Billie Jean in 4K showcases one of Michael Jackson’s masterpieces from the Thriller album, released back-to-back with Beat It as one of two chart-topping singles that launched the album’s dominance, and remains one of the most celebrated tracks in pop history. The song is linked to the legendary moonwalk, famously introduced during Jackson’s live performance at Motown 25.
Billie Jean in 4K
Motown 25 (1983)
On May 16, 1983, Michael Jackson took the stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the Motown 25 television special and delivered a performance that would change pop culture forever. Performing Billie Jean, Jackson debuted the moonwalk, a gravity-defying backward glide that left the audience stunned and electrified .
The performance, watched by 47 million viewers, became one of the most iconic moments in television history and cemented Michael Jackson’s status as the world’s biggest superstar.
30th Anniversary (2001)
The last public Moonwalk. Note that this is a virtual performance, as the video is an edit combining footage from two concerts: September 7 and 10, 2001.
This Is It (2009)
Billie Jean Rehearsal: