British guitarist analyses Daryl Hall and John Oates' song writing ability live in 1985!

Tonight we're going back to the 1980's to take a look at Daryl and John performing one of their many monster hits, 'Maneater'!
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[@carlswenson5538]

Live from Daryl's House is amazing and so much fun to watch. I highly recommend all the episodes. Daryl ain't just a singer, he's talented multi-instrumentalist! All the 'shows' are great with top talent in the various 'house bands'. The list of artists who drop by to play is astounding. My favorite is the Joe Walsh episode.

[@kensod6034]

That was a great episode

[@2000konnie]

YES. The guitar solo Joe played at the end of Somebody Like You is mind blowing.

[@bigfellasydney6970]

It's a shame that he stopped this series. It was great

[@Chris_L034]

wish daryl would bring back his Live From Daryls House show.

[@samanthab1923]

I know, liked it better when they actually played from his house up there in Millbrook. But he sold that & was basically playing at a bar in a strip mall. Lost a bit of cache.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Great Show

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s also on AXS TV.

[@johnjacobs1625]

I'd like to hear Daryl live from Bob Dylans House!

[@robinormond8129]

@@samanthab1923 He sold that house?? It was WONDERFUL!! I know he started a resturant somewhere in that area.

[@seriesscratchx9807]

Daryl Hall & John Oates are awesome! Some of my favorites: Sarah Smile, She's Gone, Out of Touch. I was so glad when they made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@jeanier7185]

Yay, Hall & Oates! Loved that sax too. They have so many other hits, I hope you analyze a another one, maybe an earlier release. And Daryl's House is a fun show too, The O'Jays episode was epic. Thanks Fil!

[@robinormond8129]

anyone who hasn't watched "Live From Daryl's House" on You Tube, really should!!! Fabulous show with amazing guests!!!

[@elliej11j68]

I have loved Daryl for many years, in my young days from age 14 I was obsessed with Hall and Oates,never found anyone to share the experience with sadly. All my peers used to deride my taste, I will never understand why.

[@Chihome]

Love Hall and Oats! I loved how back in the day, they would also get played on "black" stations as well. They quietly ruled the 80's charts while other big names quite often got more attention.

[@debravirden7130]

Daryl's House, featuring Ce-lo-Green doing I Can't Go For That is fantastic! They had a superb groove. Thank you for this superb analysis.

[@dylankopff7139]

Daryl has one of the best voices in the game

[@covers_girl]

Never needs to warm up and is on key every time.

[@dylankopff7139]

@@covers_girl ikr,him, lou Graham Robert plant Richard Marx Etc just have those next level midrange voices

[@covers_girl]

@@dylankopff7139 Lou Gramm think you mean

[@AustinKoleCarlisle]

vocal texture and style is everything.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Daryl's House is a great show with everyone Ray Manzarek to Smokey Robinson. He has a great band and still has his soulful voice.

[@ogs1mpson609]

💯

[@a56wildkat]

Daryl's House is a great show! Jason Mraz and Daryl singing is sooo good!

[@Guardducks]

Is Daryl's show still running?

[@lolodee3528]

Howard Jones was on last and before him was Robert Fripp.

[@diamondbed86]

Thanks for that video. Hall and Oates were so much a part of my high school/college times. I forgot about GE Smith playing guitar for them - he was part of SNL band. I googled - had no idea that he was married to Gilda Radner for a brief time. Thanks again!

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 0:35 Performance 4:03 Analysis Start 5:27 Compositional Elements 6:41 Rhythm Example 10:01 Performance Resumption 12:47 Analysis Part 2 14:40 Artistic History/Career Background

[@allisonyoung4007]

I saw them this very year in Birmingham, Alabama! 😍It was great , Y'ALL!😜 Stay healthy & safe, music fans!✌

[@DS40764]

I actually saw them in concert twice ,many years back (in two different States Ca and Wa, US). They are so amazing! Thanks for sharing. They were also kind of soulful in earlier years.

[@IvyB07]

Holy heck I am so early!! You are awesome my favorite KZbin channel!!

[@dommccaffry3802]

The clip of them doing " she's gone " mid seventies OGWT is phenomenal

[@jackjohnson7396]

They had so many hits, for so long.

[@zigwil153]

H&O were full on soul in a time without much of it. The songs were centered around the BASS. Tom Wolk, ladies & gents!! The bass hook from 'I can't go for that' is one of the best ever. He was the S***!

[@hoosiermomma1571]

Tom T-Bone Wolk was awesome. If you haven't read John's memoir, Change of Seasons, there's a cool story about how Daryl and John came to hire him.

[@debishaw9355]

I always loved this song and would turn up the radio loud in the car. Never saw it sung live. It was just a catchy song to sing with. Thanks for this one, Fil. I remember all the songs you’re mentioning that they sang in the early seventies. And some in the 80’s

[@StuartLynx]

That whole concert is killer, and Daryl's hair is glorious.

[@HiroForever]

Both Hall & Oates are incredible talents. You can also look at interviews throughout their career and they seemed always capable of maintaining professionalism, while churning out hit after hit......And always so relaxed even in the spotlight. They are easily one of my favorites❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericheine2414]

Daryl Hall was from Kimberton, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He went to Kimberton High School. Which is where my ex-wife graduated from. Years after Daryl Hall and John Oates became famous they came back and rocked Kimberton high school. Very cool. Daryl fell in love with Sarah Cox. Sarah lived in Tiburon California. I helped her move. She was beautiful. I could see why he would pay the devil to replace her. Would you cry a while for me Sarah. Funny what a small world it is. Six Degrees of Separation.

[@BJSabet]

Thanks for sharing, man... didn’t know about her. he seemed to have a soft spot for Saras no matter with or without an h. Sarah Cox, Sara Allen... Thank god. That’s how we got Sara’s smile...

[@jeanier7185]

I thought he was from Pottstown.

[@williamdemas2138]

Daryl is from Pottstown. He went to Owen J Roberts high school..and the song is about Sara Allen.

[@ericheine2414]

@@williamdemas2138 I just hate it when I've been misinformed. I Googled it but couldn't find anything. I was driving by Kimberton High School with my soon-to-be ex-wife and that is what you told me. Wrong Again Margaret?

[@ericheine2414]

@@williamdemas2138 It's 11.1 miles from Kimberton to Pottsville maybe I got the high school wrong. Or maybe they changed its name? Or maybe I was disoriented you know how it is when you're driving around with your soon-to-be ex-wife.

[@Lanternsinthesky-studios]

Oh, those towers. Bittersweet memories of DH&JO's "Maneater" in the '80s. "They meet in the middle-ground to come up with something unique." No truer words, spoken Phil, and a sentiment that is so needed now more than ever.

[@lindamcnelis6374]

Love Hall and Oates from the beginning of their career and they are still popular after all these years. They have the Philly sound as well as Motown and they are extraordinary musicians. It seems to just come so natural to them. I love Live at Daryl’s house. He had so many great artists including Smokey, Todd Rundgren, and so many more. Loved you analysis, Fil! You ate the best !!

[@mialeonarda8999]

What I luv about you is you appreciate all genres of music & of course the Fil smile that tells it all.

[@lilamuzik3385]

Only the greatest artists can modify their own pieces and still achieve greatness no matter how they decide play it.

[@jackiebrand3352]

I just recently started to listening to their music. I do not know why I did not listen to them before this. So much music so little time in the 80's for me. Thank you for sharing this.

[@dalem8332]

Loved Hall & Oates! Super talented singer songwriters. This was a great live performance with excellent backing band. So many great songs in the seventies eighties and early 90s! Became the most successful duo in music history in the early 90s with 16 Top 10 singles six of them hitting #1. Surpassing the Everly Brothers. Always a big fan of Daryls bluesy unmistakable vocals! Great analysis Fil! Thanks! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@teresafinoalchemy]

Ahhh.... sweet memories of the 80's... and that HAIR!!! Love Hall & Oates - awesome analysis. xx

[@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

Surprised......... Just a really quick mention (Second Guitar and back- up vocals) GE Smith best known from Saturday Night Live. Another Solid Guitar Icon. Natural musicianship. Always kills his solos. Thanks again Phil....Great analysis...

[@mikeloosemore3889]

Fil another great look back of the 80s..great band,great memories.thx

[@dommccaffry3802]

Hall and oates are top flight musicians and singers and players. They wrote some great stuff. Maneater not my favourite, but she's gone ? Kiss on my list ? Sara smile ? Amazing

[@stequis]

Underrated band these days. Love hearing and seeing G.E. Smith what a player, quality.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Just another level. John started this song in a Caribbean style. Then they transformed it into the Motown sound collaboration. True dynamic power.

[@christoh711]

Great live concert, the Liberty concert. And a great analysis yet again, Fil! Love your breakdown and deconstruction of these performances.

[@glamgal7106]

I enjoyed listening to your informative analysis of Daryl Hall and John Oates' songwriting abilities regarding their use of techniques, influences, etc that made them successful. You reminded me of a time when genuine talent mattered; I'm not fully sure if it does now. During the mid 1980s(I was a teen then), I remember thinking Hall & Oates had the Midas touch when it came to music--one chart-topper after another! Your analysis of their abilities provided reasons for their success. I love your analysis videos because you have me musically thinking. Thanks, Fil!

[@suehollar2578]

What a great concert, I'm going to watch it all tonight. So happy you picked Hall & Oates for tonight's video, I've been a big fan for years! Thanks!

[@artmanjohn2]

The man playing lead guitar, G.E. Smith, played in the house band for Saturday Night Live for years. I think he left the show in 1995.

[@elizabethspedding1975]

This great song takes me back to the 80s. Thanks for pointing out the Motown link. A fantastic duo!

[@rbivgq1734]

Great pick, Hall & Oates are so good, i was so lucky to hear private eyes on VH1 when i was like 8 and fell in love with the song im 35 now and still love them just the same.

[@lelleithmurray235]

As always, thanks for your analysis Fil. One of my favorite all time duos!

[@wendyweilermusic522]

Excellent Fil! Thanks so much for this! So enjoyable and always so educational!

[@Fitzrovialitter]

The 'Abandoned Luncheonette' album seized my attention with 'Las Vegas Turnaround'.

[@kurtisle]

Excellent take on the guys. (G.E. Smith...really that guy is all over like a cheap suit) Fil, speaking of Hall and Oates. Have you seen the great KZbin videos from "Daryl's Place"? Musicians getting together for the love of music. Excellent production values. And great Musicians from different genres.

[@2000konnie]

G.E. Smith is a fantastic musician. I saw him play a small venue with his band and they were thrilling the way they-him on guitar, his drummer and bassist-locked in together.

[@kurtisle]

@@2000konnie my remark is in no way a dig. Its an old entertainers saying. It means he's very active working. I saw him twice with Roger Waters.

[@kurtisle]

I said Daryl's Place I meant Daryl's House.

[@fbello18]

I always liked that song - but I never saw Hall & Oats before. A ‘helluva’ great band. Fil I’d like to ask if you to do an analisys of a specific song: Simon & Garfunkel performing the song ‘América’ - live in the Central Park Concert. Is impressive how those guys are confident at stage - singing without those earing devices, and I believe that wasn’t any after work to improve the sound. And what a great arrange - we feel the song is more beautiful than the original studio version. Tks

[@ИринаБердникова-ш7ф]

Support. Great concert, still for The Boxer!

[@picmenose]

I love your channel as I'm a music poster that does history or lyrics mostly. Your info and analyst is so helpful..thank you!!

[@ronnie5129]

Fil, Great info on the duo here, Awesome performance, I take it was in New York City, you can see the Twin Towers In the Background, when they were still there, Rock on, Cousin Figel

[@ellascott4497]

Hit another home run Fil, its Raini, how are you Fil? I love Hall and Oats, thank you . Great analysis, again, I have all their music especially 'Sarah smile', sung beautiful by Daryl. Good night and stay healthy Fil from NY ,time 10:24am.👍🤘🎸🎤🍎

[@cjk5115]

Fil, thanks so much for your analysis of Hall and Oates, one third of the soundtrack of my life. I've watched this concert multiple times and it's really them at the top of their game. I finally got to see them live last year and they're still outstanding musicians and as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate them more as songwriters. Outstanding analysis, sir!

[@mrblue8439]

My aunt got to see Hall+Oates live too. She saw a lot of people live in concert

[@beagle1060]

Thank you for this. One of my favorite groups. Especially One on One, She’s Gone, Rich Girl and Private Eyes. ❤️ Thank you again ..

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Hall & Oats, great!! Oh my giddy aunt! You know something... I like the song but I can't watch the video to it because of the huge, gigantic tarantula on the piano 🥴😰😣🙈 I didn't expect to see that hairy creature of the Lord the first time I saw the video many moons ago 😅 "You Make My Dreams" is one of my favourites. Thanks for the analysis, Fil! 🖤🤘🏽

[@dianaallison6110]

Hard 2 believe this was 35 yrs ago! This is probably my least fave song of theirs..but still awesome bec of their amazing song-writing abilities. Thx 4 this review, Fil. 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕

[@winterlane2247]

Such great artists live- I am having some serious hair envy (Daryl’s hair is wild and glorious as is this performance). I am wanting to ask you to do a video on Tony Orlando and Dawn (I loved them growing up). Are they too cheesy? Keep in mind Kiss on My List is kind of cheesy too. What can I say, cheesy can be awesome. Anyway, nothing about your channel would attract a mouse. Love it!

[@TorToroPorco]

Hall and Oates have always had some great musicians in their band. In this video we see the late bassist Tom Wolk, guitarist E. G. Smith and saxophonist Charles DeChant. Daryl’s video series “Live From Daryl’s House” has some of the best live performances you can find anywhere as well as a wide range of musical guests. The musicianship is simply stupendous. There are many clips from the series available on KZbin. A few of my favourite episodes include Joe Walsh (Eps 60), ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons (Eps 63), Fitz and the Tantrums (Eps 35) and Mayer Hawthorne (Eps 43). Here are a few of he best clips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3vHaIyfm9x1aMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/boCXYoWFi7h3eLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJCZeKWknbqtsNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmS6lYuCiM6Db9k

[@ronhoffman7941]

Hey Fil, The CD came today !! Good Stuff Thanks !!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!🙂

[@mikereplin4194]

I love Hall and Oats... Amazing they are almost 80 years old and still sound as great as ever. Legends'

[@egaeca1]

So glad you mentioned Can't Hurry Love I knew I was hearing that in that song all these years and I just couldn't put my finger on it thank you so much I heard it I knew it was there I totally connected with it since it was a song that that was a groovy song for me in the sixties and you you came along and and identified it for me thanks so much Phil.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Hall and Oates had six US # 1 hits to date.More than any other duo in the history of the US charts(male,female,mixed,American or of any other nationality).They also participated in USA for Africa's We Are the World which topped the US chart in 1985 so technically they achieved seven US chart toppers.

[@beatlessteve1010]

I loved your demonstration of the subtleties in the way a score is played..swing and bounce are great descriptions.

[@drewpall2598]

Even though I haven't follow the careers of Daryl Hall and John Oates they did record some songs I like. I've learn a few things on the guys tonight that I did not know thanks Fil.

[@geffryg]

saw them in Lakeland Florida circa 1983,and for some reason always remembered Daryl 's playing the keyboard being on the left side of the stage like it is in this video,and thinking how tiny it looked from where I was sitting,why do we remember such mundane things from a concert ?

[@bach730]

Love Hall and Oates. I can remember hearing their songs on the radio as a kid in the mid 70’s.

[@delphenia660]

Love HAll n Oats. Love your analysis , breakdown and history. I also love your smile with your handsome self!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@waynefranko4156]

Daryl and friends - Maneater Reggae version (from Daryl`s House) reveals that John first brought this in with a Reggae vibe which they brilliantly recreate in 2013...

[@ianshortall3356]

I remember bopping to this song in the 80s and 90s love it!!!! and the hair on show in that video is top notch :)

[@petecartwright5211]

Daryl Hall is the best R&B, Soul singer to come down the pike in a long time. I've seen their concerts and Hall belts it out and plays instruments the entire time. Not only is his voice good, but he can also sing like that for hours. It would take a big piece of paper and a new pen to list all their hits.

[@jamesaaron7211]

Excellent as usual. Thanks again.

[@jabbalechat7910]

That was a great gig and a great incarnation of the H&O band featuring the late T-Bone' Wolk working that bass and G Smith on lead guitar... 👍👏😻

[@nacevalenti7509]

Blue eyes soul at it’s finest

[@bbwng54]

Plus the Righteous Brothers (first called "blue eyed soul")

[@mariorabottini5687]

Classic 80s rockers! Hall and Oates had such a special musical partnership and there music was living proof! Excellent Fil! Cheers Mario! 😀👌

[@randytim512]

Daryl lives nearby and has a night club (Daryl's House) that serves very good food and books great acts. I'm sure if you were in the USA you would be one of those performers. Great analysis Fil!

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Love these guys, even with that 80's hair!

[@michaelingram7896]

There called H2O tour lol . Also Phl you are the man with when it comes to explaining theses bands please keep up the good work love your show God Bless.

[@vincegotera]

Such a great live show, and also a great analysis, thanks! Have you ever thought about covering an episode of Daryl's House? I'd like to suggest the Daryl's House episode with Billy Gibbons, "La Grange." Or else Cee Lo Green doing "Crazy" or "F*ck You" at Daryl's House. Keep up the great work!

[@detroitlady9282]

Went to see Hall & Oates expecting a pretty laid back concert but these guys could rock with the best of them! Great concert@

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Love them, Fil. Also, I happen to be from Philadelphia like they are and I attended Temple University where they met and formed the band.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Daryl and John great duo and band with them wrote some great classics songs Daryl vocals great great talent both of them live from Daryls house is brilliant great to see so many great artists there 👏

[@covers_girl]

Great analysis Fil, "meet in the middle". John Oates has a country-folk blues influence, while Daryl Hall has more of the Philly soul but also used to play a mean mandolin. So if you listen to their very earliest stuff, it sounds totally unique. Good examples: "When the morning comes" and "Had I known you better then"

[@phampshire6864]

GE Smith on backing (lead)guitar, he get's around.

[@maryannarep]

Still love them clear from high school 1978 to 2022!

[@dannytse8767]

"Maneater" was originally conceived by John Oates as a reggae style tune. He took the song to Daryl and they work on it some more....the rest is history. If you search for a more recent john Oates solo version of "Maneater", you'll hear that the song has gone back, more or less, to its original style. Also on display with the more recent John Oates solo version is just how good of a guitarist he is.

[@ralphphillips2803]

G.E. Smith is mentioned in the comments. Check out his interviews,he has great stories and what a nice guy.

[@barbaravyse660]

One of my favorite bands. Saw them a few times live; they are amazing !

[@Guardducks]

I remember hearing hall and Oates at age 14 working my first job with my dad , i would listen to them on the radio while i was working.

[@BOOMNERD51]

I knew G. E. Smith looked famliar from Saturday Night Live, thhough I didn't make the connection til you mentioned his name.

[@jgreber1790]

Great live version of that song complete with towering mullet! I think that is a young GE Smith. Hard to see, It looks like he’s rocking an SG during that tasty solo at the end which is interesting since he is a self confessed telecaster man.

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! I really liked these two together! They were popular when my daughter was a teenager, and so very aware of them! I tried to at least listen to all music! They were cute too! Just had to add that...I might have been in my 30s but hey I appreciated pretty boys...lol! Honestly, they really were great! The sax just made that song! ✌️

[@kensod6034]

I lovvvvve the sax... Thanks professor

[@deborahh2556]

Thanks Fil! Besides the Bee Gees, Hall and Oates and Tears For Fears were some of my favorites back then. So glad you covered Hall and Oates. So big in the U.S. in their day. God bless.

[@KStewart-th4sk]

PBS is currently running a show about guitar players hosted by Joe Bonamassa and John Oates has been on there. I think it is called "World Of Guitar".

[@hoosiermomma1571]

Love Hall and Oates. Love John Oates solo, you really should cover him. He's much more than what he appears with Daryl Hall. His solo material is a 180 from H&O.

[@maryj.3876]

Love the random blimp during intro!

[@nicholassheffo5723]

H2O was the duos' first digitally-recorded album and they took advantage of the new technology, while working around its limits of the time. H2O, VOICES and PRIVATE EYES have been issued in ultra high resolution Super Audio CD discs by Mobile Fidelity (while supplies last) and vinyl, though ironically, MoFi issued VOICES on CD decades ago. Great albums like these deserve such treatment, as do their older albums and concerts like this and the stunning TROUBADOUR show you noted that is still one of the best concerts ever issued on Blu-ray. Hopefully we'll see more remastering soon. After all, they are the most successful duo in music history! Thanks fro yet another great video Fil!

[@AluminumCloud74]

I’ve always loved Hall and Oates. I remember asking a babysitter while listening to the radio back in the day, “what’s ‘One on One’ mean?” She answered, “it’s a basketball game”. For many years after I thought Hall and Oates sung a song about basketball. 🏀😏

[@darreollmooney6881]

Love the 80's music. This and Duran Duran's hit Her Name Is Rio, aways went together subject wise. Btw have you analyzed Duran Duran yet? Thanks Fil for doing this video...great as usual.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yes they're out here somewhere!

[@darreollmooney6881]

@@wingsofpegasus I'll go search them out !😀

[@paivilatvala9835]

I listened to this song on repeat.. so Manny memories..😌

[@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

Thanks Phil...... Another good one. Oat's is actually a pretty good guitarist. I like" Daryl's house" too. One of my favorite YT stops. other than your channel. 👍

[@hoosiermomma1571]

John Oates is a great guitarist, he's been playing since the age of 5 (he's now 72). He plays a lot of finger picking style with his solo band, the Good Road Band.

[@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

@@hoosiermomma1571 Cool Ill check it out.👍😎

[@hoosiermomma1571]

I'm not musical myself, but I love to watch finger pickers, I find the style fascinating. I especially love watching Lindsey Buckingham play, and I also love to watch banjo player, both pickers and clawhammer style. I wish I had been blessed with the talent, I'm not, but I sure have a deep appreciation of it.

[@togashi8287]

There are so many great hidden gems off the early Hall & Oates albums that are just severely underrated.

[@stephenkornely6499]

This song started out as a reggae song. They changed it to this in the studio. There are reggae and a blues version on KZbin performed by John Oates. Look for them. They are great alternate versions that show how a song can evolve from the page to the studio.