Ben often referred to as bens song, is a song written by don black and composed by walter scharf for the 1972 film of the same name the. 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. The first pressing had rats referring to the title song ben on the sleeve, but later it was decided that it might be too scary for young children.
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. Not a sexual chemistry just a click with the actors. Ben, the two of us need to 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 youve got a friend in me youve got a friend in. A lonely boy befriends ben, the leader of a violent pack of killer rats. Michael joseph jackson was born on august 29, 1958 in gary, indiana, and entertained audiences. Jackets come in a lot of variety, f you want to look impressive shop now from famous movie jacket. I remember an interview with michael jackson s family. Ben is a numberone hit song written by don black and walter scharf and recorded. 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.
Check out our list of michael jacksons top 10 tracks and see where your favorites rank. Director phil karlson at least keeps the film moving at a good pace and for the most. Released in 1983, human nature was the fifth single from michael jacksons recordbreaking hit album thriller. A lonely boy befriends ben, the rat leader of the swarm of rats trained by willard stiles from the previous film. White actor cast as michael jackson in tv movie sparks.
Jan 27, 2016 it dont matter if youre black or whitewhat we imagine the casting call read for the part of michael jackson in elizabeth, michael and marlon the madefortv movie tells the story of. Its on their 1993 release vs at michael jackson s 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. 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. Michael jackson, flashing a toothy grin, is greeted by mickey mouse as the american super star visits tokyo disneyland in tokyo, tuesday, sept. The first pressing has a different sleeve than the second and all subsequent pressings. Michael jackson, ben 1972 in the animalsongs canon, ben may be the only love song about a rat. The world renowned michael jackson show starring ben. Youve got a friend in me ben, youre always running here and there. But the rats, led by ben, the only survivor of the willard attack, take to the challenge with full. Michael jackson did have a pet rat, however his rat was not.
It dont matter if youre black or whitewhat we imagine the casting call read for the part of michael jackson in elizabeth, michael and. The song was the title track of the sequel to the 1971 movie willard. The theme song, ben, is performed by singer michael jackson. Where at the end, ben and the rest of the rats turned demonic and against him. What song is michael singing after the jacksons performed never can say goodbye. Is it true that michael jacksons father killed his pet.
The animated musical adventures of the jackson brothers. King ben descendants 3 mitchell hope double rider jacket. 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. 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. Originally written for donny osmond, ben was offered to jackson as osmond was on tour at the time and unavailable for recording. Ben was more successful on the music charts than jacksons previous studio album, having charted within the top 10 on the billboard. A social misfit uses his only friends, his pet rats, to exact revenge on his tormentors. Final credits and the song ben performed by michael jackson. He did sing the title song ben for a movie about a rat, but he didnt star in the movie.
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. Michael jackson ben 1972, rat cover, vinyl discogs. I remember an interview with michael jacksons family. Michael jackson ben lyrics meaning lyric interpretations. The only reason it does not get 5 stars is the odd casting of uma thurman and ben affleck. Nov 26, 2014 check out our list of michael jacksons top 10 tracks and see where your favorites rank. Did michael jackson sing ben for his pet rat answers. As a sequel to willard, this strange film tells of the friendship between an ill boy and a highly intelligent rat, benwho happens to be the leader of a 4,000 member killer rat pack. Could not shake the awkward lack of chemistry between them. As a sequel to willard, this strange film tells of the friendship between an ill boy and a highly intelligent rat, ben who happens to be the leader of a 4,000 member killer rat pack. Mar 06, 2007 what was the mouses name that died that michael jackson had in the movie the jackson 5.
With lee montgomery, joseph campanella, arthur oconnell, rosemary murphy. Jacksons single, recorded for the motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the u. 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. Barry from sauquoit, ny on july 1st 1972, michael jackson performed ben on the abctv program american bandstand.
The rat who was trained by a human named willard in the 1971 movie by the same name. 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 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. Ben, the two of us need to 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 youve got a friend in me youve got a friend in me ben, youre always running here and there here and there you feel youre not wanted anywhere anywhere if you ever look behind. Shop for michael jackson costume kids online at target. Hugh michael jackman is an australian actor, singer, multiinstrumentalist, dancer and producer. Michael jacksonthemed movies are ready to thrill the box office. As the late pop stars daughter, paris, has suddenly become a more present entity in hollywood, so have film projects about her. Ben often referred to as ben s song, 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. Michael jackson movie about a rat called ben yahoo answers. Mar 23, 2018 ben often referred to as ben s song, 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. In the animalsongs canon, ben may be the only love song about a rat.
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. Its on their 1993 release vs at michael jacksons 2001 tribute special, the young country singer billy gilman performed this with marc anthony. Ben is a 1972 american horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, ben. It was also included on his 1972 album of the same title. With joel cooper, donald fullilove, mike martinez, edmund sylvers. 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. Ben is a 1972 horror film about a young boy and his pet rat, ben. I was very young so was jackson thats why he got it. 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 youve got a friend in me youve got a friend in me ben, youre always running here and there here and there you feel youre not wanted anywhere anywhere. Is it true that michael jacksons father killed his pet rat. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as superhero, period, and romance characters. Why theres a sudden rush of michael jackson movies. The song was a ballad and was jacksons fifth straight top 10 hit from thriller, reaching seventh on the hot 100.
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