Do) | I Can't Go For That (no Can

The "That" in "I Can’t Go for That" refers to being pushed around by record labels and management.

Both songs share a similar mid-tempo, driving bassline and a sparse, atmospheric arrangement. 🎤 Legacy and Sampling I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)

One of the most famous anecdotes in pop history involves Michael Jackson admitting to Daryl Hall that he "borrowed" the groove for his 1983 hit "Billie Jean." The "That" in "I Can’t Go for That"

It was one of the first major pop hits to feature a drum machine so prominently, moving away from the organic drumming of the 1970s. driving bassline and a sparse

The ambiguity of the lyrics allowed listeners to apply the sentiment to their own romantic lives, fueling its commercial success. 🎼 The "Billie Jean" Connection