single · December 14, 1981
I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
RCA/LegacySee this day
synth-popdance-popr&b
This track became a surprise hit on the R&B charts, crossing over to the pop mainstream and demonstrating the duo's effortless blend of genres.
- The single was released as a single from their album 'Private Eyes' on December 14, 1981.
- "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- The song's music video, featuring the duo in a dark, minimalist setting, became a staple on MTV.
Hall & Oates, a Philadelphia duo, defined the blue-eyed soul sound of the 1980s. By 1981, they had already achieved significant mainstream success with earlier singles and albums.
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