What was Michael Jackson's first solo song?

Michael Jackson's first solo song was Got To Be There released in 1971. "Got to Be There" was released October 7, 1971 as Jackson's debut solo single. (This is 10 months before Ben was released in July, 1972. 9 other songs also predated "Ben") With the Jackson 5, the first song was 'Big Boy'. read more

The song became the first of thirteen number-one pop hits for Jackson in the United States and his first number-one as a solo artist. Later included on Jackson's album of the same name, "Ben" was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Song and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. read more

"Got To Be There" in 1972 was Michael Jackson's first solo album. He was 14 years old at the time. Released in August 1979 "Off The Wall" was Michaels first solo album as an adult artist after the Jackson 5. read more