Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Returns to Billboard 200 No. 1 After 43 Years, Dominating Charts Worldwide

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Michael Jackson's (1958–2009) immortal hit 'Billie Jean' has dominated global music charts 43 years after its release, signaling the return of the 'King of Pop'.

Billboard announced on the 18th (local time) that 'Billie Jean' has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The song, which had been at No. 65 just three weeks prior, surged directly to the top. As of the 8th–14, it recorded 51.5 million streams worldwide. This marks its first No. 1 on the Global 200 just 144 weeks after entering the chart, setting a new record for the longest time taken to reach the summit in Billboard Global 200 history.

History was also made on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (May 23 issue). 'Billie Jean' climbed to No. 15, while 'Human Nature' reached No. 21, 'Beat It' No. 29, 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' No. 36, 'Dirty Diana' No. 44, and 'Rock with You' No. 47, with a total of six songs charting simultaneously. This is the most songs by a single artist to appear on the Hot 100 at once in Michael Jackson's career.

Released in 1982 as part of the album 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean' reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 just three weeks after its 1983 release, holding the top spot for seven consecutive weeks. It also spent nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the R&B chart. That same year, it ranked No. 3 on the U.S. annual singles chart and No. 9 on the U.K. annual chart.

Records also poured in on Spotify. 'Billie Jean' achieved 6.02 million streams in a single day on the 15th, topping Spotify's Global Daily Chart. On the U.K. Official Singles Chart (midweek basis), 'Billie Jean' reached No. 5, 'Beat It' No. 7, and 'Human Nature' No. 9, with three songs simultaneously in the top 10.

The backdrop for this remarkable resurgence is the film 'Michael'. Starring Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the lead, the movie has maintained the No. 1 spot at the box office for four weeks since its release, continuing its box office frenzy. Cumulative global box office revenue has surpassed $600 million.

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