John Oates opens up about legal dispute with former partner Daryl Hall
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- ABC News' Michael Strahan sits down with John Oates to talk about his feud with Daryl Hall as the legendary music duo face off in court.
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Hall and Oates are fighting? I can't go for that
😂😂😂
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😂😂 nice
No can do
😅😅😂
I get the impression that he and Daryl were never really "best friends," but rather two guys who just worked really well together.
They used to be.
It seems like a marriage that just Finally ENDED.
@@billnyethesciencedenier1516I think they were at one time
They were gay lovers but like any other relationship it ended...
I think you’re right.
Jesus. Daryl Hall is 77 years ago and John Oates is 76... gentleman, just enjoy the last chapter and chill out.
They need money? It’s like Dillon selling his catalog
Now to Roger Waters and David Gilmore!
@@alshotrodgarage4779 "They" don't need money, Daryl sure doesn't at least, but maybe John does, even though he's definitely made exponentially-more than the average person ever does in their life so I don't think he needed to do this any more than he needed to buy another swimming pool or island or whatever. It's just weird as hell and seems like a power move to try fucking over Daryl by forcing him to deal with who or whatever ends up buying John's half. I've defended John a lot over the years but this is a shit move on his part.
I opened for them for 50 shows in 05/06. There was a coldness between them, but the music and the band was always stellar. I watched a lot of shows backstage after my set every night. Good times.
Who felt human?
@@pokemonpro8438mmhm… almost like I was there.. good comment .. both of them
Darryl seems like a complete prick
I was at those shows and still have the files from that night. I used to be on your email list. Hope all is well.
@@AshleyScottMusic The files? Music or photos? Good to see ya. Sign up again if you want to, keep in touch with me. I have a new channel, putting out new music and videos too. Cheers!
This makes me sad. They made such beautiful music together.
I’m with you. I became a fan in 1982 when they wereon Dick clark’s Rockin Eve. It makes me sad.😢
Does it really make you sad?
@@jerrythomas4457 Yes. At this stage in their lives, the last thing they should be doing is fighting each other. As we grow older, we are supposed to grow wiser. Is there no hope? That is what I am sad about. Given the way of the world today...I guess there is no hope.
@@maryannlockwood7806 Agree 110% It is extremely Sad & I really hope they will reconcile, I really think they are both better than this - Absolutely Heartbreaking ❤️🩹
@@v.a.993Yeah man they probably have another 10 years on earth. It's really sad.
It sucks to see them fighting 😔 Good music they made together 💔
Yes Yoda, Good music, together, they made.
Hall and Oates are no longer together, but their music will go on forever. I have been listening to them since 1976, their music was so good that WDAO which was a Soul Music station in Dayton Ohio back in the 70s would play their music. We called their music blue eyed soul music back then, with songs like "Sarah Smile", and "She's Gone".
Tigolebitties❤😂
I can't see their catalog having much value at this point in time.
@@gangoffour6690 I think their catalog would be worth hundreds of millions. Hall and Oates had several number 1 hits. Whomever holds the catalog rights stands to make a lot of money. John Oates has not been good with his money wasting so much money on fast cars etc. Now he is at the point where he needs to sell his half of the catalog to maintain his current lifestyle, but I agree with Daryl Hall not to sell it, unless they both agree on it.
Millions of people pursue music and never get as lucky as these two have been together and they are throwing this gift to the world, and their relationship away...just brillant! Grow up boys!
A partnership in music is just like a marriage, not all marriages survive. That's just part of of life. If you don't feel comfortable with echother anymore you go seperate ways. I had a great friend, we knew each other over 20 years but we drifeted apart.last couple of years of our friendship. Wanted different things out of life. Should we stay friends just because we have that past? Hell no! We are both much happier now actually, living our own lives.
"I had the right to do that" sounds to me that John didn't give Daryl the heads up about wanting to sell his portion of their music rights. I could see how Daryl might want to present and have input about his future roommate.
Darryl should've bought John's half of the catalog, situation solved.
It always sounds like he didn't offer Daryl the 1/2 that he was wanting to sell. That is an attack on Daryl. REminds me of MIchael Jackson getting Paul McCartney to write and perform with him all the while buying the Beatle's catalog out from under him.
I hope they resolve their issues. I grew up listening to their music in the 1980's
They should hire a cadre of therapists and go to partners therapy. It's not worth fighting in court.
@@sirmadam8183 Once a longtime friend files a lawsuit against you, it permanently alters the relationship. Things never go back to the way they use to. I speak from firsthand experience.
Oooooooohhhh
Issues? The issue is Mr. Oats blind sided Daryl and tried to stick him with a partner he did not want. John is an a-hole forcing Daryl into a partnership he did not approve of. Yes it is done all the time, and every time it is an underhanded back stab! He wasn't freeing Daryl up like he lies about in this interview he was saddling him with nothing but strife.
@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 wow, you are so mad about something that happens to someone who doesn’t even know you exist and they wouldn’t care about you if even if they did know you were alive. People are wild in 2024
The issue with John selling his half meant that Primary Wave,who he was selling it to,could then use their music,videos,etc.. for anything. Darryl Hall’s voice and image could be used for things he doesn’t agree with,and he wouldn’t be able to do anything about it. John Oates mentioned legal wrangling before he decided to sell,but there was no lawsuit until he attempted to sell his half. He called Darryl and told him he was going to do it,Darryl explained why he couldn’t allow it,and they argued. Both told that story before the lawsuit.
💯 agree with Darryl’s decision….
if Oates was being 100% benign, he would have offered Hall first dibs to buy HIS OWN SHIT BACK. bad plastic surgery as well
@@toddabbruzzese3974 haha damn.... todd is a perceptive dude. I mean, you're right. He could have gotten with Darryl and just asked him to HELP HIM find a buyer that DARRYL was down with and avoid any arguing and lawsuits. How does John not just pick up a phone and call Darryl and discuss and say hey, I just want out so can you buy my part or help me find a buyer you like?
Exactly. John wants to make even more millions off of Darryl's voice, which is primarily what he's done for 50+ years.
@@toddabbruzzese3974 LOL!! I so wanted to make the observation regarding the shite p.s but ya bet me to it! It's sooo freakin' apparent once a person gets over a certain age, that they've had work done and it ain't pretty👹👺🤡
I think it would be a basic courtesy to consult Hall about who the preferred buyer would/could be.
*"THAT PART"*
I'm not a lawyer, but I'm not sure he's required to do that. If I own a large number of shares in a company, I'm able to sell them to anyone I want. In fact, this kind of thing happens daily, where hedge funds and billionaires sell off their part of ownership in a company, without consulting anyone else. But I'm not sure how the law applies to the "corporation" that is Hall & Oates.
You can't take Hall out of Hall and Oats anymore than you can take Oats out of Hall and Oats. That part of the meal has been already been baked. Future revenues, brands, likeness, etc. So I would contend you can't sell off the jointly held assets without both parties being in agreement. They have to agree to share the proceeds of the sale of the assets, not the worth of the business, to which they both still participate.
I am no lawyer, just play one on TV
@@abebrock5559 we don't know the nature of their agreement. My wife and I jointly own a home. If we divorced, she would have the option of buying my half or agreeing to split the proceeds of a sale. She cannot force me to own half of a house forever.
@@utubewillyman How do you sale half a recorded song? Especially since it involves future revenues as well.
For me, there's only one relevant question here:"Did Oates offer his share to Hall first?".
Amen. That's exactly what I was wondering. Perhaps, he did and Daryl couldn't give him what he wanted. It's disappointing that they aren't close... and probably never really were.
Agree 100%. He owed it to Hall to at least offer his shares. Whether he did and Hall turned him down, for whatever reason, we may never know.
He’s perfectly entitled so sell to whoever he sees fit and without consultation
@@Porkcylinder Thanks.
Of course. No doubt about that. I was just wondering, you know, to see how the relationship is/was. I think it's a very interesting question, apart from whether Oates is entitled to sell it to whoever he wants. Oates is I think.
It only matters if Darryl can afford to buy oates's half. What if someone offered oates more money? Would you sell your half of something you own to the top bidder? I would.
This interview screams "there is WAY more going on"
I agree. The Allen sisters sold their shares in the Hall & Oates catalog years ago with little fanfare. Plus Oates share is at best one-third. So I can only assume Oates is right that Daryl doesn’t approve of the publishing company not necessarily selling off his share.
Ok…love em like a brother made me ok….I am ok.
I bet they had some GAY moments that are really 'haunting' them. Anytime there is this 'wierd' energy with a broke-up band, i.e. Queenryche, my mind always goes there... like something happened that you can't come back from.
@@Jgeneraledger23 I don't work very hard to conjure up thoughts of them having sex together. Probably just me
Yup, he could have gave Hall first right of refusal.
Making really long relationships work is HARD. Peace to both of them.
I HATE YT CENSORSHIP! GO TO THEIR BOARD MEETING. YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!
Sorry to hear this. These guys were a huge musical influence on me.
As an 80’s baby and a fan of Hall & Oates…this is so sad to me.😢😢😢 Happy for Oates and his new album though.
Me too 😥
@@kayrup3712Me three 😢
There is legal right
Then moral right
Oats not discussing it with Hall it is wrong.
No offer of first refusal? thats wrong
Same here. Born is 85. My mom used to listen to there tapes everyday driving me to summer camp in the 90s. Lots of special feelings come from the music.
Good luck John, but I ordered Daryl’s cd. “D” it drops in a few days.
One of the best duos of all time. There isn't a day when I'm driving in my Jeep and don't listen to their: "I can't go for that..." Such a classy, catchy and beautiful tune.
How do you listen to the same song every day?
@@teddyjam8134 When I drive, when I drive.. you bet that I will listen to it. And all the rest of their jams. Oh, I wish I could go back to the eighties.
@@edyann Well I have their greatest hits cd but haven't listened to it in a good while, but I definitely agree with you on going back to the 80s. I'm a part of gen x and the 80s is my favorite decade.
@@teddyjam8134 I was born in 1977 so me as well. My brother who is 10 years older than me would listen to them all the time and I also have their greatest hits. Hard to choose a favorite. I'm not American but they're one of the greatest artists of the United States for sure!
@@edyann nice to meet you fellow 70s baby!
John Oates is 76 years old and wants to cash out and enjoy his wealth with his family. Thats fair enough.
IF John sells off his half, he's also selling off Darryl's half, i.e.: his image, his voice & his writing, videos incl. performances. That's just ridiculous. He should have asked Darryl to buy him out and then he's sole owner of his own history/past. Each should have a say in WHO buys the shares based on their intended usage etc. Its Daryl’s life too - and with John's half goes Darryl's in effect.
*BlackRock is buying up all these catalogues & twisting arms to get catalogues so theres a lot of pressure for people just to hand their catalogues over. This SHOULD not be happening. This is what cost MJ his life.*
then why didn't he just say that
Are you 10 years old or something??? 😀
@@AndreaKolloit's his half to do as he likes
That's it
The main thing that I got out of this was that John Oates has a new album out.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
**I hate when people play stupid. A phone call could have eliminated all of this.**
“Hey, I’m interested in selling my half…based on the offers I receive, would you be interested in buying them so you’ll have total rights?” THE END!
It seemed like John had been trying but had given up. Daryl is not the easiest person to deal with.
@@brownin329 When did John Oates say that? When did he offer Daryl Hall his half?
You're dealing with celebrities who have the EQ of a 4 year old. How do I know? I was in the biz for 20 years and I saw it all and once in a while I was one of those 4 year olds.
Even with Daryl being wealthy that half would be way beyond his means. The fool in your name is worthy of being there.
So you thing Daryl has that much lose cash on hand to buy out his partner? Don’t think so. You ASSume too much. John has every right to sell, at a fair market value, his share of the business to anyone with the $$$$.
Glad John Oats is going on his own with new music. Hoping they are both happy. Life’s too short.
His "new music" is weak - and a sure cure for insomnia! 😪😴
why does he look like Charles Manson now?
Then he should sell HIS solo catalog - how on earth can you sell off half of a duo w/o it screwing over the other party. IF John sells off his half, he's also selling off Darryl's half, i.e.: his image, his voice & his writing. That's just ridiculous. He should have asked Darryl to buy him out and then he's sole owner of his image too - John willing sells his to him.
How does he feel he has a right to sell a catalog that doesn’t belong solely to him only
I'm assuming it's like shares of a company and John owns x number of them.
Be quiet and let your lawyers do all the talking. All I'm saying.
It's a sad day when Hall and Oates are fighting. Who would've thought?
Hall & Oates- 50 years..........wham! Four years. It happens😅
maybe cause he looks like Manson?
Hall, "You're out of touch!" Oats, "I'm out of time."
I always got the impression Daryl Hall sees himself as the lead in the partnership. He probably feels any decision John Oates makes needs to be approved by him first.
Agreed
Based on what?
This "impression" is based on what???
@@hienvu1714 Old interviews I saw them give where Hall would always take the lead, barely letting Oates get a word in.
Correct. It does need to be approved by him first. This is not middle school! Oates can act dumb with "I just want to sell my share and be happy" but I'm sure he's not that dumb!
Something smells a bit off. For him to make such a big move without even mentioning it to his partner, suggests a bit more turmoil under the surface than just a sterile business relationship.
This is like my two favorite uncles fighting, why?😢
Saw these guys at a concert back in 1985, they're music was so amazing!
Without Hall Oats would be nothing. Hall is the talent.
As Chris Rock said: "I don't know what John Oates does, but Daryl Hall never had a hit record without him."
There is a lesson here- Just because you have the right to do something, doesn’t mean that you should! Peacel
Honestly?
Seeing these two fighting with each other, is heartbreaking.
That’s how many fans Hall and Oates have, worldwide.
It is heartbreaking. I agree
😢 I mean they are the backdrop to a lot of Our Lives it's so sad to see
@@MrBarrywes
Seriously.
if you think that have been best buds for the last 30 years you have been living in dreamland.
@@krusher74 that’s not my point…
This breaks my heart. I love them.
😂
I feel the exact same way. I grew up listening to their music. This is so sad to me.
He never suggested that his partner could buy it. It would be clandestine if he was going to sell with giving him prior notice.
Everyone knows John Oates would be a nobody without Daryl Halls legendary voice
Agree! Daryl Hall is the lead singer and primary songwriter. John Oates is the 'second banana' of the duo by a huge margin.
But as Chris Rock said about working together as a team, "I don't know what John Oates does, but Daryl Hall never had a hit record without him."
@@informer3evans797 got to love Chris Rock….he says things that are funny and true at the same time….
@@informer3evans797 Well, Daryl did have a Top 10 single with Dreamtime, so Chris isn't TOTALLY right about that (although Daryl never quite topped that, either single or album-wise).
You know the world 🌎 needs help when Hall & Oates break up. I love their music and hopefully they will mend their music relationship but go on to enjoy the rest of their lives strife free.
Facts smh
First Simon and Garfunkel and now this.😢
The Everly Brothers were first.
@@turdferguson3855 I'm sure there were other "firsts" centuries before the above examples. Popularity, though, will vary.
@@ironbowtie name me one.
S & G never got along, even when they were hot in their career
I am sure scores of groups did not get along - many LONG before the existance of S&G. It's just that certain groups or genres get the attention - like The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Temptations, Sam & Dave, The Supremes, The Byrds, etc.
Well, that's one way to promote a new album.
Oats could have offered Hall the opportunity to buy his portion of the company/music instead of selling them to who he did. He knew Hall had issues with the buyers.
Brothers fight…but the love is always there. If they are not happy working together then don’t do it. They have made some Amazing music together and that will never be taken away. Wish them both good luck.
They're not brothers, qhy do you insist calling them that when they don't even look at one another thusly?
It is unfortunate that these former partners are in conflict. Oates was not clear at all about the reason for selling - what situation, what legal wranglings that got complex? Michael missed getting clarity on this. Then Oates later says they had no other issues prior to this. Something’s missing. I would definitely want to hear the other side.
He said it was becoming a burden legally that's enough for me, burdens are a downer😘
I was thinking the same thing. Oates was very vague which kinda tells me he’s not totally in the right. The main thing I want to know is did he talk with Daryl first before he tired to sell. Because I’m getting betrayal as a factor in this scenario
@@waynedexter My thoughts exactly. It's like a partner selling their half of a business to someone the other partner never agreed to.
I think the reason why Oates is vague about certain things is because it's still a legal dispute in progress, and Hall's lawyers can use anything specific Oates says against him or simply to make him look bad in the eyes of a judge.
@@LordEradicus That makes sense. But why discuss it at all if that’s the case?
I saw them in concert in 2010 in Iowa. Excellent show! I just loved watching them sing on stage with their band! My favorite group and the sound track of my youth...Thanks you Hall & Oats~
I will never understand why people can't compromise. I hope these two men figure it out. I wish them all the best.
Compromise is impossible in some situations.
Those two were a part of the soundtrack of my youth . So sad the divide between them now .
Same.
They were part of my youth's soundtrack as well given that I'm an elder Millennial. When I heard about that lawsuit, it broke my heart.
I grew up skating to them... Sara Smile was my song with my 1st boyfriend on couples skate.... heartbreaking to see it happened 💔😢
I don’t understand how you even begin to divide something two people built together...
Amen. All their of the music they had made. Thus is just sickening.
50/50. Pretty easy with two people.
If he wants to sell his half, he should give Hall the first right of refusal. That seems a fair way to divide it.
I dunno people get divorced all the time.
@@shawnstarks1743that was just what i was thinking
John & Daryl were great together ..... both obviously are competent WRITERS, SINGERS & MUSICIANS ..... John is good at all three ....... Daryl is great at them. His voice alone is unbelievable - just perfect for any song by anyone. RARE to say the least.
REUNION ---- Beautiful story. thx matey!
Captain "Long John" Sinclair
Wow!! I grew up as a kid in the 80s listening to Hall & Oates with my big brother, who has since passed away. It was and is some of my best memories with my brother. I hope Hall & Oats can reconcile .
😘🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 bless your brotha's soul and Yes Hall and Oates 🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
🙏 ❤
Hugs
It's very sad that their feuding together, but I always listened to Hall and Oates every day.
This was a very open and honest interview. It was great to see him, and I'm excited to hear his new album.
😢 sad to these guys having their music constantly reminds me of the happiness of my childhood in 80s prayers to you both
He has an amazing voice. Good for him!
I saw them in concert a few years ago and they were amazing even at their age. I hope they can work it out. They’re one of my favorite bands.
Darryl's VOICE is an instrument and makes their music - John would be selling that too to make his money- Whole thing is weird.
Get it together guys if you can. You guys are Classics!
If you've never done a deep dive into the Hall & Oates catalogue there are some outstanding songs where John sang the lead.
You can't sell your half of the house after divorce, same with music partnership songbook.
It’s not the same thing. You can’t sell half a house, but you can sell half interest in other types of assets, and that includes films, movies, and music.
@@jaredjlinden evidently they had some agreement early on that one cannot sell without the others agreement or approval. And even with no agreement it would go to court and a judge would have to decide if one could sell 50% of partnership which could override the other partner.
If there’s an agreement that one partner has veto power over the sale to a third party, then Hall’s actions make sense. If there’s no clause in the partnership agreement, then Hall isn’t going to have much of a chance in court - legally Oates can sell without Hall’s approval. That’s the default without that clause.
@@jaredjlindenI'm guessing that there must be some clause in the partnership agreement preventing such a sale without the other's consent. Otherwise, a court would not have granted Hall's injunction.
I’ve seen divorcing couples sell a house and split the proceeds. Once it becomes legal, who can tell. This musical split is sad but Hall always seemed to be the face (and voice) of the group. I wish the two the best of luck.
I remember being told years ago about Daryl Hall and John Oates never really liking each other at all they would just play their music together and after go their separate ways. In fact, I was told they couldn't stand each other. When the person told me this I looked at him and said GTFOH. I guess there was some truth to what he told me. I loved listening to them as a young teenager. I still listen to their music. Thank you guys for putting out some classical hits that still stand out to this day.
Yeah this isn’t their first public fight
I mean they always looked like two uncles who couldn't stand each other so that puts a lid on my perspective hahahaha
Classic, NOT classical!
its just like a marriage and in the USA 52% now fail.
I dont beelieve that at all...
Two legends together. Great music. Underrated. Hope they can work things out.
It is always about the money.
It is like Simon and Garfunkel. So many partnerships and groups have gone through these type of things, like a marriage going over a bitter divorce.
I'd like to hear me some Garfunkel & Oates.
Garfunkel wanted to be an actor. Didn't turn out to be a great move.
I think the biggest bitter break up is CCR. It’s gone on for over 50 yrs and they’re not going to be around forever. I so wish the surviving members make peace and do one last performance together. But I doubt it will happen
@@gaynorpatterson2915 Yeah, it's a pretty bad sign (for eg.) that John and Tom never made amends before Tom died. They were BROTHERS, for God's sake! Damn.
You’d think that at their age, Hall would just tell the lawyers, let’s resolve this fairly and equitably and with love and mutual respect, and then toast to having been together 50 years and wish each other the best. But instead there’s ego-driven pettiness and unhappiness. Wild. Mo’ money, mo’ problems.
Something tells me there's more to the story than either will reveal. I think it was really telling that John Oates said that for the last 20 years or so, they would just show up and play the concerts and then go their separate ways. Things may have built up between them to the point that they no longer spoke to each other, and now there's a lawsuit.
@@QuirkyGirl10 You’re right and I also think Hall wrote most of the hits and doesn’t think Oats is entitled to half.
@QuirkyGirl10 I thought so myself. I remember somebody told me 20 years ago, Hall and Oates didn't get along in real life, but enjoy making music together. Even the show Behind the Music from 25 years ago, I believe John explained they were never that closed to begin with. Daryl wouldn't admit that. He mentioned they got along real great and enjoying being together. I think the problem with those two, they couldn't come in terms of agreement. I believed Daryl accepted John more than John accepted him. The main issue is, Daryl has a huge ego problem and he probably didn't know it was affecting his relationship with John. John on the hand, was trying to get out of Daryl's shadow for a long time but couldn't. I think John don't get along with Daryl on the persona level and Daryl don't get along with John on the business side of things. That's what I'm reading about their relationship.
I think Darryl feels he did most of the songwriting and all the lead vocals and John isn't entitled to half. I tend to agree.
@DK-455 The only thing Daryl got average over on John was that he had better writing lyrics and vocal. John was better at working instrumental and producing. Sure, John had a hand of writing some songs, but it wasn't that catchy like Daryl.
Years ago I flew Hall & Oates on tour. Starting in Newfoundland and heading West to the Mississippi River where some other aircraft took over. Back then I could tell there was tension on the aircraft and nobody talked. It was cold.
Where’s the room for breakfast in this hotel? Well, you walk down the Hall turn right and eat your Oates !
This is so sad. I grew up listening to them bc my brother loved them!
I’m happy that John provided clarity on their battle with one another. From what he voiced it sounds like they both want different things with their musical careers and it’s nothing wrong with that. I can respect that. I just hope that they can get through this being at least cordial with one another.
He seems like a whole new musician. Maybe Hall wants it to just play the old songs and the same rhythm.
@@laurenmay2098Hall just released new music so it ain’t that
John provided semi•clarity and it was from his perspective. In addition he was kinda of vague on the details. Like the real reason why he was selling his half, who he was selling his half to and did he talk with Daryl before he attempted to sell his half. Plus, I want to hear Daryl’s side. Not from court papers but from Daryl’s own lips.
I'm on Oates side. It sounds like Hall was preventing Oates from performing certain songs solo on the road. Oates got frustrated and try to sell to gets Hall attention. I always felt Hall was controlling and putting Oates in the back seat.
@@waynedexter yes, same old tunes. Oats is a beast singing his new album. I am more on oats side as a singer and musician. But who am I to tell you anything, right?
This breaks my heart. Always my favorite group...
Paul McCartney did the same thing to John Lennon, and look how *that* turned out. And that was why the Beatles broke up - not Yoko Ono. Sometimes people break up after a long period of time, for a multitude of reasons; it's never just one reason.
Oats in all respects. You just see and feel your older self. It’s respect. I will support your decision and music.
At their age they need to suck it up.
I heard about this a while back and was just as surprised as anyone else. Their music together is forever part of the soundtrack of my life. So many good tunes came out of them playing together. I hope down the line they can work out their differences .... before it's too late.
Graduated from the same High school as John , seen them in the 7 th grade when they first started blowin' up at that same school, worked a job mere blocks from the house he grew up in and he would always come back home to speak to the students, man this one hurts but what's that sayin' nothing is forever but we still love em' and are proud of both of em'.
I really hope The Neptunes can get their legal issues sorted out. I'd hate for both these guys and one of the best producing duos of all time to split up over money.
It's money, yeah, but more so ownership of the rights to the music. Music that was created and owned "equally." As posted elsewhere, it's like deciding who gets custody of the dog. It's all or nothing.
These guys were my first concert. Love them both. You guys are great together but wish you well on your solo efforts.
Just sad man. Such a great duo. Classic music. I hope they work things out. Peace to both of them!
Hall & Oates made outstanding music! I didn’t realize they were in a legal battle against each other until I saw Daryl Hall performing without him a couple of months ago. This is unfortunate.
It is too bad , they are both sooo talented and their songs are really great..
Couldn’t Oates sell his share to Hall?
Maybe he tried and Hall couldn't buy him out.
You would think they could've worked this out so theyd both be happy, been listening since I was 5yrs old
I doubt Hall has that kind of money. Katie Perry sold the rights to her 5 albums for $225 Million. And I'm pretty sure Hall and Oates have a lot more hits than her (not that I know a lot of Katy's music).
@@daveclark8337 Given their long history, I’m surprised they didn’t have a conversation or contract with provisions for something like this. The only ones benefitting from their legal dispute are the lawyers.
If he wanted to😘 but at least Hall STILL has his half🥰
Glad to see an interview with the less known of the two. A lot of times we see so many interviews with one member of a band who everybody is familiar with and hear nothing from the other members. Thanks.
They've always viewed themselves as independent artists. The phrase 'Hall & Oates' doesn't exist. They're Darryl Hall / John Oates.
Well ya can’t be independent artists and make every album as a duo, now can ya???
Hall And Oates in a legal battle,..........'Say It Isn't So'??......oh, no, no.
I see what you did there 😁
This is absolutely heartbreaking. I had no idea this is the way they worked. As a young girl in the 70 & 80's this my band. I love their music. 😢 So so sad.
How sad that two guys who made some fantastic music together and played so many shows together couldn't have any type of a relationship with each other.
"Half"? I doubt that! Saw Oats in concert years back. He's bitter, and it poisoned the whole concert. He should have offered it to Hall FIRST!
This kind of thing makes me sad, but people change, and sometimes that means growing apart.
This legal dispute is a maneater please squash this beef I wouldn't sell the catalog though
People do it because they might want it to spend the money while they are alive.
Sell Sell and enjoy it yourself then give to family ,friends,and charity.
You should interview Daryl Hall next, to get his opinion....
Gosh, and I was hoping to see them perform one day. So sad.
In one breath he says they aren’t that close and their relationship isn’t as tight as people think. In the next breath he says “I love you like a brother” this guy is talking out of both sides of his mouth 👄
Brothers aren’t always close.
@@joemartinez331 it’s rubbish! He is talking out of both sides of his mouth
No he isn't. I love my brothers but am not close to them. They live their lives and I live mine.
@@christopherjames9843 that’s great. But these two aren’t actually brothers. They don’t speak. They are suing one another. Or are you unable to see the difference between your relationship with your brothers and his relationship with someone he was in a band with?
@@keithss67 And what does them not being actual brothers have to do with anything? My lifelong best friend is like my brother but I rarely see hem or speak to him.
Question not asked …did he tell Daryl before he wanted to sell 😮
This broke my heart when I first heard about this! I wish them both nothing but the very best...
Read John Oates' book. It's an eye opener. In the early days, they collaborated and were cool. Daryl has always had the bigger ego. This is no surprise as a fan but it's so sad! John has a great voice, loads of talent...yet he's always taken a back seat to Hall. God bless him for wanting to be a good person!
How sad I really love their music, I hope someday they can get back together and sing again.❤❤😢😢😢❤❤
Wait what?? This is so sad 😭
It’s a shame they lost that loving feeling that they once had for each other.
Wow this is such a great interview.
Hall and Oates beefing? Say it isn’t so because I can’t go for that, they just need some 1 on 1
CORNY....
I was a teenager when these guys were topping the charts and I grew up listening to their music -- it breaks my heart to know that they're no longer friends and not together. Why are you fighting over money at this late stage in life -- your friendship should outweigh the issues over money. You've known each other for over 50 years, why are you fighting now? You are both American Icons and together you've brought so much joy to millions of fans -- we all still love Hall and Oates!
You both mean the world to us! Your music and songs are woven into the fabric of our lives and bring back such great memories. It's sad that you're no longer friends after all of these years.
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Many people, including them, say they were never friends. Likely one of them isn't truly a nice person, no matter how wonderful their music. Keep the joy and memories.
and here I thought the feud between John lennon and Paul MCcartney was bad during the breakup of The Beatles
I watched your video today with my 88 year old Mother. I stopped in for lunch. She enjoyed the visit watching you very much. I told her about you and she was fascinated. :)