John Oates is half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In this episode of the "Here, There, and Everywhere" podcast, John talks with host Jack Lawless about his memories of The Beatles coming to America and Philadelphia's unique reaction, his favorite Hall & Oates and Beatles songs, his friendship with George Harrison, and much, much more.
John is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.
Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.
Listen to John Oates' new music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TjR4K8rD5CqqqU59V6aGr?si=j1kJHwpxRb-zPWtGuWnuMg
Listen to his reggae version of "Maneater": https://open.spotify.com/track/1OiqnA0P1YOuiNPHPYhq6V?si=2f3cf37c403245f0
Check out more of John's info here: https://johnoates.com/
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The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all timeand were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's
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