I'll Be There

On the month and year of my sister Gemma's birthday, Billboard Hot 100's number one was "I'll Be There" by the Jackson Five, also called the Jacksons, the family music group that was one of the first African-American groups to attain crossover following, others being the Supremes, the Four Tops and the Temptations. Members include Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. The Jacksons had four consecutive number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, this one, "I Want You Back", "ABC" and "The Love You Save".

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there

I'll Be There was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West and Willie Hutch, and was recorded in and released by Motown Records. Berry Gordy III, born 28 November 28, 1929, was the founder of the record label. Harold Edward "Hal" Davis, who died on 18 November 18, 1998 was a songwriter and producer for Motown for nearly 30 years.