Icon Was SHOCKED by Strange Run-In with Potty-Mouth Actress-Led to 1982 Classic!--Professor of Rock

Coming up next, icon John Oates tells the surprising story of the classic Maneater. This all-time hit came to John after he sat next to a famous actress in a restaurant and she began to cuss like a sailor telling dirty joke after dirty joke… Oates was no prude, but he was SHOCKED. All of a sudden, one of the most familiar lyrics of the 80s came into his head, and within a few minutes, he was jotting down Maneater… His musical collaborator Daryl Hall made some tweaks the next day and they recorded it. It became a #1 smash. Who was the actress and what was the change that made this a hit? Find out next on Professor of Rock.
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It’s time for another edition of our series Revelations where featured artists take us for a deep dive into their greatest songs and albums and you get the insight you won’t find anywhere else. Today we are going to go in depth with a member of the most successful duo of the rock era. John Oates of Hall and Oates on their 1982 #1 smash Man-eater.
If you were to ever make a list of the most iconic lyrics of the neon decade, Watch Out Boy She’ll Chew You Up would be near the top of the list. And that exact line came to John Oates and a hoity-toity restaurant in New York City when a famous model and actress came and sat at his table. John Oates will tell you the Story along with a few stories of the other huge hits they had in that moment and then I want to elaborate a little further on the song’s impact as well as solve the mystery of who this mystery model woman is that inspired such a cut-throat song. Man, I’m so sad that Daryl Hall and John Oates, the greatest duo in history are no longer together. It’s a heartbreaker… but at least we still have the music.
When I did that interview with John I had to rush through it due to time but I was able to glean some more info about the making of the song. After he tried it with Edgar Winger and it was that Reggae thing. Daryl Hall would say that he advised John Oates to change the groove to a Motown thing. and then John Oates sang it for their frequent collaborator Sara Allen. So he sang the all familiar.
“Oh here she comes/Watch out boy she’ll chew you up/Oh here she comes/She’s a maneater…and apparently he had some other words that would the keep chorus going and She immediately said, “Drop that stuff in the end and just go, ‘She’s a maneater,’ and then stop! Oates thought it was crazy. He was used to singing it with that filler line but then he thought about it, and I realized she was right. And it made all the difference in the song.
The music video was a mainstay on Early MTV… It opens with a woman walking down a red staircase, and the band playing in a dimly lit studio with partial light falling down on them. The band member all step in and out of the light to sing their parts. A young woman in a short party dress is shown in fade-in and fade-out shots, along with that scary black jaguar, that goes with the line "

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the GREATEST SONG written ABOUT a WOMAN or that has a WOMAN'S NAME in it?

[@Code.Name.V]

Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne John Denver - Annie's Song Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To My Lovely

[@peterd.9978]

Roxanne

[@catherine6653]

Rio, Duran Duran

[@RBS_]

*......SHOUL'DVE BEEN GOOONNNNEEE!!!...* ...Oh Sherrie, what'cha think about that!? ; )

[@floydshambles]

"Caroline, No" by the Beach Boys

[@danielrabe871]

At school, waiting outside a classroom, when a certain teacher came down the hall we would sing "whoa here she comes ... watch out boys, she's a maths teacher!"

[@tsl7881]

Must have be cute of likable to sing to her. You know what they say " she don't drink , don't smoke, there must be numbers inside".

[@danielrabe871]

@@tsl7881 No, she was terrifying.

[@bernsteiner88]

@@danielrabe871 HAHAHA!

[@kpopf4nmom]

​@@tsl7881😂😂😂

[@Luked0g440]

I always sang to myself: "She's a Mandingo"!🤣

[@scottinman7507]

The older I get, the more I appreciate Hall and Oats contribution to the greatest music decade of our time!

[@ZDiddy7777]

"greatest music decade of our time"..... slow down with that shit there Skippy

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

I have to disagree with the claim you made "the greatest decade of our time"!! There's other decades with great music but if you're talking about a wide array of genres that played on radio everywhere with few songs sounding alike (like a lot of songs during the 80's did), talent unmatched, music UNMATCHED!! The decade that brought it is the 70's! Don't get me wrong the 80's was great especially growing up during that time, There's 3 distinct decades that produced some of the best songs of all time are the 70's, 80's & 90's, the iconic sounds, songs, the pure talent (no auto tune till 92 ish) & diversity of genres there's NOTHING that matches the 70's that's why it's still being played today, along with the 80's music

[@whutzat]

Best music decades: #1 The 80's #2 The 70's #3 The 60's

[@coolstuff6558]

AND now I have Maneater stuck in my head for the first time since the 80s ...

[@scottfineshriber5051]

I liked Hall and Oates in the eighties, but they weren't my favorite. Several years ago John Oates and a beat box percussionist came to perform at Salt Lake Community College. I'm a photographer for the college, so I went. I was thoroughly impressed by that duo. John Oates was engaging, and charismatic. His music and singing were outstanding. I gained a whole new appreciation for Oates. It's harder to impress me when you don't depend on a band to cover your bad vocals, or autotune to smooth things out, as some of today's singers do. He was just plain good. Glad he's still around doing his thing. Bravo, John Oates.

[@sexylexie]

They were my Duo to listen to, they had so many #1 hits on the charts. I can understand them not getting along, it’s like a family member you’re sick of. Their music is forever etched in our heads and our children heads.

[@jaytrace1006]

I remember I was a teenager, listening to music one day on my Walkman. My stepfather asked me what I was listening to, and I said “Hall & Oates”. He loudly exclaimed “Hollow NOTES???” I still laugh about that. Great piece, as always, Professor…

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha! Cool!

[@OohMyHead]

When a friend asked me who these guys were I told him. He said "Haulin' oats!" So I can relate.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He musta been haulin’ oats when he approached you.

[@JosephOlson-ui2pg]

Hey, great story! Thanks for commenting

[@paulendicott9151]

It was great moving into adulthood in the 70s and 80s. Such great music was made back then.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed!

[@marksink1652]

@@paulendicott9151 Recently read KZbin comments... People wishing they'd grown up in the simpler more stable 1950s. I thought, not me. It was the music I thought of most...the 70s and 80s when I was growing up... couldn't imagine leaving behind.

[@RickFruckberry]

​@@marksink1652the first portable cassette players. You could make your own soundtrack. On 8 D batteries!😂

[@kdr082475]

Hall and Oates were such kings of the 80s. They were such a big part of my childhood. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing them.

[@orbyfan]

When Darryl Hall "Did it in a Minute" and said "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," my reaction was "Say it Isn't So" (my favourite song of theirs), "It's a Laugh," and it must be "Your Imagination." They used to be "So Close," but now they're "Out of Touch," and their next meeting, if there isn't a "Missed Opportunity" for "Adult Education," won't be "One on One," which shows that "Some Things are Better Left Unsaid," and you can't get "Everything Your Heart Desires."

[@k2sworld]

I see what you did there

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Bravo! 👏🏾

[@phoenixrising-sv8pk]

Genius

[@ajcurtis2813]

Kelly LeBrock! I love the idea of her cussing like a sailor! Brilliant.

[@erfahren]

She'd have to in a situation like that to establish her physical boundary. People will initiate "innocent touching" and if she resisted then that would be considered "rude" since it was "innocent". Other women might initiate touching out of jealousy and if someone can get away with the impermissible touching then that would be degrading to her. She was paid to be objectified but was off-the-clock.

[@BouillaBased]

With the passing of James Brown, Adam is clearly the newest hardest working man in show biz. I don't know how you can keep pushing out so much amazing content on a daily basis. All praise to you and your production team!

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks!

[@jeffreykress3505]

Great story, and I love to hear John Oates being interviewed. He just seems so cool and down to earth.

[@prussian5770]

It comes through in his music and singing. Beautiful

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

And all this time I thought that Hall and Oates wrote this song about my 1st ex-wife. Damn. This was definitely one of the greatest songs of the early 1980s and it is great to see Mr.Oates. Good job, Adam ! Another top shelf interview ....

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@jimsaysgofukurself]

Her name was damn? Yikes.

[@threeballedtomcat9380]

@@jimsaysgofukurself :)...It might as well have been....

[@TheMPScout]

Born in 72, and didn't miss a beat, miss those days and tunes 🤘😎🤘 !

[@JosephOlson-ui2pg]

Got you beat by five years

[@jdsciano]

I am happy about 2 things I learned in this interview: 1) John Oates has such a beautiful singing voice as a solo artist. 2) Steven Seagal was (deservedly) married to a Man-Eater. 🎶Thanks POF, for sharing these interesting stories, we would otherwise not be privy to!🎶

[@keithguidry2841]

It's a shame they broke up. Probably the greatest duo ever!

[@ProfessorofRock]

For real!

[@michaelwright3612]

Ummmmmmm… they’re currently on tour

[@RyanRobbins007]

@@michaelwright3612 No they're not. They're no longer speaking to one another. Hall sued Oates when Oates sought to sell his share of their music catalog.

[@flavellinator]

Unmistakable bass line and killer groove... There's just something about that snare drum sound when it kicks in... It never gets old... Epic 80s tune!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree Flave! Such a classic!

[@EphemeralProductions]

T-bone wolk! May he RIP. ❤

[@timleber2257]

I worked for a commercial photographer that did Prom shoots every spring from 85 until 90. My job was to take the orders and money then make small talk while the couples waited their turn. Once when it was late and things were winding down One On One came on and a beautiful girl, truth be told way to hot for me, came out of the crowd and pulled me onto the floor for a slow dance. When the song was over she kissed me on the cheek and slipped away. I never did track her down. She was one of the few that didn't sign up for a photo package. But thirty odd years on I remember that dance.

[@Bergarita]

Great story! I remember having a painful crush on this girl in high school. I was always too shy to talk to her. But one day we had a high school sock hop and she was there with friends. I asked her to dance a slow dance and she said yes! I dont remember the song only that I got to hold her. I never even spoke to her then or again. I was such a nerd.

[@virginiaviola5097]

She’d probably come without a date, and waited all night to be asked to dance.

[@wolflover789]

It was me, my friend bet me five bucks that I wouldn't pull you out to dance. I used that five bucks to buy pot. There, mystery solved

[@timleber2257]

@@wolflover789 okay, what high school.

[@ZDiddy7777]

.... the intentions are always good, but as we can see, pity dances/bonings/attention/etc... only end up damaging the poor ugly nerds in the long run. You may think youre doing something nice or maybe its done for a joke, but even if they never realize its a joke, itll only have negative consequences on the rest of their lame life. So, leave the nerds alone, you dont need to throw them a bone, theyll find one of their own eventually instead of fixating on a moment in time that wasnt even what they thought

[@DavidJones-jv9vs]

I have no idea who they were talking about when “Man Eater” came to John Oats, but I did love all of their music! My favorite Hall & Oats song had to be Sara Smile, but having graduated high school in 83, they were a staple of music that was always a part of my playlist. So many great bands and songs from the late 70’s and all thru the 80’s! One of my favorite concerts I ever got to see was Hall and Oats along with Michael McDonald! Great music and great memories!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

You should have watched the video. Then you'd know. 😂😂😂

[@Missunderstood103]

Class of 83 here, too. I agree, Sara Smile is their best.

[@angusmoffat]

Maneater is absolutely a brilliant song and a fantastic video. Shame Hall and Oates aren't getting along.

[@hallacar]

I loved "One On One" and don't think it gets the recognition it deserves. It was winter of the 82-83 school year during basketball season. I was a freshman and the JV cheerleaders always put decorations on our lockers the day of our games. A sophomore named Jenni was the one who did mine and I thought she was absolutely beautiful. In my mind's eye, this was the song we would dance to together at the school dance on any given Friday night. Alas I never worked up the courage to ask her out before she moved to a different school, but it is still a wonderful memory as my first high school crush.

[@marksink1652]

One on One, definitely my favorite of theirs... conducive of certain idle fantasies. - The Maneater line, A she cat tamed. by the purr of a jaguar heard it as something like ... ...tell by the pair of dice yôu wore

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love that!

[@Trix897]

I love the version of “One on One” that Cee-Lo Green did on Live at Daryl’s House. He did that song justice.

[@georgemathie8123]

Hall and Oates could do anything in their heyday bouncy feel good pop music, blue eyed soul, folk, introspective ballads and so much more from 1975 to 1985 every Hall and Oates album delivered and you always got a fully satisfied album experience with a Hall and Oates album

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed. Thanks George! Have a great 4th!

[@georgemathie8123]

@@ProfessorofRock yes I most certainly will

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Daryl Hall had such a dynamic voice.

[@georgemathie8123]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 he most certainly does and listening to their big albums such as voices, private eyes, h20, and big bam boom you such a wide variety that Daryl covers he can do new wave, power pop, hard rock, r and b and etc I can name so many great songs from this era this is a couple of deeper Daryl cuts from this era big kids, United State, voices from voices, looking for a good sign, head above water, tell me what ya want and some men from private eyes crime pays, art of heartbreak, guessing games, delayed reaction and go solo from.h20 and all American girl, bank on your love and something's are better left unsaid from big bam boom

[@waynevia6976]

Hall & Oats one of my favorite groups in my opinion. They have so many good songs. So sad there not together anymore.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. Wayne... It's a heartbreaker!

[@flowingafterglow629]

I had the opportunity to see them a couple of years ago but it just didn't work out. I so regret it.

[@bluelady549]

I love, love, love watching Daryl's House!

[@bluelady549]

​@girlofthewest964 so sad!

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

@waynevia6976 Strange how you can't spell their name if they're such a favorite! 🤔

[@brianpawlowski6498]

Man-eater has such a great sax solo. It is often overlooked.

[@MrAgmoore]

I heard that the saxaphonist died a few years ago.

[@lolodee3528]

Charlie de Chant is fully alive.

[@HimeNoKuri]

@@MrAgmooreTBone Will did die

[@DukesMusic84]

H&O in the 80s were a hit machine, BANGER after banger. The one that still hits the hardest is Rich Girl, we all know one.

[@jediskyler2457]

"Say it Isn't so" and "Some Things are Better Left Unsaid" are two of my absolute all-time FAVORITE Hall & Oates songs. LOVE those guys!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same with me. I love Unsaid! Such a great song!

[@JaySmith-pv2mw]

Same

[@johnarmstrong6227]

@@ProfessorofRock Highly underrated. "Go Solo" is also an underrated track.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love both the latter especially!

[@tscully1504]

Yep, 'Some Things' is my personal fav.

[@mickeyinorlando]

Hall and Oates' original Everytime You Go Away is one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@01chippe]

I much prefer the Paul Young remake. It’s one of my all time favorite records.

[@jimcroote3527]

" Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid" has always been my favorite Hall and Oats single. Also love "Did It In A Minute" "Maneater" "Family Man" "She's Gone" "It's A Laugh" "Nothing At All" "Keep On Pushing Love" "The Provider" "Head Above Water"

[@prussian5770]

The whole abandoned luncheonette LP. Perkiomen when the morning comes I'm just a kid don't make me feel like a man ect

[@jimcroote3527]

@@prussian5770 yes, that album is a good one.

[@catherine6653]

I am glad I was able to see Daryl and John live when they were still together. Maneater is a great sing along chorus.

[@ProfessorofRock]

When did you see them?

[@catherine6653]

@@ProfessorofRock Early 90s at Paramount Theater in Seattle.

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@catherine6653 Very cool!

[@RonniePenman7071]

Definitely though I really like the album 'along the red ledge' especially I don't wanna lose you and serious music...shame those days are gone. A quick fact for you - George Harrison played on 'the last time' also on the album were Rick Nielsen, Todd Rungdren and Robert Fripp.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

When did you see them?

[@thebunter]

I love Hall & Oates. I listened to the radio constantly in my youth and Sara Smile and Rich Girl were always on the radio. When they really broke in the 80's it was nice to have a little different sound than the other pop music at the time. Their music is one of those acts that you don't skip, you haven't heard it too much, etc. It's forever music. I was really saddened to hear about the break up. Hopefully the acrimony can be resolved and we can hear more of their great music. Thanks Professor.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It cut me to the bone. Very Sad!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They brought some fresh juice to the platter in the 80s

[@wolfgangfalcore]

As a dedicated metal head, I never talked about my obsession with Hall and Oats 😂. Stellar songwriters and singers! I love Darryl Hall’s home concerts, but it would be nice to see them together again.

[@hilarygarrison6139]

I'm also a metalhead, but I, too, love Hall &Oates. Their music transcends genres.

[@Anaris10]

As a Banger I hated these guys...still do.

[@AuntieTrichome]

Yup, in between the Motörheads, the Maidens and Megadeths of the world, there was (and still is) always room for something else. Hall and Oates was one of those bands.

[@enricopallazzo2987]

Same here. Could never admit during the 80s that I dug Hall and Oates. I was a true blue metalhead and it would’ve marred my rep 😂

[@LordNougat]

Oh, man. I was a swing / jazz / classical kid, transitioning for some weird reason to new wave / punk... but these guys kept me glued to pop stations, because they were just SO GOOD! I KNEW it was gonna be this song from your intro, and I LOVE it when that happens!

[@edryba4867]

Adam! Living in L.A. as I do, I have met many actors, A LOT of them cursed and swore like sailors! And after decades of being a Radio Personality, truth be told, I’m the same way. HOWEVER, there is a time and place for such things. I happen to be extremely proud of the fact that NOT ONCE did ANY of those words EVER get on the air. So my entire audience never had a clue about what I’m REALLY LIKE!!

[@Cre8tvMG]

I’ve always felt that the 24 hour viral form of Tourette’s was caused by engine grease injected under the skin by blunt force. In that case it’s entirely understandable.

[@tsl7881]

Kind of an alter lingo?

[@slicgreendueler4884]

Brandy. By Looking Glass. The singer has an amazingly rich voice

[@davecolquitt8388]

One of my staple karaoke songs lol

[@ogam5]

.....and his NAME? He actually did the music for 'Lizzie McGuire', as it happens.....

[@StevenClarke-zx2ej]

I think they were a college band...Rutgers University

[@beatleographer_10-51]

@@slicgreendueler4884 tho I don't care much for the song, the singer does, or did have a fantastic voice.

[@RonniePenman7071]

Brandy in the song is (allegedly) about a guy the sing liked at college - either way a great song

[@dawnlibby2662]

John Oats is so under appreciated.

[@danielmarmer679]

I was in 7th grade when this song was out. I knew right away that vital information was being conveyed in those lyrics.

[@ДМИТРИЙПристромов-к2д]

What a great song! What a wonderful time!

[@TheShadowKarl]

I feel the same way you do about Say It Isn't So... It is one of my favorite Hall and Oats songs. When Hall builds up to the final lines of the song you can feel the anguish and heartache in his voice. The passion and intensity near the end is so incredible. It is rare you have a moment like that in most songs but here it works so well.

[@someguy7424]

Yeah. I wouldn’t go as far as calling it their best song, but it may be Hall’s best vocal performance. I especially love the delivery of “but if I’m faced with being replaced, I want you even more!”

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s an incredible song layout.

[@roberste]

An all time favorite song by one of my all time favorite acts. Thanks for such a terrific story

[@thomasadrian9854]

“Long Cool Woman” (in a black dress) by the Hollies !! I saw Hall & Oates open for ELO in 1981…. Good Stuff!!

[@RichardMilesMorris]

@Professorofrock my wife and I really enjoy your videos and love 70's and 80's music. You research for the interviews so thoroughly and it's great to hear the artists compliment you as well. Adam, you really rock, mate!

[@christineml1476]

Love all the music Hall & Oates have given us, it's just too bad they won't ever work together again. My favorite song of theirs will always be "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)".

[@ProfessorofRock]

So SAD! It tears my heart out.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It really sucks.

[@fredgroenke2586]

@@christineml1476 yes, but the video for that song is so corny, it kinda turned me off from them.

[@ryanjones875]

How do you know?

[@scottbrown7415]

Always giving us interesting context for our favorite songs! Thanks Professor!!

[@dr_orient4782]

...I was playing the clubs in Detroit when Hall & Oates were big - their remake of the Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" was a required part of the set...

[@nitaishcomer9431]

PROUD TO SEE YOU OVER A MILLION SUBS!!!!!!! I was one of your first 1,000 subscribers. ROCK ON, when your album comes out i will buy 3 copies!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love it! Thanks for your support!

[@jbr2991]

Our church youth pastor “warned “ us about this song. He took it literally and perversely if you get my drift. Ironically, we were young teens of 13-14. We had no idea what he was talking about until older kids enlightened us. If said pastor hadn’t said anything, we wouldn’t have known what he was talking about.😂 So what did we all do? Go buy the album of course.

[@cindysnow2123]

My brother Michael was a Hall and Oates fan!! I think he still is!! By the way, Kelly LaBrock was famous for another famous quote from the 80s!! Remember the commercials for Pantene shampoo and conditioner where the model says Don’t Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful!! That was her!! Thanks for another interesting video!! Cindy Snow p.s. Sorry about yesterday's comment!! My family knows about my love for that album!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@Bethany415]

Was it Kelly LaBrock? Does the video *ever* say, or did you have to look it up elsewhere?

[@kenwhitener985]

​@@Bethany415It's in the video - towards the very end.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

Hall and Oates have made some great music together. Hope they can patch up their differences. My favorite song of theirs is You Make My Dreams!! Great group with great bands over the years!!!!

[@dianaprince7713]

"So Close Yet So Far Away" has always been my favorite Hall & Oates song

[@dolphin68ray]

I loved Maneater, but the one that really got me was Say It Isn't So. I remember being fifteen and hearing it for the first time on Annie Nightingale's radio show late on a Sunday evening in late '83 (I'm English and grew up in London). It was one of those great 'Wow' moments and the next day I told my parents I wanted Rock n' Soul Part 1 for Christmas. I still got goosebumps when it was briefly played on this video.

[@ProfessorofRock]

We talk about that one in the video as well!

[@margaretbonanno654]

Here in NYC we had Alison Steele, The Nightbird and she introduce me to some great music all through the 80’s.

[@stevepitts7998]

I simply could not reckon up the hours and hours and hours of late night radio from Annie Nightingale, (whispering) Bob Harris and John Peel that I listened to as a teenager. Maybe one of the reasons that I didn't do well at school, but they left me with a lifelong love and appreciation for the music of the 70's

[@SpeedbirdHeavy]

RIP Annie, the thinking (musical) man's crumpet 🥰

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a great song!

[@robertchica1091]

Adam you are so important for today's world. You remind me of things that I forget.

[@scottburton9701]

Love "Maneater"-It's a bonafide classic.

[@brentcox7772]

Love the blue eyed soul of this band!! One of my favorite songs period!! Thanks Professor!!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Hey Brent!

[@ramenphreak3268]

I seriously thought it was gonna be Demi Moore. She was notorious for having a sailors mouth "She walks into a bar and sailors run out holding their ears!" lol

[@badmotherrucker]

She told a joke at a truck stop, and truckers were saying “hey, hey, hey, they’re mechanics here.”

[@DeadBunny69]

Ever see the video of Moore making out with a kid actor at a General Hospital party? It's bizarre. Do a search, it's on KZbin.

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

@@badmotherruckerI’m stealing this line, hilarious. 😂

[@badmotherrucker]

@@KZbin_can_ESAD truth be told, you’d be stealing it from one of the blue collar comics. I think it was Bill Engvill.

[@k2sworld]

In my mind, this song is forever intertwined with the movie, Cat People, with Nastassja Kinski, which came out the same year. The woman being the big black cat motif. Great interview. For such a mega star, John seems incredibly down to earth. They are still one of my favorite bands of all time.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

My favorite song on this incredible album and one of my favorite H&O songs too. That Charlie DeChant sax just sealed it on a fantastic song, still find myself whistling that sax. Fantastic interview, now I want to hear the reggae version, look out boy!! Great episode!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I love that SAX!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The echoing sax is easily the best part of the song.

[@TheJhndarwin]

One duo I thought would never split up. So much good music, so many memories. Nothing lasts forever but at least we had them for a fleeting moment in time and there music will last will always live on

[@madcatjo]

Early 80s Hall & Oates is my Happy Place Music. ❤ The Billboard Top 100 of 1982 is one of my absolute favourite playlists.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Mine too!

[@drhane]

I still remember watching the 'world premiere' of this video....The BEST of times for sure!

[@raymondmatias4441]

Well they were on American Bandstand promoting their album H2O , My brother watched the program and I missed it, He kept telling me that I had to buy the album because all of their songs sounded great, I purchased the album right away, and loved it, I seen them in concert twice, Both times in New York, one of my favorite all time bands. I wish they weren’t going through legal issues, I love your videos professor , very informative.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great story! I remember those days!

[@denisedoherty4909]

I thought I had heard this story before and the model was Janice Dickensen. That actually makes more sense to me.

[@Shawnaldo-jh3ve]

Gloria by Van Morrison. Gloria by Laura Brannigan is a classic, Gloria by U2 also good :)

[@scottg2754]

LOVE seeing TRIUMPH - Never Surrender in the rack at the back! Rik Emmitt, Gil Moore and Mike Levine...and the rest over time were among my favourites growing up in Canada. Clicked on the video to hear John Oates, but that little detail made me smile even more.

[@TrulyJefferson]

She ended up with a life full of abuse. Hard to tell if that's why she behaved the way she did ... or if her behavior itself just attracted abusive men. Kind of sad.

[@haytguugle8656]

The song was recently a very important plot device in the movie; "No Hard Feelings" which allowed a very different twist on the very theme of the song, and the character who (spoiler alert!) ended up singing the song gave a new take on the piece. Well done.

[@Alias_Pistol_Pete]

Ok, how about a good laugh at my expense, when I first heard of Hall & Oates, I thought it was Haulin oats😂

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too.

[@strawpiglet]

I always assumed you were supposed to.

[@sovereignbrehon]

😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@tammydayrhoads7017]

Me too! "Haulin Oats". ... trafficking weed... I really don't know why I always thought that when I heard their name. Lol!!

[@squiggy4339]

Nice misdirection there Adam! 🤣 After putting in the Billy Joel reference, I thought for sure you were going to say Christie Brinkley, and that's who I was thinking. Would not have guessed Kelly LeBrock.

[@gregquinn642]

At school we had a running debate going over whether this song was actually about Ms. Pac-man.

[@user-summerfun]

Love Rich Girl…. I’m from Philly …. Went to Temple University. Greatest duo ever !

[@bartbluemusic]

I LOVE this song. Not only is this one of my favorite Hall & Oates songs, but it is also one of my favorite songs ... Period. Loved this video, didn't realize the story behind it. I'm going to have to get out some Hall & Oates today ... LOL. :)

[@TerrickTerran]

One of my favorite songs of all as well.

[@ProfessorofRock]

DO it!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@melissathompson8985]

I saw Hall and Oates in 1983 and my date described them as Hall and Oates and the guy who played the saxophone. Great times.

[@TerrickTerran]

This is definitely my favorite Hall and Oates song. Thanks for covering it Prof.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You're welcome Terrick!

[@charlescale1013]

"She cat tamed by the purr of a jaguar!" OHHHHH! I never googled this! Now I KNOW! Great song!

[@tombarry1824]

In the movie "No Hard feelings" the song is referenced and attributed to Jen Lawrence's character Also sung in a scene by the lead actor.

[@christianturk1908]

Great cinematic scene, Feldman did his own arrangement, and Jen Lawrence is able to convey so much emotion without words. If you don’t enjoy raunchy comedy, you can still check out the scene on KZbin

[@wrayewenigmann3696]

Great video, thanks Adam! Can I like it 100 times? Oh boy did I adore these two gents in the 80s! Loved all of their songs and I'll join you all in missing them together. My all time favourite of theirs was "She's Gone", and again I first saw them on the Old Grey Whistle Test, and that was years before Darryl discovered hairspray! I still listen to them often.

[@ogsegasteve9430]

Kelly LeBrock...im not the least bit surprised. lol

[@garryb374]

I really didn't pay proper attention at the time growing up. I regularly heard great Hall and Oats songs, but I never bothered to buy any of their albums, but watching this I realise how many great songs they actually had... like really well put together, well written songs, sung so well. Thanks guys.

[@jeffersoncosgrove1910]

I was never a huge pop guy, but one thing I always loved about 70s and early 80s pop like Hall & Oates is that the voices and style of the artists were so widely varied. Other examples like Billy Joel, Olivia Newton John, Bob Segar, Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick just rounded that superb vibe in play with H&O. It wasn't just one narrow thing.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good post!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yup. No one sounded like another.

[@jparker785]

Now I am going to watch Weird Science 😁

[@OlliGarch]

I’ve heard black musicians say those guys are as groovy as we play. That’s a compliment.

[@calvinhancock9748]

They were appreciated by black people on radio starting with the song Sara smile!

[@MamaJewels99]

Still one of makes of all time. On my playlist.😊

[@mowm88]

KELLY LEBROCK there saved your a click.

[@johnpjones182]

You'd be cussing your head off too if you were married to Steven Seagal.

[@janissa-i4g]

Never heard of her

[@alementary4065]

He does ramble too much before getting to the point.

[@lon9047]

@@janissa-i4gSucks for you. Weird Science gal. I guessed it was her instantly. Notorious potty mouth. Beautiful woman though no doubt.

[@johnulmer6715]

She was smoking. I'm a brunette guy and OMG. Steven Seagal? That one baffles me.

[@sadietravels6213]

I enjoyed the interview with John Oates. I loved the band when they had G.E.Smith playing with them. It is a shame they broke up. I also agree with you “Say it Isn’t So” is a wonderful song. It is still my favorite Hall and Oates song all these years later.

[@carlwalker1623]

Great tune, more impressed that you mentioned GE Smith and his awesome jamming on Saturday Night Live. Great story

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening! Ya wasn't he always jamming!

[@Superabound2]

Massively underrated musician

[@laureencriss8220]

Gilda Radner's first husband--before Gene Wilder.

[@carlwalker1623]

@@laureencriss8220 I had no idea, that’s unbelievable.

[@angelark2011]

I grew up with Hall & Oates, Billy Joel, & Huey Lewis. I loved the 3 of them & i even had their albums. I loved Maneater, One on One & Say it isn't so.

[@Jelsick]

The 80s wouldn’t have been the 80s without Hall and Oats. MTV and H&O …..80s. I remember it well.

[@Mom99004]

Finally told who it was about! Love the 80s and old MTV was everything!!!!

[@MinaLobo]

Wow, that reveal about who inspired the song really surprised me! Meanwhile, I think the world needs more, not fewer, women who inspire fear in men. 🙂 #ManeatersForTheWin

[@arthurdalton517]

I have a great amount of memories of this song and I loved it. I is my favorite song of there's.

[@fib455]

POR love the channel !! … hey , WE have to find out why rock n soul part 2 never came out !?? I’ve been waiting 41 years for this release 😮…. Very true ! When 1 came out I was like oh part 2 will come out in like 5 years or something..🤷‍♂️

[@catherine6653]

I think part 2 is the best of CD from 2001. It has 18 tracks.

[@fib455]

@@catherine6653 it’s not called rock n soul part 2 and I’m sure that cd has most of the same songs that were on rock n soul 1 ….🤷‍♂️

[@arunphillips6977]

One of the best tunes of the entire 80's, and one their best too! Amazing duo. Daryl is truly one of the greatest vocalists ever!

[@edryba4867]

Back when I was a Radio Personality (always NUMBER ONE in the ratings). my Grandme used to call me when I was on the air just to tell me dirty jokes! May God bless her!

[@korndogz69]

One of my favorite things to do with your videos is to try to figure out who the artist is from the thumbnails, and the track being showcased from the cryptic intros. It was obvious it was Daryl Hall on the thumbnail, but on this one I thought it would be "Rich Girl". I'm usually pretty good at this game, but I got this one wrong!

[@briansnow9865]

Listen to the intros for Maneater and Part Time Lover back to back. Very similar.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!

[@sovereignbrehon]

Yup yup!!! Very similar.

[@SammyHorne]

They were an iconic duo that influenced everyone that came after them.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

RIP Hall and Oates. Torn apart by God knows what. I was just lucky to hear their music before their fighting. ❤🎉

[@ProfessorofRock]

So very SAD!

[@RBS_]

....ding, ding, DING! ....LONGTIME H+O Fan here; I bought "Bigger Than The Both Of Us" Summer 1978 (along with Boz Scaggs' "Down Two Then Left" LP), and KNEW they would be part of the 'Yacht Rock' canon! ...painful to see it end....PAIN-FULL.....

[@ogam5]

.....Daryl, CAN be a 'HANDFUL' at times.....

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s so unfortunate. I remember praying for them every day back then.

[@Eltanin24]

I went to school with someone who was related to a band member and met the band several times. He said that John Oates was nice as could be , but Darryl Hall was kind of a dick and made fun of their weight every time they met. I think they just got sick of each other.

[@fredginger1969]

I like what I like and listen to that type of music but I am not fanatical about tunes on the radio. If its on, I listen to it in the back ground. Being a teen in the 80s was where everyone wrote songs and band played their own instruments rather than the manufacture garbage on X factor and American idol. That was the decade for a lot of great music, and you put some great facts about those songs history in these clips. Good work!

[@DavidSmith-zd2rp]

the first song I can remember ever being my favorite song as a kid. Still an all time favorite.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@siouxspur]

One of my all time favorites Hall & Oates, such FANTASTIC SONGS that still sound great today! So sad that so many duos/bands/groups broke up and parted ways in the most awfulest of terms, sad for music, and sad for relationships as a whole that shows people can't seem to get along with each other for a variety of reasons!

[@timesurfingalien]

Over 1000 views, barely over 100 likes. Help the Professor out and hit the like button

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks!

[@debbie4503]

I almost broke the Like Button when I smacked it. 😂

[@johnnyxmusic]

That’s 10%. Which is amazing to KZbin. The average good video gets 1% likes. It’s at 6% likes now, which is well,above average.