Billie Jean

"Billie Jean" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson. It is a song on his 1982 album, Thriller. The song was released as a single on January 2, 1983. "Billie Jean" was one of many hits by the singer. It was number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song blends post-disco, R&B, 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.

At the 1984 Grammy Awards, Jackson was given awards for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Male Vocal Performance for the song. In 2008, Kanye West remixed the song for Thriller 25. This was a new version of Thriller made for its 25th anniversary.

It is well-known for it's notable music video, directed by Steve Barron, was the first video by a black artist to be aired in heavy rotation on MTV. Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean" on the TV special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was nominated for an Emmy Award. It introduced a number of Jackson's signatures, including the moonwalk, rhinestone glove, black sequined jacket, and high-water pants, and was widely imitated.

The song was performed live in all of Jackson's world concert tours.

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Category:Pop songs
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Category:Grammy Award-winning songs
Category:Michael Jackson songs
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