I had the pleasure of backing up
#TinaTurner
when she surprised everyone at Live Aid and hit the stage with
@MickJagger
. Pure energy, dynamic singer, and one-of-a-kind performer. The music world just lost a true queen of soul 💔 J.O.
During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let's not forget those experiencing challenges globally. As we come together, consider reaching out to support those in need—whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. May our
So sad to hear about the passing of one of the great Brill Building songwriters Cynthia Weil. She, Barry Mann, and Phil Spector wrote the massive hit "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING" that Daryl and I covered on our VOICES album in the early 80s.
Honoring all veterans, including my dad, Al Oates, a Navy SeaBee in the Pacific during
#WorldWarII
. Gratitude for their collective bravery and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay
Today on Daryl’s
@realdarylhall
Birthday, I wanted to share some photos from my personal collection.... enjoy !!!
#HappyBirthday
bro 🎂thinking of you today humbled and amazing that we’ve known each other for over 50 years... J.O.
#HallAndOates
@halloates
Today is our 25th. Wedding Anniversary! To celebrate the woman who has made this last quarter of a decade the best years of my life, who has shared ups and downs, welcomed me into her family and given me our amazing son, Tanner..I want the world to know…
I'm beyond excited to share that my new song and music video, “Get Your Smile On”, are officially out now! 🎶✨
What makes it even more special to me is that we've featured incredible clips from cancer fighters and survivors associated with
@TeenCancerUSA
'Play It Back’ music
We had a great night with friends at the 🎬Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery🎬 screening in Aspen, followed by a beautiful reception at The Caribou Club. 👊 J.O.
That Live Aid Show will be one I’ll never forget in
#Philly
with all those people and simulcast around the world. Getting to perform with
@MickJagger
@LoveTinaTurner
Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin. What could be better than that?
On July 13, 1985,
@realdarylhall
&
@JohnOates
closed the Philadelphia concert of
#LiveAid
at John F. Kennedy Stadium. They performed live in front of 100,000 people in their hometown of Philly and 1 billion people around the world via the live television broadcast.
#hallandoates
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of
#SoulTrain
🚂 and it’s super smooth host
#DonCornelius
. 🙌🏽 Performing on Soul Train was such an amazing experience. ❤️ and soullllll 🚂
🎶 What a fantastic night in the heart of the Nashville music scene! We gathered to celebrate
@BillyFGibbons
’
@bmi
Troubadour Award, and I couldn’t have been more honored to be in the company of some of the most badass musicians on the planet. 🎸🤘
I was walking down Main St. in Aspen Colorado and saw my book in the window of my favorite book store...Explore Booksellers. I stopped in to autograph a few and buy a few other books to get me through the end of the tour. See you all on the West Coast n…
“Disconnected” is now available for your listening pleasure. Stream it, save it, tell your friends about it, and let me know what you think in the comments. Listen through the link in my bio! ❤️
The moustache is back! And so is new music. Thank you to
@rollingstone
for sharing the story of why I grow the moustache and my involvement with the upcoming
@movember
campaign.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all you Dads out there and especially to my Father Al Oates! 95 years young and with a birthday coming next week! He was a Fighting Seabee during WWII. Love you Pop Pop!
Private Eyes was released on this day in 1981! Produced by
@realdarylhall
and
@JohnOates
, and co-produced by Neil Kernon, the album spent a whopping 61 weeks on the charts!
What’s your favorite track?
Just checked in to the beautiful Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. Got to my room and found a decadent plate filled with a huge chocolate ball and a hammer to break it with! After the show tonight I’ll smash it open and find out what’s inside...but obviously th…
Back in 1959 I went out and bought the 45 rpm single of the great
#LloydPrice
singing "Stagger Lee" hearing his version sent me on a musical journey to dig back into the history of this classic American
#blues
song.
Rest easy 🙌 Lloyd Price
Throughout my life I have always had two major passions: Driving cars and playing guitars. Both the machine and the instrument are paragons of inspired and purposeful design. Can’t wait to share the collection of cars and guitars at Amelia Island in Marc…
My new single, “Pushin’ A Rock” is out now! Through the pandemic, I rediscovered the meaning of this song and felt the need to re-record and re-release with this whole new meaning and context. You can listen now here:
Always a nice way to spend an afternoon trying some new guitars at
@GruhnGuitars
in Nashville...wonderful instruments everywhere you look and the staff really knows their stuff...going home with this sweet Martin 000-15 Streetmaster...there's just a thing about a mahogany
Wishing everyone a happy healthy and safe Fourth of July weekend such great memories of the liberty concert back in the 80s check it out if you get a chance👊🏼
On July 4th, 1985,
@realdarylhall
and
@JohnOates
played a benefit concert for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty at Liberty State Park in New York. The show was witnessed by over 60,000 fans. Were you there?
I had an amazing day recording with
@kebmomusic
and the legendary
@tajmahalblues
. We wrote a cool song, and I can't wait to hear how they finish it! - J.O. 👊🏽
At breakfast in Las Vegas...start of the world wide H&O tour. I’m on a sugar detox and contemplating a much too tempting DONUT BAR... will I succumb, or will I walk on by? The sweet devil on my shoulder said, “Take one.” The common sense angel on my ot…
Backstage at a solo show in Cape May, New Jersey on Sunday, my old friends Richard Reiner and Russell Ellis showed up with a very special gift... my first guitar from 1954. It was given to me by Richard’s father to take my first lesson...amazing!
Stopped by to visit our friend Seth Sachson, founder of the Aspen Animal Shelter, and he showed us a new litter of Siberian Husky puppies all up for adoption ...now wouldn’t that make a great Christmas present ho ho ho !