R&B radio broke Daryl Hall & John Oates in the 70's. They were from Philadelphia and early on employed elements of the "Philadelphia Sound" in their music. They also toured as a support act for the Temptations and other R&B groups.
Are you sure? A guy who´s the lead singer for the most successfull pop duo of all time and got inducted into the Rock ´n Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 is what you call "underrated"? Damn :D
Daryl Hall is not underrated at all. Hall and Oates maybe not as well known to the younger generation as was in the 70's and 80's when they were mega-stars. But it's the 2020's other stars are shining bright. Everyone gets there moment to shine! I have never heard anyone listening to Daryl Hall say he's not good, or has rated him low. He's just not as widely KNOWN to the younger generations, that's all, definitely not underrated.
I agree with this! Hall & Oats are widely known as pop stars….. but I agree many people do not recognize their R&B, soulful qualities. And Daryl Hall’s vocals are great!!!
Probably my favourite track by them, that engineering is soooo good. If you rock this on vinyl and play it LOUD, that bass groove is infectious. And the adlibs were SYNCOPATED, the sort of off-beat accent he uses there.
Hall and Oates were very prominent in my life in high school 80-84! Musically and vocally they are both phenomenal! I'm mainly a classic rocker from 70's and 80's, but I'm also very eclectic and can go from AC/DC to classical to country, to jazz, so it's easy for me to like Hall and Oates! Thank you for your reactions!
@@karlschmitt6359 you're the only one I've heard to say this....have you listened to her beautiful voice?? You're strange and in denial...u a Dem? Lol.....
In an apparently long lost interview Daryl revealed that this song has nothing to do with sex or relationships as almost everyone assumes. It's about them pushing back on their record company that wanted them to adhere to a formula in order to keep the hits coming. He's explaining to the they can keep doing this and a bit more of that but there comes a line in the sand where they won't change their creativeness any further.
After reading your comment, I think about the rumor that artists sell their soul for fame. Then hearing the lyrics "use my body, now you want my soul" makes me think there might be something truth there. Then "I can't go for that", maybe they were one of the few who said, nope, not selling my soul.
@@mariebee3146 Yep! I didn't glean that interpretation of it all by myself though. I heard Daryl say it in an interview. Another one of H&O songs that people don't get the real meaning of is their song "Maneater". Don't take it literally. They wrote it after recording their first couple of albums when their base of operations was in Philly. That's where they grew up as well and even in their late teens were very plugged into the quite large music scene theer. Daryl was tight with the Temptations and other artists, even had a band in college, "The Temptones". Anyway, they moved to NYC to live and continue to work and record there. Maneater is about their experience there, not a woman. NYC was so much more different, the vibe, the danger, especially at night, everything being much more cut throat. Really great artists like H&O can get their point across in subtle ways, they would never get it recorded and released if they said right up front what they REALLY mean! Thanks for your response too!
"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" was a phrase Daryl Hall used when he was pressured to go along with the crowd against his wishes. Hall and his girlfriend Sara Allen wrote the lyrics. Hall recalls: "I wrote most of the lyrics, but Sara contributed some ideas. I sang the lead vocal, and there's the song - can't get any simpler than that!"
You just can't imagine how much fun this was to dance to!! But then again maybe you can if your seat dancing is any indication. Both of you nailed it.!!🎶❤️🎵 I think the word your looking for is "Alternative Rock".
Although Daryl Hall hates the term, they are often thought of as blue-eyed soul group. But going through their history and catalog, you will see that H&O dabble in folk, R&B, rock, soul while incorporating several flavors such as reggae, new wave and jazz. If you want to listen to the most distinctly different albums, try "War Babies" (1974 - produced by Todd Rundgren) and Daryl Hall's solo album "Sacred Songs" (1980 - produced by Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame).
Please please check out some of the "Daryl's House" videos where Daryl Hall sings with guests like Cee lo Green - Crazy - F**k You, Elle king - Ex's and Oh's, Jason Mraz - I'm yours So many more great live performances
Daryls House rips this up with Cee Lo Green, a performance from 2012. There a bunch of covers Daryl did from Daryls House that are definitely worth checking out. Enjoyed you guys getting all in on this one, dancing as well as the comments. TY.
If you liked this song you might want to check out Cee Lo Green’s performance of this song on Daryl’s House. Don’t know if you’ve reacted to any videos from Live at Daryl’s House yet?
They are so good. I don't see many reactors on here doing their song "Adult Education" if you both have the time, please react to that one. Thanks yall :D
This is a song Daryl wrote about an increasingly unreasonable promotion schedule the record company was pushing on him and he decided to start saying no. The recording and writing were impromptu in the studio.
H&O are definitely the bomb. If you loved that, check out Simply Red's, "Sunrise"...they borrowed their beat from "I can't go for that" and it's smooth!
They've been called a "pop band," which sounds a bit derogatory for a duo of this magnitude. They put out so many classic songs which were hugely popular so the tag comes automatically I suppose. One of the best intros ever...
Asia...... you are right..... Hall & Oates incorporate Jazz, Reggae, and R & B music in their songs particularly this one!!!! Just keep i mind that Daryl has a thing for Motown music.....and he isn't shy about it either!!!
I will never forget my youngest son coming home from school one day dancing and singing this song he was in high school. I always tried to educate my boys on different genre of music but never knew what they absorbed 😆. He finally told me one of his teachers whom he liked use to play Hall and Oats in class 😆 🤣
Daryl has blue-eyed soul for days! There is a series called Live at Daryl's House with other famous artists! This one is done with Cee Lo Green and is fantastic! The guitar is John Oats!
That guitar you're hearing is John Oates. The other half of the duo. These guys were at the forefront of the "blue eyed soul" movement. They were dope but they got extra love in my household because they are from Philly!!!!!! Philly in the house!!!! My dad bought EVERY Hall and Oates album. Part of the record player mix on the weekends
Hey guys, i go for this. FUNKY Verry big hit in the Netherlands, still on the radio, ones in a while. Love the sound and the voice. Great song. Thanks and take care. 👊👍😁❤
A SURPRISE For You BOTH & Probably MANY Others..Just After Starting His Acting Career,, John Travolta "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" & "Let Her In"...Beautiful MUST HEAR Tracks.
MUST HEAR Classics,, Daryl Hall & John Oates "Las Vegas Turnaround" (The Stewardess Song)..."When The Morning Comes" & "Had I Known You Better Then"...TRUST ME!!
It's jazzy but not Jazz. It's R&B Pop, if you look at what charts it was a hit on. Darryl Hall, even with all his accolades, is an under rated talent, and in many ways at that.
Welcome to the world of "Blue-Eyed Soul" They really was Blowing Up then.. It was the time for it. A new generation discovered some white boys got "Soul". I'll leave y'all with 2 Hall and Oates songs to check out. "Sara Smile" and "She's Gone". Nuthin' but Love for y'all.❤
They were/are an iconic songwriting team. So many many hits in 1970s and 1980s. You should check out some episodes of "Live From Daryl's House" on RUclips.
Billboard Magazine rated Hall and Oats as 15th on their top 100 music artist of all time (obviously modern era. Mozart alone blows nearly all off of the map)
Glad this group was suggested! Hall and Oates are awesome musicians! The original album cut you played is great! You should check out Daryl's house with Cee Lo Green when they play this song. It gave me chills and raised the hair on my arms. A&B, stay cool!
I always joke about how much I hate getting older but I am so glad I was around when this song was on the radio and when it was being played at the roller rinks. They played it on the Top 40 stations and the R&B stations. I also had a giant crush on Daryl Hall. (Haha)
saxophone is an R&B instrument as much as jazz, rock, and big band, and blues. (I was a saxophone player for years before switching to guitar and bass 30 years ago)
Y'all are taking me back to the good ole days again lol...and B.J's groove got me movin too 🤣..but such a cool, funky song for the "80's haha. But seriously Hall &Oates are timeless 💜
The origin & meaning to this timeless classic song has a deeper meaning than a lot of people realize. Its about not selling your soul to the elites in the industry to get ahead. I respect them so much for not only having the guts to do that but also writing a song about it 🎤🎶🔥👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻💯
I love this song so much because it reminds me senior year of high school and just having good times cruising around with my friends after school or on the weekends. Another one that makes me with I could go back to that time, lol. Thanks guys! ❤
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Over 40 years since it dropped and it's still fire! 🔥🔥🔥
This song was played on the R&B stations. It even made the R&B charts also, that's how good they are
I’m a fan of yours to Mr. Wilson!😊
@@joelliebler5690 Clever. Is that how a Pet Sounds? 😏
@Charles Burris 🤪
R&B radio broke Daryl Hall & John Oates in the 70's. They were from Philadelphia and early on employed elements of the "Philadelphia Sound" in their music. They also toured as a support act for the Temptations and other R&B groups.
Daryl Hall is a criminally underrated vocalist. Thanks for appreciating him.
Hall and Oates were a huge hit back in the day, vocals appreciated not to mention the clever tunes with soul and roll,lol.
Daryl's House rocks!
Are you sure? A guy who´s the lead singer for the most successfull pop duo of all time and got inducted into the Rock ´n Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 is what you call "underrated"? Damn :D
Daryl Hall is not underrated at all. Hall and Oates maybe not as well known to the younger generation as was in the 70's and 80's when they were mega-stars. But it's the 2020's other stars are shining bright. Everyone gets there moment to shine! I have never heard anyone listening to Daryl Hall say he's not good, or has rated him low. He's just not as widely KNOWN to the younger generations, that's all, definitely not underrated.
I agree with this! Hall & Oats are widely known as pop stars….. but I agree many people do not recognize their R&B, soulful qualities. And Daryl Hall’s vocals are great!!!
You can't EVER go wrong with these two harmonizing, crazy talented WHACK JOBS! I sure miss their musical influence.....keep playing their stuff!
Asia & BJ gettin down to Hall and Oates love it especially BJ breaking out his moves 😉👍
Probably my favourite track by them, that engineering is soooo good. If you rock this on vinyl and play it LOUD, that bass groove is infectious. And the adlibs were SYNCOPATED, the sort of off-beat accent he uses there.
Hall and Oates were very prominent in my life in high school 80-84! Musically and vocally they are both phenomenal! I'm mainly a classic rocker from 70's and 80's, but I'm also very eclectic and can go from AC/DC to classical to country, to jazz, so it's easy for me to like Hall and Oates! Thank you for your reactions!
@Karl Schmitt
Oates went to my high-school and came to play there in the gym with his former band 'Whole Oates'. (1973). What a time.
My high school years also! Best music decade ever!
Karl....how about the no. 1 Karen Carpenter?
@@michaelasay8587 wasn't into Karen Carpenter, sorry!
@@karlschmitt6359 you're the only one I've heard to say this....have you listened to her beautiful voice?? You're strange and in denial...u a Dem? Lol.....
In an apparently long lost interview Daryl revealed that this song has nothing to do with sex or relationships as almost everyone assumes. It's about them pushing back on their record company that wanted them to adhere to a formula in order to keep the hits coming. He's explaining to the they can keep doing this and a bit more of that but there comes a line in the sand where they won't change their creativeness any further.
Never heard that before, not sure how I missed that interview.
@@maryellenshock I'm too lazy to try and find it now but Daryl said it in no uncertain terms.
After reading your comment, I think about the rumor that artists sell their soul for fame. Then hearing the lyrics "use my body, now you want my soul" makes me think there might be something truth there. Then "I can't go for that", maybe they were one of the few who said, nope, not selling my soul.
@@mariebee3146 Yep! I didn't glean that interpretation of it all by myself though. I heard Daryl say it in an interview. Another one of H&O songs that people don't get the real meaning of is their song "Maneater". Don't take it literally. They wrote it after recording their first couple of albums when their base of operations was in Philly. That's where they grew up as well and even in their late teens were very plugged into the quite large music scene theer. Daryl was tight with the Temptations and other artists, even had a band in college, "The Temptones". Anyway, they moved to NYC to live and continue to work and record there. Maneater is about their experience there, not a woman. NYC was so much more different, the vibe, the danger, especially at night, everything being much more cut throat. Really great artists like H&O can get their point across in subtle ways, they would never get it recorded and released if they said right up front what they REALLY mean! Thanks for your response too!
Hey Asia & BJ, This track is a "Jam" and an absolute "Banger!!!" Way to go with this reaction!!!
The arrangement and production are just excellent.
"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" was a phrase Daryl Hall used when he was pressured to go along with the crowd against his wishes. Hall and his girlfriend Sara Allen wrote the lyrics. Hall recalls: "I wrote most of the lyrics, but Sara contributed some ideas. I sang the lead vocal, and there's the song - can't get any simpler than that!"
This song must have the record for the most no's recorded.
You just can't imagine how much fun this was to dance to!! But then again maybe you can if your seat dancing is any indication. Both of you nailed it.!!🎶❤️🎵 I think the word your looking for is "Alternative Rock".
Asia & BJ you'll love their "Out of Touch" and "Private Eyes"!!!
Although Daryl Hall hates the term, they are often thought of as blue-eyed soul group. But going through their history and catalog, you will see that H&O dabble in folk, R&B, rock, soul while incorporating several flavors such as reggae, new wave and jazz. If you want to listen to the most distinctly different albums, try "War Babies" (1974 - produced by Todd Rundgren) and Daryl Hall's solo album "Sacred Songs" (1980 - produced by Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame).
Please please check out some of the "Daryl's House" videos where Daryl Hall sings with guests like Cee lo Green - Crazy - F**k You, Elle king - Ex's and Oh's, Jason Mraz - I'm yours
So many more great live performances
Great Tune……..Hall killed it with the these vocals🔥🔥🔥🔥
You two are quite literally having the best party together! I was right there with you! What a vibe this song is!
Daryls House rips this up with Cee Lo Green, a performance from 2012. There a bunch of covers Daryl did from Daryls House that are definitely worth checking out. Enjoyed you guys getting all in on this one, dancing as well as the comments. TY.
Go head BJ! 🤣 Hall and Oates is definitely a rabbit hole worth exploring.
If you liked this song you might want to check out Cee Lo Green’s performance of this song on Daryl’s House. Don’t know if you’ve reacted to any videos from Live at Daryl’s House yet?
They are so good. I don't see many reactors on here doing their song "Adult Education" if you both have the time, please react to that one. Thanks yall :D
“Believe it or not, there’s life after high school!”…Hall and Oates
ABSOLUTELY!!!! 💯
This is a song Daryl wrote about an increasingly unreasonable promotion schedule the record company was pushing on him and he decided to start saying no. The recording and writing were impromptu in the studio.
Michael jackson borrowed the idea of that opening bassline as his template when creating Billie Jean
Yes he did it’s almost identical.
Now that's a soulful groove that tells a story! Love the saxophone embellishments
Thanks for listening
Check out the version with Cee Lo - they were straight jammin‘ 🔥
Hall and Oates met at Temple university in Philly and were hugely influenced by the Philly soul sound of the late 60s onward.
H&O are definitely the bomb. If you loved that, check out Simply Red's, "Sunrise"...they borrowed their beat from "I can't go for that" and it's smooth!
OMG!!! I literally was just listening to Sunrise in the car today!!!! Love it!!!
Arguably the most underrated voice in R&B history.
They got major play on R&B stations in the 80's. Daryll Hall was a big fan of old school groups like Delfonics, Stylistics, Temptations, etc.
They both grew up in Philly and they are blue eyed Philly soul.
Yaaas, blue eyed soul 💙
They've been called a "pop band," which sounds a bit derogatory for a duo of this magnitude.
They put out so many classic songs which were hugely popular so the tag comes automatically I
suppose. One of the best intros ever...
80s pop music had so many different styles and the musicians those days were pretty versatile and talented.
BJ was feeling that one...
Asia...... you are right..... Hall & Oates incorporate Jazz, Reggae, and R & B music in their songs particularly this one!!!! Just keep i mind that Daryl has a thing for Motown music.....and he isn't shy about it either!!!
I saw Hall and Oats in concert at the Hollywood Bowl about 5 years ago. It was a magical night.
Been requesting for A Very Long Time:
Please React to: Live from Daryl’s House with CeeLo Green - I can’t go for that.
There is a great version of this… Please watch “Live from Darryl’s House with Cee-Lo Green” “I can’t go for that” - it’s tremendous!
Man-eater is s another great Hall and Oates song.
Great job again you two.
I will never forget my youngest son coming home from school one day dancing and singing this song he was in high school. I always tried to educate my boys on different genre of music but never knew what they absorbed 😆. He finally told me one of his teachers whom he liked use to play Hall and Oats in class 😆 🤣
Now That You've Both Heard This Classic Track,, I Would Definitely Suggest Going & Listening/Watching The Official Music Video For This One.
they have the Philly sound. It is called blue eyed soul
Daryl has blue-eyed soul for days! There is a series called Live at Daryl's House with other famous artists! This one is done with Cee Lo Green and is fantastic! The guitar is John Oats!
Mr. John Oates on that soulish rythym and lead guitars!
you guys should check out Daryls house and they did this with ceelo green super dope
This was famously used by DE LA SOUL in their biggest single...."Me, Myself and I"
That guitar you're hearing is John Oates. The other half of the duo. These guys were at the forefront of the "blue eyed soul" movement. They were dope but they got extra love in my household because they are from Philly!!!!!! Philly in the house!!!! My dad bought EVERY Hall and Oates album. Part of the record player mix on the weekends
Some call it blue eyed soul yes; it’s also a Philadelphia sound too.
I love seeing you enjoy the music I grew up with.
Hall n Oats are another group that every song doesn’t sound the same.
The production and arrangement of this song is impeccable...pure magic. And Darryl's vocal is all fire and soul.
Hey guys, i go for this. FUNKY
Verry big hit in the Netherlands, still on the radio, ones in a while. Love the sound and the voice. Great song. Thanks and take care.
👊👍😁❤
A SURPRISE For You BOTH & Probably MANY Others..Just After Starting His Acting Career,, John Travolta "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" & "Let Her In"...Beautiful MUST HEAR Tracks.
MUST HEAR Classics,, Daryl Hall & John Oates "Las Vegas Turnaround" (The Stewardess Song)..."When The Morning Comes" & "Had I Known You Better Then"...TRUST ME!!
It's jazzy but not Jazz. It's R&B Pop, if you look at what charts it was a hit on. Darryl Hall, even with all his accolades, is an under rated talent, and in many ways at that.
An ABSOLUTE MUST SEE/HEAR Treat For Your Eyes & Ears,, Herbie Hancock "Rockit" (Official Music Video A MUST!!)
This MUST HEAR Track Comes With A Truly Unique Flow & Bars,, Timbuk 3 "Life Is Hard" (Official Music Video ONLY!!)
Welcome to the world of "Blue-Eyed Soul" They really was Blowing Up then.. It was the time for it. A new generation discovered some white boys got "Soul". I'll leave y'all with 2 Hall and Oates songs to check out. "Sara Smile" and "She's Gone". Nuthin' but Love for y'all.❤
Gotta check out Daryl’s house with cee lo
I love it when bj dances!!
Hall and Oates "MAN EATER". ❤️ (original video) 🙏🙏🙏
definitely react to some "Live from Daryl's House," Daryl Hall and his band with different guests each episode. Cee Lo Green, the O'Jays, Joe Walsh
They were/are an iconic songwriting team. So many many hits in 1970s and 1980s. You should check out some episodes of "Live From Daryl's House" on RUclips.
Please please do some stuff from Daryls House!! 🎶So many different singers coming into Daryls house to sing with him!!🎸🎶🎸
y'all should watch this LIVE at Darryl's house with C LOW GREEN! 🔥
If you want super funky version, watch the Daryl Hall and Cee Lo Green do this song. "There's a party going on here!?
Watch the video of cee-lo and Daryl hall doing this song at Daryl hall house!!! Awesome.....
Billboard Magazine rated Hall and Oats as 15th on their top 100 music artist of all time (obviously modern era. Mozart alone blows nearly all off of the map)
Hall and Oates are Classic Music
Glad this group was suggested! Hall and Oates are awesome musicians! The original album cut you played is great! You should check out Daryl's house with Cee Lo Green when they play this song. It gave me chills and raised the hair on my arms. A&B, stay cool!
A rap group by the name of De La Soul sampled this for their song “Say No Go” which featured an anti-drugs message.
The LEGENDARY Iconic Hall and Oates
According to Michael Jackson this song gave him the idea for the beat to “Beat It”… Hall and him were good friends.
My favorite Hall & Oates song. Though probably politically incorrect now, back in the day they were labeled Blue Eyed Soul.
I always joke about how much I hate getting older but I am so glad I was around when this song was on the radio and when it was being played at the roller rinks. They played it on the Top 40 stations and the R&B stations. I also had a giant crush on Daryl Hall. (Haha)
It's a BANGER, for sure.
Great show, as always. Hall and Oates...smooth stuff.
Thanks for listening
Hall and Oates showing that Philly soul sound they highlight so well. Their roots are showing here.
Impressive for 1981-82 (I think)
saxophone is an R&B instrument as much as jazz, rock, and big band, and blues. (I was a saxophone player for years before switching to guitar and bass 30 years ago)
Y'all are taking me back to the good ole days again lol...and B.J's groove got me movin too 🤣..but such a cool, funky song for the "80's haha. But seriously Hall &Oates are timeless 💜
I absolutely LOVE the slow groove of this song! It’s my favorite H&O song for sure…✌️💕
If you haven't yet, give "Maneater" a listen...H&O at their finest!
Their whole H2O album is hit after hit.
I have always so loved Hall and Oats !!
Straight from Philly, the greatest purveyors of blue-eyed soul this world has ever known.
Hall n Oates are just epic! Never had a bad song that I ever heard!!! You go BJ its a head banger...hahahahahaha 😁
They are known for their smooth Philly soul sound 😎❤️
One of my favorite Hall and Oates songs! Love it. Great reaction
The origin & meaning to this timeless classic song has a deeper meaning than a lot of people realize. Its about not selling your soul to the elites in the industry to get ahead. I respect them so much for not only having the guts to do that but also writing a song about it 🎤🎶🔥👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻💯
You should check out ceelo green singing this at Daryls house
I love this song so much because it reminds me senior year of high school and just having good times cruising around with my friends after school or on the weekends. Another one that makes me with I could go back to that time, lol. Thanks guys! ❤
Asia, yes that off beat, that catches back up again, is called SYNCOPATED. That takes talent to do seamlessly like that.
One of the best with that Philly r and b classic soulful sound!
They call themselves rock and soul
Classic. Music was so cool in the 80’s. Awesome reaction.
Just watching you two react to this song tells me that you could really tear up a dance floor...Love you guys!!!
Love these guys.
They hold the record for most hits by a duo. 29! top 40 hits.
Amazing. Thanks again!
Our pleasure!
They can't make any bad records
BLUE EYED SOUL.GREAT SONG AND BAND
Philadelphia born and raised
Classic.. try- out of touch
ASIA she is beautiful!!