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Ben R&B cover (Michael Jackson)

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Published on 02 Sep 2026 / In R&B / Soul

"Ben" (often referred to as "Ben's Song") is a song written by Don Black and Walter Scharf for the 1972 film of the same name (a spin-off to the 1971 killer rat film Willard). It was performed by Lee Montgomery in the film and by Michael Jackson over the closing credits. Jackson's single, recorded for the Motown label in 1972, spent one week at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making it Jackson's first number one single in the US as a solo artist. Billboard ranked it as the number 20 song for 1972. It also reached number 1 on the ARIA Charts, spending eight weeks at the top spot. The song also later reached a peak of number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2004, the song appeared in The Ultimate Collection.

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Revup67
Revup67 8 days ago

9-17-26 - Drum track added. Also noted a variety of Finger Snaps in the Backing Track. Embedded Finger Snaps in the Drum mix to match exactly like the original. Did a rough mix and published for you also Stu. 9:45pm PST

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stubass
stubass 8 days ago

Thx, Anthony. Geat job on the drums. I did modify the mix, however

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Frabs
Frabs 9 days ago

stubass: thanks for the invite (guitar), much appreciated. Want to let you know that it will take me a few days to get it down. I will be learning this one by scratch. If you are okay with +7 days then I'm in. No hard feelings if you need to move on.

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stubass
stubass 9 days ago

Never a rush! Thx :-)

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stubass
stubass 3 days ago

This may be helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD4Dx3-7tgg

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Frabs
Frabs 2 days ago

@stubass: Thanks for the link. ..I've been working on it, hope to have something up soon.

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stubass
stubass 2 days ago

@Frabs : Sounds good. I've been working on something which is taking a lot of time and I 've got the notation in front of me !

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stubass
stubass 2 days ago

@Frabs : Sounds good. I've been working on something which is taking a lot of time and I 've got the notation in front of me !

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LoLo
LoLo 12 days ago

stubass Tracks are up. Take a listen and let me know if they are okay. :)

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stubass
stubass 11 days ago

LoLoVoz: Thank you, Lolo. Well done! Just a question: The singer in the BT has a small run before he gets into the lyrics. Did you intend on leaving it out? Either way is fine. Btw, i don't have an acoustic guitarist lined up. Can you ask your cousin one more time? --TIA

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LoLo
LoLo 11 days ago

@stubass: Hey Stu, I left the run out on purpose. I tried it a few times and it didn't come across the same way and I didn't like it. Cudgebass is still not available for the guitar. Sorry

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stubass
stubass 12 days ago

LoLoVoz Michmuch: Please let me know if you're in by accepting the invitation --thx

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Revup67
Revup67 12 days ago

Yes please. Don't want to put the time into this if it is not going to materialize.

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stubass
stubass 12 days ago

@Revup67: Absolutely

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Michmuch
Michmuch 12 days ago

Thanks for reminding me Stu, I thought I had replied. I'll pass onthis one.

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LoLo
LoLo 12 days ago

Hey Stu, sorry for taking so long... I had 2 other collabs in front of this one. I will get this done shortly!! Thanks!

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stubass
stubass 11 days ago

@LoLo : Great!

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stubass
stubass 11 days ago

@Michmuch: Merci. Can you recommend someone else ?

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Michmuch
Michmuch 11 days ago

@stubass: As you noticed I'm not really active here, so I don't know many guitarists. Byrdlander is always a good choice, no idea if he records here and John Bernstein could be a very good choice too... I'll message you if I have other ideas. :-)

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Michael Dixon
Michael Dixon 13 days ago

What do you think, Stu? I listened to your bassline in DAW and tried to stay with it and follow the guitar harmonies. It might still be too much or wrong. Let me know.

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stubass
stubass 12 days ago

Nice add but had to lower the volume for the mix . Thx

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Michael Dixon
Michael Dixon 12 days ago

@stubass: Yeah, I anticipated that:. The part sounds okay though?

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