It Happened 50 Years Ago: Michael Jackson “Got to Be There”
Michael Jackson is one of the most successful pop music artists of all time. While his run on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart began with The Jackson 5, his solo career cemented that legacy. That solo career began with the song “Got to Be There,” which exactly 50 years ago, was in the Top 5, having peaked at number 4 one week earlier.