Daryl Hall facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daryl Hall
Hall in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Daryl Franklin Hohl
Also known as	Daryl Hohl Daryl F. Hall D. Franklin Hall
Born	(1946-10-11) October 11, 1946 (age 78) Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Rock soul blue-eyed soul R&B pop rock blues rock soft rock alternative country
Instruments	Vocals guitar keyboards
Years active	1965–present
Labels	Elektra Atlantic RCA Epic Arista U-Watch Verve
Associated acts	Hall & Oates Todd Rundgren Dave A. Stewart Robert Fripp

Daryl Franklin Hohl (born October 11, 1946), known as Daryl Hall, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous as the co-founder and lead singer of Hall & Oates. His partner in the duo was guitarist and songwriter John Oates.

Besides his work with Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall has released six solo albums. One of his best-known solo songs is "Dreamtime" from 1986, which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He has also worked with many other artists.

Since 2007, he has hosted a popular online show called Live from Daryl's House. On this show, he performs with other musicians, playing songs from their own music collections. The show is also shown on TV channels.

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Hall had many hit songs. Many people consider him one of the best soul singers of his time. Robert Fripp, a musician who worked with Hall, once said that Daryl's singing was amazing. Hall was added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004. He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

In November 2023, Live from Daryl's House started new episodes on Daryl Hall's YouTube channel. These new episodes featured artists like Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze, Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke, Robert Fripp, Lisa Loeb, and Howard Jones.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Daryl Hall was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, which is about 40 miles from Philadelphia. His family has German roots. Both of his parents loved music; his father came from a family that sang in choirs, and his mother taught people how to sing.

He started recording music while he was a student at Owen J. Roberts High School. He graduated from high school in 1964. Later, he studied music at Temple University in Philadelphia. While there, he continued to record songs. He also worked with famous music producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

In 1965, during his first year at Temple, he formed a singing group called the Temptones. This group became popular in the Philly soul music scene. They even won a contest at the Uptown Theater. The Temptones released a few songs. While performing, Hall met and worked with many top soul singers of the 1960s, like Smokey Robinson and the Temptations.

In 1967, Hall met John Oates at Temple University. They met during a fight at a dance and quickly left together. Hall was a senior, and Oates was a freshman. They played music together for a while.

In 1968, Hall left college to focus on his music career. He joined a rock band called Gulliver, which released one album. He also worked on a project called Electric Indian, which had a big hit song in 1969. In 1969, Hall started recording songs by other artists again. This led to him and John Oates signing their first record deal in 1972.

Daryl Hall and John Oates

Daryl Hall in 1984

Daryl Hall and John Oates signed with Atlantic Records in the early 1970s. They have sold more albums than any other music duo in history. Their second album, Abandoned Luncheonette (1973), included the song "She's Gone." This song became a Top 10 hit in the U.S. when it was re-released in 1976. It also reached number one on the R&B charts when Tavares covered it.

After one more album with Atlantic, they signed with RCA Records. With RCA, they became internationally famous. From the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Hall & Oates had six number one hit songs in the U.S. These hits included "Rich Girl", "Kiss on My List", "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", "Maneater", and "Out of Touch". These songs came from their many successful albums. They also had six other songs that reached the Top 10.

In 1972, Daryl Hall and John Oates performed before David Bowie on his first U.S. tour. The duo was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

In November 2023, Daryl Hall and John Oates had a disagreement. Hall stated that Oates planned to sell his share of the duo's music rights. Oates said Hall's statements were "inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate."

Solo Projects

Besides his work with John Oates, Daryl Hall also recorded music as a solo artist. In the late 1970s, he worked with musician Robert Fripp. Fripp produced Hall's first solo album, Sacred Songs, which was released in 1980.

In 1984, Hall helped write and produce the song "Swept Away" for Diana Ross. This song became a hit, reaching number 19 in the U.S. In 1985, he performed at the first Farm Aid concert. He also took part in the "We Are the World" recording and closed the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. That same year, he released the album Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine with Dave Stewart. This album included his solo hit "Dreamtime".

Hall released other solo albums like Soul Alone in 1993 and Can't Stop Dreaming in 1996. Both were popular around the world. In 1994, he wrote "Gloryland", which was the official song for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

In 2007, Hall appeared on the TV show Flight of the Conchords. In 2008, he performed with his band at the South by Southwest festival. In 2009, he appeared as himself on the TV series Z-Rock.

In 2010, Hall was working on a new solo album with his musical director, Tom Wolk. Sadly, Wolk passed away suddenly. Hall released his album Laughing Down Crying in 2011. Also in 2011, the electronic music duo Nero featured Hall's vocals on their song "Reaching Out."

Home Restoration

Daryl Hall enjoys restoring and preserving old homes. He has worked on historic houses in both the United States and England. In 2008, he bought the 18th-century Bray House in Kittery Point, Maine, and is restoring it. He also restored a Georgian-style home in London that was built in 1740.

He bought two old homes in Connecticut, built in 1771 and 1780. He had them moved to his property in Dutchess County, New York, where they were put together and restored. He even found out that both homes were connected to the same family. He also owns a home in Charleston, South Carolina.

In 2014, Hall hosted a TV show called Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall on the DIY Network. The show featured him and his team working on restoring one of his homes in Connecticut.

Live from Daryl's House

Since 2007, Daryl Hall has hosted his online show, Live from Daryl's House. The show features live music performances. It started in his home in Millerton, New York, and later moved to his club, Daryl's House, in Pawling, New York.

Many famous artists have appeared on the show, including Ben Folds, Johnny Rzeznik, CeeLo Green, The O'Jays, Smokey Robinson, KT Tunstall, Joe Walsh, Rob Thomas, Todd Rundgren, Darius Rucker, Eric Hutchinson, Cheap Trick, Aaron Neville, and Chuck Prophet. There was also a holiday special with Shelby Lynne.

Hall explained that he started the show because he couldn't be everywhere on tour. He wanted to create a way for fans around the world to see him perform. He also wanted the show to feel natural, like a casual performance in a living room.

In 2018, BMG partnered with Hall to manage Live from Daryl's House. They now own the rights to all 82 episodes filmed from 2007 to 2016. They also plan to produce new episodes.

On November 1, 2023, new episodes of Live From Daryl's House began on Daryl Hall's YouTube channel]. The first new episode featured Glenn Tilbrook from the band Squeeze. Other new episodes included Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke, Robert Fripp, Lisa Loeb, and Howard Jones.

Personal Life

Daryl Hall was married to Bryna Lublin from 1969 to 1972. He has a son named Darren.

Hall had a long-term relationship with songwriter Sara Allen. She was the inspiration for the song "Sara Smile" and often worked with Hall & Oates on their music. They remained friends after their relationship ended.

Hall was married to Amanda Aspinall from 2009 to 2015. Amanda had two children from a previous relationship. Her daughter, March, sang backup vocals on some songs on Hall's 2011 album, Laughing Down Crying.

In 2005, Hall was diagnosed with Lyme disease.

Hit Singles

Daryl Hall and John Oates had six number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1977 and 1984. Hall wrote or co-wrote all of these songs:

• "Rich Girl"
• "Kiss on My List" (co-written with Janna Allen)
• "Private Eyes" (co-written with Sara Allen, Janna Allen & Warren Pash)
• "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" (co-written with John Oates & Sara Allen)
• "Maneater" (co-written with John Oates & Sara Allen)
• "Out of Touch" (co-written with John Oates)

The songs "Do It For Love" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" topped the U.S. Adult Contemporary charts. The song "Everytime You Go Away", written by Hall, reached number one in the U.S. and Canada in 1985 when Paul Young covered it.

The Hall & Oates song "She's Gone" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart when Tavares covered it in 1974. Hall also sang lead vocals on, and wrote or co-wrote, nine other Billboard Top 10 songs. These include "Say It Isn't So", "Sara Smile", "You Make My Dreams", and "One on One".

Hall also had success with cover songs, like his 1980 version of The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", which reached number 12.

Discography

Hall & Oates

Studio albums

Live albums

Singles

Solo

Albums

Singles

Guest singles

Other appearances

See also

In Spanish: Daryl Hall para niños