Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Motown 25th Anniversary 1983)
by admin on May 3, 2010
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Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Motown 25th Anniversary Yesterday Today And Forever) His 1st Moonwalk Performance “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 singer’s 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 song’s 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 Jackson’s 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 album’s second single. “Billie Jean” was a worldwide commercial and critical success; it became one of the best-selling singles of 1983, and topped both the US and UK charts simultaneously. Cited as one of the most revolutionary songs in history, “Billie Jean” was certified platinum in 1989. Honored numerous times—including two Grammy Awards, one American Music Award and an induction into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame—the song and corresponding music video propelled Thriller into the best-selling album of all time. The song was promoted with a short film that broke down MTV’s racial barrier as the first video by a black artist to be played in …
Ohhhh how much i miss him!!!!
I totally remember this performance on t.v. I lived in AK at the time, and remember Frank Sinatra in the audience…….lol…………..Absolutely love this performance. Thanks for the post!
A man goes from this to an absolute friek ass alien…amazing and bizzare.
love this song and love MJ!!! <3
saw this and remember the next day EVERY KID WAS TALKING about the MOONWALK!!
I read in his autobiography that he just perepeared for this the day before at midnight in his kitchen. He was saying the he wanted to stay on his tiptoes longer.
i remember that night watching the grammy, i saw mj doing the moon walk it was amazing.
i know how you feel!! i wish i could of been there!!
Michael the greatest Singer performer entertainer ever, and Jordan is the greatest athlete ever. Both Black I respect black people
when is the vocal hiccup?
Yeah it doesn’t sound like live singing at all.
MICHAEL JACKSON FOREVER!!!!!!!!
i wonder if he was nervous
King of Pop Forever
There will never be a more talented person to walk this earth. luv this song luv him !
hes lipsyncing, u can tell
Omg!He sounds so Beautiful and He’s so cute!!!Why Did i have to be born in 1990!!Damn!!R.I.P Michael Jospeh Jackson!!Luv you man!
he never looked better
p.s. why the hell did i have to be born in 1989!?!?!
The single most electrifying performance I’ve ever witnessed in my life…..and I witnessed as a child! Amazing MJ!
RIP KING OF POP!
i loev himm soo much my mum wass there =D
before all of micheal’s sugeries i used to have a major crush on him! he was my elvis..hot.. lol but then he got all that surgery but i will always love his music
I remember watching this when I was 8 or 7. BEST EVER NEVER STOP LISTENING TO MICHEAL EVEN TO THIS DAY.
It’s so weird watching this because Billie Jean has been around my whole life. I can’t imagine ever not knowing this song, it’s so huge. Can you imagine being one of those people in the audience, seeing this for the first time? Ugh, I knew I was born in the wrong era.
an era is gone rip
epic moment when he 1st moonwalked