A & A are not wrong in thinking John Oates was singing lead because he had much more of a vocal presence on this song than he does on most of their other hits, but I would say the verses were mainly Daryl Hall. I watched a live performance of this song and it was styled differently and fell in love with Oates' singing prowess.
I grew up in the '70s and so much of this music was just background, like the air we breath. I love these reactions because I get to hear it all again as though it were the first time again.
This is such a great explanation. There are so many songs that I never specifically listened to, yet can sing almost every lyric , even 40-50 years later. It was just all around us & so many songs were simply absorbed by osmosis..
When I saw them live, the crowd went crazy when they did She’s Gone. When the song ended, Oates leaned over to Hall and said “I think they liked that one”. Was worth the second row ticket price just to catch that little moment. My favorite H&0 song off of my favorite H&O album. 🤘
I've always preferred "It's a Laugh", a #20 hit from the *Along the Red Ledge* album that's more or less forgotten now, and "Say It Isn't So", their #2 hit that was tacked on as a bonus new song to their *Rock 'n Soul Part 1* greatest hits comp.
This one was written by Oates after the failure of his marriage. Had an obvious special meaning to him which is why his vocal participation was what it was.
Wow, all this time I thought it was Hall who was singing lead & HIS marriage was the failed one. Good to know...Great song...Most men cry their hearts out after they lose their relationships, because they are probably not noticing things wrong during it, JMO. My ex told me that himself...forty years later...
Scary thing is ... I'm singin all wings out on my bed..with happiness...and the dude I live with shuns this "behavior"! And!... He's actually jealous!!! That's why I luv all rhese reaction videos!! It's peace for me!! TY
This is peak H&O from their pre-jukebox 70’s era. The very best of blue-eyed soul. My 2nd favorite track from this album is “Las Vegas Turnaround”, terrific vocals and harmonies.
I listen to this album at the request of my boyfriend in 1976. So good. My favorite is actually Abandoned Luncheonette. Wouldn’t see them for another three or four years. Seems pretty weird that in a couple more years it’ll be 50 years…
@@robertcartier5088 Meaning in the context of H&O’s recording career, before the Voices album and “Kiss on my List” made them Top 40 staples for the next 6-or-so years. While “Kiss” wasn’t their first big radio hit, it was the one that launched them into the superstar ranks…
In 2003, Hall & Oates were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In August 2018, in a 60th-anniversary celebration of Billboard's Hot 100, the duo ranked 18 in a list of the top Hot 100 artists of all time and six in a list of the Hot 100's top duos/groups. They remain the most successful duo of all time, ahead of the Carpenters, the Everly Brothers, and Simon & Garfunkel. - Wikipedia
Seeing your reaction gives me the chills - sorry, I had this album, put a hurting on it, too! I'm 62 and have been listening to them since the 70's. I know you're young, but back in the day, you couldn't turn on your radio without hearing an h &o tune!
Oh guys when this hit mid 70’s, damn I’m old, it bridged the gap between rock and soul. You had to have it, girls loved it so it was a tape deck must. Good stuff!!
This is an S-Tier song for me. I'm not sure if you boys are old enough to appreciate the emotion in this song-that feeling of being completely gutted by a difficult breakup is captured perfectly in this song. But your A rating is fair if this song doesn't just sucker punch you right in the feels. 🙂
This song hits me hard. In 2011, I saw the duo perform in Vancouver, at the Pacific National Exhibition, my girlfriend, Cat, passed away the year before, and I couldn't listen to any music for a year, when they performed She's Gone, I lost it, 😢 it was then, I fully realized that I would never see her again, and, the lyrics drove that home for me, it was what I was feeling.
I agree with you on that! Their earlier albums, you hear a lot more of John - still don't know why John went to backup singing - miss that smooth voice!
"Philly Mo-Town" is a contradiction in terms. This was Philly soul ... the sound that ruled the Seventies. And, yeah, you're right about Sigma Sound in Philadelphia being the place where all of this great music was put on recording tape.
@@gregsager2062 Thank you, greg. Far too many people lump Philly Soul and Motown together, but they are not only distinct by era (PS = '70s, MT = '60s), but they are also distinct in their sound, even though both fit under the R&B/Soul umbrella.
So glad they hit the longer album version, too.... This was so good that it was a pop hit TWICe - once right before "Sara Smile and once after. And Tavares did a cool soul cover that was also a hit.
@@denroy3 Not a hit per se, 8 weeks in the Hot 100 and got t #60 in 1974. Then 'Sara Smile' hit in '76 and they re-released it and it hit the Top 10. Listening today I was wondering if the latter single got remixed - I remember the 'climax vocals' (for example right after the four staircase key changes) being punchier and stronger than they sounded today. But I misremember a lot of stuff
A&A, I really hope you listened to the song louder than the volume we heard it at in your reaction. It came in WAY too low, and then Andy you turned up a bit but not nearly enough. This is an S-Tier song, but it does need to be heard at the proper volume to fully appreciate it. Oh well, I suspect if you listen to it again it will grow on you. Next from Hall & Oates, I recommend my 2nd favorite song of theirs, *"Out of Touch",* one of their SIX # 1 Hits. (Crazily, neither "Sara Smile" or "She's Gone" are among those six! So their catalog boasts Six # 1s and Sara Smile & She's Gone! Amazing! It's no wonder they are the top-selling duo of All-Time.)
I have always loved this band, even when I was such a little kid that none of my friends knew them. I think they are the definition of Blue Eye's R&B. Loved all of their hits, specially Kiss on My List, Private Eyes and I can't go for that. Regards from Chile!! 🙂
Darryl Hall has to be up there with some of the most underrated vocalists ever. His vocals are hard too. Its not my favorite song of theirs but its their best song. I need a drink and a quick decision is such a great line too.
BTW, we ALWAYS called them just Hall and Oates. They opened for ELO and that was my very first real concert at 13 years old. I still have the ELO concert t, but the Hall and Oates one got away. It was a hell of an awesome show!
This is S tier for me. The guys did an incredibly funny video for this song that you can find on YT under Hall & Oates She’s Gone video. It’s super grainy so you’ll know it when you see it. The story is that they were told that had to do some cheesy show and lip synch to “She’s Gone”. They said they didn’t want to lip synch but were told they had to. Daryl’s sister was in film school and the show didn’t want to listen to her because she was in college, so they wrote a script for the song, brought furniture from their own apartment and took it all down to the studio and performed it. The producer was so mad that he said he was going to make sure they never worked again. Obviously that never happened. The video is hysterical and shows what happens when you try to mess with Hall & Oates. Perfect song from guys who clearly have a great sense of humor.
This song was written 50 years ago. Pretty crazy how it holds up. Just crosses all generations. “My face ain’t looking any younger “. Try a little upbeat one by them called Did It In a Minute. 1982.
“Method of Modern Love” was a top-notch 80s tune by H&O. Definitely a different vibe in the 80s than their earlier work but impossible to overlook their dominance in the 80s.
Some more favorites from Hall and Oates are: Method of modern love - great melody and rhythms, ear candy vocals Out of touch - great melody and very strong rhythms, awesome vocals Man eater - Awesome bass, very bouncy jazz, fun vocals Private eyes - Just plain fun, great beat, ear worm, (personal favorite, just makes me very happy when listening)
I bought this on 45rpm when it was re-released in 76. I played it to death. Hard not to love this. You done "Rich Girll" yet? A+ for me, that was an awesome summer for music.
This song is like crowd surfing - no voice or instrument holds up the melody on its own, but they each contribute to prop up the track at the exact moment a hand is needed to keep the song afloat and it never feels at risk of getting dropped. Such amazing composition and production as always from H&O.
Thanks for that info. I didn’t know Purdie played drums on this! He plays on a lot of Steely Dan (one of my favorite bands) songs. A legendary drummer! ☮️❤️😎
I don't know if I commented this but, this is not only one of their first releases/hits but, one of the songs where John Oats also sings. This is before Daryll pretty much look over as lead vocal. Sara Smile is actually my favorite song, even though they've got so many amazing songs in their library. ❤ ETA, I was a little girl and remember not only when this song premiered on the radio in Philly, but heard all of their songs as they first came out in the following years. They're Philly boys, which gives them an extra special place in my heart. ❤😘🫂
Thanks for hitting this. My all time favorite Hall & Oates song. A+. Sara Smile.. A. 🤷 The whole Abandoned Luncheonette album is great. See ya on the next one.
So the origin of this song is based on the evening that John (the hippie of the two) was stood up by a girl who wore a pink tutu, she was the “love of his life”, devastated he went home confronted by Daryl “what’s up man”? John responded “she’s gone”! John claims that the original chops had a reggae vibe, but as per usual Daryl jumped on his keyboard and said “how about this”, and the song was born.
Kudos to Alex for clarifying his key change comments, but especially for the lyric dive. These two, along with Rich Girl were earlier than their poppier hits and vouch for their reputation. Solid A at least. Next should be "One on One" for it's stylistic merit.
This is my favorite song by them. I've always loved their use of the sax in their songs. The sax play is hardly ever mentioned when I'm watching reactions, and I've always wondered why?
After years of hearing the radio version of this song, you appreciate how much you missed by not hearing the album version....so many extras added in musically that give it much more depth!
I just got to my computer (where I prefer to listen to music, etc), it's after 6pm for me and I see this thumbnail and I let out a lil scream!!! I'M SO EXCITED. ♥ I love this song so much. This tune is a true duet. Daryl's "She's gone-on-on-on-on ohhhhh ahhh" is my fav.
So Hall is a multi range vocalist. He’s also an extremely talented writer. Oates has a pleasant voice. Hall’s arrangements are awesome. Their lyrics on all their songs are stellar. Again… sometimes pull a song that isn’t a top 100! Their catalogue is quite impressive!
Well ty guys for hitting this fantastic song, this has always been my number 1 Hall & Oates song love it and always will, great lines and brilliant composition. Finally got you back on the good vibes trail. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖
Interesting question "can they disappoint?". This is early, soulful H & O. Lots of people (me included) were disappointed that they went cheesy/commercial in the 80s. They did an album called "Private Eyes" that made them a huge commercial success. After that they were everywhere on MTV and radio and changed their style to more mainstream "hit production". My two cents anyways.
Like any band with some length in their career, H&O went through some evolution. I've heard a lot of people slam "Maneater" over the years, but it seems like just as many people, if not more, love it. Personally, I'll stand by "Adult Education" to my grave. "Big Bam Boom" is fun - which is not what people expect from "She's Gone". Some bands stick with one thing. Some don't.
I like their song "You Make My Dreams (come true)" much more. It's very different in upbeat style and rhythm. Was never a huge H&O fan, but that song is always on my playlist!! 😊
Can I say simply, when I first started watching this channel, you were only pretty much hitting hard rock and harder rock. Back then I never would have thought you would enjoy the classics that I enjoy, like this, and other yacht rock type songs. So glad you're listening to them. And Andy... the difference between appreciation for "Sarah Smile" and "She's Gone" has to do solely with where you are in a relationship. If you're in one, Sarah Smile is better. If you're single, She's Gone is better.
You've recently hit two songs that can make me tear up, but for different reasons: this and "Dancing Queen." It's great to see you discovering some of these amazing 70s gems. This song reminds me of the Everly Brothers put in a 70s soul context.
Hall in the left ear, Oates in the right. Now that you've heard their ballads, time to check out their rockers: Kiss on My List, You Make My Dreams, Private Eyes, I Can't Go For That, Maneater, Family Man, One on One, Out of Touch, Adult Education... check 'em all out.
Funny story. Back before music videos and worldwide fame, nobody knew what they looked like. Many of their early songs ended up on the R&B charts and a whole lot of people thought John & Darryl were black.
This is one of those songs that when it comes on, you listen to it in its entirety. It’s an S tier song for me.
i'm surprised "I Can't Go For That" isn't really mentioned as a follow-up song. One of their best. So slinky🙂
What are their tier rankings?
@@dabearcub S (for Sauce) is top of the line for a song that blows them away. Then a standard A-F grading scale.
@@reednewell2164 is “sauce” new slang, or something they created? If you can’t tell I’m the old guy asking lol
I thought it would be an *S* also, but I guess you had to have been there. 🧐
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John Oates can sing but Daryl Hall can saaaaaang. His voice is beyond special.
One of the best ever! Watch Live at Daryl's House for more evidence.
I put Hall up there with Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury as among the greatest rock vocalists ever.
Oates is a hell of a singer. Listen better....lol
A & A are not wrong in thinking John Oates was singing lead because he had much more of a vocal presence on this song than he does on most of their other hits, but I would say the verses were mainly Daryl Hall. I watched a live performance of this song and it was styled differently and fell in love with Oates' singing prowess.
@@jonathandarby1508 Precisely.
Everyone loves Sara Smile, but to me, this song is their masterpiece! S tier!!
"I think I'll spend eternity in the city". The production of the falling strings behind it absolutely blew me away the first time I heard it.
I think that effect was supposed to emulate the sound of big city traffic zooming by the window.
@@kev7161 exactly what grabbed me.
Let the carbon and monoxide choke my thoughts away...
There, fixed it.
At 5:20, for anyone interested.
Does anyone know what the instrument it is at 5:07....three times in a row?🎼
"Rich Girl" was one of Hall and Oats earliest hits, got lots of play time on the Radio.
That was their 1st H&O reaction.
If I'm right, it was their first hit after moving to RCA from Atlantic
That's when I first fell in love with their music!
I grew up in the '70s and so much of this music was just background, like the air we breath. I love these reactions because I get to hear it all again as though it were the first time again.
This is such a great explanation. There are so many songs that I never specifically listened to, yet can sing almost every lyric , even 40-50 years later. It was just all around us & so many songs were simply absorbed by osmosis..
Yes! This. Well said 😊
I’m appreciating the octave vocals and triple key modulations as if for the first time ❤
S tier, my favourite Hall & Oates song. Magnificent vocal performances, perfectly crafted song
This song captures the feeling for anyone who has ever lost someone after a breakup. It’s perfect.
Then when you get older, like me it could also be a funeral song.
Jamie ..that everyone! Over and over again ..lol.
@@rocky8758 right you are - my wife of 35 years died of Parkinsons last September, and I felt this song differently hearing it now
I listened to this hundreds of times after a particularly painful breakup.
After 50 years this song still give me goosebumps!
When I saw them live, the crowd went crazy when they did She’s Gone. When the song ended, Oates leaned over to Hall and said “I think they liked that one”. Was worth the second row ticket price just to catch that little moment. My favorite H&0 song off of my favorite H&O album. 🤘
You only have one favorite album? I can't pick just one!
@@maryellenshock I really like their early albums best, but yeah they are all good. 👍
Sara Smile and She's Gone really are their two best songs. Love both.
I’d place Rich Girl right up there with them.
I’m NOT a fan of Sara Smile. I much prefer “I can’t go for that”
Their version of You've Lost That Loving Feeling is really great too.
I've always preferred "It's a Laugh", a #20 hit from the *Along the Red Ledge* album that's more or less forgotten now, and "Say It Isn't So", their #2 hit that was tacked on as a bonus new song to their *Rock 'n Soul Part 1* greatest hits comp.
Blue eyed soul at its best 👌
One On One has to be next, the soul is off the charts!
Yes One on One is so SOULFUL, I've seen many women react to it....and they usually lose their minds, great song
Definitely
I second that!
Yes. Seduction as a sports metaphor.
MY FAVORITE H&O SONG!
This is absolutely S-tier. My favorite song they ever did. So good.
This one was written by Oates after the failure of his marriage. Had an obvious special meaning to him which is why his vocal participation was what it was.
Wow, all this time I thought it was Hall who was singing lead & HIS marriage was the failed one. Good to know...Great song...Most men cry their hearts out after they lose their relationships, because they are probably not noticing things wrong during it, JMO. My ex told me that himself...forty years later...
I heard this song came from Darryls divorce, not John's.
Scary thing is ... I'm singin all wings out on my bed..with happiness...and the dude I live with shuns this "behavior"! And!... He's actually jealous!!! That's why I luv all rhese reaction videos!! It's peace for me!! TY
I saw them in concert in the mid 80's. One of the best concerts I attended
Daryl hall and Cee Lo singing "I can't go for that" is super good
This is peak H&O from their pre-jukebox 70’s era. The very best of blue-eyed soul. My 2nd favorite track from this album is “Las Vegas Turnaround”, terrific vocals and harmonies.
Yeah, excellent song!!
I agree, it's a good song but what do you mean by, _"pre-jukebox"_ ? Jukeboxes have been around since the 1920's!
I listen to this album at the request of my boyfriend in 1976. So good. My favorite is actually Abandoned Luncheonette. Wouldn’t see them for another three or four years. Seems pretty weird that in a couple more years it’ll be 50 years…
This is my favorite H&O album. Love the title track too
@@robertcartier5088 Meaning in the context of H&O’s recording career, before the Voices album and “Kiss on my List” made them Top 40 staples for the next 6-or-so years. While “Kiss” wasn’t their first big radio hit, it was the one that launched them into the superstar ranks…
Best selling duo of all time. Props to them for being so damn good.
Ever hear of Simon and Garfunkel?
In 2003, Hall & Oates were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In August 2018, in a 60th-anniversary celebration of Billboard's Hot 100, the duo ranked 18 in a list of the top Hot 100 artists of all time and six in a list of the Hot 100's top duos/groups. They remain the most successful duo of all time, ahead of the Carpenters, the Everly Brothers, and Simon & Garfunkel.
- Wikipedia
Seeing your reaction gives me the chills - sorry, I had this album, put a hurting on it, too! I'm 62 and have been listening to them since the 70's. I know you're young, but back in the day, you couldn't turn on your radio without hearing an h &o tune!
"Say It Isn't So” should be on the list to hear as well!, It will surprise you…in a very good way!
Oh guys when this hit mid 70’s, damn I’m old, it bridged the gap between rock and soul. You had to have it, girls loved it so it was a tape deck must. Good stuff!!
I love this song, in part, for its John Oates factor. He's usually buried in the mix, but you can clearly hear him here.
Abandoned Luncheonette is a terrific album.
This is an S-Tier song for me. I'm not sure if you boys are old enough to appreciate the emotion in this song-that feeling of being completely gutted by a difficult breakup is captured perfectly in this song. But your A rating is fair if this song doesn't just sucker punch you right in the feels. 🙂
FINALLY! The ultimate acceptance of the end song. My favorite H&O tune!
S tier all day long!
There’s a video of H&O doing She’s Gone live on The Old Grey Whistle Test back in 1976. It’s amazing!!!
This song hits me hard. In 2011, I saw the duo perform in Vancouver, at the Pacific National Exhibition, my girlfriend, Cat, passed away the year before, and I couldn't listen to any music for a year, when they performed She's Gone, I lost it, 😢 it was then, I fully realized that I would never see her again, and, the lyrics drove that home for me, it was what I was feeling.
F*#%ing Goosebumps. Every. Damn. Time. I will never tire of this song. S Tier forever! 😎
I also like Oates' voice and wished he had been featured more on H&O's hit recordings.
I agree with you on that! Their earlier albums, you hear a lot more of John - still don't know why John went to backup singing - miss that smooth voice!
This is a fantastic album with deep roots in R&B/Philly Mo-Town. Bowie also dabbled in the same style (and recording studio) for Young Americans.
"Philly Mo-Town" is a contradiction in terms. This was Philly soul ... the sound that ruled the Seventies. And, yeah, you're right about Sigma Sound in Philadelphia being the place where all of this great music was put on recording tape.
@@gregsager2062 Thank you, greg. Far too many people lump Philly Soul and Motown together, but they are not only distinct by era (PS = '70s, MT = '60s), but they are also distinct in their sound, even though both fit under the R&B/Soul umbrella.
This is my favorite album of theirs. It’s a soufflé
Fantastic album!
John Oates singing the word "was" at 5:41... gold. And as much as Oates dwelt in Hall's shadow, that one little moment always "made" this song for me!
So glad they hit the longer album version, too....
This was so good that it was a pop hit TWICe - once right before "Sara Smile and once after.
And Tavares did a cool soul cover that was also a hit.
Yea, it didn't really hit until the re-release.
@@denroy3 Not a hit per se, 8 weeks in the Hot 100 and got t #60 in 1974.
Then 'Sara Smile' hit in '76 and they re-released it and it hit the Top 10.
Listening today I was wondering if the latter single got remixed - I remember the 'climax vocals' (for example right after the four staircase key changes) being punchier and stronger than they sounded today. But I misremember a lot of stuff
Robb thomas doing the vocals on this was outstanding! Live at Daryl house!!!
Agree! Rob Thomas And Daryl sing this at Daryl's House and it is perfection! You guys ought to try it!
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A&A, I really hope you listened to the song louder than the volume we heard it at in your reaction. It came in WAY too low, and then Andy you turned up a bit but not nearly enough. This is an S-Tier song, but it does need to be heard at the proper volume to fully appreciate it. Oh well, I suspect if you listen to it again it will grow on you. Next from Hall & Oates, I recommend my 2nd favorite song of theirs, *"Out of Touch",* one of their SIX # 1 Hits. (Crazily, neither "Sara Smile" or "She's Gone" are among those six! So their catalog boasts Six # 1s and Sara Smile & She's Gone! Amazing! It's no wonder they are the top-selling duo of All-Time.)
Daryll Hall nails the blue-eyed soul vibe and sound, and yes, he was the falsetto.
Daryl's wail of "She's gone...." at the climax slays me as it has since the day it came out.
I have always loved this band, even when I was such a little kid that none of my friends knew them. I think they are the definition of Blue Eye's R&B. Loved all of their hits, specially Kiss on My List, Private Eyes and I can't go for that.
Regards from Chile!! 🙂
I feel so lucky to have grown up in an era when this song was in the top ten and on heavy rotation every time I turned on my radio.
She's Gone is by far, my favorite song by H & O. S tier! Production amazing.
Darryl Hall has to be up there with some of the most underrated vocalists ever. His vocals are hard too. Its not my favorite song of theirs but its their best song. I need a drink and a quick decision is such a great line too.
@Fantasy Guru FYI, Darryl Hall gives a great performance on 'North Star' from the album 'Exposure' by Robert fripp
BTW, we ALWAYS called them just Hall and Oates. They opened for ELO and that was my very first real concert at 13 years old. I still have the ELO concert t, but the Hall and Oates one got away. It was a hell of an awesome show!
This is S tier for me. The guys did an incredibly funny video for this song that you can find on YT under Hall & Oates She’s Gone video. It’s super grainy so you’ll know it when you see it.
The story is that they were told that had to do some cheesy show and lip synch to “She’s Gone”. They said they didn’t want to lip synch but were told they had to. Daryl’s sister was in film school and the show didn’t want to listen to her because she was in college, so they wrote a script for the song, brought furniture from their own apartment and took it all down to the studio and performed it. The producer was so mad that he said he was going to make sure they never worked again. Obviously that never happened. The video is hysterical and shows what happens when you try to mess with Hall & Oates.
Perfect song from guys who clearly have a great sense of humor.
This song was written 50 years ago. Pretty crazy how it holds up. Just crosses all generations. “My face ain’t looking any younger “. Try a little upbeat one by them called Did It In a Minute. 1982.
Fuck I’m old.
“Method of Modern Love” was a top-notch 80s tune by H&O. Definitely a different vibe in the 80s than their earlier work but impossible to overlook their dominance in the 80s.
One of my top 5 H&O songs.
Some more favorites from Hall and Oates are:
Method of modern love - great melody and rhythms, ear candy vocals
Out of touch - great melody and very strong rhythms, awesome vocals
Man eater - Awesome bass, very bouncy jazz, fun vocals
Private eyes - Just plain fun, great beat, ear worm, (personal favorite, just makes me very happy when listening)
This heavily featured John's voice. I never understood why this wasn't the norm, since he has a richly timbred voice.
The only reason John didn't get featured more over their body of work was because the other guy was Daryl Oates.
@@kikovazquez7277 Yep. Same with Queen. Brian May and Roger Taylor have fine singing voices, but, you know...Freddie Mercury, lol.
@@kikovazquez7277 😂😂😂 Exactly
I bought this on 45rpm when it was re-released in 76. I played it to death. Hard not to love this. You done "Rich Girll" yet? A+ for me, that was an awesome summer for music.
Adult Education, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid are my 2 all time fave Hall and Oates songs.
"I can't Go For That/No Can Do" is a great one too.
Gotta love that Philly sound. It's just so damn smooth.
This song is like crowd surfing - no voice or instrument holds up the melody on its own, but they each contribute to prop up the track at the exact moment a hand is needed to keep the song afloat and it never feels at risk of getting dropped. Such amazing composition and production as always from H&O.
This song encapsulates my North Minneapolis mid-70s childhood memories in all the best ways. Like sunny, soulful bliss. Magical.
These guys are great. My favorite is You’ve lost that lovin feeling.
So glad you picked the longer version of this song instead of the shorter "radio" cut.
What a song, great dynamics. Bernard Purdie on drums!
Thanks for that info. I didn’t know Purdie played drums on this! He plays on a lot of Steely Dan (one of my favorite bands) songs. A legendary drummer! ☮️❤️😎
THE HITMAKER
Seriously??? Purdie? Had NO idea.
I have never passed this song by since the first time I heard it on the radio. If it's on, it's on until it's over.
Sara Smiles is by far my favorite song by Hall and Oates. Knowing the background of the song and who it was about, only adds to my love of the song.
How lovely that you stumbled onto the long album version, instead of the crappy single edit.
One of my favourite songs ever. Just about perfection.
I’m thinking between words, instruments and voices…A+
I feel like “One on one” by Hall and Oats should be listened to and overlooked their song “Method of modern Love”
Heard this song dozens and dozens of times, but this is the first time hearing it with headphones. WOW! Love it even more now!!!
You should watch the live version. They both sing and play instruments…a dynamic duo! Plus, they sound fantastic live.
This is the long version. That’s not how it was originally in the radio. Such a great song.
I waz 12 years old in in73 How bout youDo you miss the 70s as much az me ?
I don't know if I commented this but, this is not only one of their first releases/hits but, one of the songs where John Oats also sings.
This is before Daryll pretty much look over as lead vocal.
Sara Smile is actually my favorite song, even though they've got so many amazing songs in their library. ❤
ETA, I was a little girl and remember not only when this song premiered on the radio in Philly, but heard all of their songs as they first came out in the following years.
They're Philly boys, which gives them an extra special place in my heart. ❤😘🫂
Thanks for hitting this. My all time favorite Hall & Oates song. A+. Sara Smile.. A. 🤷 The whole Abandoned Luncheonette album is great. See ya on the next one.
So the origin of this song is based on the evening that John (the hippie of the two) was stood up by a girl who wore a pink tutu, she was the “love of his life”, devastated he went home confronted by Daryl “what’s up man”? John responded “she’s gone”! John claims that the original chops had a reggae vibe, but as per usual Daryl jumped on his keyboard and said “how about this”, and the song was born.
It hits right in the feels, hard to not get emotional with this one 🎯
This is one of my favorite albums of all time. The whole album is genius
Class of 73 here and it would definitely be in my top 25 favorite albums of all time. I still have the album.
Abandoned Luncheonette ?
@@TheCybertiger9 yes
Kudos to Alex for clarifying his key change comments, but especially for the lyric dive. These two, along with Rich Girl were earlier than their poppier hits and vouch for their reputation. Solid A at least. Next should be "One on One" for it's stylistic merit.
This is my favorite song by them. I've always loved their use of the sax in their songs. The sax play is hardly ever mentioned when I'm watching reactions, and I've always wondered why?
Easily their best song. You get lost in it. The build up to the wailing at the end just gets me every time.
After years of hearing the radio version of this song, you appreciate how much you missed by not hearing the album version....so many extras added in musically that give it much more depth!
This is a great song..."Sara Smile" is the Best!
Dude, that saxophone solo! Wow!
I just got to my computer (where I prefer to listen to music, etc), it's after 6pm for me and I see this thumbnail and I let out a lil scream!!! I'M SO EXCITED. ♥ I love this song so much. This tune is a true duet. Daryl's "She's gone-on-on-on-on ohhhhh ahhh" is my fav.
NO one used their full names.... they were always referred to as 'Hall and Oats'. Just fyi.
Sara Smile is a great song. This song is their masterpiece imo. Definitely S Tier
One on One is a beautiful song, worth a listen
Daryl has the high voice , John has the deep voice
Love the vocals in this song. All things spectacular in this song! 🎶🎵🎶😺
Everyone called the Hall & Oates when I was a kid in the 70s/80s. And SUCH a great song!
So Hall is a multi range vocalist. He’s also an extremely talented writer. Oates has a pleasant voice. Hall’s arrangements are awesome. Their lyrics on all their songs are stellar.
Again… sometimes pull a song that isn’t a top 100! Their catalogue is quite impressive!
Darryl Hall & John Oats…..you can’t deny, those brothers got some soul!
I’m sure you’ve seen Darrell’s place but if you haven’t, it’s something special
Well ty guys for hitting this fantastic song, this has always been my number 1 Hall & Oates song love it and always will, great lines and brilliant composition. Finally got you back on the good vibes trail.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖
Interesting question "can they disappoint?". This is early, soulful H & O. Lots of people (me included) were disappointed that they went cheesy/commercial in the 80s. They did an album called "Private Eyes" that made them a huge commercial success. After that they were everywhere on MTV and radio and changed their style to more mainstream "hit production". My two cents anyways.
Like any band with some length in their career, H&O went through some evolution. I've heard a lot of people slam "Maneater" over the years, but it seems like just as many people, if not more, love it. Personally, I'll stand by "Adult Education" to my grave. "Big Bam Boom" is fun - which is not what people expect from "She's Gone". Some bands stick with one thing. Some don't.
I kind of agree, but that was also the time of "I Can't Go for That" and "One on One", so it wasn't a total sellout, haha!
@Rob Abiera i agree, even the songs I don't care for by them, other people LOVE so they have something for everyone I guess.
I like their song "You Make My Dreams (come true)" much more. It's very different in upbeat style and rhythm. Was never a huge H&O fan, but that song is always on my playlist!! 😊
My favorite album of theirs. My favorite track is the title track "Abandoned Luncheonette".
Can I say simply, when I first started watching this channel, you were only pretty much hitting hard rock and harder rock. Back then I never would have thought you would enjoy the classics that I enjoy, like this, and other yacht rock type songs. So glad you're listening to them. And Andy... the difference between appreciation for "Sarah Smile" and "She's Gone" has to do solely with where you are in a relationship. If you're in one, Sarah Smile is better. If you're single, She's Gone is better.
An Often Overlooked Classic,, Daryl Hall & John Oates "Las Vegas Turnaround" (The Stewardess Song)
You've recently hit two songs that can make me tear up, but for different reasons: this and "Dancing Queen." It's great to see you discovering some of these amazing 70s gems. This song reminds me of the Everly Brothers put in a 70s soul context.
They were always called "Hall and Oates" when they were on Top 10 radio.
Excellent reaction!!! "One On One" should be next. Great song.
Hall in the left ear, Oates in the right. Now that you've heard their ballads, time to check out their rockers: Kiss on My List, You Make My Dreams, Private Eyes, I Can't Go For That, Maneater, Family Man, One on One, Out of Touch, Adult Education... check 'em all out.
Funny story. Back before music videos and worldwide fame, nobody knew what they looked like. Many of their early songs ended up on the R&B charts and a whole lot of people thought John & Darryl were black.
Like the great Bobby Caldwell. 🙂
I dont think they have any bad songs.All their songs are great.Great channel. Be safe
Lots of memories/was one of my older sisters favorites and she wasnt wrong. Miss her.❤❤❤
So nice to hear them back when they were a true duo. Thanks for recognizing that as well.
This album is on the play list for a long drive. Love this one. Such talent. Thanks.