My favourite musical artists of all-time are Daryl Hall and John Oates. Together, they are Hall & Oates, the most successful pop-duo of all time.
For those of you who have never heard of them, H&O achieved its greatest fame in the late 1970s and early-to-mid 1980s with their mix of Blue-eyed soul, Soul rock and Pop rock, which they dubbed "Rock & Soul".
They had some great albums but you can only truly appreciate Hall & Oates once you see them perform. No offence to Hall & Oates, but they are both the lamest and the coolest musicians I have ever seen. Their videos are completely off the charts on the unintentional comedy scale, and if you scroll down you'll see why. So here below are the Top Ten videos featuring Hall & Oates on YouTube.
In terms of internet stardom, Hall & Oates are the next big thing.
#10. Maneater
"Maneater" was the First Hall & Oates video I ever saw, I stumbled onto it after searching for the music video to Nelly Furtado's song of the same name (not a cover) and I'm glad I did. As you can see, Maneater's video is pure lame/awesome-ness. From the silhouette of Hall's floppy hair bouncing in time to the music, to John Oates' constant lurking in the background, this video is completely perfect but their videos only get better (lamer).
#9. Maneater [Live] - 2003
This footage comes from some Hall & Oates comeback tour concert where an older Hall & Oates play to an arena full of crazy ladies fresh from their 20 year high school reunion(?). I was hesitant to include it on this list because it features Oates without his dirty moustache, but that's reason enough to watch it. Not to mention Hall, with his cat-like features and flowing mane appearing like a lion. They've still got it too.
#8. So Close
A much less well-known song than any other song on this list, “So Close” was produced in-part by Bon Jovi. Reading this may you excited already, however the video does not live up to its true potential as it features no dancing by the moustachioed John Oates, however Hall’s jerkey dance moves and improvised hand gestures are in fine form.
#7. One on One
“One on One”’s lyrics were lame (relating love to a game of basketball), and Hall’s boyish falsetto was brilliant, but when this video hit the charts, lame-ness took off. Hall wore a sequined jacket, Oates lurked in the background, there was even a mirror ball. Check it.
#6. Private Eyes
"Private Eyes" was a great song on an excellent album, but the music video was something else. Set entirely in a small black room, it features a baby-faced Hall, and the band dressed in poo brown leather suits and Oates in a bad ass white jacket although at times throughout the video their costumes all transform into trench coats like private eyes are supposed to. This video out-lames videos lower on this list thanks in a big part to Oates' facial expressions and how throughout the video, I'm sure that the pianist and the bass player are going to kiss.
#5. She's Gone
"She's Gone" was one of Hall & Oates' earlier songs and the video lacks the outstanding choreography present in their later videos. It is because of this that the video features on this list. Shot entirely in one take(!), Hall and Oates show absolutely no interest in this video, however it's a must see performance due to Hall's SHAVEN EYEBROWS and Oates' excellent facial hair, not to mention the outstanding suit he dons right at the end.
#4. Possession Obsession
While not a huge hit for Hall & Oates, "Possession Obsession" may have been the video that began Hall & Oates incredible rise to lame. It features the Daryl Hall as a singing cab driver, and that in itself is reason enough to be on this list. Enjoy.
#3. Method of Modern Love
Right from the get-go, "Method of Modern Love"'s setting in the clouds on top of a fake rooftop immediately catapults it into this list. However its the direction and craziness of this video that ranks it so high. The conga line, Hall's jerky spin moves, the trash cans and chimneys being played as drums.... Oates even tops it off with his completely unnecessary dog paddle in the clouds at the end.
Released while "Out of Touch" (see below) was at the top of the charts, MOML cemented Hall & Oates as the best act of the 80's (except by "best" I mean "lamest", and by "the 80's" I mean "of all time").
#2. Out of Touch
When "Out of Touch" was released in 1984, Hall & Oates were at the peak of their game and this video went straight to the top of the charts. Words cannot describe the levels of that this video took lame-ness to but Hall's jerky dance moves were back, Oates was still lurking in the back of every shot and their was even a big drum too (which happens to squash both Hall & Oates). I have no idea who directed this video but I cannot believe that they were serious when they made this. (Were they?). Keep an eye out for Oates' legendary cartwheel near the end.
#1. Jingle Bell Rock
Words will not do justice to the greatness of this video. Keep an eye out for the grandma, played by lead guitarist G.E. Smith.
Now you understand. Time to appreciate.
-Goat
For those of you who have never heard of them, H&O achieved its greatest fame in the late 1970s and early-to-mid 1980s with their mix of Blue-eyed soul, Soul rock and Pop rock, which they dubbed "Rock & Soul".
They had some great albums but you can only truly appreciate Hall & Oates once you see them perform. No offence to Hall & Oates, but they are both the lamest and the coolest musicians I have ever seen. Their videos are completely off the charts on the unintentional comedy scale, and if you scroll down you'll see why. So here below are the Top Ten videos featuring Hall & Oates on YouTube.
In terms of internet stardom, Hall & Oates are the next big thing.
#10. Maneater
"Maneater" was the First Hall & Oates video I ever saw, I stumbled onto it after searching for the music video to Nelly Furtado's song of the same name (not a cover) and I'm glad I did. As you can see, Maneater's video is pure lame/awesome-ness. From the silhouette of Hall's floppy hair bouncing in time to the music, to John Oates' constant lurking in the background, this video is completely perfect but their videos only get better (lamer).
#9. Maneater [Live] - 2003
This footage comes from some Hall & Oates comeback tour concert where an older Hall & Oates play to an arena full of crazy ladies fresh from their 20 year high school reunion(?). I was hesitant to include it on this list because it features Oates without his dirty moustache, but that's reason enough to watch it. Not to mention Hall, with his cat-like features and flowing mane appearing like a lion. They've still got it too.
#8. So Close
A much less well-known song than any other song on this list, “So Close” was produced in-part by Bon Jovi. Reading this may you excited already, however the video does not live up to its true potential as it features no dancing by the moustachioed John Oates, however Hall’s jerkey dance moves and improvised hand gestures are in fine form.
#7. One on One
“One on One”’s lyrics were lame (relating love to a game of basketball), and Hall’s boyish falsetto was brilliant, but when this video hit the charts, lame-ness took off. Hall wore a sequined jacket, Oates lurked in the background, there was even a mirror ball. Check it.
#6. Private Eyes
"Private Eyes" was a great song on an excellent album, but the music video was something else. Set entirely in a small black room, it features a baby-faced Hall, and the band dressed in poo brown leather suits and Oates in a bad ass white jacket although at times throughout the video their costumes all transform into trench coats like private eyes are supposed to. This video out-lames videos lower on this list thanks in a big part to Oates' facial expressions and how throughout the video, I'm sure that the pianist and the bass player are going to kiss.
#5. She's Gone
"She's Gone" was one of Hall & Oates' earlier songs and the video lacks the outstanding choreography present in their later videos. It is because of this that the video features on this list. Shot entirely in one take(!), Hall and Oates show absolutely no interest in this video, however it's a must see performance due to Hall's SHAVEN EYEBROWS and Oates' excellent facial hair, not to mention the outstanding suit he dons right at the end.
#4. Possession Obsession
While not a huge hit for Hall & Oates, "Possession Obsession" may have been the video that began Hall & Oates incredible rise to lame. It features the Daryl Hall as a singing cab driver, and that in itself is reason enough to be on this list. Enjoy.
#3. Method of Modern Love
Right from the get-go, "Method of Modern Love"'s setting in the clouds on top of a fake rooftop immediately catapults it into this list. However its the direction and craziness of this video that ranks it so high. The conga line, Hall's jerky spin moves, the trash cans and chimneys being played as drums.... Oates even tops it off with his completely unnecessary dog paddle in the clouds at the end.
Released while "Out of Touch" (see below) was at the top of the charts, MOML cemented Hall & Oates as the best act of the 80's (except by "best" I mean "lamest", and by "the 80's" I mean "of all time").
#2. Out of Touch
When "Out of Touch" was released in 1984, Hall & Oates were at the peak of their game and this video went straight to the top of the charts. Words cannot describe the levels of that this video took lame-ness to but Hall's jerky dance moves were back, Oates was still lurking in the back of every shot and their was even a big drum too (which happens to squash both Hall & Oates). I have no idea who directed this video but I cannot believe that they were serious when they made this. (Were they?). Keep an eye out for Oates' legendary cartwheel near the end.
#1. Jingle Bell Rock
Words will not do justice to the greatness of this video. Keep an eye out for the grandma, played by lead guitarist G.E. Smith.
Now you understand. Time to appreciate.
-Goat
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No1 reminds me of bananas in pajamas
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