Did you hear Daryl Hall, speaking in tribute to Michael Jackson

[Cory Ander]

say that Jackson told him that he'd borrowed the idea for "Billie Jean"'s bass line from "I Can't Go For That". Except for both songs having funky bass lines I hadn't really made the connection (Hall seemed quite pleased to reveal this), but when I heard Billy Ocean's "Carribean Queen" I knew INSTANTLY where THAT song's bass line came from.

[Disco Funk]

The notes are different, but the feel is the same in both tracks.

If you want to get into the more obvious borrowings of the early 80s, look no further than Huey Lewis and Ray Parker Jr





Disco Funk

[SandraDee]

Talking about borrowings of the early 80s, check these 2 out:

[SandraDee]

Originally Posted by Cory Ander

say that Jackson told him that he'd borrowed the idea for "Billie Jean"'s bass line from "I Can't Go For That". Except for both songs having funky bass lines I hadn't really made the connection (Hall seemed quite pleased to reveal this)

When Billie Jean came out I remember a reviewer at the time said it had a Steely Dan/Hall & Oates feel!

[PierreConstantin]

Originally Posted by Disco Funk

The notes are different, but the feel is the same in both tracks.

If you want to get into the more obvious borrowings of the early 80s, look no further than Huey Lewis and Ray Parker Jr

Disco Funk

MJ's "Wanna be startin' somethin'" and Manu Dibango's "Soul makossa" too.

Originally Posted by Cory Ander

did you hear Daryl Hall, speaking in tribute to Michael Jackson say that Jackson told him that he'd borrowed the idea for "Billie Jean"'s bass line from "I Can't Go For That". Except for both songs having funky bass lines I hadn't really made the connection (Hall seemed quite pleased to reveal this)

???

Typical Daryl Hall , not especially modest (to say the least).

[Bernie]

Originally Posted by SandraDee

When Billie Jean came out I remember a reviewer at the time said it had a Steely Dan/Hall & Oates feel!

You're on to something...
Remember the 1983 single called "Do It Again (Medley with Billie Jean)" by Club House?
Club House Do It Again (Medley with Billie Jean) (12"): DiscoMusic.com

[sarge]

michael jackson was a fantastically, talented individual who will be sadly missed. I did not hear the Daryl Hall tribute, but heard tributes from several other celebs including Mark Lester, Uri Geller and the like.

I simply loved his music and followed him from his Jackson 5 days onwards.

He was a musical legend.

Michael RIP

[kdavid13]

Originally Posted by SandraDee

When Billie Jean came out I remember a reviewer at the time said it had a Steely Dan/Hall & Oates feel!

And Lionel Richie was very inspired by "Wanna be starting something" when he created "Can't slow down".

[SandraDee]

Originally Posted by kdavid13

And Lionel Richie was very inspired by "Wanna be starting something" when he created "Can't slow down".

Yes, Lionel definitely tried for a bit of that 'Michael magic' didn't he.

[SandraDee]

Originally Posted by Bernie

You're on to something...
Remember the 1983 single called "Do It Again (Medley with Billie Jean)" by Club House?
Club House Do It Again (Medley with Billie Jean) (12"): DiscoMusic.com

I'd forgotten about that one Bernie! The 2 songs were very cleverly mixed together I thought.