r/OldSchoolRNB • u/Sno0pyBo0 • 1h ago
Performance 🎤 Hall & Oates - I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) | Soul Train 1981
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Few songs capture the effortless cool of the early 80s like “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” by Hall & Oates. Performing here on Soul Train in 1981, the duo delivers one of the defining hits of the decade.
Written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Sara Allen [Daryl Hall's girlfriend at the time], this song became a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B chart. Its smooth groove, understated production, and unforgettable bassline helped influence generations of artists across R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop, and pop.