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

[@Suri-o7w]

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

[@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.

[@monicawism]

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

[@janeporter818]

Same here 😍😢💖

[@Dmoney2times51]

Hug him in heaven

[@kariatkinson486]

Okay

[@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

[@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.

[@Prince_Dracula]

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

[@miquelquiles727]

Michael Jackson forever the King of Pop 👑

[@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

[@ThePasterio]

I sometimes really miss Michael. Today as well.

[@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

[@arlenebecker4659]

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

[@shildastroud4927]

MEE TOO! LEGEND 💜✨️💜✨️💜✨️😢😢😢🎵🎼🎤

[@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

[@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

[@tduncan1564]

He was perfection and he couldn't see it

[@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

[@TheKristyle79]

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

[@rjtjlmmrj9]

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

[@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.

[@mitchdep]

So much rhythm in that body and soul.

[@Isa.Ferreira71]

I agree totally

[@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

[@michaelmylovelopez4769]

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

[@sindylily]

Ikr!😂😂😂😂

[@kariatkinson6065]

Hello Michael Lopez I like it

[@woodsoncircle]

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

[@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.

[@jayskywalker5049]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE MICHAEL JACKSON SONG

[@AliciaBrown19882011]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Elmo284]

This makes me believe people come back, cos that soul is old.

[@Diplofer1]

12

[@24KinfO]

He changed the music industry.

[@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

[@taneikaallison9899]

The voice of an angel🕊🕊🕊

[@armandopina8529]

His star was shining bright from the beginning.

[@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 😂😂😂😂

[@doktorholiday8936]

His 2-Step Swag is on Point!

[@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.

[@azora_ritz]

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

[@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

[@datruestory968]

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

[@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

[@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

[@melodysanger103]

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

[@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

[@hiyalanguages]

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

[@lesliesmith9180]

I've always loved this song!!

[@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]

💯💯

[@marialugo6809]

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

[@misscaliluv1561]

He was so Cute!

[@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.

[@reneemartin943]

Pure Greatness To Ever Touch the Stage🙏🏽💕

[@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.

[@phuckmyra]

micheal was the cutest little boy to perform

[@sandrayoung2614]

SamXO p (Jkk

[@MsDisneylandlover]

too he did not know that 80s mj was fine

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

love, Love, LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@treykostra3374]

SANG MICHAEL! We miss you King!

[@marywilliams6912]

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

[@trinityx9486]

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

[@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.

[@julierobinson8173]

Lovely memories of such a talented, sweet kid ❤

[@moniquer8051]

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

[@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.

[@macyprimm7201]

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

[@we-lit6071]

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

[@michellelanning5006]

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

[@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!

[@prestinamccall6131]

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

[@b.a.d.wavesradio7314]

Never seen him do this solo…mind blowing!

[@theresefortuna6479]

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

[@kookonuts8934]

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

[@lonniebennett1904]

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

[@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)

[@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 🙏🏾

[@asiphekay5004]

1:43-2:00 is just so sweet 🤍

[@dedrachambers8722]

Phenomenal and Exquisite ☺️☺️♥️☺️☺️♥️

[@conniecakes06]

My all time fav michael Jackson song!

[@anthoniajordan3157]

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

[@crystalhogan3834]

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

[@kariatkinson486]

Love it

[@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!!

[@antwainnelson5819]

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

[@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!

[@87alsjth]

I love this song!

[@charmer399]

How can you not love and appreciate Mike???

[@jacquelineedwards1]

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

[@jacksparrow14]

love Michael;s voice! such an angel!

[@edwardgunn4945]

At 12, Michael Jackson killed that song👍💯

[@janisprice371]

He was the Best never forgotten

[@taneclark6926]

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

[@rasperryorange]

I've been a fan since I was little. My mother turned TV in to Michaels channel

[@marcellamcduffie8218]

I Love this song another favorite thanks for this upload .

[@reggiecarter7167]

Beautiful!

[@conradford7493]

How many people relazied we was watching a legend. A icon, wow.

[@kylena8355]

He is so Cute❤

[@sportster832]

right now i just wanna thank MJ for letting us share his gift with him while he was alive

[@MrRomanbell]

Legendary dance!!

[@doniellestenson3502]

Years ago as a young girl.I would play my Greatest hits of Motown album.This song was on it.Over and over it played on repeat.Now at 64 it takes me back.Once again on repeat.

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Forever a part of my childhood growing up with these guys...

[@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...

[@fabiodejesussantosfabio3065]

o rei sempre rei

[@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