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"Private Eyes" is a 1981 single by Daryl Hall & John Oates and the title track from their album of that year. The song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for two weeks, from November 7 through November 20, 1981. This single was the band's third of six number one hits (the first two being "Rich Girl" and "Kiss on My List"), and their second number one hit of the 1980s. It was succeeded in the number one position by Olivia Newton-John's "Physical," which was ironically succeeded by another single from Hall and Oates, "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)". more »
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Daryl Hall and John Oates, commonly known as Hall & Oates, are an American pop rock duo formed in Philadelphia in 1970. Daryl Hall is generally the lead vocalist; John Oates primarily plays electric guitar and provides backing vocals. The two write most of the songs they perform, separately or in collaboration. They achieved their greatest fame from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s with a fusion of rock and roll, soul music, and rhythm and blues.Though they are commonly referred to as Hall & Oates, Hall has been adamant about the duo being called Daryl Hall & John Oates – its official name. They have been credited on albums as Daryl Hall & John Oates (or Daryl Hall John Oates) on all of their US releases. The duo reached the US Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singl… more »
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Written by: Sara Allen, Janna M. Allen, Daryl Hall, Warren Pash
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Private Eyes" is a song by American pop music duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. The song was written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen, and Janna Allen. |
Chart PerformanceThe song, released in 1981, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States - a position it held for two weeks. |
Album Performance"Private Eyes" was the lead single and title track from their tenth studio album. The album itself peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 chart. |
Recording & ProductionThe song was produced by Daryl Hall & John Oates along with their regular collaborator, Neil Kernon. |
Lyrics & ThemeThe lyrics of "Private Eyes" revolve around the theme of a man who is skeptic and uncertain about his romantic partner's loyalty and hence, transforms into a 'private eye' to watch each move she makes. |
Genre & StyleDrawing influences from rock, R&B, and pop, the song carries Hall and Oates' signature pop-rock style, featuring a catchy refrain and harmonies. |
Music VideoThe music video for "Private Eyes" is noted for its gimmicky, slapstick comedy style. Both Daryl Hall and John Oates appear as detectives in the video, in line with the song's theme. |
Legacy & RecognitionIn addition to its commercial success, "Private Eyes" has been recognized by various music publications as one of the best songs of the 1980s and one of the duo's most iconic hits. |
John Oates’ PerspectiveJohn Oates has stated that the recording of "Private Eyes" demonstrated the band's ability to create a more rock and roll atmosphere in their music, reflecting their abilities to evolve and experiment. |
Awards & NominationsThough the song did not win any significant awards at the time, its influence and popularity led it to be inducted into the BMI Millionaire's Club, indicating that it has been played over a million times on U.S. radio. |
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