Hall & Oates Flashcards
How do HO rank among duos in all-time sales?
Third (40 million units)
What are HO’s number one singles?
- Rich Girl
- Kiss on my List
- Private Eyes
- I Can’t Go For That
- Maneater
- Out of Touch
What is Daryl’s real name?
Daryl Franklin Hohl
What were HO’s former bands, respectively?
The Temptones, The Masters
HO met at what Philadelphia venue?
Adelphi Hall
HO’s “She’s Gone” was made famous due to covers by what two artists?
- Lou Rawls
- Tavares
Who has Daryl Hall’s girlfriend that also served as the inspiration for many of the duo’s songs. She also was a songwriting collaborator.
Sara Allen
The cover for “Daryl Hall & John Oates” was made by Pierre LaRoche, who also designed the cover for what other artist’s album?
David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust
HO’s first two albums were produced by what famous Turkish-American producer?
Arif Mardin
HO’s third album War Babies was produced by what famous artist/songwriter/producer?
Todd Rundgren
What was HO’s first Top 10 hit?
Sara Smile
“Rich Girl” was the second single to be released off of Bigger Than The Both Us. What was the first?
Do What You Want, Be What You Are
Daryl Hall’s first solo album was produced by Robert Fripp, the guitarist for what progressive outfit?
King Crimson
Voices was the first HO album to be self-produced. They recorded it at what NYC studio?
Electric Lady
What was HO’s first Top 10 album?
Private Eyes
“Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go For That” were nearly consecutive number one hits. That would’ve happened if it were not for what artist/song.
Olivia Newton John - “Physical”
What was HO’s most successful album?
H20
Sold 3m units in the US
What was HO’s most successful single?
Maneater
Stayed number one for four weeks
H2O featured a cover of what song/artist that made it to #6 on the charts?
Mike Oldfield - Family Man
What famous hip-hop icon and producer acted as a consultant on Big Bam Boom?
Arthur Baker
In 1985, HO released a live album recorded at what New York venue?
Apollo
John Oates received credit as a co-songwriter on what Australian single/artist.
Icehouse - “Electric Blue”
Change of Season’s “So Close” was the last HO single to see major success. It was co-produced by what famous US musician?
Jon Bon Jovi
HO were inducted to the R&R Hall of Fame in what year?
2014
In 2010, Daryl Hall won a Webby award for what web series?
Live at Daryl’s House
This year HO will be going on a co-headlining tour with what band this year?
Tears for Fears
HO will be hosting a festival to celebrate all things Philly this year. What is it called?
Hoagie Nation
HO guitarist G.E. Smith is best known as the band leader for what group?
SNL band
He also toured with Bob Dylan and performed on a number of David Bowie songs
Self-titled album singles
Sara Smile
Bigger Than The Both Of Us singles
Rich Girl
Voices singles
- You Make My Dreams
- Kiss On My List
Private Eyes singles
- Private Eyes
- I Can’t Go For That
H2O singles
- Maneater
- Family Man
Big Bam Boom singles
- Out Of Touch
- Method Of Modern Love
This song was used as the theme song for HBO’s “Hello Ladies.”
Alone Too Long
“Rich Girl” was falsely rumored to be about kidnapped newspaper heiress?
Patty Hearst
What murdered claimed “Rich Girl” inspired his exploits?
David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
You “Make My Dreams” was featured in what movies?
- 500 Days of Summer
- The Wedding Singer
- Dumb and Dumberer
- Step Brothers
- Eddie the Eagle
What 80s children show did a puppet rendition of “Private Eyes”?
Captain Kangaroo
