Industry Apr 5, 2026
Hall and Oates on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
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MusicRadar
John Oates has corroborated Daryl Hall's account that Michael Jackson's hit "Billie Jean" was inspired by Hall and Oates' song "I Can't Go For That." Hall recalled telling Jackson that his version was very different. Originally reported by MusicRadar.