Song · Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
From the album Thriller (1982)
“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson appears on 8 radio countdowns from 4 stations between 2004 and 2022. It was first released in 1982 on the album Thriller. Its best result is #29 on The Current's 893 Essential Songs. In the combined RockLists rankings it is #4,940 alternative song of all time.
8countdowns
4stations
#29best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
2004–2022years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Indie & Adult Alternative
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 620 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2004) | 885 |
| 2009 | 41 | Triple J | Triple J Hottest 100 of All-Time (2009) | 100 |
| 2009 | 185 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Desert Island Songs (2009) | 885 |
| 2012 | 537 | WXPN | WXPN 885 Greatest Rock Songs (2012) | 885 |
| 2014 | 111 | WXPN | WXPN 885 All-Time Greatest Songs (2014) | 885 |
| 2018 | 29 | The Current | The Current's 893 Essential Songs | 892 |
| 2020 | 1488 | WXPN | WXPN 2020 Greatest Songs of All Time | 2020 |
| 2022 | 79 | KEXP | KEXP Top Songs of the Last 50 Years (1972-2022) | 491 |