I'll be There Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1970

The song "I'll be There" by the Jackson 5 was released on 28 August 1970.

On 10 April 1970, Paul McCartney officially announced his departure from The Beatles. McCartney wrote the song "Maybe I'm Amazed" to acknowledge his supportive wife, Linda, who played a pivotal role in helping McCartney through depression. The song was released on his debut solo album entitled "McCartney" on 14 April 1970.

Diana Ross & the Supremes performed their last show in Las Vegas on 14 January 1970. Ross' replacement, Jean Terrell, was introduced to the audience at the end of the show.

Answer: Third Album

Released in December 1969, "Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5" is Jackson 5's debut studio album.

Following the band's successful debut, Jackson 5's second album, entitled "ABC", was released in May 1970. The album included the hits "ABC" and "The Love You Save".

The band's third album, entitled "Third Album", was released in September 1970. The album featured notable songs such as "I'll be There" and "Bridge over Troubled Water".

Jackson 5's fourth studio album, entitled "Jackson 5 Christmas Album", was released in December 1970.

Answer: Motown

Owned by the Universal Music Group, Motown was founded in January 1959. The name was a portmanteau (blend word) of the words "motor" and "town"; Motown was based at the time in Detroit.

Notable artists under the Motown label, formerly known as Tamla Records, include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, and the Supremes.

Answer: 12

The original members of the Jackson 5 are Jackie (born 1951), Tito (born 1953), Jermaine (born 1954), Marlon (born 1957), and Michael (born 1958). When the hit song "I'll be There" was recorded in 1970, Michael was only 12 years old.

Michael later became a solo artist in 1971 and eventually rose to become one of the most influential figures in the entertainment world.

Answer: Grammy Hall of Fame

Founded in 1973 by The Recording Academy's National Trustees, the Grammy Hall of Fame honors "recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old."

In 1993, the song "I'll Be There" earned two Grammy nominations: one for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and another for Best R&B Song. Despite the recognition, it lost to Boyz II Men's "End of the Road".

Answer: Salvation, faith

The first few lines of the lyrics of the song "I'll be There" are "You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back, where there is love, I'll be there. I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do, just call my name and I'll be there."

The song was co-written by Berry Gordy (American record producer; founder of the Motown record), Hal Davis (producer of the song "I'll be There"), Bob West, and Willie Hutch.

Answer: Dreams, love

The complete lyrics are "I'll be there to comfort you, build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you. I'll be there with a love so strong, I'll be your strength, you know I'll keep holding on."

The song "I'll be There" became a number-one hit upon its release. Prior to the release of "I'll be There", Jackson 5 had already secured three other number-one hits - "I Want You Back" (1969), "ABC" (1970), and "The Love You Save" (1970).

Answer: Togetherness, unselfish

The complete lyrics are "Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter. Togetherness, well it's all I'm after. Just call my name, and I'll be there. I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you. Just call my name, and I'll be there."

Michael and Jermaine took on the lead vocals for the song "I'll be There", with their siblings, Jackie, Marlon, and Tito, providing the background locals.

Answer: New, name

The last few lines of the song "I'll be There" are "If you should ever find someone new, I know she better be good to you, 'cause if she doesn't, then I'll be there. Don't you know baby, yeah I'll be there, I'll be there. Just call my name, and I'll be there."

The song "I'll be There" achieved remarkable success in the US, surpassing Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (1966) as Motown's most successful single. The record was later surpassed by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross' "Endless Love" (1981).

Answer: Michael Jackson

The song "I'll be There" was included in Carey's "MTV Unplugged" setlist, with Carey and Lorenz singing Michael and Jermaine's lines, respectively.

The "King of Pop", Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) passed away on 25 June 2009 due to cardiac arrest. Carey and Lorenz paid tribute by performing "I'll be There" during Michael's memorial service held on 7 July 2009, at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Carey commented, "My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world."