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.
The iconic synth-bass line and guitar scratch were developed through spontaneous jamming rather than a rigid songwriting process. 🖋️ Lyrical Meaning: More than a Romance I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
Used the song as the basis for their #1 hit "Sunrise" in 2003. It reached #1 on both the Billboard Hot
During the "We Are the World" recording sessions, Jackson told Hall, "I hope you don’t mind, but I stole that groove." Jackson told Hall
Both songs share a similar mid-tempo, driving bassline and a sparse, atmospheric arrangement. 🎤 Legacy and Sampling