Industry Apr 5, 2026
Hall & 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 stated that Daryl Hall believes Michael Jackson's hit "Billie Jean" was inspired by Hall & Oates' song "I Can't Go For That." Hall reportedly told Jackson that he had interpreted the groove differently. Originally reported by MusicRadar.