I Wanna Be Where You Are – The Jackson 5
“I Want to Be Where You Are” is a song written by Arthur “T-Boy” Ross and recorded by American vocal group The Jackson 5. It was released in September 1971 as the second single from their third studio album, Third Album. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“I Want to Be Where You Are” was written by Arthur “T-Boy” Ross, a songwriter and producer who had previously worked with The Jackson 5 on their hit single “I’ll Be There”. The song is a mid-tempo ballad with a catchy melody and lyrics that express the singer’s desire to be with the person they love.
Recording and production
“I Want to Be Where You Are” was recorded at Motown Studios in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Hal Davis.
The recording features Michael Jackson on lead vocals. Jackson’s vocals are soulful and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a string section and a driving beat.
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Here are some additional details about the song:
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- The song was written by Arthur “T-Boy” Ross.
- The song was recorded at Motown Studios in Detroit, Michigan.
- The song was produced by Hal Davis.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached number two in the UK Singles Chart.
- “I Want to Be Where You Are” has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, Dionne Warwick, and Taylor Swift.