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

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.

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." I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)

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

Hall reportedly replied that it was okay, noting that he had also borrowed the groove from older R&B tracks. I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)

#1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (January 30, 1982).

Used the song as the basis for their #1 hit "Sunrise" in 2003.