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 believes "I Can't Go For That" was the inspiration for Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Hall reportedly told Jackson that he had interpreted the groove differently. Originally reported by MusicRadar.