Margo Jefferson and Steve Knopper both recount the iconic performance of “Billie Jean” at Motown 25 by Michael Jackson in a very intriguing way, the passion and dedication of Michael Jackson comes across extravagantly in both cases with their move-by-move breakdown of the dance routine, in-depth analysis of the meaning of the song, and their respective comparisons to Michael's role models or peers. Jefferson and Knopper both explain every dance move that michael performs while he sang “Billie Jean” the motive seems to be the same in both instances, they want to foster a greater appreciation for the thought that went into every move. Jefferson, throughout this excerpt from his book, uses cultural references to explain his points. The way he
