Daryl Hall

Daryl Hall
Birth name	Daryl Franklin Hohl
Born	October 11, 1946 (1946-10-11) (age 65)
Origin	Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B, pop rock
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active	1967–present
Labels	Atlantic Records RCA Records Epic Records Arista Records U-Watch Records
Associated acts	Carly Simon, Hall & Oates
Website	www.hallandoates.com

Daryl Hall (born October 11, 1946) is an American rock, R&B and soul singer, keyboardist, guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of Hall & Oates (with co-founder/guitarist/songwriter John Oates). Hall scored several Billboard chart hits in the 1970s and early '80s, and is regarded as one of the best blue eyed soul singers of his generation.^[1] Guitarist Robert Fripp,^[2] who collaborated with him in the late 1970s and early '80s, has written, "Daryl's pipes were a wonder. I have never worked with a more able singer." Since late 2007, he has hosted the web television series, Live From Daryl's House. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.^[3]

Early life and career

Daryl Franklin Hohl was born in Pottstown, a Pennsylvania borough 40 miles from Philadelphia. He started a recording career during and after attending Owen J. Roberts High School, from which he graduated in 1964 and entered Philadelphia's Temple University, majoring in music, while working with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff as both an artist and session musician. Pursuing his goals in the big city, Hall quickly formed creative affiliations with such artists as Smokey Robinson, the Temptations and many other top soul singers of the 1960s.

In 1967, he met John Oates, also a college student from Temple, and embarked on a 30-odd year creative journey. According to Daryl Hall they met when, "We got in the middle of a fight at a dance - I have no idea what the fight was about. I guess the Greek letters on one gang's jackets didn't appeal to the other gang. We both beat it out the back and met on the elevator while leaving the place rather quickly." Hall was already a senior, while Oates was a freshman, and both had played it out temporarily, until Oates transferred schools, at only 19. Daryl did not let this discourage his musical career as he worked in a short-lived rock band Gulliver. By 1969, just one year after his dropout from college, Hall went back to concentrating on recording other artists, which led them into signing their very first record contract, early in 1972.

Hall & Oates

Main article: Hall & Oates

Signed to Atlantic by Ahmet Ertegun and managed by Tommy Mottola in the early 1970s, Hall & Oates have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. Their second album, Abandoned Luncheonette, produced by Arif Mardin and released in 1973, yielded the single, "She's Gone", which went to #7 in the U.S. Top 10 on re-release in 1976 after reaching #1 on the R&B charts when it was covered by Tavares. The duo recorded one more album with Atlantic, War Babies (produced by Todd Rundgren), before they were dropped and promptly signed to RCA. During their tenure at RCA the duo catapulted to international superstardom.^{[citation needed]}

From the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Hall & Oates would score six U.S. #1 singles, including "Rich Girl" (also #1 R&B), "Kiss on My List", "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" (also #1 R&B), "Maneater" and "Out of Touch" from their six multi-platinum albums - Bigger Than Both of Us, Voices, Private Eyes, H2O, Rock 'n Soul Part 1 and Big Bam Boom - the last five of which were released consecutively. The era would also produce an additional five U.S. Top 10 singles, "Sara Smile", "One on One", "Family Man," "You Make My Dreams", "Say It Isn't So" and "Method of Modern Love".^{[citation needed]}

Solo projects

In addition to his work with Oates, Hall has made music as a solo artist as well as recording with Robert Fripp in the late ‘70s, working on Fripp’s critically praised, Exposure album from 1979. 1977 Fripp produced and performed on Hall's debut solo album, the much-acclaimed Sacred Songs. This album was released 1980.

In 1984, he co-wrote and produced, with Arthur Baker, the single Swept Away for Diana Ross, which reached US #19, US R & B #3 and US Dance/Club Play #1.

In 1985, Hall participated in the We Are the World session as well as closing the Live Aid show in Philadelphia. He also made an album with Dave Stewart that year, Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine. He has recorded such solo works as Soul Alone in 1993 and Can't Stop Dreaming in 1996, both of which were received well internationally.

In July 2005, Hall was diagnosed with Lyme Disease causing him to cancel a majority of Hall & Oates' summer tour. The duo released a Christmas album in October 2006 titled Home for Christmas.

In 2007, Hall guest starred on the HBO series Flight of the Conchords, portraying an MC of a world music fest.

On November 14, 2007, Hall appeared on the Howard Stern Show, discussed his hatred of deer and rabbits, prompted by his career-threatening bout with Lyme Disease, sang acoustic versions of "Sara Smile' and "Rich Girl", and talked about his new monthly performance webcast called "Live from Daryl's House". The webcast has so far featured appearances by KT Tunstall,Rob Thomas, Eric Hutchinson, and Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy, as well as a holiday special featuring songs from the Hall and Oates release, Home for Christmas. The show featured guests Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger of The Doors.

Speaking of his reasons for starting the Live From Daryl's House webcast, in June 2008 Hall told noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul: "For me it was sort of an obvious thing. I've been touring my whole adult life really, and, you know, you can't be EVERYWHERE! Nor do I WANT to be everywhere at this point! I only like to spend so much time per year on the road. So I thought 'Why don't I just do something where anyone who wants to see me anywhere in the world CAN?! And, instead of doing the artist/audience performance-type thing, I wanted to deconstruct it and make the audience more of a fly-on-the-wall kind of observer... I mean, what I've always done onstage is very natural. I talk to the audience and it's a very sitting-roomy kind of thing. So I just thought I'd basically bring that to the web."^[4]

On March 12, 2008, Hall played a well-received set with his band at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.^[5]

Hall was slated to sing the National Anthem before Game 5 of the 2008 World Series at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park but, due to an illness, could not appear, and Oates filled in for him.^[6]

In 2009, Hall guest starred on the Independent Film Channel series, Z-Rock (as himself).

In 2010 Hall was back in the studio working on a solo recording with bassist and musical director, T-Bone Wolk. Wolk died of a heart attack on February 28, 2010, hours after completing a session with Hall. Hall released a statement about the death of his bassist of nearly 30 years: “It’s not if I will go on, but how? T-Bone was one of the most sensitive and good human beings that I have ever known.”^[7]

On June 11, 2010 Hall shared the stage with electronic duo Chromeo for a special late night set at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The groups had previously collaborated in a 2008 episode of Live from Daryl's House. Their Bonnaroo set consisted of a mix of both Hall & Oates and Chromeo tracks with the encore featuring Fancy Footwork and You Make My Dreams.

Hall hosted WGN America's 2010 New Year's Eve coverage as a Live from Daryl's House special. The special featured clips of previous Live from Daryl's House episodes. Steve Dahl, a Chicago radio host, praised the special as the best New Year's Eve special on television for 2010–11, but criticized the show's lack of a live countdown to midnight.^[8]

On September 27, 2011 Daryl Hall released "Laughing Down Crying" on Verve Records.

Personal life

Hall had a 30-plus year relationship with Sara Allen (the inspiration for the song "Sara Smile") which ended in 2001 for undisclosed reasons. They were never married nor had any children. Daryl does have one son, Darren, from another relationship. He was married to Bryna Lublin from 1969 to 1972. Hall restores and preserves historic homes in both the United States and England. According to the Associated Press, he is the new owner of the 18th century Bray House, in the Maine town of Kittery.^{[citation needed]} He also has restored a Georgian-style home in London, England, first built in 1740, one of only 50 houses with direct waterfront access to the River Thames.^{[citation needed]} He is currently restoring two homes, one built in 1771, the other in 1780, both now located on the same property in New York's Dutchess County. After having them moved, he discovered that both homes, by coincidence, were connected to the same family.^{[citation needed]} He is now married to Amanda Aspinall and lives with her and his two step-children, March and Orson. March does backing vocals on songs "Save Me," "Message To Ya" and "Eyes For You" on Daryl's album, "Laughing Down Crying." This album was released on September 27th, 2011 on Verve Records.^{[citation needed]}

Hit singles

Hall has written or co-written 11 Billboard Number One songs, "She's Gone" (with John Oates as covered by Tavares), "Rich Girl", "Kiss On My List" (with Janna Allen), "Private Eyes" (with Sara Allen, Janna Allen & Warren Pash), "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" (with John Oates & Sara Allen), "Say It Isn't So", "Maneater" (with John Oates & Sara Allen), "Out of Touch" (with John Oates), "Everytime You Go Away" (covered by Paul Young) and "Do It For Love" (with John Oates).

Hall also sang lead vocals and has written or co-written 8 more popular Billboard songs that also made it to the Top 10, such as: "Adult Education" (with John Oates & Sara Allen), "Sara Smile" (with John Oates - a song that was referenced by Hall's ex-girlfriend), "Method of Modern Love" (with Janna Allen), "You Make My Dreams" (with John Oates & Sara Allen), "Everything Your Heart Desires", "One on One", "So Close" (with Jon Bon Jovi & Danny Kortchmar) and "Did It in a Minute" (with Sara Allen & Janna Allen). He has also had hits as a vocalist, reaching #12 with his 1980 rendition of The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Loving Feeling," and #6 with 1983's "Family Man," written by Mike Oldfield.

Discography

Albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US [9]	CAN [10]	GER [11]	NL [12]	SWE [13]	UK [14]
1980	Sacred Songs Released: March 1980 Recorded 1977 Label: RCA	58	93	—	—	—	—
1986	Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine Released: 1986 Label: RCA	29	30	43	42	12	26
	The Classic Ballads Released: 1986 (US - Promo) Label: RCA	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993	Soul Alone Released: September 7, 1993 Label: Epic	177	—	—	—	—	55
1997	Can't Stop Dreaming Released: 1997 (Japan)/ June 10, 2003 (USA) / August 18, 2003 (Europe) Label: BMG / Liquid 8 / CNR	—	—	—	—	—	—
2004	Live in Philadelphia · 2004 Released: 2004 Label: AAC	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011	Laughing Down Crying Released: September 27, 2011 Label: Verve Forecast	142	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes the album failed to chart or not released to that country

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions										Album
		US [15]	US AC [16]	US Dance [17]	US R&B [18]	AUS [19]	GER [20]	NL [12]	NZ [21]	SWI [22]	UK [23]
1986	"Dreamtime"	5	24	36	—	28	53	30	—	—	28	Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine
	"Foolish Pride"	33	21	—	91	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"I Wasn't Born Yesterday "	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	93
	"Someone Like You"	57	11	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993	"I'm in a Philly Mood"	82	—	—	—	—	71	—	39	—	59	Soul Alone
	"Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You"	—	—	—	—	—	51	—	—	—	30
	"Wildfire"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1994	"I'm in a Philly Mood" [re-release]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	52
	"Love Revelation"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Help Me Find a Way to Your Heart"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	70
	"Send Me"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Gloryland" (with Sounds of Blackness)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	37	36	Non-album songs
1995	"Wherever Would I Be" (with Dusty Springfield)	—	—	—	—	—	73	—	—	—	44
1996	"Justify" / "She's Gone"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Can't Stop Dreaming
1997	"Ghetto Smile" (B-Legit feat Daryl Hall	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	159	Non-album song
	"Can't Stop Dreaming"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Can't Stop Dreaming
	"What's In Your World "	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2003	"Cab Driver"	—	21	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2004	"She's Gone"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"What's in Your World" [US release]	—	27	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011	"Talking to You (Is Like Talking to Myself)"	—	23	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Laughing Down Crying
	"Eyes For You"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

1. ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir (editor). (2003) All music guide to soul: the definitive guide to R&B and soul Hal Leonard Corporation, ISBN 9780879307448, p. 292.
2. ^ Fripp, Robert. Notes for Exposure 2006 two-CD reissue.
3. ^ Daryl Hall at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
4. ^ Daryl Hall interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' July 2008
5. ^ http://www.howardstern.com/rundown.hs?d=1195016400#
6. ^ Catlin, Roger (October 27, 2008). "Game 5: No End Or Hall, But Oates". The Hartford Courant. Tribune Company. http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2008/10/game-5s-anthem-no-hall-but-oat.html. Retrieved 2010-02-05. 
7. ^ http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/03/01/tom-t-bone-wolk-longtime-bass-player-for-hall-oates-dies-of-heart-attack-at-58-95478/
8. ^ http://www.dahl.com/blog/feeling-my-nye-hall-and-oates
9. ^ Daryl Hall - Billboard 200 Chart History
   • "allmusic.com - Billboard album chart history - Daryl Hall". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/daryl-hall-p18088/charts-awards/billboard-albums. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
   • "Daryl Hall Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/daryl-hall/chart-history/15337?f=305&g=Albums&sort=date. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
10. ^ Daryl Hall in Canadian Albums Chart
    • Sacred Songs "RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Top Albums/CDs - Volume 33, No. 7, May 10, 1980". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.4707b&type=1&interval=50&PHPSESSID=oce5tr5g3c67j53aa6rhn55qt2. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
    • Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine "RPM - Library and Archives Canada - Top Albums/CDs - Volume 45, No. 5, October 25, 1986". RPM. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.0742&type=1&interval=50&PHPSESSID=v2hl8o38psua148ggeoc5ijh46. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
11. ^ "charts.de - Album - Daryl Hall". charts.de. http://www.charts.de/search.asp?search=daryl+hall&x=12&y=17&cat=a&country=de. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
12. ^ ^{a b} "dutchcharts.nl - Dutch charts portal - Daryl Hall". dutchcharts.nl. http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Daryl+Hall. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
13. ^ "swedishcharts.com - Swedish charts portal - Daryl Hall". swedishcharts.com. http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Daryl+Hall. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
14. ^ "Chart Stats - Daryl Hall". ChartStats.com. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=4641. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
15. ^ "Daryl Hall Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/daryl-hall/chart-history/15337?f=379&g=Singles&sort=date. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
16. ^ "Daryl Hall Album & Song Chart History - Adult Contemporary". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/daryl-hall/chart-history/15337?f=341&g=Singles&sort=date. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
17. ^ "Daryl Hall Album & Song Chart History - Dance/Club Play Songs". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/daryl-hall/chart-history/15337?f=359&g=Singles. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
18. ^ "Daryl Hall Album & Song Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/daryl-hall/chart-history/15337?f=367&g=Singles. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
19. ^ Kent, David (1993) (doc). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. 
20. ^ "charts.de - Singles - Daryl Hall". charts.de. http://www.charts.de/search.asp?search=daryl+hall&x=12&y=17&cat=a&country=de. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
21. ^ "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal - Daryl Hall". charts.org.nz. http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Daryl+Hall. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
22. ^ "hitparade.ch - Daryl Hall - Gloryland". hitparade.ch. http://hitparade.ch/showitem.asp?interpret=Daryl+Hall+and+Sounds+Of+Blackness&titel=Gloryland&cat=s. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
23. ^ UK Singles Chart - Daryl Hall
    • All except Gloryland, Wherever Would I Be and Ghetto Smile "Chart Stats - Daryl Hall". ChartStats.com. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=4641. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
    • Gloryland "Chart Stats - Daryl Hall and Sounds Of Blackness". ChartStats.com. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=7115. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
    • Wherever Would I Be "Chart Stats - Dusty Springfield & Daryl Hall". ChartStats.com. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=7442. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 
    • Ghetto Smile "Chart Log UK 1994–2010: Darren B – David Byrne > B-Legit feat. Daryl Hall". Chart Log UK. http://zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM. Retrieved 2011-08-25. 

External links

• The Official Hall and Oates Website
• Live From Daryl's House
• Daryl Hall at the Internet Movie Database

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