Michael Jackson video director recalls smashing MTV's color barrier with 'Billie Jean': "I thought, 'When people see this, the world is going to change'"
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Michael Jackson Photo: Billie Jean | Michael jackson poster, Michael jackson 1983, Michael jackson thriller
Michael Jackson - #MJHistory: “Billie Jean" began its seven-week command of the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1983, marking his longest reign of 13 No. 1s; "Black or White" would also
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Michael Jackson: King of Pop recorded Billie Jean almost 100 times | Music | Entertainment | Express.co.uk
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Michael Jackson on Twitter: "#MJHIStory: Today in 1983 “Billie Jean” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. http://t.co/2WeHGh2sQj" / Twitter
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