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Daryl Hall & John Oates
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Background information
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
United States
Genres Pop rock, Blue Eyed Soul, soft rock
Years active 1969–present
Labels Atlantic, RCA, Arista, U-Watch
Members Daryl Hall
John Oates

Hall & Oates is an American music group. It is made up of two talented musicians, Daryl Hall and John Oates. They are from Philadelphia, a big city in Pennsylvania.

This duo became very famous from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s. During this time, they had many hit songs that topped the music charts. Even though their biggest fame was decades ago, Daryl Hall and John Oates are still performing together today. They are known for their unique blend of pop, rock, and soul music.

Their Music Journey

Daryl Hall and John Oates started making music together in 1969. They combined different styles like pop, rock, and a type of soul music called "blue-eyed soul." This unique sound helped them stand out.

Early Albums

Their first album, Whole Oats, came out in 1972. They continued to release new music almost every year. Albums like Abandoned Luncheonette and War Babies helped them gain fans.

Becoming Superstars

The mid-1970s to mid-1980s was their most successful period. They released many popular albums during this time. These albums included Voices, Private Eyes, and H2O. These records featured some of their biggest hit songs.

Hit Songs

Hall & Oates had many songs that became huge hits. Some of their most famous songs include "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "Maneater," and "Out of Touch." These songs were often played on the radio and in music videos. They are still loved by many people today.

Albums

Here is a list of the studio albums released by Hall & Oates:

  • Whole Oats (1972)
  • Abandoned Luncheonette (1973)
  • War Babies (1974)
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates (1975)
  • Bigger Than Both of Us (1976)
  • Beauty on a Back Street (1977)
  • Along the Red Ledge (1978)
  • X-Static (1979)
  • Voices (1980)
  • Private Eyes (1981)
  • H2O (1982)
  • Big Bam Boom (1984)
  • Ooh Yeah! (1988)
  • Change of Season (1990)
  • Marigold Sky (1997)
  • Do It for Love (2003)
  • Our Kind of Soul (2004)
  • Home for Christmas (2006)

Images for kids

  • WMMS Presents Hall & Oates - 1976 print ad

    Print ad for Belkin Productions, Cleveland Public Hall, WMMS Radio in The Plain Dealer newspaper on December 5, 1976

  • Hall & Oates, Allstate Arena 5-15-2017 (35295226195)

    Hall and Oates perform live in 2017 at the Allstate Arena