Industry Apr 4, 2026
John Oates Believes "I Can’t Go For That" Inspired 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 indicated Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" was inspired by their song "I Can’t Go For That." Hall reportedly told Jackson that he had approached the groove differently. Originally reported by MusicRadar.