Okay, maybe not, but Hall & Oates are still deserved of some props. In 1981, Billy Squier, Olivia Newton-John, REO Speedwagon and Blondie were ruling the airwaves when all of a sudden the 'Blue-Eyed Soul', juggernaut duo Hall & Oates released "Private Eyes". Following the success of their single 'Kiss On My List', "Private Eyes" upped the ante. Just look at the album cover, it spews street cred!
Their best song to date, 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)', has been sampled by the likes of De La Soul and 2 Live Crew. Who knows, if that song had never been written, there may have never been an OutKast or 50 Cent, both of whom credit those artists as influences (De La Soul and 2 Live Crew that is, if I am wrong they should be influences). Other megahits include the self-titled track that seems to be a clairvoyant vision of Michael David Barrett and 'Do It In A Minute' which is obviously referring to the speed at which John Oates trims his mustache. Do yourself a favor and buy this classic 80s album.
Simon and Garfunkel eat your hearts out.
I protest your suggestion that John Oates's moustache can be tamed. Also, you neglected to mention their tremendous influence on another timeless 80s creation - aerobics. That bottom picture encapsulates exercise fashion for an entire generation.
ReplyDelete"I think it is easy to say the music we heard in 'the Ohs' may not have been the same if it was not for Daryl Hall and John Oates"
ReplyDeleteI can't go for that......
No can do.
However.....
ReplyDeletePD, if there's ever a time in the next several years when we are in the same place for Halloween or some other such occasion which calls for costumes there is no doubt that we would nail it. Can you grow that sweet 'stache?
I can grow the "John Oates" in 11 months, so I need advanced notice. It would probably take you that long to find a similar Daryl Hall wardrobe. Hypercolor, Zubaz and an Espirit bag.
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