Ben

1972 studio album by Michael Jackson

AlbumalbumQ44185

Performer: Michael Jackson
Released: August 4, 1972
Label: Motown
Genre: disco
, rhythm and blues
, soul
Runtime: 1,865 s
Producer: Hal Davis

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Ben is the second studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Motown on August 4, 1972, while Jackson was still a member of the Jackson 5. It received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Ben, however, was more successful on the music charts than Jackson's previous studio album, peaking within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Internationally, the album was less successful, peaking at number 12 in Canada, while charting within the top 200 positions in Australia and France.

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Language: English
Part of: Michael Jackson's albums in chronological order follows: Got to Be There · followed by: Music & Me
Title: Ben
Place of publication: United States
Has characteristic: solo album
Different from: Ben criterion used: title refers to multiple creative works
Distribution format: music streaming
Form of creative work: studio album

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