Industry Apr 4, 2026
John Oates on ‘I Can’t Go For That’ Inspiration
“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 believed Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" was inspired by the groove of "I Can't Go For That." Hall had reportedly told Jackson that he did "it very differently." Originally reported by MusicRadar.