Industry Apr 4, 2026
John Oates on Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ 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 believes Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Go For That” was the inspiration for “Billie Jean.” Hall had previously told Jackson that his rendition was very different. Originally reported by MusicRadar.