Michael Jackson – Ben’s Theme [Clear Light Blue Vinyl]

Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear Light Blue Vinyl,180g, Japan Import

The title song Ben, written for the film Ben, became Michael Jackson's first No. 1 hit on the U.S. Pop Chart as a solo artist.

The film tells the story of a lonely, ill boy who forms an unlikely friendship with a rat feared and rejected by the people around him. Michael, who reportedly loved the movie, was able to connect naturally with its emotional themes, bringing remarkable sincerity and feeling to his performance of the song.

Although he was only 13 years old when the album was released in August 1972, Michael's vocal maturity and emotional expressiveness had already elevated him beyond the status of a child star. With Ben, he firmly established himself as a singer in his own right, demonstrating the artistry and sensitivity that would define his future career.

The album stands as an important milestone in Michael Jackson's early solo journey, showcasing a young vocalist whose talent was already extraordinary and whose potential seemed limitless.

Liner Notes, Lyrics, and English-to-Japanese Translations Included