Daryl Hall & John Oates ~ Rich Girl 1976 Pop Purrfection Version

Hey, this is one of those unexpected pleasures of mine, Hall & Oates.. I just got it together today and can't wait for you to hear it, so I dub this one a Humpday Classic just in time for Wednesday...and to make up for that Steely Dan Rikki misstep. Hope you like!
The legend is true, Hall & Oates met while escaping a rapidly deteriorating situation between two rival gangs while at a record hop. They discovered their mutual love of Doo Wop groups and The Temptations and hung around together.
Daryl Franklin Hohl was born October 11, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA. He often ditched his piano lessons riding his bike into the Chicken Hill ghetto where he indulged his love of R&B.
John Oates was born on April 7, 1949 in NYC learning to play chords on a three string banjo at a young age. By the time he was in the sixth grade, he had his own Motown cover band and was able to make money and support himself.
In 1967 they met when they each entered with their own vocal groups for the competition, but they did not really coalesce until 1970. Their debut album of 1972 "Whole Oates" did not yield any hits, but their second LP, "Abandoned Luncheonette" contained the soul classic "She's Gone". They followed that up with "Sara Smile" in June of 1976.
Experimenting with big beat sounds, they did not hit again until 1976 when "Rich Girl" spent two weeks at the top of the Hot100 at the end of March, 1977 taking nine weeks to get there.
Now the real dirt on the song...it was not written with a girl in mind but with an ex beau of Sara Allen, a man who was heir to a fast food chain. Daryl explained to Rolling Stone "But you can't write you're a rich boy in a song, so I changed it to a girl"

[@vynaia]

Picnic time. I remember this great tune from a picnic my friends and I put together and, of course, we had music to accompany the food. Dancing was a must after the food lol. Such a great time to be young, happy, and alive. Also, to be in the company of good friends. Would love to have one more picnic with those friends. A warm memory lol.🥩🍗🥯🫓🍔🥪🥂🍺🍹

[@dianelibsack6058]

How Nice!👍😊🎵 Very,Truly Nice. Yes,it Sure Does,Bring Back Memories. GD Ones! Always.This Song is awsum of theirs.& Still is.

[@sonicloud7774]

I didn't know their career started this early. Wow. Very nice music.

[@darganx]

She's Gone was 1972.

[@richardboudeman8372]

@@darganx SG was actually '73 but it flopped only getting to #60. it wasn't until Sara Smile was released in late '75 and hitting the t40 in early '76 and rose to #4, that SG was rereleased hitting #7 then they had a minor hit (#39) DWYW,BWYA before RG was released and hit #1....and the rest they say is history with many top 10 hits and 5 more #1 hits. that said, they eventually became the biggest duo in chart history

[@byronblack5659]

Summer "76", worked as dishwasher at Hecks Cafe in Cleveland Ohio. This song was on jukebox over and over. One of my finest memories of my coming of age years, saw all the freaks of the nightlife there. Open till 3 am every night. WOW. LOVE THESE GUYS😍😍😍

[@GetBenched2010]

Darryl Hall and John Oates never got the credit they deserved for the ability to craft perfect pop songs. I put them right up there with Lennon/McCartney, Taupin/Elton John, and Simon and Garfunkel.

[@scottburton9701]

# 1 song this week in 1977-A certifiable classic!

[@DJDiscoCat]

It's a trip down memory lane 1977 was a great year for disco, so many great songs and I have remixed most of them...I suppose I will get to them all.

[@mariaisabeldevalle4831]

Como había buscado esta canción de 1976 yo tenía 13 años pero me gustaba oírla que viva la música de los 70 y los80

[@ivanabreu791]

Love this song.fantastic music from those years.thanks to them for be great musicians.

[@pedroflores1978]

Beautiful thank you so much for sharing we us 👏👏👏😀😃

[@juliebridge7590]

Love Hall & Oats since I was a young teen!!

[@rockybudgeboa]

I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for uploading this treasure. Back when this song originally came out, I was all of 11 years old and I have loved it ever since

[@thexntrikjay-mo2858]

so friggin awesome.... way ahead of their time.

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

@I STAN Kim Jong-Un but Can't STAND Trump -Well, they were influenced by soul music.😀 I went and listened to The Spinners record. I can hear the influences on this record!😁

[@rosischmid7144]

Takes me back in time great 💥💥💥

[@autumn8634]

DJ DiscoCat you never fail to amaze me

[@LJK2159]

Wow ! A popular favourite Redone like never before Nice job on a classic hit we all know ! The way it should have always been ! Thx so much for all you do

[@theturkeyhead57]

Another PURRRRRRRRRFECT Remix from DJDiscoCat!!! Hey…any chance of a Phil Collins and/or Genesis mix in honor of Phil’s last live performance? Just checking!!! Best remixes anywhere!!! ✔️😎

[@shanenolan8252]

Cheers i love this one .

[@silverscreemer]

I liked this a lot more than I expected to. I guess I'm a Holland Oats fan after all. That guy is great!

[@sandrarodriguez5949]

Golden touch never fails= DJ-DISCO CAT!! THANK YOU!! MAKING EVEN THE DARKEST DAYS IN THIS WORLD,BETTER WITH HIS MUSIC👉DJ-DISCO CAT!!😊💃💜🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@SunnyIlha]

Yes, so much

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Certainly a pleasure of mine as well, this song, as a teenager; Now even more with this rendition ;-) 45 years old. Man, that means I'm really getting old......

[@blackprix]

Saw these guys in person twice back in the 70s, they were good at the beginning and they continued to be great as a career progressed! Once again I will say it… The decade of the 70s had some of the greatest music of all time, groups, solo acts, every single genre of music was unbelievable

[@Purple1984Rain]

This is first song from Daryl and John I remember hearing as a kid back in 1977. Been a huge fan ever since. So many great songs and albums that have stood the test of time. In the early 80’s when they were dominating the top40 radio charts they were my favourite band along with The Police in high school. Thanks for posting the audio is outstanding.

[@gregorycaldwell2556]

An awesome super classic song 🎵 👌

[@conniebauer4128]

I looked up and listened to some of those other songs from BTBOU....What a great album full of fantastic songs!! 👍

[@StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway]

Fantastic Choice for DJDiscoCat Purrfection !!!

[@monicaivory7104]

I just added to my playlist for work. Another DJDISCOCAT masterpiece. Well done DJDISCOCAT. ❤

[@DJDiscoCat]

thank you!

[@TheBeagle58]

One of my all time favorite team artist. every song has been a total hit and this one is no exception. I was 11 when this released lo! this brings me back to some great times and 1976 was a great year too. add to it, you midas touch and a classic has been elevated to better than new. another beautiful job done here DJ, keep em' coming. Thank you!

[@lindaroane3344]

One of my favorites. Added to my playlist for future listening. Thank you.

[@elleeme9451]

Oh my god! You did it! It's perfect.👍💗

[@elleeme9451]

If you're looking for new ideas/ requests- Billy Ocean "Get out of my dreams".

[@gerardmignone1411]

Only DJDiscoCat can take a two-minute twenty-three second song and turn it into 9 minutes of magic. Upbeat well sung vocals and pop with strings. That is my e=mc2 recipe for life. I keep thinking you are going to run out of songs and then this pops up. Well done (to say the least).

[@christineblack4654]

he bought it, he did not make it.

[@scottberry4056]

Outstanding. THANKS!!!

[@DJDiscoCat]

@I STAN Kim Jong-Un but Can't STAND Trump I get it!

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Oh boy - what a treat!

[@frickpoo6644]

the best version. thanks... music is the best medicine.time machine.

[@thebunchmister]

I haven't been addicted to a song like this for years! Great remix

[@sharronarturi7958]

On the radio it played over and over, I heard it back in the 70s. Rich Girl my first favorite song!❤️‍🔥💖🎉💝😂

[@YayHappens]

Can't ever have too much Hall & Oates on the playlist. They have way too many amazing tracks to leave out.

[@joellafortune7221]

Easily the greatest version I’ve ever heard!!!!

[@josephmalone9386]

Hall and Oates there music is timeless 😀👍

[@themanftheworld8439]

their

[@Getrealpeeps]

No, THEIR (not there) music is timeless!!

[@Getrealpeeps]

This is a KICKED ASSED SONG, still in 2023!!!

[@josephmalone9386]

Oops 👍

[@sallym6424]

Love it 💖

[@btsr2553]

Thank you very much for this perfect mix and and this great sudden unexpected end. As one of the greatest Hall & Oates fan here in Bavaria. My very first record I bought with my hard saved pocket money was a Hall & Oates record. Stay safe. Musical greetings from Bavaria

[@juliojuliocesar8577]

📀🏆

[@dianelibsack6058]

Ohh.DJDisco Cat👍👍😎😎🎵🎵🎵 I Truuly ❤👍❤ this Song! And Love Hall-n- Oates. Too👍👍😎😎🎤🎸🎵😊🎵😊🎵😊🎵😊🎵🤍. They've Been My Always,👍👍Fav. Since the 80's! Lo❤ve totally. Their Music. All of IT!👍😎👍😎🎤🎸🎵🎵💖🎵🎵💖🎵🎵💖😊😊🌺

[@BARBIE....24]

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[@silverbullet1620]

Ahhh more music to write to remixed by the talented mind of DJDiscoCat.

[@MissGNX]

My song! You did it again DJ Discocat! Well Done!

[@nicolejohnson9763]

We all have 2 learn!!!

[@komalkumar9073]

Superb 👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹

[@sistervluv3556]

Oh my goodness. This is just great what you did here.

[@itsblitz4437]

Wow didn't think this version existed...thank you for adding this!

[@DJDiscoCat]

It didnt until I got my paws on it...

[@bonmark1236]

man why does this hit more harder damn

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

I love this!

[@Getrealpeeps]

LOVE THIS SONG!!!! ❤️

[@beverlykovach8098]

Ain’t heard that in a while

[@tropicalpancake56]

One of my favorites by H and O. GREAT WORK!

[@paulmarquis5885]

Thank you, Mr. Dj Cat. 😎✌️🎸🎙️💜

[@Ataru320]

Love this song, just pop perfection.

[@jeffbyrnes3686]

Those white boys got soul 👍

[@TyroneEpps]

I like this version ! 😊

[@djalemaoale9151]

Sensacional 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@debbieblaylock9997]

One of my favorite song by them. Thanks for this .I remember when it came out

[@Noname-j5m]

Если можно было бы вернуться в ТО время и каким-то чудесным образом остаться бы в нем, спрятаться от проклятого будущего.... Как в фильме День Сурка.

[@davidhurley6593]

I remember this came out back in the day 1976 I was 21 years old then how old where you then in 76

[@humbertolozanod6237]

Two

[@paulsidaway4014]

An absolutely fantastic mix. I love Hall and Oates, and I love how you put this together. Beautiful. So good to listen to. I reckon they too would enjoy this too

[@sakarbik7535]

The Best Duo Ever! 🎶🤙👏

[@themanftheworld8439]

Simon and Garfunkal.

[@rondavidson8673]

Know the song just didn't know it was hall and Oates, wow, they definitely moved with the times, it's night and day the difference between this and the 80s stuff

[@SunnyIlha]

💥🎵🎶

[@Jarhead6322]

Man, I gotta say. You do some spectacular work. Your version of the Spinners "I'll Be Around" is better than the original. Keep it up, sir. The amazing remixes, the little tidbits of trivia, it all speaks to your love of the music, and I hope it exposes others to the joys of it all. My hat's off to you.

[@deeporlove]

Gold Music!

[@patricevallee2798]

W💖W ... que du bonheur 😊🤗🤪 😉👍

[@57beigefoxx]

Done a good job DJ DiscoCat👍💖💖 Thank U.

[@jakecooper658]

Numerous studies have proven that it is impossible to be in a bad mood while listening to this song

[@Soaizhere404]

Fr

[@thomastarwater2989]

Only Disco Cat could take a song that’s 2 minutes and 23 seconds long, and turn it into a nine-minute jam. It’s just fantastic! When this song first came out, ii was surprising that the Federal Communications Commission didn’t ban it because of the word “bitch”. The FCC must have been enjoying it too much. I know I did.

[@ALANLACORTEBRITO]

SUCESS

[@RAFAAMARILLAS]

Please do a Purrfection Version of Odyssey's Native New Yorker

[@thomascouper2585]

It doesn't matter to me either Rich girl, Poor Girl it doesn't matter to me. Your so Beautiful Baby & I love that's what matters to me. ❤

[@philtheduck09]

So Good!!

[@migueldepraect8072]

Yo compré el LP por man Heather 🤷🏻‍♂️ y me enamoré de todas🤗🇲🇽🎶🎶🎶

[@remmygarcia8315]

love it!!!

[@akaylaburton4675]

There’s another version that’s very nicely remixed, “Daryl Hall & John Oates - Rich Girl (Ronnie B Mix).

[@loboblue5441]

You're pure genius, DiscoCat

[@davidsheriff8989]

Big hit at the time....

[@kathyjohson1273]

Yesssss

[@gregorywomack6142]

**CLASSIC **

[@中澤修二-p4x]

Let me share.

[@jasonmourning1920]

AWESOME REMIX BRO 👍!!

[@bjklein444]

🕊

[@lisacalderon3367]

Very nice

[@YongSin95]

I love it all of time.

[@makelimonada9426]

Please Mr. Dj, make one remix this Sister Sledge, Lost in music. Thanks.

[@christine6205]

I'm not a Rich Girl but baby sing it! 💖

[@57beigefoxx]

💖💖💯✨👌

[@keensamaday2868]

踊りたくなります　歩きながら

[@SunnyIlha]

0:30!!!!!! 🙅 🤷 1:16.......! 1:22!!

[@franciscoantonioacarvalho9968]

Uuuaauuu

[@chrisandyoli]

0:02 0:03 0:04 0:05 0:06 0:15

[@lublacksoulmusic5933]

Show 💯 like sertão

[@CrackerJack919]

⚡💥🤠💥⚡

[@maumej8405]

San salvador city

[@denisefields7233]

Are. You. Ready. DJ. ❣️I'm. Going. To. Do. One first ok. Which one. Are. We. Going. To. Do. First🔥

[@j.r.demobogenie8090]

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[@user-dh4mi6ir2m]

What are those instruments? 4:30-4:54

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

electric guitar, bass, drums & handclaps.

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

Violins for the string arrangement and some keyboard in the mix