God, he never shuts up. He just loves the sound of his own voice. Not talking about Daryl Hall here.

One of the greatest voices of the last 50 years... Talent is talent. Period.

Live at Daryl’s House is wonderful He’s a great voice and a great songwriter

Well done to Daryl for managing to get a few words in.

Daryl Hall, one of the greatest voices and hit makers of his generation. One of the few artists that sound just as good live as in the studio.

I feel like it was much more important for Daryl personally to draw this huge incandescent line between him and Oates during the interview than it was for us to hear it.

What is Daryl talking about that he and John don't have a "creative partnership"? Nevermind all the songs that they wrote *together* -- "She's Gone", "Out of Touch", etc. -- it was fairly common knowledge that they would help each other arrange and shape the songs that they wrote separately. And they produced all of their 80s albums together. If that's not a creative partnership, then wtf is?

Great interview. Daryl is his own man - whether one agrees with him or not, he has his life going the way he likes. He's a brilliant musician, songwriter and vocalist. I have enormous respect for him and the music that he has given us, with or without Mr. Oates. I hope we have many more years to enjoy this great music artist. Thanks Bill.

The thing I admire about Daryl Hall is that his hits have withstood the test of time. Songs like "I Can't Go For That" and "Sara Smile" still sound as fresh today as they did from my car radio back in the day. I never would have guessed that as they were straight up pop and most all pop has a very short shelf life.

He did Oates dirty in this discussion.

Unbelievable give oates some credits he wrote a lot of the songs as well. What an ego it was all me. Come on darryl He was your partner in music. Both of you are great.

I worked in Hollywood for a bank, a filing job. One of my many co-workers was a cute woman named Jena. One day she brought in an album (that I had heard of, as it was reviewed in Rolling Stone) called Abandoned Luncheonette. She quit after a few weeks. Later, I realized she was Sara ( Sara Smile ) Allen's younger sister.

Damn Daryl doesn’t want to give John any credit 🤣 Clearly some animosity there or Daryl is just very conceded

My band opened 60 shows for Hall & Oates in ‘77 and ‘78. It was during their comparatively commercially lean period of ‘Beauty On A Back Street’ and ‘Along The Red Ledge’ albums. I used to watch them from sidestage, night after night, as Daryl would never sing a song the same way two nights in a row. He is a true soul singer of the highest order, black or white. All Daryl said here was that he and John are now just business partners, in the H&O brand. It’s a touring brand only at this point, and it pays bills for both of them. They’re not creative partners in the songwriting/arranging/recording/producing sense. It wasn’t mean. It was just the facts. Having said that, Daryl is rather aloof and he does have an ego, and there’s nothing wrong in that. I’ve yet to meet many highly successful people who aren’t that way. It’s more than often part of the equation that makes them so great to begin with. I must add that John was a very friendly and accommodating touring partner. Good guy. Daryl is very private.

This podcast is making a lot more sense now

Daryl is very full of himself. I feel sorry for John.😢

Wow!!! I have been such a fan of Hall & Oates since I was 13/14 years old. What a great interview. Two men conversing about music. I can listen for hours.

Loved the Live From Daryl's House! Such a voice Daryl still has.

Nice job, Bill - this is easily the best interview with Daryl Hall that I have ever seen or heard. Very relaxed...and everyone is more open and revealing when they are relaxed.

Daryl Hall sure loves throwing John Oates under the bus.

For those of you, who like I, cannot stand to hear Maher’s voice any more than is necessary, the comments Daryl makes about his relationship with John Oates is at about 12:45 in.

So as someone who has probably heard 95% or more of Daryl's interviews, I think I can add some perspective to what might appear to be him discrediting John here. First, Maher needed to be more specific when asking about things in terms of time, like Daryl said at the end " Oh you're talking about the OLD days"....What we need to realize is that it has been almost 40 years since Daryl and John actually sat in a room with guitars/piano and wrote a song together. It may not feel that way to us because we still love the music like it was written yesterday, but for Daryl, that was 2 or maybe 3 lifetimes ago. Think of it like a marriage and the songs were the kids ( Daryl has used this analogy before). They got married, had all these kids, grew apart, but still care for each other and have to still remain " together" to help keep the kids safe, taken care of ect.....So there is that part The real issue here, and what I hear in many of Daryl's interviews, is a confusion/anger that he was never taken seriously as a solo artist, and least not in the way he wanted. Just look at what he has witnessed. Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Phil Collins, Sting, George Michael, Jon Bon Jovi, Rob Thomas, and more, all split from their original groups and found, in some cases, more success solo than with the original groups. So from Daryl's POV, he must be like WTF? Why did I get so ignored? To the point that his best album, IMO, Can't Stop Dreaming, was basically ignored until it was re-released AFTER Hall & Oates were back together with Do It For Love. Only THEN was that album even recognized, and it did spur a few AC/Jazz hits...So I 100% forgive his hurt, and he is clearly hurt, that when he tried to go solo he was never really given the time of day or promoted properly, and only after each time he would go running back to John, did he have success. He is human, and that would wear on any of us. Lastly, some of what you see here is memory loss. Daryl has never had a good memory because he is always in the now. I have NEVER , and I have seen at least 30 in person, I have NEVER seen a H&O show where he did not screw up the lyrics at least once, you just come to expect it lol. Also, many times his stories are different or confusing from one interview to the next. I have heard him say that Jon Bon Jovi did an excellent job on So Close, and I have also heard him say he ruined the song. Yes, we all know that he was divorced before his ex wife died, but you can tell by the look in his eyes that he still loved her, and most likely their parting was similar to how he parted with Sarah, who said " I know he still loves me, but he just can't be with me" or something close to that. You can tell by the way he speaks about Tommy, Clive and others that he feels cheated somehow, that he feels he should have been able to have equal success solo as he did with H&O. And really , who can blame him? Just listen to any of Soul Alone or Can't Stop Dreaming and you wonder how in the HELL did these albums flop and not produce hits? It seems it was all political and business related, and not really related to the music. Labels wanted so badly to protect the H&O brand that they ignored Daryl. He even said once "we work together because the world forces us to". If you watch enough of his interviews you realize he has some deep wounds, and a love/hate relationship with almost every MALE he interacts with ( a few exceptions) and speaks very fondly and lovingly about all of the women in his life. I think John knows him, and will just take this interview as Daryl being Daryl. Anyway, just my two cents.

Daryl, I am so glad you took the time to interview! Bill , great job! Daryl you are such an artist, I’m sure fame chases you into privacy and you do not have the time to explain your creativity! Or even want to! Thanks for sharing with Bill about your creativity, and take on life!

Hall and Oates fan. Interesting that DH talks about how he did most of the studio work on some of the hits with his "business partner" . But his solo recording career garnered basically one hit song.

I was on my way to work the first time I heard “Throw the roses away”. I started crying because of the words. One of my absolutely favorite songs.

Bill you are always the guy who can talk on many subjects, so easily with your guests. Great interview with Daryl, nice that he shared so much with you. Love your podcast

Interesting how Daryl doesn't talk about the songs John wrote which were some of their big hits as well. I appreciate both of them for their music and wish them the best.

John Oates has a very successful writing career on his own. He didn't deserve this. His solo work is amazing.

Out of Touch is the paradigmatic 80's sound. It's perfection.

I'm 22 but I've really come across his music over the past year or two, especially live stuff, this guy is insane, a real musician and vocalist... Great to see him sit down in an interview quite recent, like gold dust... hope he does something like this again

I started listening to Darrl in the 80's. Loved the music, but never knew anything about what he was like, as a person. It's so nice to see that he is just a down to earth person.

Very good atmosphere in this interview, I like to listen to Daryl talking about life, also like to know that he is a man to listen and speak with reason. 👏👏👏

It seems like Daryl Hall is making Bill Maher feel like he's really lucky to be able to hang out. That guy is just so chill

This is the interview that ended Hall and Oates. They have not played a live date as H&O since.

You can hear that being acknowledged and getting recognition for his music is very important to him.

LOVED THIS!!!!! Have been a fan since 1975 and Daryl never fails to amuse the hell outta me!!!! Romeo Is Bleeding is such an AWESOME song!!!! I listen to that CD ALWAYS!!!!! LOVE YOU DARYL!!!!!! SEE YOU IN LAUGHLIN 10/22 ♥️♥️♥️

Mr. Hall you HAVE to get your music special back on tv with more musicians...best show ever

Sacred Songs & Abandoned Luncheonette are some of my favourite 70s album and Darryl Hall is probably one of the best pop male vocalists of his generation. More legendary musicians on the show please!

Great interview and I’m a big fan of Hall & Oates but a bit shocked by Daryl’s attitude about John Oates . I think that Daryl could have been a bit more humble than coming across like this .

LOVE the format Bill! Daryl thanks for being so open!

No way!!!! HUGE Hall n Oats fan. Can’t believe he had Daryl on. This truly is club random af

Love this. Love Darryl. Thank you.

Why are they dissing Oats!!! Wow he acts like he was a solo artist!!! Give the man his credit at least for being part of the most successful duo of all time. Daryl’s tone says it all!

" Adult Education " is not only an unforgivably catchy tune ,but also a comforting song for every shy,unpopular girl in High School who fears her brand in high school will be her brad for life .There life after high school. GOLD !!

Wow. perfect "club random" guest!! I have not heard (or thought) about Daryl Hall in decades. Super talented guy, but sounds like he's suffering from bitterness about John. FUN FACT: My mom went to high school with John Oates.

Great interview! Loved hearing about Daryl’s take on the business and life? Adore his talent!

Something must of happened between Daryl and John within the past year or so. When Daryl was on Howard Stern in 2007 and 2011 he had the most wonderful things to say about John as well as other interviews he did. He gave John credit where credit was due. If you look at the Hall & Oates concert reviews for 2021 or so, it seems like there were feuding then. Maybe it’s the alcohol talking in this interview and or he’s turning into a grumpy old man? His interviews on Stern he was pretty witty and funny and the only really bad thing he had to say was talking about deer and ticks 😂

Marigold Sky is my favorite H&O album, even with all their hits! Glad to hear Daryl holds it in such regard.

Darryl is an amazing artist and one of the best vocalists of his generation. And he still Has it! He epitomizes the Philly Sound. One of my favorite tunes is Darryl and John performing the Billy Paul classic “Me and Mrs Jones” live! Unbelievable! only thing better than listening to it is watching the live performance. It doesn’t get any better. 😎

Sarah Smile is one of my songs I can relive the memory of the 1st time I heard it; where I was at, who I was with, what I was doing, even what I was wearing and I said “oh WoW! Turn that Up”

I was a travel agent for Hall & Oates (I worked for a small travel agency in Forest Hills, Queens NY that specialized in travel arrangements for bands including The Rolling Stones, Supertramp, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, The Allman Bros. Band and of course, Hall & Oates. I loved Daryl - he was so gorgeous and talented. I got to meet them and went to a few of their concerts for free - one of the perks of working at the travel agency. Plus we always got advance free copies of their latest albums.

I Love this and I Love Daryl Hall and am a Diehard fan of his since 1980! Love these intimate interviews with him. I Love All of his songs!!!!!!!! He is The Best Musician in my opinion!!!!!!!

You’re not the only one whose bubble was burst, Bill. Damn, you could tell Daryl would rather erase the “Oates” from the entire catalog. 🤷‍♂️

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

Hall is a deep, complex guy with the lives lived of 100 men. He's an outlier, takes no crap and knows the art of self preservation. I like him.

What a legend… I still jam Hall and Oates it doesn’t get much more classic then them!

I want more Live From Daryl's house!!!!

We appreciate content like this Bill- this world is crazy so your show is such a breath of fresh tequila 😅

Daryl is truly a musical genius but his soul is what makes him who he is and that's why we all love him. And y'all both are too cool for school just like every other guests on this club cast. I look forward for the next extraordinary guest.

Daryl is a genius, but he should be kinder to John. Sure, Daryl is the ‘leader’, and it’s main reason for success, but you cannot ignore John’s contributions to songs such as You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. To be known as the greatest pop duo in history isn’t such a bad thing. Daryl had his shot with his solo stuff, and while Dreamtime is a great record, it didn’t hit, and it rankles Daryl, but Ce La Vie. Sometimes life isn’t fair, but be grateful for what you have and not what you could’ve had. PS: listen to their criminally underrated record ‘Change Of Season’. I think it’s their best.

Thanks for this Bill and Daryl ❤😊

What a pleasure to watch Bill inform Darryl how much more he knows about music that Darryl does.

Recognised Daryl Hall the first time at Daryl’s house. Great Life sessions and pure music with such a lot of fun. greetings from Cologne Germany

Best one yet. Daryl wouldn't let Bill hog the entire conversation and Bill was more thoughtful. More like this!

08:27 I like how Bill completely defeats his argument that smoking and drinking ruins your voice and then says he likes older Frank's voice , a life time of drinking and smoking, better.

As I watch Club Random, love the raw / real without all the editing nonsense - hence, Club Random ! Splendid !

What a great conversation. I started this knowing it was 55 min. I hit the like button and couldn't stop watching until it was over. I love Daryl and Bill. So great!

Music elevates us! Certainly Daryl is a big contributor!!! I grew up listening to Kiss on my list, Private Eyes, I can’t go for that, no can do, Adult Education….etc!!!!❤

There is always something to learn in Bill Maher's Club Random! I just finished the synopsis on the book, " Wet Panties." My urban vocabulary is expanding!

Great interview! I love Daryl and it was great hearing some down to earth questions for him. Daryl dropping the F bomb doesn’t get old either. I wish it would have went on for another hour.

Bill Maher must be credited as the man who gave Daryl Hall his next big hit, "Thank You Younger Me".

What a great episode of club random. I’m a huge Daryl fan. Even more so after this blunt conversation. We’ll done Bill

Romeo Is Bleeding (1997) - Hall & Oates Wow! How did I miss this song growing up? Loved it from the first measure. (I'm 53.)

Daryl is the greatest and always will be in my mind, pure talent and lifestyle. Love you!!

I don’t know how I’ve just found these but, Bill, I’ve been an admirer for years man. And lemme tell ya, it wasn’t easy. Living in the northwest corner of southeast Oklahoma… Being raised between Baptist and Pentecostal backgrounds. I’ll say again, I had a hard time trying to sneak around and watch your shows. But I did. And I had an awakening at around 14-15 y/o. I’m a non believer, or an atheist or agnostic at very least. Anyways. You’re the future of late night stuff that we can all enjoy anytime. Thank you thank you for all of your fucking arguing with all of these great people, and never shutting up. ❤

Bill - what a brilliant laid-back format. Keep it going. Love the mellow feel - the joint was a nice touch. Love Daryl Hall - what a talent!

Soundtracks fill my bored mind at work. And songs that I know are triggered by a sound, a vice, an anything. At 53 years of age, the lyrics of my youth are suddenly deeply meaningful.

Two of my favorite people in the world! Love that Bill is doing this. Also nice to see Bill has the same POS $150 fridge I had in my garage.

Awesome!!! Enjoyed the whole conversation!!!

This was my favorite interview so far. Would have loved to have a deeper conversation on the Hall & Oates conflict.

This was such a great & natural conversation. Talking about love, loss, religion, etc..Could listen to Bill for hours and never get sick of it

Thank you so much bill for doing this random with Daryl he's amazing long story short I'm 57 and kinda a late bloomer I've listened to music all my life you could say I'm hinged on it laugh cry remember it does it all for me the thing I missed coming up was knowing the artist for years the song was all I heard them one night at my table enjoying a few ok 😏a lot of cocktails I found Daryl's house it opened up a whole new world to me the music and the artist what a setting and Daryl he is so way way beyond talent wise then I ever knew so to Daryl thanks so much for bringing everything full circle to me love your pod cast bill again thank you

Hall could've expressed his feelings towards Oates' contributions in countless ways other than significantly belittling John's artistic contributions to the partnership. Or stayed away from the booze if it makes him a mean drunk. Doubt it will happen but Maher should interview Oates as a follow-up. Maybe John would address Daryl's insults; maybe he wouldn't. But he at least deserves an opportunity to do so.

Growing up listening to Benny Goodman sounds amazing to me. The 20th century is notable, and will eventually be an historical landmark, insanely rich and varied in the development of music, with the advent of recording to the ubiquitous availability we now have.... Music is life

I love being old now of mind, not of body You guys took me back in a good way 70s 80s

Two people who shouldn’t even be on the same country (let alone the same room). I couldn’t turn my head away from it. This interview had it all. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Great artist and memories. Bill's ability to pivot to Hall's odd reactions to recognition is just as legendary.

I’ve always loved Oates and Hall

Daryl Hall.....best singer ever !!! Love his Voice......is wonderful, amazing, fantastic, beautiful, it's everything.....great !!!

@12:45 The controversy

Killer!!!! Thank you Guys!!! Unlike any show anywhere...loved it!!!!!!

I am one of their most greatful fans. I have seen and loved both Daryl and John so many times you can't ccount tgem on two hands. I will continue to, and look follow and seeing them until they stop, hopefully will be around for sometime. DARYL keep on rocking it! I love you !!

The more I watch this show the more I like Bill...never thought I would say that. lol Daryl PLEASE do some more Daryl's House stuff...IMO the best stuff on YT.

Live from Daryl’s House !!!! We love it. Thank you.

I really like the open and honest flavor of this show!

Love his 'Live From Daryl's house' show. So many great guests playing so many great songs.

I wish Bill would let his guests speak more.

What an awesome sit down with one of my favorite artists of all time!!!!

I remember seeing Hall and Oates in 82, they put on a great show, Hall can really bring it in concert, Oates was great also. As a fan thats all I care about.

just Sr Daryl Hall what a human interview love it and thanks for your music all over this years ...