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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 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.

Sampled the track for their 1991 hit "Say No Go." I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)

Hall reportedly replied that it was okay, noting that he had also borrowed the groove from older R&B tracks.

Both songs share a similar mid-tempo, driving bassline and a sparse, atmospheric arrangement. 🎤 Legacy and Sampling One of the most famous anecdotes in pop

References the hook in "I Got a Story to Tell." 📈 Chart Performance Release Date: December 1981.

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. Both songs share a similar mid-tempo, driving bassline

It reached #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B charts, a rare feat for "blue-eyed soul" artists at the time.