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Reach Out I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5

Songwriter: Holland-Dozier-Holland Brian Holland Lamont Dozier Eddie Holland Lou Del Gatto

Producer: Bobby Taylor

[Intro: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5]
Oh oh oh
Hoo hoo hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

[Verse 1: Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5]
Now if you feel you can't go on, ooh hoo
(Can't go on)
'Cause all your hope is gone
(All your hope is gone)
And your life is filled with confusion
(Filled with confusion)
And happiness is just an illusion
(Happiness is just an illusion)
And your world around is crumblin' down
Darlin' (Reach out) come on girl, reach out for me
Reach out (Reach out), reach out for me
Just look over your shoulders, honey

[Chorus: The Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson]
I'll be there (Be there)
With the love that will shelter you
And I'll be there (Be there)
With the love that will see you through

[Verse 2: Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5]
(Ooh) When you feel lost and about to give up
(About to give up)
'Cause your best ain't good enough
(Just ain't good enough)
And the world around you feels cold
(World is so cold)
And you're driftin' all on your own
(Driftin' out on your own)
When you need a hand to hold
Darlin' (Reach out)
Come on, girl, reach out for me
Reach out, (Reach out), reach out, reach out for me
Just open up them eyes, baby, ha

[Chorus: The Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson]
I'll be there (Be there)
With the love that will comfort you
And I'll be there (Be there)
To cherish and care for you
I'll be there (Yes, I will)
To always see you through
I'll be there (I'll be there)
To love and comfort you

[Verse 3: Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, The Jackson 5]
I can tell the way you hang your head, ooh hoo
(Hang your head)
You're without love, and now you're afraid
(Now you're so afraid)
And through your tears you look around
(You look around)
But there's no peace of mind to be found
(No peace of mind to be found)
I know what you're thinkin'
You're alone now, no love of your own (Darlin', yeah)
Darlin' (Reach out)
Come on, girl, reach out for me
Reach out (Reach out), reach out, reach out for me
Just call my name, honey, ha

[Chorus: The Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson]
I'll be there (I'll be there)
To give you all the love you need
I'll be there (Be there)
You can always depend on me (Always depend on me)
I'll be there (I'll be there, yes, I will)
With the love that will shelter you (Ooh, ooh)
I'll be there (I'll be there)
With a love that will comfort you

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 were originally formed in 1963 under the name, The Jackson Brothers. The founding members were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Michael would join the group as the lead singer a year later, a move which pushed Jermaine to sing the backing vocals and play the lead guitar.

After participating in a series of talent shows, they entered the professional music scene in 1967, signing with Steeltown Records and releasing ten singles. In 1969, they left Steeltown Records in order to sign with Motown.

In 1975, most of the Jacksons had opted out of recording any more music for Motown, expressing desires to have creative control over their songs, as well as royalties. Learning that they were earning only 2.8% of royalties from Motown, Joe Jackson, the father and manager of the group, began to negotiate a lucrative contract with Epic records, which offered a royalty rate of 20% per record. The deal was completed in June 1975. As Motown owned the name The Jackson 5, the group simply renamed themselves The Jacksons.

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