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Billie Jean

Michael Jackson / Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture

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Michael Jackson

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Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture

Release date

November 29, 1982

Duration

4:54

Genres

Pop

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Legacy

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Michael Jackson

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"Billie Jean" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from his 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 he denies. Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5.

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