Hall & Oates Are Back Together Again, Soft Rock The Troubadour
We saw the surprisingly decent Hall & McCoy a little bit ago, but Daryl's more impressive partner has always been John Oates (even when DH can barely stay awake, drugged up and gone in his special throne). Last week the Philadelphia twosome played their first shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 35 years. That's more years than we are old. The two shows were sold out, but NME gained entrance:
The band were in high spirits during their two-hour set Friday night (May 23), which saw them playing hits including "Maneater," "She's Gone" and "Rich Girl" as well as Daryl Hall's solo material and some obscure numbers."We've never played this one outside Atlantic Records," Hall said before the band launched into "Had I Known You Better Then," a melodic ballad on which John Oates sings lead vocals...
Hall & Oates were backed by a tight five-piece band featuring musicians such as Tom 'T-Bone' Wolk, with whom they've played for years.
The house lights were turned up throughout their entire set, giving the proceedings a homely, community vibe. "I see you all smiling, that's good," Hall said -- smiling himself throughout the entire night.
Hall & Oates returned to the stage for two encores, concluding the night with a rare performance of their massive 1981 hit "Private Eyes."
We weren't there, but we do have some video, including that massive 1981 hit "Private Eyes." You might be sad to know Oates didn't reprise his massive 1981 stache, though he certainly makes up for it with his massive 2008 guns.
"I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)"
"Rich Girl"
"Maneater"
"Private Eyes"
They sound/look great. You can see more examples of them sounding and looking great at YouTube.
Posted at 10:02 AM in Video
Tags: Hall And Oates
"Private Eyes" is such a hit.
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Ahhh, the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock sail into the 21st century...
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I think "Method of Modern Love" is off the hook.
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Rich Girl is the most amazing song. Hall and Oates forever!
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They didn't just get back together. I saw them last fall at a huge show at the Hollywood Bowl. Their opening at was The Spinners.
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wow, they sound kinda awful, don't they? i actually entertained the idea of driving there from arizona for this show. i'm glad i didn't. i'm pretty happy with my memories from the show i saw on the h2o tour, which was great. opener: future mc5 member marshall crenshaw.
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If you like H&O I highly suggest taking a peek at www.hallandoatesforever.com ...click on the message board link. Lot's of good info there. Daryl and John are two of the most underrated musicians of our time. I thought they sounded awesome @ the Troub and @ every live show I have been to. Their music is like fine wine....it just gets better with age. Peace. K
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Oates just isn't as impressive without his badass 'stache.
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hi, hey i am trying to learn how to download a video from youtube, I was at the Troubador, I see myself on the private eye video I am the crazy teacher in the hat--lol I was very much enjoying myself on a natural high-----good spirit of past, present, and future life.
blessings
grandma in hemet, ca
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Are we sure that's Oates in those pics and not Gary Delebate from the Howard Stern Show?
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I watched the You Tube clips. No wonder Howard never mentioned that Baba Booey has a band.
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This was an awesome way to see this DUO LIVE front and center as I did both nights at The Troubadour. Over 300 H & O shows in 35 yrs. I was the jumping bean front and center.. BBB tee one night and green and white the other. I was in sheer heven at these two shows. Infact, just started a new little H & O site/board. Come on by and say hello. More pix from that night there..http"//hallandoates.ning.com
c-ya in th aisles
Dawna
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