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Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Voted 'Best Dance Song Ever'

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Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Voted 'Best Dance Song Ever'
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Michael Jackson's seminal track 'Billie Jean' has been voted the best dance song of all time, in a new survey.

Listeners of BBC Radio 2 honoured the 1983 song, which was written by Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones, because it is instantly recognisable and its distinctive groove.

Speaking about the song, sound engineer Bruce Swedien revealed that Jackson had asked him to create "the greatest sonic personality that you can possibly put on a track - starting with the drums".

'I Feel Love' by Donna Summer came second in the poll, while third place was captured by the late James Brown's 'Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine'.

The rest of the top-five was completed by the early house classics, 'Strings of Life' by Rhythim is Rhythim and Alison Limerick's 'Where Love Lives'.

The final twenty songs were compiled by industry experts before listeners were given the chance to vote for their favourite.

What do you think of the results? Is 'Billie Jean' the greatest dance song of all time? Let Gigwise know your thoughts by posting a comment below.

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  • Yerse! I voted for that as well.

    ~ by Boydy 7/16/2008

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  • That is a fantastic result for Michael - does anyone know where I can get the demo of Billie Jean?

    ~ by Eric 7/16/2008

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  • Michael Jackson is one of the greatest singer of all time! Go, Michael!

    ~ by Nicholas 7/16/2008

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  • MJ ripped that beat off he always takes credit for making from Hall Oates I Cant Go For That" (1981) ...... MJ made Billie Jean in 1982

    ~ by Jennifer 7/16/2008

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  • You can find it on the Thriller Remastered edition from 2001. Jennifer maybe you ought to give your ears a good clean up, I just listened to that song and it’s nowhere close to Billie Jean.

    ~ by MJforever 7/16/2008

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