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The final track on Michael Jackson’s 2003 compilation Number Ones is a live version of his first solo #1, 1972’s “Ben”. Perhaps due to licensing costs, the original recording isn’t included; instead, this is an edit of the performance from 1981’s The Jacksons Live!
[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
I will never be alone
And you my friend will see
You've got a friend in me
[Verse 2]
Ben, you're always running here and there
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There is something you should know
You have got a place to go
[Verse 3]
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it is "us", now it is "we"
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it is "us", now it is "we"
[Verse 4]
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They do not see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I am sure they did think again
If they had a friend like Ben
Like Ben
Like Ben
Ben (Live) was written by Walter Scharf & Don Black.
Ben (Live) was produced by The Jacksons.
Michael Jackson released Ben (Live) on Wed Nov 11 1981.