A FUSION OF FIRE! A BANGER FOR THE CLUBS?! First Time Hearing Hall & Oates - Maneater Reaction!

Hello, music enthusiasts! Today, we're stepping into the rhythm-filled world of the 80s with our first-time reaction to "Maneater" by Hall & Oates. Known for their catchy tunes and soulful melodies, Hall & Oates have left a significant mark on the music industry. "Maneater," one of their most iconic tracks, is hailed as a fusion of fire, setting the clubs ablaze with its infectious beat. Join us as we dive into this classic hit and discover why "Maneater" continues to captivate listeners decades later.
⭐️ WHAT WE DISCOVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our live reactions to the irresistible grooves and smooth vocals of "Maneater" by Hall & Oates.
Discussing the song's lyrics, its portrayal of a femme fatale, and the unique blend of pop, rock, and soul elements that define its sound.
Reflecting on the impact of Hall & Oates in the 80s music scene and the lasting appeal of "Maneater" in modern-day clubs.
Sharing our thoughts on Daryl Hall and John Oates' dynamic partnership and their contribution to the legacy of classic pop music.
🎵 ABOUT HALL & OATES & "MANEATER":
Daryl Hall and John Oates, the legendary duo known for their harmonious collaborations and chart-topping hits, released "Maneater" in 1982. The song quickly rose to fame, topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts and becoming a defining anthem of the era. With its catchy hook and compelling storytelling, "Maneater" exemplifies the timeless quality of Hall & Oates' music.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple with a deep love for the timeless tracks that have shaped the music landscape. Our channel is dedicated to exploring the classics and uncovering the stories behind the songs, sharing our first-time reactions with a community of music lovers.
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[@jeremygray1331]

Hall and Oats sold 80 million records. They are the most successful music duo in history.

[@Hornet71]

Simon and Garfunkel?

[@jeremygray1331]

@@Hornet71 You may well be right. I see conflicting info. Appears they sold 100 million.

[@bengilbert7655]

@@jeremygray1331 It probably depends on whether you're looking at singles or albums or airplay.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

WOW. I didn't know that,good info. I LOVE me some Hall &Oates.

[@sjddds]

Better than Simon and Garfunkel?

[@jacobscreek1000]

'She's Gone' is gonna blow you away

[@g4m3rm0j0]

Sara Smile is probably their best song of all time and they have had some bangers so it's tough competition.

[@kreed3731]

Definitely one of the best songs, though there are many❤

[@spacetoilet]

Mine has to be Out Of Touch but there are too many bangers!

[@BillGraper]

​@@spacetoiletYes! I'll also throw in "Kiss On My List."

[@ricardomartins3791]

I love this one!

[@lancerxx68]

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) , Kiss on My List, Private Eyes, and One on One.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

I LOVE all these songs.

[@ShawnEberlein-eu2lu]

Perfect list for this awesome duo!!! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@christarpley6861]

Yeah really good songs by them

[@judylee9022]

I just love their up beat hit from the righteous bros " you've lost that lovin' feeling" but nobody seems to mention this great for some reason, just love the hand claps

[@Reclining_Spuds]

I have to go with "Sara Smile" and "Rich Girl" ❤

[@davidhoward6254]

Hall & Oates really tore up the music scene with their 'Blue-eyed soul' in the 70s, 80s and beyond. So many great songs from them, glad you've found them!

[@stevemurrell6167]

Even though Oates had brown eyes.

[@LindaEll]

She's Gone. Stellar blue eyes soul.

[@michelle172ct]

“Sarah smile” is one of their best!

[@dustinjones8887]

The actress Kelly LeBrock from Weird Science and The Woman In Red, is the inspiration for this song. Before she was "really" famous, she was in a bar while John Oats was in there, and she out drank and out cussed every man in there. So Oats said: "She would eat men alive". Oats went home and wrote "Maneater".

[@jp3813]

Daryl Hall & Sara Allen are also credited as co-writers.

[@dustinjones8887]

@@jp3813 - I'm talking about the inspiration of the lyrics Oats wrote. to start off the song.

[@jp3813]

@@dustinjones8887 I was just adding to your last sentence.

[@robertgarcia3031]

Wow, didn't know that. Kelly was a beautiful woman.

[@steve4562]

Never heard Hall & Oates? Boy are you in for a treat.

[@karlsmith2570]

Indeed, they'd picked a good rabbit hole to dive into

[@jxchamb]

Their music can best be described as Rock & Soul.

[@roddow612]

"You Make my Dreams Come True" will get your head bopping, it's so damn catchy. Darryl Hall (blonde) was actually one of the featured singers in "We Are the World"

[@charlesmichael4508]

more hall & oates please especially now they are fighting each other in the courts over their music!

[@Mare_bear738]

Always enjoyed Hall & Oates! "She's Gone," "I Can't Go For That," "Sarah Smile," just to name a few.

[@ellencourtney7187]

“No idea who they are” continues to blow my mind on these channels. I may have been a teen in the 70s, but I know music from the 1940s on because of my parent’s record collection, siblings 45s, American Bandstand reruns, MTV heyday, TV shows, movies, etc. I guess music became very fragmented at some point-no shared knowledge anymore

[@jxchamb]

I grew up in the 80's listening to music from the 50's. Guess people don't listen to the radio anymore and "oldies" stations don't exist anymore.

[@correctlyrics]

Surprising to me, also. But you have to remember, millennials have a 5 year memory. Anything older than 5 years is unknown to them. Also, in the past, we heard music everywhere. (TV, radio, shopping, etc) These days, you only hear the music that you tap on your phone to listen to.

[@jxchamb]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Dang. I still think of Soundgarden as modern

[@shawn1432]

Hall and Oates is DNA for me they are Legends I’m 70 and can remember when they had 3 hit’s playing on the radio at the same time ….plain and simple they are the SHIT big time !!

[@timbong1871]

This song probably was on the TV series Miami Vice . Sounds like something they might have used in the day.

[@steveboyes2090]

You’ve never seen live at Darryl’s house videos? He has a studio and invites a lot of different great artists and it’s amazing. Ceelo, Joe Walsh, Styx guy, and more. 😊

[@Reclining_Spuds]

Tommy Shaw. Saw STYX in 2023 and they still ROCK!!! 👍

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

"rich girl" is a great song by Hall and Oates. and one of the first 45 records I remember buying. but"she's gone" "Sara smile" "kiss on my list" "method of modern love" "I can't go for that" -are also major songs in rock and roll. Hall and Oates are working at a very high level. they really don't ever disappoint. major major.

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Your in my era now greatest music of all time endless master pieces rabbit hole 60 , 70, 80 as far as hall and oats go get them they have many many great hits one on one adult education shes gone so many❤❤❤😊

[@jxchamb]

Great place to start. This song was originally written about New York City. But then Darryl changed some of the lyrics and evolved into more of a song about a female.

[@davidahart2113]

You're right, Phil, that Hall's voice doesn't show much range on this song. He's got an amazing voice, it just doesn't show on this song. Go for Hall & Oates' earlier 70s hits. Sara Smile would be a great choice to react to.Hall sings it , showing his incredible range.

[@0okamino]

Aside from just having a great voice in general, something I particularly like about Daryl Hall is his keen sense of how to serve a song. Whether it calls for being more subdued or going all out with his range, he nails it.

[@waynebenedict5785]

My ex-wife was convinced their name was Hauling Oats for the longest time, I always laughed at that, lol!

[@metalmark1214]

Hallelujah! Samantha has at least heard part of this song. Phil was hiding out in a cave, with no radio in there 😂. Many popular songs by this duo that are no more. In fact, they are embroiled in a lawsuit with each other.

[@Oldschoolnana]

How sad.😢

[@tommigun102470]

You have to listen to She's Gone! It's their best song!

[@agentsculder2451]

Daryl Hall is the king of the outro ad libs. Love that voice!

[@louvuttion]

And they are the number one duo with the most hits of all time

[@bigj5880]

"No Hard Feelings" was a great film with Jennifer Lawrence and they did a beautiful cover of this song in that film! and also "She's Gone" is a Must don't leave this earth without hearing "She's Gone" from Hall and Oates!

[@JohnSmith-tw5fl]

Hall and Oates is part of the Phili R&B scene...

[@ryanbowiephotography]

I’ve heard Maneater at the clubs fairly often. Crazy how even in the 2020s, this gem is still loved by so many generations

[@jonathanross149]

Hall and Oats have a crazy number of hits

[@dparedes2006]

Very big rabbit hole enjoy the music ❤

[@christinadavis1149]

Sara Smile is actually one of the most smoother numbers. Such a great song. And it did have Radio play. Check it out think you’ll enjoy it.

[@raymoles]

I love their reactions, but I can't believe they never heard of Hall and Oates.

[@noraelliott7304]

Rich Girl was one of the first songs that really caught my attention.

[@okmickey232]

Hall and Oates is one deep rabbit hole, but 'She's gone' is for me their greatest song, its a masterpiece

[@catangel70]

I Can't Go for That - is an absolute banger and must listen from the Hall and Oats catalog.

[@757optim]

"I Can't Go For That", "Sara Smile", "Rich Girl", "Kiss On My List", "Private Eyes".

[@ronheyduk1864]

FINALLY, Hall and Oates💌!!! Have fun with all the others suggested from their catalog.

[@barryhickman6911]

H2O was the album ! There was a LOT of sax in their music!!!! LOVE Hall & Oates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@howbigisyourlove]

best song of this duo is "I can't go for that " .. great cruising song ..... love love love it ...

[@rhphotocdn]

Private Eyes, Rich Girl, Out of Touch, I can't go for that (No Can Do) All Huge Hits form them as well.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

2:32. When I saw them in 86, That sax player had on the coolest suit..Yellow with leopard spots..and hey opened up with this song.. ( Awesome concert one of top 10 favorites.) 9:45- About this time, The thriller-drama film "Cat People" came out..when the girl finally succumbed to her curse, she changed into a black panther and ate her lover.

[@quietwoodworking]

Hall and Oats are the best selling duo of all time, selling 80 million units. I prefer their 70's hits. She's gone is one of my favorites.

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

She’s Gone is a must listen 70’s song by them.

[@timharris8109]

Their most popular song is actually “You Make My Dreams”

[@EagleS197]

She's sitting with you, but her eyes are on the door.....the beauty is there but the beast is in the heart....Great lyrics! Bad girl..lol..

[@trudylewis9063]

Guys! That wasn't a panther, it was a COUGAR!!😅😅😅

[@mulrich]

A panther is not a specific species, but any large completely black cat. While the most commonly found panthers are leopards, they can just as easily be jaguars, lions, tigers, or, as in this case, a puma. TL;DR yes, it is a puma, but it is also a panther.

[@jovanisanfemio7641]

The guitar player is G E Smith, the band leader and guitarist on SNL ! (and one time spouse of Gilda Radner)

[@Divedown_25]

A banger... on the dance floor all the time when young.. still a perfect song

[@guinkoo]

We called this blue-eyed soul.

[@PrivateGuy]

"No Hard Feelings" bring me to the song and I'm thankful 😊

[@SaverioP]

This is the type of song that seems as if you've heard it before, even if you never have. Great tune regardless. Fun fact: John Oates originally wrote this with a reggae flavor, and Darryl Hall convinced him to make it more pop. So good catch.

[@stevelitteral]

Sax in any song makes the song much better.😎👍

[@ronaldbolton7338]

"Sara Smile", "She's Gone" and "I Can't Go For That" are probably the next best. At least for me. Thanks!

[@robertlear2712]

I saw Hall and Oats in concert in 2021 at the Hollywood Bowl. It was a magical night.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i remember seeing you there .

[@extracaliber432]

Say it isn't So or I Can't Go For That.

[@charlesmyers8150]

I didn't really appreciate this kind of radio hits music in the 80s. But now I remember that my radio in the car was always on, and somehow these songs sound even better now.

[@christinefox9075]

She's Gone and Sarah Smile 😊

[@clifton8929]

Songs like DO WHAT YOU WANTA DO, BE WHAT YOUR ARE, SARA SMILE, I CAN't GO FOR THAT, RICH GIRL, YOU KISS IS ON MY LIST - all great songs that you'd love. Keep up the amazing work and commentary.

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

Don't forget METHOD OF MODERN LOVE!

[@joejarosz1847]

Next you need to play "YOU MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE".

[@candacemay7187]

Jeez, you approached this song like an old music professor trying to dissect the song and explain all the different "genres"! My personal trigger is when someone tries so hard to categorize music into a specific genre. You guys are so much younger than most of us but act like really old folks. It's just blue-eyed soul.

[@candacemay7187]

@@Spo-Dee-O-DeeOK - you win!! lol

[@cevans2021]

Came for the Sam head bob reactions, stayed for the Phil wide eyed reactions 😂

[@hopeklemann1]

dude you have such a good voice for being a radio DJ😊😊

[@agentsculder2451]

You need to keep in mind their early hits, like Rich Girl and She's Gone are from the pre-video era. That's why there are less plays on KZbin.

[@johnwalsh1645]

It might be “viewed” as their best song as it stayed at No.1 longer than any of their other singles. For me personally it’s Sara Smile. She’s Gone and Rich Girl are very close. Looking forward to seeing you react to more Hall and Oates on the channel.

[@kylesummers1565]

The ultimate Cougar song!! Peace, Love!!

[@jenspetersimonsen4235]

Hall & Oates ... singer-SONGWRITERS. Their influence on modern pop music can't be overestimated 🙂

[@Andre_Ons_Marshall]

So many awesome songs. Hall & Oates were so good.

[@nedrini1055]

This is the H2O album. See if you notice at the beginning of this song it sounds like water dripping. I seem to be the only one hearing it but this there.

[@aj_aka_alan]

The genre is called Blue Eyed Soul

[@christopherobrien6570]

I think the album was called H2O, I bought it for my sister Xmas 1982, (I was 22, yikes)

[@kevincosta9228]

'She's Gone", "Sarah Smile" and a bunch of other great songs. These guys have R&B roots. Daryl Hall has had a successful You Tube / television/ You Tube show called "Live From Daryl's House" for a number of years, where an artist, sometimes legendary, sometimes up and coming, will go to Daryl's House, where he's waiting with full band of super talented musicians who have learned the artist's songs, then they play the artist's songs together, as well as throwing in a Hall and Oates song or two. Every single show is great. Some of the featured artists; Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, Elle King, the O'Jays (!), KT Tunstall, Train, and many more.

[@bridget2336]

Oh my goodness..Hall & Oats. There are SO MANY hits. You Make My Dreams Come True, She’s Gone, Sara Smile, Private Eyes, BUT DO “RICH GIRL” NEXT! It’s a great one!!! One On One, Say It Isn’t So, Out Of Touch, Family Man, KISS On My List..I haven’t even covered a quarter of their hits. Look these up though and enjoy! 80’s had some of the best music!

[@rcinsley]

This became a perennial favorite at roller rinks. The heavy bass line and cadence were perfect for skating!

[@theivory1]

That’s the truth.

[@TheArchangel911]

Hall and Oates is Philly RnB a decade or two before BoyzIIMen.

[@3DJapan]

As a Philly native I heard them a lot.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

this is one of those songs that's so ubiquitous, dunno how you haven't come across it before? 🤔 I suggest these songs: Private Eyes, Rich Girl, You Make My Dreams Come True & Kiss On My List,

[@turbo33914]

"Out of Touch" is a great song along with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "She's Gone".

[@martyb5807]

Sara Smile, Rich Girl, She's Gone, Kiss on my List, I can't go for that. Darryl Hall is my favorite when it comes to blue eyed soul.

[@WilAdams]

Fun Fact, Hall and Oats are the ONLY performer to have a number one song on Billboard, when that song was pushed off the number one spot by Olivia Newton-John's Physical, it took 10 weeks for a song to push her out of the number one spot, and the song that did it was the Hall and Oats follow-up to the song Olivia had replaced.

[@christopherten-eyck4473]

Urgent is also a great hit they had. Glad you are checking them out. I had all of their albums on cassette. Played while cruising in my 68 CHEVELLE.

[@stephentaylor6617]

This is the group's biggest hit. "Rich Girl", "Kiss On My List", "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go For That(No Can Do)" and "Out of Touch" are the other #1 hits by this duo. The bass line in this song inspired the bass line in Michael Jackson's #1 smash "Billie Jean".

[@3DJapan]

It's sounds very 80s soft rock to me. I grew up with it on the radio.

[@lauralackner6856]

Sara Smile is a personal favorite but so many great songs. Kiss on my List, I Can't Go for That, Private Eyes, She's Gone, etc. 👍

[@MountainMan.]

Hall and Oates...it just doesn't get any better than this. This is peak 80's enjoyment.

[@TheNotedHero]

Their song "Out of Touch" is my fave, but they've got many great songs!

[@browntabproductions]

HUGE Hit. I turned 21 in 1982. Punk was morphing, New Wave was fizzling and sputtering, and This Song, with its Philly Sound based originality, so many genres, it got played on a wide variety of Radio stations. Sad to see & hear of the recent Troubles between Hall & Oates. $ 😢

[@DSanto-bk6oq]

I saw the band in the 90’s at a relatively small venue. I’ve been to a lot of concerts over many decades, but nobody rocked the crowd like these guys. Two of their band members, G.E. Smith and Tom “T-Bone” Wolk, were one-time members of the Saturday Night Live Band. Also, you might recognize Daryl Hall from his appearance on the U.S.A. for Africa (We Are the World) video. Daryl Hall also hosts the excellent “Live From Daryl’s House” show.

[@jonathancruz4531]

So many good songs like I Can't Go For That, Sara Smile , One on One just a starting point.

[@timdyer5903]

Hall and Oates - i cant go for that (Say No Go) is awesome. Im out of touch is another great song.

[@garybradford8332]

Daryl Hall was one of the soloists in the "We Are the World" video. Women have been associated with cats for centuries including "Cougars" today.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

She's Gone or Rich Girl are both bangers...better than their 80's stuff imo. 😊✌❤

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

She’s Gone, Rich Girl and Sara Smile all 70’s big hits by them. 80’s hits are Maneater, I Can’t Go For That, Private Eyes, One on One, You Make My Dreams Come True, Kiss On My List, Out of Touch, Method of Modern Love, Wait For Me, etc.

[@Bennromansince1955]

She's Gone and Sarah Smiles are my two favorites but they had a ton of #1 hit songs; you HAVE to have heard them, many times, on TV, movies, etc. Not knowing Hall&Oates music is like not knowing Elvis, the Beatles, the Eagles, or Tom Petty!

[@kevinhennessy1615]

I Love This Song a Pure Classic, I Can't Go For That Is Another One Of They're Hits.

[@msfoodiediva]

They are greatest duo of all time.. check out she's gone. , private eyes, Sara smile

[@rickhawk22]

One of my favorites of theirs. Next one you should check out that is on the other side of their spectrum is Sara Smile. A 70’s blue eyed soul jam!

[@carlgibbons5777]

Men have the reputation of being players and playing games with the heart, but I know all too well that many women can be a dangerous proposition as well. This song nails that aspect. Went to a Hall and Oates show with a friend of mine who was a big time Metal fan and he walked out of there blown away despite his skepticism going in. Daryl Hall's voice is legendary and yes, he had unlimited range in his prime.

[@StarOpal]

She's Gone, Rich Girl, and Sara Smile are probably my favorites, but they're great its hard to find a bad song from them.

[@evhleppard]

Love Hall and Oates

[@willfromyadkinville]

so good! all there albums is a must! i think it was so big because videos and crossover songs were getting more and more popular. they got a ton of radio play on radio play and black radio play

[@mikewhitaker8496]

Literally an endless rabbit hole--best selling duo of all time, Rock-n- roll hall of fame, songwriters hall of fame. This is a great song but there are dozens of others that are better. You can see most of them in the comments but if you want to get up and move "You make my dreams come true."