Mariah Carey - I'll Be There Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally recorded the song 'I'll Be There'?

   'I'll Be There' was originally recorded by The Jackson 5. It was released by Motown Records on August 28, 1970, and became their fourth consecutive number-one hit.

2. When did Mariah Carey perform 'I'll Be There' on MTV Unplugged?

   Mariah Carey performed 'I'll Be There' on MTV Unplugged on March 16, 1992. This performance was later released as a single due to overwhelming demand.

3. Who did Mariah Carey sing 'I'll Be There' with during her MTV Unplugged performance?

   Mariah Carey performed 'I'll Be There' as a duet with R&B singer Trey Lorenz during her MTV Unplugged appearance.

4. How did Mariah Carey's version of 'I'll Be There' perform on the charts?

   Mariah Carey's version of 'I'll Be There' became her sixth number-one single in the US and a major hit internationally. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and was her breakthrough hit outside North America.

5. Was 'I'll Be There' planned as a single by Columbia Records initially?

   No, Columbia Records had no initial plans to release 'I'll Be There' as a single. However, due to overwhelming demand after her MTV Unplugged performance, it was released on May 28, 1992.

6. Who co-produced Mariah Carey's version of 'I'll Be There'?

   Mariah Carey's version of 'I'll Be There' was co-produced by Carey herself and Walter Afanasieff.