Billie Jean

original song written, composed, and performed by Michael Jackson

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"Billie Jean" is a song written, composed, and performed by Michael Jackson that became one of his most iconic hits. It matters because it showcased Jackson's artistry as a complete musician and became a defining work that helped establish him as one of the most influential pop artists of his generation.

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Vinony's link graph records 1,278 inbound references to Billie Jean, and connects out to YouTube, Thriller (album) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Vinony files it under 1982 songs, 1983 singles and 1995 singles.

Vinony links it to 52 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Part of: Thriller (album)
Genre: contemporary R&B
Composer: Michael Jackson
Duration: 290
Performer: Weezer
Record label: Epic Records
Lyrics by: Michael Jackson
Distribution format: phonograph record
Significant event: 26th Annual Grammy Awards

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publication date: 1982-00-00
language of work or name: English language
form of creative work: song
title: Billie Jean

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Encyclopedic overview

Music video "Billie Jean" on YouTube Alternative cover

"Billie Jean" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from Jackson's sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" blends post-disco, R&B, funk and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a young woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which Jackson denies. Jackson said that the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about Jackson's older brothers when Jackson toured with them as members of the Jackson 5.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Billie Jean” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.