Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

First released: 30 Nov 1982, Length: 4:54
album / single version

Creators (15)

Conductor

1. Jeremy Lubbock

Instruments

1. Bill Wolfer synthesizer
2. David Williams guitar
3. Greg Phillinganes Rhodes piano, synthesizer
4. Leon Ndugu Chancler drums (drum set)
5. Louis Johnson bass guitar

Vocals

1. Michael Jackson lead vocals

Producer

1. Michael Jackson co-producer
2. Quincy Jones

Programming

1. Bill Wolfer synthesizer

Recording Engineer

1. Bruce Swedien

Mixer

1. Bruce Swedien

Arranger

1. Jerry Hey strings
2. Michael Jackson percussion, synthesizer, synthesizer

Locations

Recorded At

1. Westlake Recording Studios (1982)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Billie Jean
   

   Composer

   1. Michael Jackson

   Lyricist

   1. Michael Jackson

Related Recordings (21)

Edits

1. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

DJ-Mixes

1. Michael Jackson: The Definitive Megamix by Michael Jackson
2. Michael Jackson: The Definitive Megamix by Michael Jackson

Sampled By

1. Billie Jean (The Legendary Performance from Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever) by Michael Jackson
2. Don’t Stop Movin’ by Michael Jackson
3. Don’t Stop Movin’ by Michael Jackson
4. Got to Give It Up by Michael Jackson
5. Lookin Like Aquaman by Michael Jackson

Mash-Ups

1. Billie Jean is a Spy! (Michael Jackson vs. Propellerheads) by Michael Jackson
2. Billie Jean on the Storm (Michael Jackson vs. The Doors) by Michael Jackson
3. Billie Jean Poison (edit) by Michael Jackson
4. Bills Like Jean Spirit by Michael Jackson
5. How Low Can Billie Jean Go? by Michael Jackson
6. Justice for Billie Jean (Justice vs. Michael Jackson vs. C & C Music Factory) by Michael Jackson
7. Justin Loves Jacko (Justin Timberlake vs. Michael Jackson) by Michael Jackson
8. Michael Cha Cha Jackson by Michael Jackson
9. NA ZAWSZEEE by Michael Jackson
10. Pop Culture by Michael Jackson
11. Smells Like Billie Jean (Michael Jackson vs. Nirvana) by Michael Jackson
12. when you suddenly realize that two songs use the exact same chords and you just by Michael Jackson
13. You Billie’d in the wrong Jean (Michael Jackson vs. glue70) by Michael Jackson

Links (1)

Stream For Free

1. https://open.spotify.com/track/7J1uxwnxfQLu4APicE5Rnj

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. Thriller 30 Nov 1982 Michael Jackson
2. Thriller 30 Nov 1982 Michael Jackson
3. Thriller 30 Nov 1982 Michael Jackson club edition
4. Thriller 01 Dec 1982 Michael Jackson
5. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
6. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
7. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson half-speed mastered
8. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson Japan
9. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson club edition
10. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
11. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
12. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson Master Sound DM Digital Mastering
13. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson repress
14. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson sticker in cover
15. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
16. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
17. Thriller 1982 Michael Jackson
18. Thriller 06 Jun 1983 Michael Jackson
19. Thriller 1983 Michael Jackson Europe
20. Thriller 1985 Michael Jackson Made in U.S.A. by Digital Audio Disc Corp.
21. Thriller 1985 Michael Jackson Made in U.S.A. by Digital Audio Disc Corp.
22. Thriller 26 Oct 1988 Michael Jackson
23. Thriller 25 Jul 1991 Michael Jackson
24. Thriller 1991 Michael Jackson
25. Thriller 1991 Michael Jackson
26. Thriller 23 Nov 1999 Michael Jackson
27. Thriller 1999 Michael Jackson
28. Thriller 15 Oct 2001 Michael Jackson special edition
29. Thriller 16 Oct 2001 Michael Jackson special edition

Album - Compilation

1. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 01 May 1995 Michael Jackson
2. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 16 Jun 1995 Michael Jackson
3. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 19 Jun 1995 Michael Jackson original lyric
4. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 20 Jun 1995 Michael Jackson
5. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 20 Jun 1995 Michael Jackson revised lyric
6. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 20 Jun 1995 Michael Jackson original lyric
7. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 1995 Michael Jackson
8. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 1995 Michael Jackson
9. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 1995 Michael Jackson
10. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 1995 Michael Jackson
11. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 1995 Michael Jackson
12. Pop Music: The Modern Era 1976–1999 12 Oct 1999 Various Artists
13. Walk On: Hits From the Last 2 Decades 1999 Various Artists
14. Das Jahrhundert Album 1999 Various Artists
15. Greatest Hits of the 80’s 1999 Various Artists
16. The All Time Greatest Pop Hits of the Last 3 Decades 2000 Various Artists
17. Greatest Hits: HIStory, Volume 1 12 Nov 2001 Michael Jackson

Promotion

Album - Compilation

1. World Tour Souvenir CD 1992 Michael Jackson
2. Soundtrack for a Century: Selections from the 26 CD Series (disc 2) 1999 Various Artists

Bootleg

Album - Compilation

1. The Very Best Of 1993 Michael Jackson