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Can't Go for That
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Wikipedia article
"'Can't Go for That'" is a song by Canadian recording artist Tamia. It was written by Missy Elliott, Brycyn Evans and Roosevelt "Bink" Harrell for her second studio album 'A Nu Day' (2000), featuring main production from the latter with Elliottt and Evans serving as co-producers. Musically, the song includes an interpolation of "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" as performed by Hall & Oates.
"Can't Go for That" was released as the album's lead single in 2000 and peaked at number 84 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and 23 on 'Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The single was remixed by Jonathan Peters. There is another remix version as the album bonus track which features 213 members Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Music video
A music video for "Can't Go for That" was directed by Chris Hafner in the week of July 1, 2000. It was filmed in Los Angeles.
Track listings
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| length1 = 3:52
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| headline = US CD maxi single
| extra_column = Producer(s)
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| length1 = 3:52
| title2 = Can't Go for That
| note2 = Jonathan Peters' Sound Factory Mix @ 127 BPM
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| length2 = 8:50
| title3 = Can't Go for That
| note3 = Jonathan Peters' Trance Mix
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| length3 = 8:22
| title4 = Can't Go for That
| note4 = Jonathan Peters' Club Mix @ 133 BPM
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| length4 = 8:27
| title5 = Can't Go for That
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| length5 = 3:50
| title6 = Can't Go for That
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'Notes'
* denotes co-producer
* denotes additional producer
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of 'A Nu Day'.
*Co-producer Brycyn Evans, Missy Elliott
*Assistant engineer Edith Luis
*Mixing, recording Bill Importico
*Producer Bink!
Charts
Weekly charts
References
Category:2000 singles
Category:Tamia songs
Category:Songs written by Missy Elliott
Category:2000 songs
Category:Elektra Records singles
Category:Songs written by John Oates
Category:Songs written by Daryl Hall
Category:Songs written by Bink (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Sara Allen
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