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Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Genre: Funk
Year: 1983
Year: 1983
"Billie Jean" is a dance-pop R&B song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was written by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones for the singers sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and Jackson had numerous disagreements. The songs lyrics refer to a real-life experience, in which a mentally ill female fan claimed that Jackson had fathered one of her twins. The song is well known for its distinctive bass line and Jacksons vocal hiccups. The song was mixed 91 times by Bruce Swedien before it was finalized.
Following the successful chart performance of "The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean" was released on January 2, 1983, as the albums second single. "Billie Jean" was a worldwide commercial and critical Read full article at wikipedia.org
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More songs by Michael Jackson: Streetwalker, stranger in moscow, Fly Away, Get on the Floor, Just Good Friends.
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