I Can't Go For That (no Can Do) May 2026

The song is one of the most sampled tracks in music history, serving as a foundation for multiple generations of hip-hop and R&B artists.

During the "We Are the World" recording sessions, Jackson told Hall, "I hope you don’t mind, but I stole that groove." I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)

References the hook in "I Got a Story to Tell." 📈 Chart Performance Release Date: December 1981. The song is one of the most sampled

The song was born from a late-night recording session at Electric Lady Studios. Daryl Hall began playing a Roland CR-78 drum machine, which provided the track's distinctive, hypnotic pulse. Jackson told Hall

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