John Oates performs 'Maneater' live at DittyTV

[@jeffreyhazel13]

John Oates...what the hell? The guy for decades who took a backseat to Daryl Hall for years just threw it down for us. You are more than just a guitar player an back up singer as portrayed in every article.

[@guillermocarlosmoyano4238]

I can't believe. Amaizing permormance. When you come to Argentina?

[@lilawells377]

John Oates is a great a artist. I love his voice.

[@Rachel-q9d]

Always has been visible.

[@jasonfeathers7958]

No wonder why Daryl won't let John sing there songs solo John does a better job

[@jasfan8247]

​@@jasonfeathers7958Haha, it seems it's not about performing but selling his copyrights to a third party. The breach of contract case is about John sharing their private business-contracts without Daryl's permission. Hopefully they work it out with the lawyers....

[@alltime2182]

Wow, John Oates is damn good. Never heard a version of maneater like this. Amazing!

[@hongkongcantonese501]

Forty years and I've only heard John Oates sing twice. smh A great musician.

[@HungryForHeat]

You should listen to their EARLY, earlier stuff from the 70's. One of their least favourite albums they recorded, but one of my favourite, Beauty On A Back Street has two songs John wrote and sang, "The Girl Who Used To Be", and "The Emptyness". Him and Daryl definitely had different writing/singing/performing skills, but found ways to make it work. And. I guess that meant that John was kind of the second man. Even though, I never saw it that way. But, it's hard to argue that Daryl really was the front singer for most all of their songs. I was 10 years old in 1981, and not only became a huge fan of theirs because of Rich Girl, Private Eyes, Can't Go For That, You Make My Dreams, etc, but I became a huge fan, even at that age, and for many years to come of their earlier stuff, because I was that nerdy 12 year kid who bought ALL of their albums from old shops that carried everything from Voices, at that time, all the way back to Whole Oats. I have every album, Past Times, Abandoned Luncheonette, A Live album from the 70's, War Babies, all of it. I think you will really enjoy the two I mentioned from Beauty On A Back Street by John if you haven't already heard them. Check them out!

[@emorcen]

How is this not getting millions upon millions of views? Top tier musicianship, groove and feel! And people'd rather listen to heavily edited stitched-and-sliced digital material.

[@nickabbott319]

Gary Goh People rather listen to cardi b bullshit then real music.

[@1sebrieu]

Exactly

[@pattol666]

its not BTS thats why... we know mainstream is music illiterate

[@jaypoole8056]

Just floored by how good the quality is for being live. I wonder if there is a record for this because I would buy it in a heartbeat!

[@spikerinnh]

Loved this!

[@betsytaylor9929]

Love this version and love John Oates - what a talented songwriter, musician and singer.

[@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?

[@jannordberg1539]

@@johnoates5110 Wow John, are u here?

[@jr1001jr]

Mr. Oates is sooooooo Underrated!! He is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@KingKull1971]

Yeah, he's so underrated that he sold millions of albums. Was one of the top acts of the 80's. He was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and he and Daryll Hall sell out concerts tickets at every show. Sure...

[@grasshoffers]

Man oh man is he a smooth player. I never knew. This is such a great rabbit hole I have gone down tonight to see Oates play and sing with his own band. What a treasure.

[@GuruRaga]

This man is the dude

[@johnstacy2700]

What an incredible version of Maneater. He's so talented

[@PaweDomaros]

This acoustic version gives new life to the song!! Keep going. Excellent skills, perfect band, perfect performance.

[@KingKull1971]

I love how John Oats reinterpreted it into a country song with a jazz swing.

[@homeguitarplayer9482]

Outstanding rendition of this song. I have always loved your song writing John. That's some tasty playing there Guthrie Trapp, the way you hold the pocket and support the song is something I hope to learn from.

[@luantashi2908]

Perfect singing, perfect guitar, perfect band

[@christinesmith9536]

I always thought he was underrated. Love his style. Always have!

[@NewBeginningsThePunchNews]

A completely different vibe and I LIKE IT. I didn't know John could sing like this...wow!!! Super wow....not to mention his guitar playing. I am more of a fan now.

[@leftoverhippie2397]

I totally agree 💯

[@rsv3857]

No computers to help ...this man is a Genius! 😎✌️👍

[@johnwust9230]

Fantastic version.

[@mrmnms]

Keep coming back to this. John’s arrangement and guitar work are extraordinary

[@marthapoole9555]

Superb rendition. Spectacular John!!!

[@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?

[@johnoates864]

Thanks you I really appreciate for the lovely comment and kind words , I just want to say thank you for the supporting of my music I hope you won't stop listening to my songs? I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email . Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages Hangouts mail: [e-mail]...

[@mattbrem3788]

Wait what? This is incredible!

[@plebensztajn]

What a version you got here John you rule

[@aaronhill8146]

What an amazing performance! Love it!

[@heddagaza2713]

Great version!!!

[@barbarastandley2395]

Such a great song and the different arrangements make it so amazing. Dude you rock

[@rogerleon9325]

Thats dounds so Clean....love it Way to go John 🗽👍👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@rickfigueiredo9764]

Killer version!!!!

[@RisingEdge111]

Oates singing the blues 👏👏

[@GimerCervera]

Only a true artist can reinvent a song like this! Amazing!

[@RickMcCargar]

Not satisfied with having a hit, John says, "I can make it even cooler!" And Guthrie Trapp is just one of the best. Wow, loved it.

[@carlab.1225]

Love Love Love John Oates! ❤

[@Sotangy247]

wow.. what a voice. Great to see John performing this stripped down version. Amazing talent

[@islanddreams4805]

Wow,,,i had no idea...mr oats can really sing and play. new respect.

[@matsslowlander1398]

fantastic version of a great song

[@jcookfl]

Nice, John! I love this version! Good job!

[@aussiecoastie72]

Absolutely brilliant

[@Tuinuiski]

Great version of this song. John Oates' singing is so good 😊👍

[@Babaziba]

Nice swing to his voice, great arrangement!

[@ricdav100]

Outstanding

[@TMCMR]

Wow. That’s soulful. Great version

[@bobmarchetti8878]

Really showcasing his skills as vocalist and guitarist

[@franrivas3219]

got that right

[@alexanderwes5204]

Great performance! Love this acoustic version of this song.

[@spacewolf9585]

Nice to see this version of his song, and I am loving the drums that Josh Day is playing with him!

[@donatellofg]

great performance :)

[@FernandoPerez-sv9tp]

extraordinario!!

[@estebanpoyanco65190]

Gracias x esta version john oates!!!

[@DayneReedy]

Great!

[@markpeterson1067]

Ammmmmmmmazing! So good!

[@mrmnms]

This is brilliant

[@Zaxynn]

Yeah, I was there when the original version hit the charts in the 80's. I graduated high school in 1980. This is a KICK ASS VERSION!!! Great work John. :)

[@cristiandbc1320]

Sin palabras, la versión de John es simplemente hermosa ✨ quedó genial también! Me encanta Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

[@nukikadiman9847]

So good

[@johncruz9357]

Wow, what a great rendition..

[@RobertoBravo-ox6gm]

Love this version

[@r.e.dschannel9228]

Wow!!! What a cool Superb version💯😎

[@TouchNotTheCat1111]

Unfreakingbelievable. I like his voice way more than that other guy’s. Much better energy. Delicious.

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

I Love hearing rearranged music. It's a treat and shows raw talent. Really dig this thanks for sharing. c]8-)

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Underrated???? John: “Hold my beer.” Seriously, this gives being under rated a whole new meaning. John should be the only one to whom the term is applied to.

[@josealfredojimenezgramage3613]

Extraordinaria versión del gran John Oates

[@musicismyreligion5213]

Nice jam. Cool arrangement.

[@broskoone]

Great is the word.

[@BibleSongs]

Wow!!!!! I did not expect this!!

[@vincepage5998]

Dam that boy is goooood!

[@adrianallendes7439]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍...from Chile.....

[@malubarrosmoreira]

Super AMEI!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@leodvs5635]

Excellent brillant!!!

[@gonzalo1762]

espectacular !!! Gran Version !

[@robbperk68]

We were ROBBED! This man should have led the vocals on so many H&O songs! C'mon, Mr. O!!! Get it!

[@j877]

what a fucking amazing musician 😊

[@paulab8510]

Woooooow! Amazing!

[@bodie9676]

I always wondered what John could do. Now I know. Awesome.

[@rebeccahuizinga3982]

Love it!

[@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?

[@chachardbionic]

Now I fully understand the critical importance of Oates in Hall & Oates!

[@thenoodler]

No wonder it sounds so damn good, he’s got Guthrie Trapp backing him up on stage. Legendary.

[@jollywingo4271]

Sweet!

[@Lucasdamandala]

levei esses anos todos para ouvir a melhor interpretação dessa música!

[@minetteh1001]

Thank you sooo much

[@johnoates5110]

I appreciate your continued love and support!

[@MrBandmasterT]

John displays fine musicianship here, great delivery, embellishments and arrangement. Often times partners in a band do their own version that sucks compared to the original, this is not the case here or in any song John has reimagined. Perfecto, keep giving us more interpretations John your performances are enhancing the catalog and your persona as a man and a musician. Daryl should be proud of you. The legal battle between the duo confirms the realities of life. I hope both parties come to a good resolution soon. This from a Diehard Daryl Hall and John Oates fan as a duo and as solo acts. John keep showing us how its done musically and how to keep the music playing.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Daryl took the lead on most Hall and Oates songs, but this reminds everyone that John Oates can sing as well. Two very talented muscians who gave us a lot of great music in the 1980s and early 1990s. A few songs since then but most of their output was those 12 years.

[@leftoverhippie2397]

That was friggin awesome. I like the voice he puts on maneater, but what a brilliant style of playing acoustic. Would this be considered like maybe a jazzy-soul, piece? Does anyone have another description? I really was blown away since this was the first time I’ve ever heard him sing.

[@raulhumbertodiaz3764]

Very good!!👍🇦🇷

[@shemcg7830]

💫✨ 💯 “JOHN OATES!!!” 💯 💫✨

[@DavidGreen-oc4nv]

Awesome

[@johnsmith-fb3ir]

Kills it. Respect

[@JamesH1973]

Superb

[@tomeniovlogs2973]

wtf??!!! awesome version...sexy and classy! hahaha.....John Oates! Legend!

[@SanCruz-v9g]

good great good

[@sharonfoster2602]

❤such a cool spin to this tune.

[@latinospammer8441]

This guy is heavily underrated. Daryll took all the credit No hate tho

[@mikestevenson576]

How did Daryl take all the credit? He gave Oates equal billing even though all the hits were lead-sung by Daryl and most of the hits were written by Daryl. Not sure I can think of another example of such a thing.

[@dBsound100]

I hung out with one of Hall and Oates crew guys a couple weeks ago, and he said that Daryl can be a real dick. That he'll "rip someone a new one", for little to no reason, and totally ruin the vibe of the entire day for everyone.

[@jeanmarie4507]

He has stuck it out all this time with Hall

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

What ur forgetting is they do 2 different types of jobs one is a lyric monster the other shred’s guitar 🎸

[@bstargel]

Anybody else getting Ray Parker Jr vibes on this song? John's voice reminds me so much of RPJ on this song in particular.

[@markpeterson1067]

How are people just sitting there... I cant not move to this!

[@henrikarntzen4455]

Its not a question of downloading Daryl`s voice.............His got a killer voice.....j nor comparing apples with pears.............. If you dont admire John`s voiced its your choice............. In my book too much Hall & Oates work specially on later dates has been drowned in too many Hall voices on all levels (lead, harmony, backup, chorus etc etc) on the same track........... John Oates has got a killer voice, the 2nd of the duo, and more profund and soulful which reached me deep down, a great talent who by the way wrote a bunch of Hall & Oates hit songs........ I dont think Daryl & John even thinks about who is suppose to thank who in most succesful duo in pop of all time.... I think that ther`re just greatful to have such a talented partner..........and that they`re still together...... BUT Hall & Oates ealier stuff where much more duo orientated and much more of my liking which I miss a lot in therir later stuff.....just an opinion, but when I see many commenst on the web I feel that Im not alone with that sentiment.....

[@javisuck]

They should have alternate voices in the past per song. Now 30 years later I get to understand that number two is Awesome in voice and song version/writing.

[@SanCruz-v9g]

is the man ! best friend daril hall is the man !

[@ferdieluna3765]

Maybe the Former mates will work it out. In the meantime John Oats is killing it and very talented in his own right.

[@erichbuxa7498]

Beauty for ashes!

[@clinttoney]

very nice

[@oscarxavier1640]

Excelente versión acústica de un clásico...me gusta más que la original...

[@jtjt4827]

unreal

[@joaocarloscarvalhopereira4300]

I was hearing the pomplaloose version on this site and was about to call it the best cover of this song. But this version is the best one in this site.

[@henrikarntzen4455]

What a killer version by John on hos own song which he should hace song on the original album............ A shame that he was never able to sing lead on his own songs on Hall & Oates.......... Daryl Hall has drowned the so called duo with his "Lead Singer disease..." Cheers John.......... We love you..................

[@sco3putt]

Henrik Arntzen Darryls voice is so much stronger and better than johns. Johns voice is paper thin. Honestly I think John should thank Darryl every day for giving him a amazing life without sharing the work.

[@RadioAirchecks]

Scott C John's no slouch. Listen to the "Abandoned Luncheonette" album.

[@sadiejackson774]

@@sco3putt John wrote this song. Without his writing, we would never have heard this song. The music label put Daryl up front. John has a wonderful soul filled voice. I wish we could have heard more of his singing, not the "pop" over the top versions Daryl sang.

[@mikestevenson576]

@@sadiejackson774 Easy, there. It was a co-write with Daryl and Sara Allen.

[@mikestevenson576]

John sang lead on some songs, even in the 80s. Italian Girls, Possession Obsession. They weren't substantial hits, though. Had John's songs been hits or very popular in live performance, he would've sung lead more. The public dictates the outcome of these things.