Do What You Want,Be What You Are - Hall & Oates

Dec.4 1995 (Tokyo)

[@GiancarloBlaze]

This is their most underrated songs in my opinion. Cant see how this wasn't a hit back in the day. Unless it wasn't released as a single

[@garyalee]

It was a single and went to # 39 on AT40

[@TJKillip]

too much soul for a single- one of their best for sure

[@BlueEyes-gp8lg]

The production and arrangement of the original wasn't that good...as was most of the Chris Bond-produced material. This version blows the studio version away.

[@humidhater74]

I didn't hear this track or Las Vegas Turnaround until a few years back.... I'm sad to say.

[@MJMA59]

GiancarloBlaze Totally agree

[@hershysquirts187]

One of the best songs ever.

[@miguelperro614]

You know they sound good in the studio, then you hear them live and they take you to church. Philly soul.

[@sharronarturi7958]

I love this comment, so true 👍🥰

[@loozer4life69]

RIP T-Bone ...you're a huge reason why I love Hall and Oates since my childhood....you were always just as important and I know Hall and Oates would agree Thank You for sharing your gifts with the world

[@DIYANAH123456789]

This and Sara Smile are the two BEST HALL AND OATES SONGS EVER, chills every time I listen

[@jlm0175]

Only just started delving into hall and Oates over the last couple weeks...I don’t think I’ve listened to anything else for more than a few minutes before turning H&O back on. Sara smile is a masterpiece

[@musashimiyamoto586]

I heard their version of "Every time you go away" only recently and only knowing the Paul Young version I was competeley bowled over. And their cover of "Me and Mrs Jones", my goodness.

[@troydaigle7902]

14 year ago...one of those hits, you NEVER get tired of hearing...need I say more my fellow Americans

[@h.s.thompsonduke8105]

Each of my children had to sit thru that song at their college graduation dinner. Then they get to watch Dad tear up like an emotional girl.

[@lindalee5866]

Love that!

[@TheJwood45154]

This sound on this vid is so good, it sounds like a studio version. Daryl Hall is the bomb!!

[@tarynciccarelloo57]

Wow

[@josephbrickson5952]

No it's better than studio

[@olgapalmero1540]

Daryl's one of the best artists i've ever watched!!! This is one of my favorites . . .so cooolll !!!

[@elainemarr12]

Love this version. Daryl is sooo cool and feels the music, awesome stuff.

[@FlaSoulgirl]

Best freaking singer/song writer of all times...PERIOD!

[@juliekadams]

"The strong give up and move on while the weak give up and stay." This could be an ancient Confucius-like quote, it's so brilliant.

[@marilyn5925]

@@juliekadams you're right! Confucius say..... Brilliant!💙

[@deborahleskowsky8913]

Let's not get carried away. Albeit, this is the best rendition of this particular self-composed song. But, the best singer-songwriter? Hands down, everybody knows that's Sir Paul McCartney. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. I'm not sure who coined that phrase, but I'm sure it would make one helluva song.

[@jesst6925]

@@deborahleskowsky8913 Daryl’s voice and songs blow away Paul’s voice and songs.

[@RadioAirchecks]

Quality beats quantity any day.

[@oxoPCetoxo]

What a man can sing and he has gooooooood hair still,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Don't think they have been given enough credit for their contribution to the music industry.Hall and Oates I salute you and still love all your music. My fav is One on One and Sara's Smile

[@judywinfree7041]

This is an absolute Masterpiece and one of my most favorite songs of my youth to this very, very day. Thank you guys.

[@fligemon]

Such a talent. His show "Daryl's House" is great as well. You can tell he is having a good time jamming with his guests in that small studio. This song is one of his best compositions.........

[@auntstacey123]

My favorite H&O song hands down!!!

[@user-ro6cl5cv4f]

It’s 2024 and this song is a classic. ❤

[@glennstermania]

This song was covered by The Dramatics, in the mid to late 70's, and it's a soulful, classic song! Charlie is killing it on the Sax, and T-Bone Wolk, wow, you are so missed! My favorite H&O song!

[@TrishBell1]

Daryl Hall exudes sexy...He and John are absolutely amazing to see live...this song has to be one of the most soulful!!

[@janmazzone2090]

HELLO!!!!!

[@dianel42]

You are right.... nobody even compares to Daryl vocally, he is so talented and sadly under-rated in the UK, except for us die hard fans who have been mesmerised since the '70s.... I just hope he comes back here soon, really need to see him live again.

[@daltonvillani8341]

14 years ago is crazy to me lol. Just started getting into hall and Oates not long ago

[@TroyNaumu808]

I think what I've always admired about Daryl Hall and John Ootes is thier realness and commitment to developing the God given talents they have to the best of their ability..they have always come across on stage and on record as guys busting thier tail to entertain you and get their message across the best way they know how.

[@organham]

It is woderfull that these guys get even better as they grow older!!!!!!!!! WE are going to have the honor to see them live July 3 at the Hollywood Bowl, Don't miss them.

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

Probably my all-time favorite H&O tune, kick-ass blues jam, with a great message!

[@Thejulianeal]

You just can't beat that duo.................!

[@ehigashiyama9663]

soul shaking.... just love this song!!

[@dianel42]

Another of my all time fave H & O songs, Oh boy Daryl is hot hot hot...

[@user-yj7iq6um8g]

Very soulful , sounds and looks so good, Themis for sharing.

[@victoriaceleste2632]

Excelente! A Hall & Oates los redescubrí hace un par de años en los 80s no era fan, pero descubrí el genial músico que es Hall. Los shows de From Daryl's house, son únicos.

[@pizzaworksreunion]

One of my favorite H&O songs. And T-Bone and Charlie are rippin' it up.

[@wandajeffrey]

MAGICAL VOICE AND SOUND!! PHILLY SOUL TO THE 100th POWER

[@zaihiraray]

Love the Sax on this so darn soulful...Fabulous & Absolutely Awesome, Aaah, I know it, KTF indeed!!

[@melissaschroeter161]

LOVE the one that lets you live the life you were born to live..........you ... that finds the life you were born to live...... be the one that you are to be......never let some one tell you how to be .......you........if they do....walk away......

[@hershysquirts187]

Saw these guys last night. Still so good. A little older. But still as good as ever.

[@karent3004]

With Bose headphones I think I'm in danger of blowing out my eardrums on this one....yikes. I love this sooo much. I have to come to all songs at this particular concert every week or my days aren't complete....🤗❤️.... Charlie DeChant, that sexy thing in a white suit, dueling with T-Bone, RIP precious T-Bone, they are too wonderful for words...

[@deborahburkett670]

Also have Bose headphones and stero. Love blasting them to full strength while toking and chilling ❤🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@makebakeeton5416]

And still listening to this cut in 2020!! This song is still fye🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!! The soul Daryl puts in the song gives me chills!!! Missing these brothers in concert!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@mothership1849]

2022

[@user-gr6ic2if2g]

My favorite H&O song! Daryl has soooo much soul!

[@LukyGonzo]

...Just a play from the heart Lt ain´t a sign of weakness to give yourself away Because the strong give up and move on, While the weak give up and stay... Que Bluesazo de Hall & Oates, no me canso de escucharlo over an over. Dificil otro duo tan bacano como este en mucho tiempo

[@carmadragoness]

If there ever was a song to put you in the mood for love this has got to be it. Purrrrrrrrrrrrr! Classic song and just gets better every time I hear it. love it love it love it.

[@ViolaPressley]

Great song. He looks great in this video. The strong get up and keep it moving. I'm that one.

[@mundousb9280]

the best song of the LP Bigger than both of us. and provably the best song ever of hall and oates(they have so many) the performmance on the german show MusikLadden is the best maybe,MUSIC WITHOUT FRONTIER AND WITHOUT LANGUAGE LIMITATIONS.MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL AND DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES MAKE IT WITH THIS PIECE OF SONG

[@dianel42]

Very heartfelt sentiments - many times I wish I had been strong enough to move on but gave up and stayed ! Daryl is so cool and yet soooo hot !!!

[@auntstacey123]

One of my favorite H & O songs. Their music has been the the soundtrack to my life. Great live performers!

[@gremmiehodad]

Wow! Me too!

[@josephbrickson5952]

Aunt Stacy u sexxxy as hell

[@Samantha-vlly]

This song is ❤️‍🔥

[@delisafields7902]

This is why I go see them whenever they come to town!

[@justsomeguy820]

Back Together Again came out just after I got my first car and an 8 track. Between this song, Rich Girl, and Sara, we knew these guys were gonna stay. They re-released She's Gone well after this, and off they went. Back Together Again was really the album/8 track that set these guys off. Deservedly so. Aside from the iconic songs I mentioned, Kerry and Crazy Eyes, and a few others are really sweet.

[@OkieMomma1971]

perfection as always xx

[@hershysquirts187]

This might be one of the greatest songs ever. Its just so good. Mr Daryl Hall is one bad cat. And a killer band.

[@Mssassysabrina]

I had never heard this song before I bought their compilation cd. And now this is one of my faves, not to mention my anthem.

[@marshaszostak5930]

Maybe my favorite song 💕🎶

[@carloscalderon9754]

Que vida y juventud tuvimos los que eramos adolescentes en los 70_80 los músicos.. Todos genios!! 🤩

[@victoriaceleste2632]

Cierto, mi adolescencia abarcó mediados de los 70s y primcipios de los 80s, no sé si serán.los recuerdos asociados a esa época feliz, pero para mí es la mejor.

[@naomijones1850]

Hall & Oates' original version is FANTASTIC - they are the PERFECT example of Pure Pop Artists. They also personify the definition of PURE WHITE SOUL. Ever since "I Can't go for That" I've been hooked on them. However, the Dramatics cover of "Do What You Wanna Do, Be What You Are" is SMOKIN'!!! I listen to BOTH versions in tandem; cannot hear one without the other...Pure Bliss.....

[@karent3004]

Charlie in that gorgeous white suit and precious T-bone, in his red shirt, dueling and creating their own skit with their sax and guitar, while Daryl and John are belting out one of the most moving songs ever. It can't get better than this...❤️

[@florencecollins1540]

Organist on this version-the best ever, too.

[@montaukmania]

Daryl Hall and John Oates, you're my soul and heart's inspiration, I can do it . . . . . . .

[@troydaigle7902]

Even though this was posted 14 years old, it still sounds brand FUNKIN NEW

[@anitamrohs9700]

BIG KISS FOR THE FANTASTIC MAN💋🎸DARYL FOR EVER

[@billsolomon1]

Daryl Hall, nothing but great! Awesome all the way!

[@anitamrohs9700]

BEST MUSIC, I,M A VERY BIG FAN FROM DARYL AND JOHN😘I LIKE IT❣💞👍👍👍💋

[@Sam-ep5qu]

He got all. Fast or slow songs. Best of the best. They all my loved songs.

[@gloriabusana308]

Fantastica, non l'avevo mai commentata. Daryl magnifico ❤❤❤❤

[@karent3004]

Possibly the most beautiful song they ever did. But good Lord, how do you choose with these guys? I don't have to ever listen to anything else to have a wonderful time.... thank God.. ❤️

[@aletamarino6939]

This is one of my favorites by them. Such a smooth and soulful song. Daryl exceeds himself with his vocals in this song.

[@davidlittle1711130]

I swear I love the duo solo at end seen them live before the pandemic my god what an awesome performance!!!!!!!

[@marialuciadesouza7386]

I Love the way he sings! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GordonZJ]

Brilliant!!!! I would do what I want… if I could now I Love you, Mister Divine Daryl Hall

[@robinDobo1968]

and I wish my children wouls listen to this.. timeless

[@butchgill9247]

This a great underrated song that is my favorite of all times.

[@rosypena3490]

Que bellísima pieza musical🎶💝

[@thpdv5123]

One of my fav Oh that voice Daryl ♥️

[@vanjohnson9837]

This was my song in 1975 to express my indepentance.april2021.

[@raenettadulin167]

GREAT MUSIC! ONLY YOU DH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Revodude2008]

Somebody find me one song....just one,made from the year 2000 since,that has this much soul

[@lisafrank6513]

What, wap doesnt do it for you? 😏

[@SylvieVERDI]

Hold me !!! Daryl, so cute !! Love him, love his voice !!!

[@ramonpatrice6555]

Real Philly soul perfomed by one of the top male soul singers. Daryl Hall is a bad boy!

[@baebara6371]

Ohh this is a very sensitive sensual song I love it . 💕

[@montsemoreno3963]

Fantástica interpretación ❤❤❤

[@nancyworthington4815]

Soulful lyrics. Daryl and John...just the bst.

[@carlasantana2750]

Still an amazing song, all these years later...what a groove

[@TheJwood45154]

The quality of this video is awesome. It sounds like they are in a recording studio. Love that Daryl Hall; blue eyed soul

[@rosilch]

Soul Sensation!

[@valencemusic7838]

The emotion though... Bravo!

[@lonidu6836]

The Dramatics covered this cut and killed it. I decided to go search for the writer and my search brought me here to the original cut and writers of the song. H & O killed it on the original. But hey we're talking about H& O. Both versions of this cut is fiyah🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brigittepreuss5158]

So very soulful and romantic 🥰 Love this great Song so very much Daryl 🌹💖 You are so wonderful..send you my warmest Feelings and Love 💖

[@ViolaPressley]

Great song. I choose to do what I want and be who I am. I'm unique.

[@roymoore3156]

Any fan of H&O back ‘in-the-day’ felt then and I doubt anything is different today, that every one of their songs was hit worthy then and time has only proven that correct. I’d bet you money that if released today some of their hits would chart highly again.

[@mauriciomelandri169]

Buena interpretación y excelente sonido...me encanta este tema..para mi el mejor de hall & oates

[@MsMissy314]

Ditto- Love this song & them!!!

[@deepkidd]

love these guys!

[@o5j7h7]

Very..very.....very...very good!!!!!!!!

[@TheJwood45154]

Love the way he slings his hair in this vid. Hall and Oates are one of my faves. Blue eyed soul for sure. He does Me and Mrs. Jones great.

[@marilyn5925]

His hair oooh ya ❤ He's got the hair sling thing down, the grab of his hair on some climatic part of a song down,( ie: Uncanny, with T-Bone at his house ) be still my heart.. 🥰....my fave look is when his hair's long and he's wearing some cool shades, singing, well, anything actually 😊💙

[@sassy3121]

They are amazing as always!!!Cheryl from Delaware:) Love Them!!!:)

[@gabriel4838]

Great bluesy Song great selection of chords

[@gremmiehodad]

One of the most soulful EVER!

[@zaihiraray]

Do what you wanna do, be what you are, You can change, you can change, you can Change!! The strong they got the move on, which one are you baby?

[@auntstacey123]

Beautiful! Just absolutely beautiful!!!

[@sharkie333]

My very favorite

[@SunnyInSoCal]

Awesome performance of an even more awesome song --thanks for sharing this.

[@user-rs5pw9eq7m]

im chilean and im living in sweeden hall is the best

[@dereka79]

I am writing a screenplay set in the 70s, and Hall & Oates will be used, esp. this song!!! I had better start now on getting the rights to use it!! This song is just too perfect!!!

[@lordvivec87]

I've listened thousands of bands in my lifetime, everything from every genre, that completely obscure band from romanian basement? yep, i've heard it. The thing is, no one i've heard has delivered that kind of sensation and feel of what Daryl Hall can,. Needing no tuners or enhancers. maybe the flaws he might have make him the perfect vocalist, especially in his later age, when his lifetime kind of radiates from his rugged and harsh voice compared to his younger crystal-clear singing.

[@tarynciccarelloo57]

Right

[@thatguywhocleansaquariums4839]

You’re hearing the voice of a man who battle lyme disease, had to start from scratch learning how to sing all over because of lyme disease and this is the outcome - unstoppable. Also, he sings with passion no industry can buy.

[@rickdear]

Definitely one of a kind.

[@astabono7177]

JUST LOVE HIM ....❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariesaldanha5734]

So much beautiful soul and spirit, well done Daryl! 😊❤️