Billie Jean
(4’57/4’55/Extended 6’20/Instrumental 6’20)
1982, Album Thriller
Auteur-Compositeur : Michael Jackson
Sortie en 1983
Producteur : Quincy Jones
Co-Producteur : Michael Jackson
Enregistré et mixé par : Bruce Swedien
Musiciens :
Greg Phillinganes : Rhodes, Synthesizer
Greg Smith : Synthesizer
Bill Wolfer : Synthesizer, Synthesizer Programming
Dean Parks : Guitar
Louis Johnson : Bass
N’dugu Chancler : Drums
Michael Boddicker : Emulator
Vocal, Rhythm and Synthesizer arrangement by Michael Jackson
String arrangement by Jerry Hey
Strings conducted by Jeremy Lubbock
Récompenses :
1983 : Billboard Awards Dance/Disco 12″ LP.
1983 : Cashbox Pop Single
1984 : Grammy Awards Best New R&B Song
Vente :
USA: Disque de Platine et Disque d’Or
France: Disque d’Or
Canada, Royaume-Uni, Italy, Belgique, Hollande, Australie, Nouvelle Zélande et Danemark: Disque d’Or
Classement Hit-parade :
USA: n°1
Canada: n°1
Australie: n°1
Royaume-Uni: n°1
France: n°1 (bien qu’un hit-parade officiel n’existait pas encore)
Allemagne: n°2
Hollande: n°2
Les paroles de la chanson ont été modifiée en 1984 pour servir de publicité à Pepsi sous deux versions « Street » et « Concert » où Michael est alors avec ses frères.
Dans le double album HIStory, Billie Jean est la première chanson du Disc I HIStory Begins.
Depuis la création de Billie Jean, cette chanson a fait partie de tous les programmes de toutes les tournées de Michael Jackson étant même l’un des principaux morceaux.
Quelques supports et autres collectors :
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45 tours vinyl Français.Epic A-3084Face A: Billie Jean 4:55Face B: It’s The Falling In Love 3:46 |
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Maxi 45 tours vinyl Hollandais.Epic EPCA 12-3084Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20Face B: Billie Jean Insrumental 6:20 |
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45 tours vinyl Japonais.Epic 07.5P.214Face A: Billie Jean 4:55Face B: It’s The Falling In Love 3:46 |
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Maxi 45 tours vinyle Japonais.Epic 12.3P.490Face A: Long Version 6:20Face B: Instrumentale Version 6:20 |
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45 tours vinyl rouge Anglais de Billie Jean.Tiré du 9 singles packEpic MJ1-6Face A: Billie Jean 4:50Face B: It’s The Falling In Love 3:46 |
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Maxi 45 tours vinyl Anglais.Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20Face B: Billie Jean Instrumental 6:20
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Maxi 45 tours vinyl Canadien.12EXP-03557Face A: Billie Jean Extended 6:20Face B: Billie Jean Insrumental 6:20 |
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45 tours vinyl Bresilien.EPIC 46563Face A: Billie JeanFace B: Beat It |
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45 tours vinyl USA et Canada.EPIC 34 03509Face A: Billie Jean 4’57Face B: It’s The Falling In Love 3’48 |
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Michael Jackson 3″ CD JaponaisEpic/Sony Records 10-8P-30461. Beat It2. Billie Jean |
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CD Instrumental Version Collection.Epic ESCA 66151. Billie Jean (Instrumental version) 6:18
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Michael Jackson 12′ Mixes.Epic 450127 21. Billie Jean 6:23
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Maxi 45 tours US Mixed Masters.1997 / Epic 49 785821. Billie Jean 6:222. Off The Wall 4:05 |
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Michael Jackson 3″ CD Special.Epic 15.8P-8017Japon19881. Billie Jean Long Version2. Bad Dance Remix Radio Edit3. Another Part Of Me Radio Edit4. Todo Me Amor Eres Tu |
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Cd promo US « Signature Series ».Référence : ESK 5400 – 19931. Heal The World (Including A Special Message From Michael Jackson) 6:23
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Billie Jean Gold Plated Record Limited Souvenir Edition45t Américain plaqué orSony Signatures2500 exemplaires |
Les Paroles :
Billie Jean
Michael Jackson
1st Verse
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don’t mind, but what do you mean
I am the one Who will dance on the floor in the round
She said I am the one will dance on the floor in the round
2nd Verse
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
Bridge
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girl’s hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do ’cause the lie becomes the truth
Chorus
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
3rd Verse
For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she’s in demand
Her schemes and plans
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice)
4th Verse
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
Bridge
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girl’s hearts
She came and stood right by me
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Chorus
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, She says he is my son
She says I am the one
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is
Not my lover
Not my lover
Not my lover
Not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is