John Oates performs "Out of Touch" on Ditty TV

[@Genkimark]

Oates is a fine singer, songwriter, and guitarist in his own right. Great to see him performing!

[@CJ-zp7qj]

What you mean in his own right. That always makes it sound to me that you don't really think he's a good artist he just as good as Daryl

[@lindabergman3127]

He’s great❤

[@terrillt426]

​​@@CJ-zp7qjHall lead the vocals for a reason. He gave Oates a compliment on this comment. They may be on the same level as an artist but Daryl had the better vocals. Those same jams aren't going to number 1 on the charts if John was lead vocals.

[@CJ-zp7qj]

@@terrillt426 man you crazy as fuck

[@hammerham4378]

I never seen a guy ride someone's coat tails more than this guy. You can't compare the two.

[@jonathanschweizer3631]

There's no denying Daryl Hall is an amazing singer, so it's not hard to understand why he was out front. But I love not only getting to hear John Oates sing (he has a great voice!), but also to hear him share his role in creating such great songs. His contributions to their music tend to get overlooked, so go John Oates!

[@idonia2017]

Raven Pittman 💛🤎💛🤎

[@Adamdidit]

@WorldRenownedCFE they are still together

[@jerrytasker4855]

So true...John`s voice IMO is every bit as Soulful as Daryl`s...Just A little different...But Dam good...!

[@SwisstedChef2018]

are you Swiss

[@aaronkaaimarino]

Agreed Darryl is an excellent singer, but as all can see here, John is equally talented. IMO Darryl fronting the band was that his image was more in line with what was popular at the time. Especially if you look at 80's fashion style. Nice to see John here!

[@GuitarJawn]

The back story of these TIMELESS songs are what I love the most

[@erikiniel21]

What's it about?

[@jaolin6042]

I've never thought of this before, but John reminds me of Prince! Both the looks, the voice and the arrangement here.

[@4985boo]

😂

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

Makes sense....since they always considered their duo to be a soul duo.

[@jessrojas2502]

I was thinking the same. Lol

[@lyncas6440]

Definitely Prince vibe .

[@harizotoh7]

Interesting to see this song re-imagined as a kind of acoustic country song.

[@ShiftyWolf117]

guts

[@RENABERTRAND]

I love this version. John your voice is amazing. Pure Fire. ❤️

[@sandlot40]

This was really good wasn’t it? I love John’s voice but his inflection makes this version really great.

[@joekillah3002]

This verision alone should be a radio hit! I love Daryl, i love the original, but this is Amazing!

[@cmfernandez9283]

John was 70 years old in this clip. Hope I look this good at that age. Great performance!

[@anti-hyperv4797]

Right?

[@thomaswilson7655]

Many people don't realize how big of a quiet genius John Oates was and still is. The synergy that was created between he and Daryl Hall was what drew me to them 50 years ago.

[@MrFixembones]

WOW! John is EXTREMELY underrated as a soloist AND can sing!

[@NellyEIEI]

Of course he can sing!! He and Daryl both are phenomenally talented

[@victorkeller]

his voice is really great here and his playing is passionate and strong.. yet I really hate this version of the song..:)..

[@betsytaylor9929]

Beautiful, love hearing more from John - so talented and soulful.

[@johnoates5110]

I appreciate your kind words and compliments, I would love to have a conversation with you, do you have a mobile number i can text you on?

[@gannielukks1811]

@@johnoates5110 lol

[@bluemax73]

I saw Hall & Oates in college late '70s. Great great concert GE Smith was on lead guitar but what I was impressed by was John Oates rhythm guitar work. After all these years that concert still stands out as one of the best I went to

[@cheyenne7724]

His best work is on guitar but not a notable singer. I don't understand the hype of John Oats as a great singer, to each his own I guess

[@anti-hyperv4797]

Yeah, a S O L I D guitarist.

[@TheAtticradio]

I saw hall& Oates when they came to Dublin. Fantastic concert !!

[@cccantlivewithoutfarrar5181]

Damn! John Oates! I love your version so much!

[@DayneReedy]

This acoustic version of this great song is fantastic! ❤

[@wendyb5528]

I had a huge crush on John Oates back in the 80's and still do. God what a performer. The best voice with so much soul and feeling. Yup the crush is still there. 💗💗💞💞

[@DonGill-cu5mo]

Good for you😊

[@SPLYSsg]

やっぱり上手いなぁ〜〜John また日本に来てください！ 絶対に観に行きます！！！！！！！！

[@froggiechar]

John Oats is a very talented guy, and I'm honored to have heard him and Daryl, in conert, several years ago, as I was given a back-stage pass, by him (or his mother-in-law)? I keep his autograph, in the top drawer of my desk! The concert was held at the Star Plaza Theatre, in Indiana. I forget the year? Thanks for sharing this amazing video. Peace, Brother Charles Pratt ...oh, JOhn's mother-in-law (Sharon Pommier) was a former nurse of ours, here, at Good Shepherd Mannor, in Momence, Illinois!

[@sarcomakaposi2054]

Out of touch is one of my all time favorites from Hall and Oates. Thank you, John for all the good music you have given us. I still own several of your records as a band. 80s kid here!!!

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

I did the monitors at The Roxy theater in LA from 2001/2003 and I did John Oates monitors for his solo show. One of the nicest guys ever!!

[@joesudela8796]

The brains behind Hall and Oates. Severely underrated as a musical genius.

[@pskattum]

What makes you think that? I am only asking because from what I have found is that they share the majority of song writing credits. Some are listed as John being the primary, while others list Daryl as the primary. Both of them are awesome musicians and writers.

[@PanikGrafik]

@@pskattum It's been a running gag since like the 80s that Oates just rode Halls tail. Which is of course not true

[@Nostaljack]

Gotta love fans. Of course, he's not the brains behind Daryl Hall & John Oates. They were BOTH the brains behind the operation.

[@joseph9074]

Hardly the brains daryll wrote most of the hits and had the voice

[@Access.Denied]

1:55 - This is such a groovy version. Love it.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes 🥰

[@saladisgood6729]

There's so much personality in John's voice.

[@jaypoole8056]

Hearing this, Hall and Oates missed out on the whole Unplugged fad in the 90s. This song is damn fine unplugged!

[@reg12269]

They were big on that.. change of season was all implied.. they were on mtv unplugged.. search for it

[@robertallan3028]

Check out the Acoustic Power World Tour , Absolutely fantastic shows .

[@rebeccahuizinga3982]

I love John's style. Great job.

[@johnoates5110]

I appreciate your kind words and compliments, I would love to have a conversation with you, do you have a mobile number i can text you on?

[@f.i.l.d.e.p.s]

@@johnoates5110 lol

[@itzluke8257]

@K.F.C KERNEL it’s repeated on his other videos, so it’s probably fake. I saw a comment with 2 replies, both being John Oates, yet they were different accounts. Seems kinda shady...

[@aristocrat_000G]

Oates is getting more refined over time, still so impressive~

[@randarmax]

Really enjoy John's take on the songs in this broadcast, very very soulful and a perfect alternated interpretation of the original songs. Great band too.

[@UnionThugg]

John wrote, or co-wrote, their biggest hits. The two biggest, Maneater and Out of Touch, were John's compositions. Certainly, Daryl, Sara, Janna, and other collaborated, but those songs began with John's ideas.

[@LEWFROST2]

Daryll would be nothing without John! or maybe no lol

[@imagydmusic1129]

you forgot the biggest song that launched their careers... shes gone! fully a john concept from his life experience

[@UnionThugg]

@imagydmusic1129 Sara Smile was their first big hit. She's Gone was covered by Tavares and hit #1 for them. She's Gone was re-released by Atlantic after Sara Smile hit the top 10. John also wrote Do It For Love, the last #1 (AC chart) written by either singer. The point is, for Daryl to claim that he did most of the work after 1975 is preposterous.. if it weren't for Johm's writing talent, where would he be?

[@therandysmith697]

But he didn't actually. Hall and Sarah Allen wrote most of the big songs.

[@CTBlackrock]

@@LEWFROST2 But Daryll seems to have done better after H&O than John has.

[@STEVEDAMAR]

Damn this version was legit fire!!!

[@SueHawkins6816]

This acoustic version makes a familiar song something so new and beautiful. It is distilled down to basic essence. Fabulous.

[@rogerleon9325]

Bravo Maestro Thats how you created this song Amazing John now i can tell you love the original The one at the studio after Trillions of aragments it gave you guys platinum hits...Thank you John please keep doing it there is not much time in our lives that share our best moments Thanks Man

[@jeanmarie4507]

Fabulous!!!!! Love watching John perform.

[@johnoates5110]

I appreciate your kind words and compliments, I would love to have a conversation with you, do you have a mobile number i can text you on?

[@marcustmachado]

Great version!

[@RAYSEEME]

Anyone who says he doesn't have range doesn't know music. .. beautiful version, thanks

[@letthatsinkin7879]

I wish I could like this video one billion times.

[@adamstamp5386]

🤣

[@tjhill9479]

I love the slight melody change in the verses. 😁😁😁

[@yorkazuna5934]

Great arraignment of this classic!

[@bogonzales]

Hearing this a lot back in HS in Phils. Hitting the chart Top 40 . Love this version.

[@MrPercussionPete]

What a fantastic song... Absolutely timeless.

[@ew4127]

This is my favorite version of this song, John's voice is so soulful I cannot get enough!

[@xennial80sxberner]

John seems like just a chill dude and such an underrated vocalist, love that he gets high too lol. Really like this slower soulful take on the song

[@andreaboys]

John..thank you..!!

[@PaulC-bw7gb]

No wonder Daryl is suing him. This is is 1000 times better than the studio version. Fantastic!!!

[@afterthetech4757]

So much effort, so much soul... Loved it!

[@MM-jn9ts]

I’ve come to believe that they really were the John and Paul of the 80s. Or maybe Paul and Art, not quite sure. But they were really up there, Damnit! Philly soul!

[@seanegan4236]

I love the stories behind songs. Thanks John. 🙂

[@Techformative557]

Holy shit, that voice!

[@Googlesucks-cy2tk]

Fantastic More please

[@myronharris7774]

John Oates is definitely a phenomenal talent, I believe he should have been out front more! John you go do yo thing and sing more!! can't wait to see more new song from this Singer Musician and Artist!

[@atiqlinkon9974]

Nicely played and sung ....amazing ❤

[@loriwishman1866]

He has a great voice. I wish he would have used it full power.

[@rexchiquine6049]

little did he know that that song would travel from new york small apartment to my school gymnasium way out west lunchtime dance and be the biggest song of the time,,,80s forever,,,

[@kaylieterrones6755]

Wow so good, soul and rock so masterfully combined.

[@virgilwalker3529]

That voice is amazing. John Oates legend among legends

[@marieesler3004]

Big Bam Boom was a fantastic album....used to listen to it while running.

[@DKLGalactus5]

wow sounds great live acoustical.

[@Jenjenilou]

This sounds amazing. He's got such a unique style which just gets lost with Hall and Oates (not surprising as Daryl is such a great singer) but I have to say, I love this.

[@DonGill-cu5mo]

Great vocals.

[@Nayops24]

2:50 , 3:45 , 4:38 You're out of touch I'm out of time But I'm out of my head when you're not around You're out of touch I'm out of time But I'm out of my head when you're not around Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh oh You're out of touch I'm out of time But I'm out of my head when you're not around You're out of touch I'm out of time But I'm out of my head when you're not around You're out of touch Time But I'm out of my head when you're not around🎤🎶

[@swatrick_payze]

Such a lovely voice

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Oates has a great voice!!!

[@kathyhendrickson4300]

After all these years still handsome and voice sounds better than ever! Love John Oates! ❤❤❤

[@youreboyee4457]

That was beautiful 💐 Thanks 🙌 I borrowed your song in many of my teenage relationships in the 80's and in my adult life now a days 🙏

[@catinova13]

John Oates I love ❤️ your performance!!!. I hope you come to Miami for a concert 🎶 !!!!!! You have here millions of followers!!! ❤❤❤

[@cesc.8208]

Preciosa versión. De John Oates

[@michaelfaber9342]

Awesome! What a treat! So talented man. Thank you fir sharing this!!

[@tfchin23]

Great voice!! Love this version!! Maybe he should have sung more lead during H&O heyday.

[@bruceanglais7584]

Great voice

[@victornikora2857]

Incredible, great acoustic version John☝️

[@lorrainebennett7528]

Wow, those harmonics on the guitar and that voice! ❤

[@petrost1468]

Good performance John!! The song great!! And Daryl great (duet whith John)

[@elianavasquez392]

Great John❤

[@sidewalks22]

He sings tremendously whoaw John you got it so well

[@TeresaG-lu9kl]

Please do an acoustic version of all of your songs...this is toooooo gooooood. A Big Bam Boom fan...saw the concert twice. Hid backstage and had the best time.

[@CruzGonzalez2594]

So happy seeing John Oats performing! So many memories!

[@houjay6288]

Love his voice

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

Wow. Fantastic.

[@t-top4417]

This song just does something to me. Ever since I was a child❤

[@LewWhite10]

Loved it!

[@kathyhendrickson4300]

Wow he still sounds great! What a fantastic artist! 🤩🥰❤️

[@Angela-ru3hv]

Brilliant and such talent. Love it. Thanks

[@Dan-op4zl]

Very soulful, i love it!

[@ethansutherland3330]

3:43 He makes a very Daryl sound

[@LB-ko6qw]

Love this song from the 80’s

[@humbertolozanod6237]

Amo a estos artistas

[@carlab.1225]

Wow John! LOVE YOUR VOICE! ❤ 🔥 🔥

[@scottsantana2248]

So.great. LOVE it.

[@TheTimovt]

Soul and oates... yea!!!! New sound bro!!!

[@305dadecounty_grabberbluem5]

John Oates....amazing talent

[@erichbuxa7498]

Excellent

[@canalnewtoniano8084]

Great guy. Great singer!!! I didn't know he sang so well, as I only listened to the Hall.

[@grasshoffers]

More!

[@victoriawalker23455]

love love love!

[@curious5254]

I always love to hear back story of the song. Its amazing to know how musician made the song and what was inspiration to create something 😃😊

[@Samiyo]

Wow, I really enjoyed this👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@miguelarcanjo6202]

Voz ímpar e absurdamente flexível. ❤

[@davidharden7575]

So great!

[@heidigone]

OMG I love this!!!

[@TouchNotTheCat1111]

I’m blown away. This version is far better. OMG. Oates is the good vibe. I would pay to hear this in person. 💖💫✨

[@MarisolRojo-cf3nb]

Una gran pena que ya no esten juntos pq hacian una gran dupla ,muy buenas ❤

[@kaylove6197]

You are so freaking awesome your voice is just so so amazing and your talent man you got it going thank you

[@johnoates5110]

I appreciate your kind words and compliments, I would love to have a conversation with you, do you have a mobile number i can text you on?

[@kaylove6197]

@@johnoates5110 if only, I would love for the real John Oates to sing one of my songs ☺️

[@johnoates5110]

@@kaylove6197 I am the real John Oates, was scrolling through the comments and yours caught my fancy, drop your mobile number and I’ll send you a text message!

[@johnoates5110]

@@kaylove6197 are you from New Zealand?

[@johnoates5110]

@@kaylove6197 I would love to tell you all that and more, but I would need you to get the google hangouts application, it’ll be easier to have a conversation on there!

[@3rdeyelionheart]

The 🐐 and he’s got MOORISH blood in him too!!!