“I’ll Be There,” released on August 28, 1970, marked a pivotal moment for The Jackson 5, becoming their fourth consecutive number-one hit and solidifying their legacy beyond bubblegum pop. Written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch, the ballad became the group’s most successful single ever, with 4.2 million copies in the United States, and 6.1 million copies worldwide.
