[2017-03-28] John Oates "Change Of Seasons" hardcover memoir

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:49 pm

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John Oates was born at the perfect time, paralleling the birth of rock ‘n roll. Raised in a small Pennsylvania town, he was exposed to folk, blues, soul, and R&B. Meeting and teaming up with Daryl Hall in the late 1960s, they developed a style of music that was uniquely their own but never abandoned their roots. John uncovers the grit and struggle it took to secure a recording contract with the legendary Atlantic Records and chronicles the artistic twists and turns that resulted in a DJ discovering an obscure album track that would become their first hit record. This is not your typical rock and roll story. John was focused creating great music. Along the way he achieved incredible success, battling the ever-changing pop music landscape and coming to terms with complex managerial, business, and personal challenges.

Daryl Hall and John Oates have over 20 albums together, more than 60 million records sold, and 29 Top 40 hits. They are the most successful pop duo in the world and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yet John’s story has never been told. Relying on his many hand-written journals, he brings to light many fascinating stories spanning his entire life with a journalist’s eye and a poet’s heart.

In Change of Seasons, John shares his highs, lows, triumphs, and failures. He takes the reader on a wild ride through all the eras, personalities and music that has shaped him into what he is.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/125008265X/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:31 pm

Bump: The publication date was brought forward, and this is available now.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

OATES!: The Book.

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

OATES!: The Book.

It includes OATES: The CD, too.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

alantig wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

OATES!: The Book.

It includes OATES: The CD, too.

This just gets better and better.

(And you forgot to put an exclamation point after...you know.)

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

alantig wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

OATES!: The Book.

It includes OATES: The CD, too.

This just gets better and better.

(And you forgot to put an exclamation point after...you know.)

He's not as enthusiastic about the CD.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

alantig wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

alantig wrote:

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

OATES!: The Book.

It includes OATES: The CD, too.

This just gets better and better.

(And you forgot to put an exclamation point after...you know.)

He's not as enthusiastic about the CD.

Jay · 12 Jul 2006

Once I learned about the exclusive CD, I ran out this morning to pick it up. Track listing is as follows:

1) He Was A Friend Of Mine [this appears to me to be to be the same version as on Mississippi Mile]
2) Baby Please Don't Go [this appears to me to be to be the same version as the Japanese bonus track from Mississippi Mile]
3) Change Of Season [this appears to me to be to be the same version as on 1000 Miles Of Life]
4) I Found Love [this appears to me to be to be the same version as on 1000 Miles Of Life]
5) Maneater [live, w/The Sam Bush Band]

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59405

This looks like a worthwhile read. I may wait for the paperback, though.

Moe · **Joined:** 05 Aug 2009 **Posts:** 100

It stops right around 2000. If it does well, he says he will write a Part 2; covering his Nashville years- solo career.

[2017-03-28] John Oates "Change Of Seasons" hardcover memoir

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