"Billie Jean" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from Jackson's sixth studio album, Thriller. It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" blends post-disco, rhythm and blues, funk and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which he denies. Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5. "Billie Jean" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart within three weeks, and became Jackson's fastest-rising number one single since "ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There" in 1970, all of which he recorded as a member of the Jackson 5. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1983. "Billie Jean" is certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
| Recorded | 1982 |
| Genre | Post-disco, rhythm and blues, funk, dance-pop |
| Length | 4:54 (album/single version), 6:23 (12-inch version) |
| Label | Epic |
| Writer(s) | Michael Jackson |
| Producer(s) | Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson |
About Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
International hit song that stayed at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven straight weeks. The song received two Grammy Awards and an American Music Award.
Achievement of Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson first pulled his signature moonwalk dance move during a performance of the song at the 1983 Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special.
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Latest information about Billie Jean - Michael Jackson updated on July 28 2021.
