In 1983, Michael Jackson released “Billie Jean,” the second single from Thriller.Jackson said that he always had a sense that the song would be a hit and he was correct. It peaked at No. 1 on ...

Simultaneously, “Billie Jean’s” momentum was the thing that finally pulled the “Thriller” album all the way up to No. 1 on the album chart in its 10th chart week.

Released on November 30, 1982, “Billie Jean” is one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic tracks, featured on his album Thriller.. The song showcases his storytelling genius, blending a catchy ...

Jones helped the albums mix different genres, such as pop, rock, funk and Afrobeats, to create a unique sound. More importantly — Jackson even said this himself — Jones helped turn Jackson ...