Daryl Hall and John Oates started working together in the early 1970's and went on to become the most successful duo in rock history. Meeting in a freight elevator while escaping a riot at the Aldephi Ballroom during the club's legendary Battle of the Bands, Daryl and John would join forces to become the pioneers of Rock & Soul. With over 60 million albums sold, DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES' rich repertoire has garnered a total of 8 1 hit singles along with dozens of hits throughout the 70's, 80's, 90's, including 2002's "Do It For Love,". Other top singles include: "Rich Girl," "Kiss On My List," "Maneater," "Private Eyes," "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do), "Sara Smile," "She's Gone," and "One On One,". Their trademark sound of rock 'n' soul can be heard in the harmonies of today's young pop stars, in the return to radio of sophisticated R & B, even in the black/white demographics of hip-hop and rap-rock fusion.
In 1997, realizing the direction that the music industry was headed, Daryl and John released Marigold Sky on their own label. Taking a break to work on solo projects, the duo would not record and release new material until 2002's critically acclaimed Do It for Love. The album's title song went to number 1 on the Billboard and R&R's Adult Contemporary charts and remained there for 4 consecutive weeks. Their latest album, Our Kind Of Soul, featured timeless classics as well as new material that borrowed from their Philadelphia roots. The duo are currently recording their first ever Christmas album due in stores Fall 2006.
As quoted by contributing Rolling Stone Editor and host of Bravo's Musician Series, David Wild when describing VH-1's Behind The Music: The Daryl Hall & John Oates Collection, "their story and legacy is less about their 'familiar smashes' but more about the distinctive, rock and soul these two brought to a new generation of music fans who didn't know their Four Tops from their The Three Degrees". From Abandoned Luncheonette to Voices to H2O to their current material, Daryl Hall and John Oates will be remembered for generations to come because of the spontaneity, emotion and human connection that they bring to each and every one of their musical collaborations.
Watch the preview for October's Episode of Live From Daryl's House, featuring Diane Birch.
Check out this preview from the November 2008 episode of Live From Daryl's House featuring John Oates, and then tune in to watch the full episode in the archives only at LiveFromDarylsHouse.com!
Official Hall & Oates MySpace's Friend Space (Top 21)
WoW saw all of you on QVC and your performance was fantastic as always! Of course I didn't expect anything less! I placed my order and I'll be a happy camper when it arrives. Meanwhile... thinking about'cha as always. 0x0x0x Jan ♥
Hey Boys: You guys were awesome on QVC. Hey John you kindrid spirit, LOL, you make me smile ear to ear, hey lets talk about me, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it. Your interview on the Red Eye was awesome, always a true gentleman. Daryl you make a my dreams come true, and the band, just love them, hey Eliot, u r HOT. Got my tix for the Spectrum the whole family is going down, Section 106, counting the days to see you guys in your home town at the close of the tour. I'M SO EXCITED. Love, Your Forever Fan, Jeannette, The Italian Girl from Bay Ridge Brooklyn. PS: You guys are always invited to my house and I will cook for the band all the favs. LOL, I would be honored. X0
Hey fellas ! I find myself singing your songs at karaoke - ive even won some competitions with sarah smile. I love you and am wondering if you are going to come anywhere near St. Louis , MO? I would drive nearly anywhere to see you!!
Where's Nebraska, let me get my globe! Why, why so far away, Jeannette, Pining already. L O L, I AM, CAN'T HELP IT. Havn't been to a live show in 3 weeks. I will have to watch Live at the Troubadour now.
I absolutely love you Daryl and John since my frist concert back in 1978 in Philadelphia. Thanks so much for coming out to The Paramount Theatre in Denver on August 30th!!!
I'm hoping the actual song entitled, "Do what you want, be what you are" is going to be on the new CD of the same name.
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