DO WHAT YOU WANT, BE WHAT YOU ARE:
THE MUSIC OF DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES
FIRST COMPREHENSIVE DELUXE BOX SET ON PHILLY DUO –
4 CDs SPAN 1966-2009 – 74 TRACKS INCLUDING HITS,
ALBUM TRACKS, LIVE TRACKS, RARITIES & 2009 REMIX;
FEATURES 16 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS
EVERY #1 hit: “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Private Eyes,”
“I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Maneater,” “Out Of Touch”
EVERY Top 10 hit: “She’s Gone,” “Sara Smile,” “You Make My Dreams,”
“Did It In A Minute,” “One On One,” “Family Man,” “Say It Isn’t So,”
“Adult Education,” “Method Of Modern Love,” “Everything Your Heart Desires”
60-page full color booklet includes liner notes and track-by-track interview
annotations – plus testimonials from Gamble & Huff, Carly Simon, Mick Jagger,
Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), David Foster, Dave Stewart, Todd Rundgren,
Nile Rodgers, Rob Thomas, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Smokey Robinson,
and many more!
Available at physical and digital retail outlets starting October 6th through RCA/Legacy
“QVC Presents the Daryl Hall and John Oates QSessions Live” launch event set for
Monday, September 21st , 6:00 p.m. (ET) – 60-minute interview and live
performance special, for shoppers to pre-order box set
Homecoming date set for Philly Spectrum in October – before demolition
More than four decades after they started working together, the foundations of
Daryl Hall and John Oates remain firmly planted in their native Philadelphia ’60s and
’70s soul and R&B, with the spirit of Gamble & Huff, Motown, the Adelphi Ballroom,
and Tower Theatre never far from their thoughts. With more than 60 million album sales
under their belt, Daryl Hall and John Oates have long since surpassed the Everly Brothers
and Simon & Garfunkel as the biggest-selling – and longest lived – pop duo of all time.
A hefty chunk of those sales belong to the string of hit singles that kept Daryl Hall
and John Oates at the top of the pop, R&B, AC, Dance, and album rock charts during the
1970s, ’80s and ’90s. There were six timeless #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 – “Rich
Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),”
“Maneater,” and “Out Of Touch.” Another two dozen reached the Top 40, ten of which
made it into the Top 10, among them “She’s Gone,” “Sara Smile,” “You Make My
Dreams” (soundtrack centerpiece of the new hit movie (500) Days of Summer), “Did It In
A Minute,” “One On One,” “Family Man,” “Say It Isn’t So,” “Adult Education,”
“Method Of Modern Love,” and “Everything Your Heart Desires.”
The lion’s share of those singles helped send more than a dozen Daryl Hall and
John Oates albums to RIAA gold, platinum and multi-platinum certification, starting with
1973’s Abandoned Luncheonette, and most notably encompassing their career-defining
output of the ’80s: Voices, Private Eyes, H2O, Rock ’N Soul Part 1, Big Bam Boom, and
the highly praised Live At The Apollo With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick.
Taking its title from one of their earliest singles, a song that has always summed
up the duo’s individual and collective philosophy of being true to themselves, DO WHAT
YOU WANT, BE WHAT YOU ARE: THE MUSIC OF DARYL HALL AND JOHN
OATES marks the first comprehensive multi-CD, multi-label deluxe box set compilation
ever assembled from their entire career’s work, four CDs containing 74 tracks (16 of
them previously unreleased ). One of the most long-awaited box sets in pop music
history will be available at physical and digital retail outlets starting October 6th through
RCA/Legacy, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
Of special interest will be the 16 previously unreleased tracks, which can be
roughly divided between studio material and live performances. Highlights of the live
performances include:




“Lady Rain,” “Beanie G,” “Better Watch Your Back,” “Abandoned Luncheonette,” and “When The Morning Comes,” five tunes [all drawn from their
Abandoned Luncheonette (1973) and War Babies (1974) LPs] recorded at the
New Victoria Theatre in London on October 3, 1975, the first Daryl Hall and John
Oates show in England, where their popularity would rival the U.S.;
“I Want Someone,” from 2008, the first audio ever released from the popular
LiveFromDarylsHouse.com web series – one of the songs that bonded Daryl Hall
and John Oates together back in the ’60s, when they realized that they both loved
the tune, as first done by Detroit R&B vocal group the Mad Lads on Stax-Volt in
1966;
“Everytime You Go Away,” recorded 1996 in Tokyo, an explosive 10-minute
version of the song that was introduced on 1980’s Voices, and became a massive
#1 U.S. hit for England’s Paul Young in 1985;
“Starting All Over Again,” recorded at Tokyo’s Budokan in 1995, an evocative
take on Mel & Tim’s 1973 soul standard (originally covered by Daryl Hall and
John Oates in 1990, on Change Of Season);


“Do What You Want, Be What You Are,” live in 2007 (the song that gives this
box set its title), originally from 1976’s Bigger Than Both Of Us;
“So Close,” a song from 1990’s Change Of Season, is heard live in 2006 in
Portland, Oregon.
Along with these, it is appropriate to highlight the two tracks that are drawn from
Live At The Apollo With David Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick. The album celebrated Daryl
Hall and John Oates’ headlining show with the two late former Temptations, at the reopening night of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, May 1985. “Possession Obsession” was
all about excess in the ’80s, from their Big Bam Boom LP the year before; and the
Temps’ medley of “The Way You Do The Things You Do/My Girl” speaks for itself.
Among the highlights of the previously unreleased studio material are the
following gems:
 The original demo version of “Have You Ever Been In Love,” written by Daryl
Hall, recorded by Celine Dion on A New Day Has Come (2002);
 A brand new (July 2009) recording of “Dreamer,” first demo’d in 1972 (for the
Whole Oats LP) but not recorded at the time, and then the demo was lost;
 “Gino (The Manager) 2009 Remix,” homage to their indefatigable manager of the
’70s and ’80s, Tommy Mottola, first heard on their self-titled 1975 LP, Daryl Hall
& John Oates;
 Also, three outtakes from original recording sessions: “Don’t Go Out,” full of
New York street life darkness and paranoia in the ’80s, from Private Eyes; “Storm
Warning,” a cover of the vintage R&B song by the Volcanoes (their ’66 labelmates on Arctic Records), from 1990’s Change Of Season; and “All The Way
From Philadelphia,” from 2003’s Do It For Love.
Over the course of its four CDs, DO WHAT YOU WANT spans the Daryl Hall
and John Oates story from their earliest sides recorded as teenagers on Philadelphia’s
indie Arctic and Crimson labels (1966-67), through their Atlantic years (1972-75), a
decade at RCA (1975-85), and their final major label association with Arista (1988-90),
before launching their self-owned U-Watch label in 2002. Putting it all in perspective is
a full-color 60-page booklet with never-before-seen photographs and rare memorabilia,
including a new 2,300-word biographical liner notes essay written by veteran music
journalist Roy Trakin.
Also supplied are thoroughly extensive track-by-track annotations written by
native Philly journalist and author Ken Sharp, based on in-depth interviews with Daryl
Hall and John Oates. In addition to his many other credits (Elvis Presley, KISS, Cheap
Trick, Rick Springfield, more) Sharp has penned liner notes for the expanded edition
reissues of the Daryl Hall and John Oates albums Daryl Hall & John Oates, X-Static,
Voices, Private Eyes, H2O, and Big Bam Boom.
Throughout the 60-page booklet, an impressive world-class roster of artists and
producers have contributed testimonials to the talent and influence of Daryl Hall and
John Oates, including: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Carly Simon, Travis McCoy (Gym
Class Heroes), Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick), Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones), Patrick Stump
(Fall Out Boy), David Foster (producer), Dave Stewart, Pos (De La Soul), Todd
Rundgren, August Darnell (Kid Creole & The Coconuts), Otis Williams (the
Temptations), Dave One (Chromeo), Nile Rodgers, Rob Thomas (matchbox twenty), Ben
Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), and Smokey Robinson.
Heralding the release of DO WHAT YOU WANT, the duo will debut the box set
when QVC Presents the Daryl Hall & John Oates QSessions Live broadcast on Monday,
September 21st at 6:00 p.m. (ET). During the one-hour interview and live performance
special, cable shoppers will be able to pre-order the box set. Daryl Hall and John Oates
are scheduled to perform a selection of songs on QVC, including “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On
My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Sara
Smile,” “She’s Gone,” and more. (Please check local listings.)
On October 23, Daryl Hall and John Oates will be among the final few concert
acts to play farewell dates at South Philadelphia’s beloved [Wachovia] Spectrum, prior to
its being demolished to make way for the new Philly Live! Complex. As always, the duo
will be in the most prestigious company, with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
booked for October 13-14th and 19-20th; and Leonard Cohen on October 22nd; with Pearl
Jam set as the official final act, with shows on October 27-28th and 30-31st.
Indicative of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ ’80s status was the landmark year, 198485. Their double-platinum album Big Bam Boom was spinning off four Top 40 hits,
including the #1 “Out of Touch.” Elsewhere on the charts, Hall had collaborations going
with Diana Ross (“Swept Away”) and Elvis Costello (“The Only Flame In Town”), while
Paul Young was headed to #1 with “Everytime You Go Away.” Daryl Hall and John
Oates were on the cover of Rolling Stone and were headlining the re-opening of the
Apollo Theatre with their childhood heroes David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick of the
Temptations. Daryl Hall and John Oates were spotlighted on the recordings and videos
of “We Are The World” and “Sun City,” and headlined their own July 4th concert at the
Statue of Liberty, drawing over 100,000 fans. A week later at the Live Aid concert at
Philly’s JFK Stadium, they performed their own set (accompanied by Ruffin and
Kendrick) and provided backup for Mick Jagger and Tina Turner.
The QVC and Spectrum events are just two of the high honors that continue to
come Daryl Hall and John Oates’ way. In June, on the final night of the annual NARM
(National Association of Recording Merchandisers) convention in San Diego, Daryl Hall
and John Oates received the chairman's award for sustained creative achievement.
NARM president Jim Donio congratulated them “for their remarkable talents as singers,
songwriters and musicians and for their inspiring creativity. Their soulful melodies have
transcended four decades and crossed all demographics, and they have allowed multiple
generations to enjoy their signature Rock and Soul music and appreciate their influence.”
Previous recipients of the NARM chairman's award include B.B. King, Chicago,
Carlos Santana, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder,
Smokey Robinson, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and Fleetwood Mac. Clearly, Daryl
Hall and John Oates are in the pantheon of popular music royalty.
DO WHAT YOU WANT, BE WHAT YOU ARE was produced by Rob Santos
and Jeremy Holiday. Daryl Hall and John Oates served as executive producers.
DO WHAT YOU WANT, BE WHAT YOU ARE:
THE MUSIC OF DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES
(RCA/Legacy 88697 36974 2)
Disc One
Title
1.
Girl I Love You
2.
I Need Your Love
3.
Say These Words Of Love
4.
Perkiomen
5.
I’m Sorry
6.
Fall In Philadelphia
7.
Waterwheel
8.
Lilly (Are You Happy)
9.
Had I Known You Better Then
10.
Las Vegas Turnaround
11.
She’s Gone
12.
You’re Much Too Soon
13.
Is It A Star
14.
It’s Uncanny
15.
Love You Like A Brother
16. * Lady Rain (live)
17. * Beanie G. And The Rose
Tattoo (live)
18. * Better Watch Your Back (live)
19. * Abandoned Luncheonette (live)
20. * When the Morning Comes (live)
Disc Two
Title
1.
Camellia
2.
Sara Smile
3.
Alone Too Long
4. * Gino (The Manager) 2009 Remix
5.
Ennui On The Mountain
6.
Out Of Me, Out Of You
7.
Back Together Again
8.
RICH GIRL
9.
Crazy Eyes
10.
Have I Been Away Too Long
11.
August Day
12.
It’s A Laugh
13.
I Don’t Wanna Lose You
(7-inch Remix)
14.
Wait For Me
15.
Time’s Up (Alone Tonight)
16.
The Woman Comes And Goes
17.
How Does It Feel To Be Back
18.
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling
19.
KISS ON MY LIST
20. * Everytime You Go Away (live)
Disc Three
Title
1.
You Make My Dreams
2.
PRIVATE EYES
3.
Head Above Water
4.
Did It In A Minute
5.
Your Imagination
6.
I CAN’T GO FOR THAT
(NO CAN DO)
Chart
H#7,R&B#93,AC#6
H#80
-
From album or detail
single – by The Temptones
single – by The Masters
single – by The Temptones
track
Whole Oats
Whole Oats
Whole Oats
Whole Oats
Abandoned Luncheonette
Abandoned Luncheonette
Abandoned Luncheonette
War Babies
War Babies
No Goodbyes
No Goodbyes
New Victoria Theatre, London
New Victoria Theatre, London
Label
Arctic
Crimson
Arctic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
Atlantic
-
Rec.___
9 - 12/66
1966
10/3/67
c. 1970
5/72
5/72
5/72
5/72
5/73
3/73
4/73
6 - 7/74
6 - 7/74
2/75
2/75
10/3/75
10/3/75
-
New Victoria Theatre, London
New Victoria Theatre, London
New Victoria Theatre, London
-
10/3/75
10/3/75
10/3/75
Chart
H#4,R&B#23,AC#18
R&B#98
H#28, R&B#70
H#1, R&B#64
H#20
H#42, AC#49
From album or detail
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates
[Daryl Hall & John Oates]
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bigger Than Both Of Us
Bigger Than Both Of Us
Bigger Than Both Of Us
Along The Red Ledge
Along The Red Ledge
Along The Red Ledge
Along The Red Ledge
Label
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
Rec.___
6 - 7/75
6/75
6/75
6 - 7/75
6 - 7/75
6 - 7/75
3 - 4/76
3 - 4/76
3 - 4/76
1978
1978
1978
1978
H#18, AC#23
H#30
H#12, AC#15
H#1, AC#16,AR#54
-
X-Static
X-Static
X-Static
Voices
Voices
Voices
Tokyo, Japan
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
U-Watch
1979
1979
1979
3 - 6/80
3 - 6/80
3 - 6/80
1996
Chart
H#5, AR#35
H#1,AC#33,AR#33
H#9, AC#29
H#33, R&B#45
H#1,R&B#1,AC#12,
D#1, AR#28
From album or detail
Voices
Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Private Eyes
Label
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
Rec.___
3 - 6/80
1981
1980-81
1980-81
1980-81
1980-81
7. * Don’t Go Out
8.
MANEATER
9.
10.
11.
12.
Family Man
One On One
Go Solo
Say It Isn’t So
13.
Adult Education
14.
OUT OF TOUCH (single edit)
15.
Method Of Modern Love
16.
Some Things Are Better Left
Unsaid
Possession Obsession (live)
17.
18.
A Nite At The Apollo Live!
The Way You Do The
Things You Do/My Girl
(live, single version)
H#1,R&B#78,AC#14,
D#18, AR#18
H#6,R&B#81,AC#36
H#7,R&B#8,AC#4
H#2,R&B#45,AC#8,
D#1, AR#18
H#8, R&B#50, D#21,
AR#23
H#1, R&B#24, AC#8,
D#1, AR#18
H#5,R&B#21,AC#18,
D#15, AR#42
H#18,R&B#85,AC#17
outtake from Private Eyes
H2O
RCA
RCA
1980-81
6 - 9/82
H2O
H2O
H2O
Rock ’N Soul Part 1
RCA
RCA
RCA
RCA
6 - 9/82
6 - 9/82
6 - 9/82
9/83
Rock ’N Soul Part 1
RCA
9/83
Big Bam Boom
RCA
1984
Big Bam Boom
RCA
1984
Big Bam Boom
RCA
1984
-
Live At The Apollo w/David
Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick
Live At The Apollo w/David
Ruffin & Eddie Kendrick
RCA
5/23/85
RCA
5/23/85
Label
Arista
Rec.___
1987-88
Arista
Arista
Arista
Arista
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
1987-88
1987-88
1990
1990
1995
2006
2002
2001-02
2001-02
2002
c. 2002
U-Watch
U-Watch
U-Watch
3/24/03
2008
2007
U-Watch
2009
H#20, R#B#40,
AC#12, AR#43
Disc Four
Title
Chart
From album or detail
1.
Everything Your Heart Desires
H#3,R&B#13,AC#2
Ooh Yeah!
(Video Mix)
2.
Missed Opportunity
H#29,R&B#68,AC#8 Ooh Yeah!
3.
Keep On Pushin’ Love
Ooh Yeah!
4. * Storm Warning
outtake from Change Of Season
5.
Change Of Season
Change Of Season
6. * Starting All Over Again (live)
live at The Budokan, Tokyo
7. * So Close (live)
live in Portland, Oregon
8.
Do It For Love
AC#1
Do It For Love
9.
Forever For You
AC#7
Do It For Love
10.
Heartbreak Time
Do It For Love
11. * All The Way From Philadelphia
outtake from Do It For Love
12. * Have You Ever Been In Love
(Demo)
13.
Me And Mrs. Jones (live)
live at John Jay College, NY
14. * I Want Someone (live)
from Daryl’s House web series
15. * Do What You Want, Be What
You Are (Live)
16. * Dreamer (’72–’09 Redux)
Key:
* indicates previously unreleased track
Charts:
H indicates Billboard Hot 100 chart
R&B indicates Billboard Hot Soul Singles and Hot Black Singles charts
AC indicates Billboard Adult Contemporary chart
D indicates Billboard Disco Top 100, Top 80, and Hot Dance/Disco charts
AR indicates Billboard Album Rock chart
DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES ON TOUR
Date
Aug.
21
29
30
City
Trumbull, CT
Lincoln, NB
Denver, CO
Venue
Indian Ledge Park
Nebraska State Fair
Paramount Theater
Sept. 2
4-5
7
9
11
Los Angeles, CA
Saratoga, CA
Healdsburg, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Cabazon, CA
Nokia Theater
The Mountain Winery
Rodney Strong Vineyard
Dodge Theatre
Morongo Casino & Resort
Oct.
9:30 Club
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
Spectrum
10
23
legacyrecordings.com