"John Oates talks Hall & Oates, songwriting, and his latest record Arkansas. John was destined to be a musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s – a move that would change the course of his life. He met Daryl Hall in Philly, hung out with his idols The Temptations, and even discovered folk music. John was influenced by the folk scene, bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime guitar styles of the 1960’s and Daryl was piano, gospel, and classically driven. Soon with the help of legendary producer Arif Mardin (Bee Gees, Diana Ross, Queen, Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin) Hall & Oates became what we know today.


With the help of MTV, clever songwriting, and the 80’s Hall & Oates solidified their stake in music history as one of the greatest pop acts of the 20th century. With the help of John’s memoir Change of Seasons, we chat about the early days of Hall & Oates, working with Arif, and the music of Philadelphia. We also dive into the 80’s and the wild ride of the decade. What made this the decade that made John say, “I’m glad the 80’s were over.”

Then we dive into the newest record Arkansas. John lets us in on his process of songwriting and writing for this record. Arkansas is a bit of an homage to pop music of some of John’s biggest musical inspirations. Using the style of the delta blues, mixed with bluegrass and ragtime, Arkansas is a tip of the hat to some of the biggest songs of the 1920’s. Songwriting is also a passion for this pop legend. John shares his insights on how he molds a song. Do you conform to a geographical way of doing things, or do you stick with what works? The insight and his take on crafting may surprise you. John Oates and The Good Road Band are on tour right now!"

Check out tour dates at www.johnoates.com and check out all of Johns music on your favorite platform. Follow him @johnoatesofficial.

As aired on cable TV, Rock's all-time best selling duo Hall & Oates are seen recording a song for their "H20" album at Electric Ladyland in New York City. Mark Goodman of MTV hosts.

In December of 1984, Daryll Hall & John Oates perform a set of their classics at the Inglewood forum and in 2015 embrace streaming technology to share a musical pick-me-up playlist with the world called GET HAPPY!. From their unique and timeless approach to songwriting which provides a jolt of inspiration to make your dreams, there is no doubt that Hall & Oates are driven to find happiness in their everyday through their craft. Listen as the two legends of music evoke everything your heart desires in the past and present as they show their versatility and passion for finding the joy in song across different genres, styles and eras.



Inglewood Forum performance set list:

01 - Introduction
02 - Dance on your knees - Out of touch
03 - Family man
04 - Rich girl
05 - Your kiss is on my list
06 - Say it isn't so
07 - Possession obsession
08 - You've lost that lovin' feeling
09 - I can't go for that
10 - Art of heartbreak (with band intros)
11 - Method of modern love
12 - Wait for me
13 - Maneater
14 - Private eyes
15 - Adult education

On "Influential" L. Young pays tribute to 5 of his major musical influences featuring the hit remake As We Lay. Also included are That Girl (an original song written by L. Young & Marcel Williams that borrows from the Stevie Wonder hit), You Make My Dreams (a Hall & Oates favorite), P.Y.T. (one of Michael Jackson's iconic jams), and I Wanna Be Your Lover (a Prince classic). All done with a unique L. Young twist.

Classic soul, R&B, jazz, and British invasion form the backdrop for the quirky and irreverent brand of pop that Lake Street Dive is known for. Combine this with the unstoppable joy of their live shows and near viral collection of YouTube videos, and you get the sum of the Lake Street Dive equation: pure pop music fun. Knock- your-socks-off vocals and virtuosic instrumentation top it all off. This Brooklyn based quartet is garnering a growing fan base in and beyond their native East Coast. Incorporating the unlikely elements of upright bass and jazz-inflected trumpet along with the more traditional rock staples of drums and electric guitar, Lake Street Dive are equally at home in a jazz club, a dive bar or a festival stage.

Fun Machine cements Lake Street Dive's reputation as a "monumental" band. Their blend of classic soul, R&B, jazz, and British invasion along with staggering vocals and virtuosic instrumentation is irresistible. This E.P. features 1 original and 5 covers by Hall & Oates, Paul McCartney, George Michael, Jackson 5 and The Drifters- all songs that fans have requested to be recorded, featuring the band's original instrumentation - with trumpet and not guitar.