I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) [Live/Greatest]
Hall And Oates · Greatest Hits Live [2001]
Where does it stop,
where do you dare me
to draw the line.
You've got the body,
now you want my soul,
Don't even think about it,
say no go.
I-- I 'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything,
that you want me too, ooh,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can go for being twice as nice,
I can go for just repeating
the same old lines.
Use the body,
now you want my soul,
Ooh, forget about it,
now say no go.
I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
Oh, I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can't go for that,
can't go for that (No can do)
I can't go,
I can't go--
for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no can do,
Oh, I can't go for that, yeah, (No can do)
No, no, no, no, no, no.....
I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) [Live/Greatest]
Hall & Oates' live rendition of 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)' captures the band's signature blend of smooth pop and soulful rock, showcasing their mastery of vocal interplay and rhythmic precision. Originally recorded in 1977, this track became a defining hit that propelled them to international stardom, establishing them as pioneers of the soft rock genre. The live version, featured on their 2001 greatest hits compilation, highlights the enduring energy and charisma that made their performances legendary. It remains a staple in their discography, celebrated for its catchy melody and the infectious chemistry between Daryl Hall and John Oates that continues to resonate with audiences decades later.