I Wanna Be Where You Are - Michael Jackson

Michael preforms his song "I Wanna Be Where You Are" from his first solo album "Got To Be There" in 1972. The J5 then talk a bit later.
Credit: J5Baby

[@mrsnet]

that baby was born to entertain...what a talent!!!

[@sheliamccullough9418]

mrsnet yes

[@janeporter818]

Exactly!!!

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

I agree totally 💯👍

[@danabanks916]

😉😉😉😉😉dig that

[@blayzenbarbee-mclemore8090]

*beat to entertain

[@troydogg2716]

Mike was ahead of his time

[@YoungWisdom319]

Bruh was Generations ahead

[@LuzMaria95]

@@YoungWisdom319 yes!

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

Yes

[@robmorrison1043]

The kid had more talent, charisma and professionalism at this age then most singers and entertainers have throughout their career!

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

Só true

[@mrsmjj81]

The vocals, the dancing, the memories, the untold deeds, the humanity, the love, the legacy, and the excellence of this KING is going to STAND the test of time. No HATERS, no DOUBTERS, no Judgmental BRAINWASHED media-fed SHEEPLE, and No LYING money hungry scavengers will EVER be able to STOP IT. Rest In Power, Michael, Baby..... #MoreLovedThanHated #RespectedAndAppreciated

[@sindylily]

Perfectly said mrsmjj81, people just want to bring him down and lie about him for the money and to hopefully get some attention by doing so cause their lives are really just that sad😖😟RIP MJ, the KING love u always MJ xx

[@hiyalanguages]

YES ❤️

[@volb9817]

God yesss ✊🏾

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

I agree totally

[@monicawism]

He's so cute!!! I just wanna hug him!!

[@janeporter818]

Same here 😍😢💖

[@Dmoney2times51]

Hug him in heaven

[@kariatkinson486]

Okay

[@tanyaokain6309]

My brain won't allow me to accept that he was probably only 14 or 15 on this performance.

[@Missnaomii]

He was 13

[@renoparker6933]

He was 13 this was before his 14th birthday i can tell by the outfit and by the time he was 15 his voice was deeper and he was way taller

[@Diplofer1]

12

[@24KinfO]

He changed the music industry.

[@fabinhonha88]

29/08/1959 so he was 13

[@superbatfirenze]

if you listen to him closely,it's pretty unimaginable ,that such a young boy could sing that way....this is God Given Talent , pure as a Diamond that only humans could ruin....

[@oRealAlieNo]

Satan had the purest sweetest voice of all the heavens.

[@scream_phoenix141]

yes sirr

[@maryalove5534]

(: True ... 🎶❤

[@bjishername]

@@oRealAlieNo Satan cannot and I repeat cannot maintain that level of performance. Only God does.

[@Thevamp1reking]

@@oRealAlieNo jealous AND broke? bad combo jim. literally hating on a dead man.

[@josephzapata4436]

His voice was so pure no studio machine, he was just a born perfectionist

[@Dwhite4]

This performance is further proof that Michael was possibly the greatest performer because his talent is so natural. Music is Michael and Michael is clearly music. He comes so alive when performing.

[@miquelquiles727]

Michael Jackson forever the King of Pop 👑

[@highwayhero6930]

this shit made me cry dawg. Bruh.. his voice is so powerful. Ive never heard a childs voice like this. This song man! Underrated

[@Suri-o7w]

MJ was gifted from the day of his birth he is sorely missed

[@arlenebecker4659]

I still cry listening to Michael , I love him and his music 💙

[@shildastroud4927]

MEE TOO! LEGEND 💜✨️💜✨️💜✨️😢😢😢🎵🎼🎤

[@shamarajones3153]

This song always made me cry even when I was a kid. Before his time. Very emotional song.

[@crystalhogan3834]

Yes remind me of my mom she is heaven I wanna be with her but not yet

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

Me too

[@michaelmylovelopez4769]

Shut up and let Michael talk !!!!! wanna hear his voice sooo cute

[@sindylily]

Ikr!😂😂😂😂

[@kariatkinson6065]

Hello Michael Lopez I like it

[@Oughut88]

We had him. We were blessed to grow up with him as the soundtrack to our lives. We had him. He was his and he was ours. And they stole him from us. They stole him and killed him.

[@shewhoiskay1]

He's only 13 or 14, AMAZING.. NO WONDER HE WAS A SUPERSTAR!!

[@msisis5910]

Dor fuller he was actually 9

[@MKSimmons]

Don Auguste No he wasn't he was 13 or 14 idiot

[@MKSimmons]

Don Auguste You're the idiot because this came out in 1972 he was 13 going on 14 since he was born in 1958. Get your facts straight nigga.

[@aaliyahsworld822]

@@msisis5910 no he was 14 if he was born in 1958 and this was 1972 that means he WAS 14. 1972 - 1958 equals 14 go back to kindergarten and learn how to do subtraction

[@msisis5910]

Tasha - you go do some addition and go back to daycare

[@TheKristyle79]

That outfit is EVERYTHING!!! Michael was grooving on this one too. 💙♥️💙

[@volb9817]

One thing that is magical with Michael is that he can entertain, make you feel and grouve to music with nothing. No back dancers, no flashing lights... Just him dancing and feeling it and you just can't turn away. You just feel it with him.... Artists today will never get it....

[@kellyf5004]

So true

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@kellyf5004 Being a Christian (the follower of Christ): - calls upon the name of THE LORD: Psalms 145:18 , Psalms 55:16 , Isaiah 55:6 - coming to repentance, Luke 5:32 - going through new birth (baptized by the SPIRIT and by the water), 1 Corinthians 12:13 , John 3:7 - coming out from Babylon (the city life), Revelation 18:4, Mark 8:36 , Matthew 16:26 , Luke 9:25 , Ecclesiastes 1:3 - flees from fornication: 1 Corinthians 6:18 , 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - analysing their own life and life in general, 2 Corinthians 13:5 - have their Inner mans eyes and ears open: Mark 8:18 , 2 Chronicles 7:15 , Matthew 13:16 - Judges - judges - judges, themselves and life in general in: John 7:24 - seeks out 1st the KINGDOM OF GOD: Matthew 6:33 - have no worries nor thoughts about what they shall eat or wear: Matthew 6:31 , Luke 12:22 , Matthew 6:25 , Luke 12:29 - is not a friend with the world, but exposes the wicked: Ephesians 5:11 , Psalms 26:5 , James 4:4 - goes through the persecution: Luke 6:22 , Matthew 5:44 ,John 15:18 , 1 John 3:13 - has outworldly peace: John 14:27 - fears not any man, but has the sobering fear of GOD in him: Matthew 10:28 , 1 John 4:18 - rightly dividing the word of truth: 2 Timothy 2:15 - is both, the believer of the word and the doer of it also: James 1:23 , Matthew 7:21 - have no idols not graven images: Isaiah 42:17 , Micah 5:13 , Isaiah 42:8 , Deuteronomy 7:5 , Habakkuk 2:18, Hosea 13:2 Psalms 78:58 - worship GOD in SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH: John 4:24 - are peacemakers: Matthew 5:9, Hebrews 12:14 , Romans 12:18 - are sober minded: 1 Peter 1:13 , Titus 2:6 , Titus 2:2 , 1 Peter 4:7 , 1 Peter 5:8 - GOES AND SINS NO MORE: John 8:11 The truthful lyrics of the gaga song: born this way: There is a problem about who we are, we live with sinful nature. We all are called to REPENTANCE, to change our minds and our hearts. We all are called back HOME, but PRIDE keeps us far. So lets humble ourselves before GOD/CHRIST and lets answer to the calling. We have sinned and felled short in the glory of GOD and without repenting we are at the wrong path. How can we ask for love if there is none in us, we abuse ourselves and others daily. How can we say we`re good if only do is sin, we telling lies, stealing lives, and destroying the light. Yea we were born a sinner, lifelong sinful nature, but now we all are called to have new birth. Don`t stay a sinner, become a new creature in Christ who promise to give you a warm heart. Yea we were born sinners, but in Christ can we be brand new, without a sin of any kind. Be you black or white, small or great, GOD through Christ calls all home. Are we gonna answer or is our hearts grown cold? Our eyes and ears have we closed? Are we all lost cases or is there still a chance that some of us shall be saved? If we could change our lives, would we took the chance? Or are we quick to say: “no, thanks, im good”?

[@savannahglebe5165]

They’ll never replicate it that’s for certain.

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

I agree totally

[@nberger6984]

This song brings me to tears bc it makes me think of my mom… she passed on my birthday 7 years ago. Tough being here without her.

[@lemmonharris6117]

Many have tried...but they have all failed to touch the GREATNESS OF MICHAEL J. JACKSON!!

[@RobertWilliams-kg9hs]

Micheal got amazing voice this kid got some talented

[@emekailonwafor9094]

They conspired and killed this talented kid

[@mike_kingeditz4100]

Emeka Ilonwafor how did they kill him?

[@KD-mh8kj]

@@mike_kingeditz4100 there's a theory that he was killed by sony because he owned the beatles catalog and wouldn't sell it back to sony

[@mike_kingeditz4100]

KD 12 that sounds so dumb who made this theory

[@r.o1449]

Gaming With Ty Ty 22 it’s not. Theres more to the story i can’t be asked to explain

[@kingofthebeast4024]

Gaming With Ty Ty 22 they got mad because he wouldn’t sell the catalog, so they hired Murray, someone who was already close to Michael to kill him.

[@dkxbox16]

I don’t know why it took me so long to try to find a video of this song…..AMAZING!!!! R.I.P. Legend

[@naturalblkluv]

as for someone who was around doing the 70's. we were all skinny because we had to walk or ride our bikes every where we wanted to go. the kids who lived in the stick would ride there bike 5 10 miles to town and back home. there was no staying indoors all day watching tv, playing video games. we went out side to play, being indoor was punishment. lol fast food and soda were a treat you ate only a few times a month at best. people were more active during those times.

[@sandtrolbrown9392]

naturalblkluv

[@happismilez8223]

Makes a lot of sense😀

[@tanya4534]

Perfectly put. Shoo, I grew up in the 90's and it was still that way then.

[@queenmothervirgomaat9969]

THAT'S RIGHT IF SOMEBODY WAS FAT IT WAS USUALLY AN ENTIRE FAT FAMILY AND THEY HAD A REAL BIG MOMMA WHO COULD COOK, TOO! I MEAN THROW DOWN IN THAT KITCHEN!

[@lil18thletterking77]

@@queenmothervirgomaat9969 😂😂😂😂

[@mitchdep]

So much rhythm in that body and soul.

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

I agree totally

[@AliciaBrown19882011]

SUPER STAR from the beginning! R.I.P. MJ

[@joelhill5055]

go head da best black man dat touched da mic

[@graceholt111]

aahahhaa babe michael is the king with millions of people who love him and your a NOBODY x

[@lanayabradley4019]

+whatigot2say U NEED TO STOP HIS NAME IS (JACKSON) NOT JACKO U GET IT ( JACKSON) STOP HATING HE DID NOTHING TO U SOO YEA

[@shewhoiskay1]

+whatigot2say u ain't saying nothing!

[@shewhoiskay1]

+whatigot2say u must be under 5, or just out of your mind! Anyway, let's give RESPECT to those whom passed before us, May they RIP.... We will see each other again! PEACE LOVE ALWAYS MAY Jehovah God Bless Us All in Christ Jesus Yahsuras Name The Amen!

[@suavejackk]

whatigot2say stfu you piece of shit

[@woodsoncircle]

Michael with that patented spin move at such an early age. What a talented young man he was.

[@trizzmatic413]

My favorite singer/ entertainer of all-time... but, my favorite is this young Michael. He had something you can only be born with, and couldn't teach. For that fact, in my opinion, young Michael was the purest vocalist of all-time. The mini series "The Jacksons: An American Dream" shows just that, when he was only 5 years old, singing in the school talent show. When his dad said he was too young to join the group in the beginning, he proved Joe he was completely wrong! RIP to The GOAT! I miss him being alive on this planet. The world is truly a different & darker place without him being here. To me, him, 2Pac & ODB made the world a better place. Their heart is what made them very similar to me. That common trait of " pure love" is what the world is missing. That pure heart made us all want to be better people. We need that to come back, in these chaotic & trying times.✌🏾🌍

[@ddlt9274]

💯💯

[@ThePasterio]

I sometimes really miss Michael. Today as well.

[@sebyo9499]

Lmaoo..at 2:45 the host was going in for a hug but Michael pats him on the shoulder.

[@msjbaby81]

Sebastian Young lol jokester

[@bennybeyerle3054]

Lol he wasn’t done doing his thing!!

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY HEAVENLY 61ST BIRTHDAY REMEMBERING MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON (AUGUST 29, 1958 - JUNE 25, 2009) [08/29/2019]

[@ritzgamo]

That's why he never had a childhood 😢 Almost his life was performing ..

[@doktorholiday8936]

His 2-Step Swag is on Point!

[@Tinkerbell2754]

"I Wanna Be Where You Are" by Michael Jackson is a fantastic song with superb footage of Michael performance on Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Wonderful surprise of the gold records at the end. Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

[@sheliamccullough9418]

Prophetess Charlene M. Jackson he help put them out there n America Oldest SWEET Heart R.I. P MJ B DC don't f forget about d other DC Don Cornelius

[@andrewcrawford4635]

I remember this well. In between the cartoons that morning, AB had a commercial featuring Dick Clark informing viewers Michael Jackson would be guess starring on the show while seeing Michael in the background dancing and lip syncing to this song. Never seen Dick Clark or AB do that for any other artist or group at that time.

[@tduncan1564]

He was perfection and he couldn't see it

[@Ski3953]

Seriously, who else can sing and perform like Michael Jackson? - Nobody. His talent and humbleness made him great. But this world was too harsh and corrupt for such a kind gentle sprit. I know that you are in a better place because he was one of the good one.

[@marialugo6809]

When I was little I saw this video and fell in love with music and Michael.

[@rjtjlmmrj9]

Mikes voice has so much range especially when he was so young!

[@valeriejohnson5361]

Incredible! Almost no words! Thanks for posting. Love this song, but to see him perform it in the way that he did at such a young age...a foreshadowing of what he would give us in the future. God rest his beautiful soul.

[@lesliesmith9180]

I've always loved this song!!

[@jayskywalker5049]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE MICHAEL JACKSON SONG

[@datruestory968]

God MUST be smooth like this! Got to be bc this was heaven sent! 😭

[@RSTAR2009]

During the 1970's I was a child and when I heard "Never Can Say Good-bye" I was blown away by young Michael Jackson's SINGING CONVICTION

[@liamtruth9596]

Man I wish I had a time machine just so I can go back to this time period just to see him and his brothers perform.

[@palps697]

YA

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

You and me both

[@taneikaallison9899]

The voice of an angel🕊🕊🕊

[@hiyalanguages]

I can’t get enough of watching this video over the years ❤️

[@armandopina8529]

His star was shining bright from the beginning.

[@reneemartin943]

Pure Greatness To Ever Touch the Stage🙏🏽💕

[@misscaliluv1561]

He was so Cute!

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

love, Love, LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@mrsmjj81]

LOL! Don't you LOVE how the "haters" always make their way to stare at him one more time? I sure don't waste my time looking at things I don't like... Makes you wonder.... Hmmmm...

[@pastorrandyconaway3349]

MICHAEL WAS THE JACKSON FIVE.

[@mike_kingeditz4100]

Ranford conaway no

[@NRV0]

I'm pretty sure 5 people, MJ included in that, would agree.

[@andrewcrawford4635]

Yes, along with his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Sure lead singers get all the attention to be a group there ARE OTHER MEMBERS no matter how talented the lead singer is. Also on the group J5, they had a co-lead in his brother Jermaine. Not a dancer like Michael but could hold his own as a singer, leading some songs by himself.

[@j5muscle]

Here we go wit dat bullshit

[@Thatgirl1965]

When you listened to Michael, you were transported to a special place. Michael was and will always be in a class entirely his own. Wishing him peace on the other side.

[@darklight7452]

This is what you get when someone pushes you past your limitations. Mike had god given talent. Joe recognized n help maximize his potential at a young age. As he got older Quincy propelled him to that otherworldly level.

[@marywilliams6912]

He came he did his thing and went back home. R.I.P. Michael in our hearts forever

[@luisfernandobrasil884]

Interessante. O modo de dançar dele nesta época era todo influenciado pelo soul. Só quando adulto jovem ele criou aquela forma de dançar que virou a sua personalidade, sua identidade de exímio dançarino que ele foi. Vc jamais será escrito, Michael. Por seu canto, por sua dança, pelo seu enigma. 😭

[@melodysanger103]

**THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY** 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (January 24, 1972): Michael Jackson (who was 13 at the time) released his debut solo album “Got to Be There” (#3 R&B album charts; #14 pop album charts). (JANUARY 25, 2022)

[@moniquer8051]

How many times can I love this video!!!!!!!! It was truly joy growing up in this era!!!

[@mattboss6875]

A 13 year old kid with perfect riddim and perfect vocal tone nobody could convince me that this guy was from this planet he is definitely the g.o.a.t

[@youwatch2muchtv]

Sounds just like the studio version.

[@roberthayden5715]

youwatch2muchtv look close he os lip -singin.He was 2 year's younger we he sung this.He can sing live,but not that high at a teenager!😒

[@sheliamccullough9418]

youwatch2muchtv don't it

[@leekenlee]

That was the studio version.. lol

[@msjbaby81]

youwatch2muchtv he’s clearly lip syncing here

[@Missnaomii]

@@leekenlee ur slow 😂

[@treykostra3374]

SANG MICHAEL! We miss you King!

[@jacquelineedwards1]

Mega Super Star Rest Peacefully MJ ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marniemccoll3215]

I wish i was that talented at 13 or 14

[@johnathanbarnhil2619]

Marnie M he might've a little older than that

[@semiribrahim8956]

Nah he was that age

[@michellelanning5006]

My favorite song by Michael Jackson!!! I play it over and over!! He definitely was way ahead of his time!!!❤❤❤

[@kookonuts8934]

I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@julierobinson8173]

Lovely memories of such a talented, sweet kid ❤

[@trinityx9486]

The way he always stood with his hands behind his back LOL how adorable.

[@theresefortuna6479]

Un jeune garçon avec une voix aussi puissante c'est inimaginable mais ça c'est le génie de Michaël

[@fabiodejesussantosfabio3065]

o rei sempre rei

[@macyprimm7201]

Today is I Love this song day and of course, Michael 💓💓💓

[@gabee3993]

Dick Clarke personified Class. He gave everyone equal shine.

[@lorenzoadamson6893]

Gabriel Esuola yes he was !!!

[@1goldbaby]

We loved Dick Clark before him there was Ed Sullivan..

[@StooGP]

Only the master can rock daisy pants!!!! This was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid and I was 3 when this came out originally, but found it a few years later and loved it ever since...thanks for posting this gem!

[@lonniebennett1904]

Again truly the absolute Greatest!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@gracesuanjin9968]

Can it be I stayed away too long Did I leave your mind when I was gone It's not my thing trying to get back But this time let me tell you where I'm at You don't have to worry cause I'm coming Back to where I should have always stayed And now I've heard the maybe to your story And it's enough love for me to stay Can it be I stayed away too long Did I leave your mind when I was gone Well, it's not my thing trying to get back But this time let me tell you where I'm at I want to, want to be where you are (ooh aah) Anywhere you are (ooh aah) I want to, want to be where you are (ooh aah) Everywhere you are (ooh aah) Please don't close the door to our future There's so many things we haven't tried I gonna love you better than I used to And give you all the love I have inside Oh I want to, want to be where you are (oh aah) Any, any, anywhere you are (oh aah) I want to, want to be where you are (oh aah) I want to be, I want to be (oh, yea, yea, baby now) I want to be, I want to be (oh, oh) I want to be, I want to be (oh, now, now, yea, yea) I want to be, I want to be (oh) I want to be, I want to be (oh, now, now, baby) I want to be, I want to be (oh)

[@creating1_c1999]

all kids were slim prior to video games and cable television

[@crystalhogan3834]

He grew up and he stood out from his family it was a good way

[@melodysanger103]

Remembering Songwriter Leon Ware (February 16, 1940 - Feb. 23, 2017) [02/16/2020]

[@we-lit6071]

this dude was different... UNMATCHED!!!🙏

[@adailydaughter6196]

M J has there ever been any singer like him? There are many greats. But he was so talented so young and you just can't take your eyes off him. Wow!

[@taneclark6926]

He was a perfect singer!!!!! He makes me cry , he's sooooo good!!!! God bless him!!!! RIP Michael!!!!

[@2mose2]

Great song. Classic Michael vocals and dancing. But as I look at this I wonder why Motown insisted on pushing him out alone as a solo. The song is made to be sang as a group. I don't know but it's seems some of Michael's social problems might have been avoided had he not been separated from his brothers as a solo act. What do you think?

[@Pinklaeti75]

I also think that if his family was around him more, he could have avoided some untrustworthy people... and live for a longer time.

[@TheEbencredit19]

Agreed, but if you check his early solo jams, ( pre Off The Wall), his brothers sang background on them if I'm not mistaken. If that was the case then they were essentially Jackson 5 albums with Michael's name on the cover.

[@prestinamccall6131]

All I can say is DAMN! Still holds up to this day.👋😍😍😍

[@jacksparrow14]

love Michael;s voice! such an angel!

[@kariatkinson486]

Love it

[@anthoniajordan3157]

Omg this is cute and talent There can never be another Michael Jackson

[@anthonyvaughan4853]

BIG UP RERSPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnJohnson-oe3kb]

Jackson 5 is all we had back then!All we had,..we miss Mike.That Era and thier music touches Deep. Soul music is who we are.GOD BLESS 🙏🏾

[@enriquerolandoheredia3759]

Que talento Dios mío!!! La música no volverá a dar otro genio tan grande!!! M.J. Eterno !!!

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

I agree with you

[@enriquerolandoheredia3759]

@@Isa.Ferreira71 en español por favor

[@allamark3]

you go Mike

[@asiphekay5004]

1:43-2:00 is just so sweet 🤍

[@dedrachambers8722]

Phenomenal and Exquisite ☺️☺️♥️☺️☺️♥️

[@25dayv]

linda,lida,lida musica!

[@phatchick820]

OH LAWD!!

[@janisprice371]

He was the Best never forgotten

[@antwainnelson5819]

I think the greatest entertainer of all time!!! Just pure!!!

[@conniecakes06]

My all time fav michael Jackson song!

[@veritodefbascour9434]

Qué bello y talentoso, un cometa para este mundo oscuro. Siempre te amaremos Micke!!

[@brendaestrada1782]

I luvvvv the beats, rhythms and lyrics to this song! Rest in paradise forever King Michael! I love you so much and I hope youre one of the 1st people I meet in heaven! 💖💜💖💜💖💜