Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Billie Jean is a song by the legend - Michael Jackson that was released in 1983 by Epic Records as the second single from Jackson's sixth studio album, Thriller. It was produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" has elements of post-disco, rhythm, blues, funk, and dance-pop. The lyrics tell the story of Billie Jean, a lady who claims the narrator is the father of her newborn boy, which he disputes. When he traveled with his older brothers as the Jackson 5, Jackson claimed the lyrics were inspired by groupies allegations about his older brothers.

"Billie Jean" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and quickly rose to the top of the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, becoming 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 second most popular song of 1983. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified "Billie Jean" as 6 Platinum. Over 10 million copies of the song have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling songs of all time. It also charted at number one in the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Switzerland, and Belgium, and reached the top ten in a number of additional countries. "Billie Jean" was one of 1983's best-selling singles, helping Thriller become the best-selling album of all time, and it also became Jackson's best-selling solo single.

Artist: Michael Jackson
Released: 1982

Genre: Pop