Billie Jean - Remixes and Samplings

Remixes and Samplings

  • In 1984, singer Madonna sampled the song on her track Like a Virgin on her Virgin Tour
  • In 1987, avant-garde band The Residents sampled the rhythm track for a cover of the Hank Williams song "Kaw-Liga".
  • In 1991, rapper LL Cool J sampled the song on his track "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?".
    • After the death of Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 he re-sampled it on his tribute song "Billie Jean Dream".
  • In 1996, American R&B group Blackstreet covered the song for the remix of their single "No Diggity".
  • Scottish bhangra group Tigerstyle's song called "Nachna Onda Nei" is a remix of "Billie Jean" and "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie, featuring Kaka Bhaniawala with covering vocals.
    • In May 2008, dance act Signature used "Nachna Onda Nei" on Britain's Got Talent in their audition and again in their final performance.

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