He began to collect 45 rpm singles …treasures from Little Richard, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, Gary U.S. Bonds and of course, Elvis. He spent countless hours twisting the dial on his AM transistor radio trying to tune in the local R&B stations and listening to DJs like Jerry Blavat spinning obscure Doo Wop records and B sides.
When it came to influences John was open to more than just the top 40 hits…his friends’ older brother turned him on to the nascent folk music scene that began to sweep the country in the early 60′s. John’s interest in traditional American music began and he immersed himself in the Child’s Ballads, Joan Baez, Rev. Gary Davis, Dave Von Ronk and all the rediscovered bluesmen who began to make appearances at the Newport and Philadelphia folk festivals. Absorbing it all developed a kind of musical split personality. One night he might be wearing a shark skin suit playing everything from Doo Wop covers to the big R&B hits of the day with his band and the next night he would be playing his acoustic guitar in a local coffee house singing Appalachian folk ballads…to this day the very same roots and influences still can be heard in John’s original playing and singing style.
In the late 60′s John moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University and check out the city’s music scene. In 1966 he wrote and recorded his first single “I Need Your Love” which was released on the label owned by a local music store called the Record Museum. The song was arranged by Bobby Martin who at the time was producing and arranging for Gamble and Huff. The single received airplay on Philly’s R&B radio stations and John began to divide his time between being a student and a professional musician.
Around the same time he met an influential guitar player/ teacher named Jerry Ricks who had spent time on the road with Mississippi John Hurt and Son House. Jerry took John under his wing and introduced him to many of the newly rediscover folk performers, such as Doc Watson, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee and Mississippi John for whom Philadelphia’s folk venues, like the Second Fret and Main Point, were frequent stops in their concert schedules.
John had the unique opportunity to play alongside some of these seminal musicians learning first hand, their finger picking and flat picking styles.
When John first met Daryl Hall it was their mutual love for urban rhythm and blues blended with the more rural roots of American music that created their unique sound.
Since the formation of their partnership in the early 70′s Hall & Oates have gone on to record 21 albums which have sold over 80 million units making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 top 40 hits and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the ground breaking “We Are The World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time. Their influence on modern pop music has been cited by numerous contemporary bands, like the Gym Class Heroes and the Killers, who have credited and acknowledged H&O’s considerable contribution to American music.
In addition to their numerous American Music and MTV awards, in 2005 they were inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame and in May of 2008 will were presented the prestigious BMI Icon Award for their outstanding career achievement in song writing.
John continues to support many national and local charities. He has recorded three solo albums, the most recent entitled “Mississippi Mile”, in Nashville featuring an amazing collection of some of the world’s top musicians.
In 2009, in association with the Historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen Colorado, John created a singer/songwriter series entitled: The Stories Behind the Songs”. Performing with Patty Griffin, Tift Merritt, Jimmy Wayne and other well known songwriters in an acoustic setting. The series was such an overwhelming success that it has been expanded into an annual event.
7908 THE ASPEN SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
The festival, now in its third year, takes place in Aspen Colorado and has featured songwriters such as: Keb Mo, Shawn Colvin, Allen Toussaint, Matt Nathenson, Jim Lauderdale, Kenny Loggins, Gary Burr and many others.
When, not touring with his solo show or with Daryl Hall, he divides his time between Nashville and his ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, with his wife and son along with 3 dogs, a flock of Emus, Llamas and Alpacas. In his free time he enjoys driving his tractor, riding his mountain bike, hiking the backcountry and telemark skiing.
Maneater
John Oates Band Lyrics
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The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new, I´ve seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she´s sittin´ with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think you´re gettin´ for free
Money´s the matter
If you´re in it for love, you ain´t gonna get too far
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Watch out boy she´ll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes) She´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Watch out boy she´ll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes) She´s a maneater
I wouldn´t if I were you
I know what she can do
She´s deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Watch out boy she´ll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes) She´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Watch out boy she´ll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes) She´s a maneater
------ saxophone ------
Ooh,
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Here she comes, Watch out boy she´ll chewyou up
(Whoa-oh, here she comes. Watch out) She´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes. She´s a maneater) Ooh, she´ll chew youup
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Here she comes, she´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes. Watch out) She´ll only come out at night,ooh
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Here she comes, she´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes. She´s a maneater) The woman is wild,woo
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Here she comes. Watch out boy, watch outboy
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Oh, watch out, watch out, watch out,watch out
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Yeah, yeah, she´s a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes. She´s a maneater) She´s watching andwaiting, ooh
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Oh, she´s a maneater
The John Oates Band's song Maneater is a cautionary tale about a woman who is dangerous to be with. The song starts by describing the woman as someone who only comes out at night, and is always on the lookout for something new. She is described as being lean and hungry, and her eyes are always scanning the room for something interesting. While she may be sitting with you, her gaze is always on the door, waiting for the next adventure.
The chorus of the song is a warning to anyone who might be tempted by this woman. She's a maneater, the song says, and anyone who gets too close will end up being chewed up and spit out. The woman is wild, and she's only interested in money, not love. The singer tells the listener that he wouldn't recommend getting involved with this woman, as she's deadly and could rip your world apart. Despite her beauty, there's a beast in her heart.
The song is an example of the power of metaphor in music. The woman in the song is not really a maneater, but the metaphor works because it captures the essence of what the song is trying to say. The song warns the listener that there are some people who are just too dangerous to be with, and that it's always best to be cautious around them.
Line by Line Meaning
She´ll only come out at night
The woman is a creature of the night and only appears when it is dark and quiet.
The lean and hungry type
She is slender and appears to be always on the prowl, ever-hungry for her next prey.
Nothing is new, I´ve seen her here before
She is a familiar face among the nightlife scene, someone who has been there before and knows how to handle herself.
Watching and waiting
She is constantly observing her surroundings, looking for her next target.
Ooh, she´s sittin´ with you but her eyes are on the door
She may be sitting with you, but her mind is elsewhere, always on the lookout for someone who catches her eye.
So many have paid to see
Many men have been lured by her appeal and are willing to pay just to spend time with her.
What you think you´re gettin´ for free
Despite seeming available and interested, nothing comes free of charge in her world.
The woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Even though she may appear tamed and interested in you, deep down she is wild and untamed, always chasing her desires.
Money´s the matter
Money is her main motivation, and if you can´t provide her with enough of it, she won´t stick around for long.
If you´re in it for love, you ain´t gonna get too far
If your intentions are pure and your desire is love, you won´t go very far with her, and she´ll ultimately move on to someone else.
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Watch out boy she´ll chew you up
She is coming, and you need to watch out because she is a predator and will consume you without remorse.
(Oh-oh, here she comes) She´s a maneater
She is a maneater, someone who devours the hearts and souls of those she encounters.
I wouldn´t if I were you
If you knew better, you wouldn´t get involved with her.
I know what she can do
I am well aware of her capabilities, and you don´t want to be on the receiving end of her wrath.
She´s deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
She is a dangerous woman, capable of causing destruction and chaos in your life.
Mind over matter
You need to use your head instead of your heart when dealing with her.
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
Despite her physical beauty, there is a darkness inside that consumes her and those around her.
(Oh-oh, here she comes) The woman is wild, woo
She is still coming for you, and it is important to remember that she is untamed and uncontrollable.
(Oh-oh, here she comes. Watch out) She´ll only come out at night, ooh
She operates in the dark and is often unseen during the day.
The woman is wild, woo
She is a wild woman with a relentless desire for power and control.
(Oh-oh, here she comes. Watch out boy, watch out boy)
You need to watch out and be careful because she is a dangerous woman.
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Oh, watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out
She is a woman to be feared and respected, one who is always on the move and looking for her next target.
(Oh-oh, here she comes) Yeah, yeah, she´s a maneater
She is a predator with an insatiable appetite for power and control.
(Oh-oh, here she comes. She´s a maneater) She´s watching and waiting, ooh
She is always observing and waiting for her next opportunity to strike and take control.
(Oh, she´s a maneater)
She is a woman to be reckoned with and feared because of her desire for power and control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NELLY FURTADO, NATE HILLS, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
She'll only come out at night
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new, I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think you're getting for free
The woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't gonna get too far
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
Ooh,
Oh here she comes
Here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Whoa here she comes
(Watch out)
She's a maneater
Oh here she comes
(She's a maneater)
Ooh, she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes, she's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(Watch out)
She'll only come out at night, ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
The woman is wild ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy, watch out boy
(Oh here she comes)
Oh, watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out
(Oh here she comes)
Yeah yeah she's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
She's watching and waiting ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Oh she's a maneater 😘
@johndemesa5196
She'll only come out at nights
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new
I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she's sittin' with you
But her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think
You're gettin' for free
The woman is wild
A she-cat tamed
By the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't gonna get too far
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man
And she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there
But a beast is in the heart
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
[Instrumental Interlude]
Ooooooooh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Whoa-oh, here she comes
(Watch out) she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
Ooh, she'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes, she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(Watch out)
She'll only come out at night, ooh-oh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
The woman is wild, whoooa
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy, watch out boy
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Oh, watch out, watch out
Watch out, watch out
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(Yeah, yeah) she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
She's watching and waiting, ooh-oh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Oh, she's a maneater
@ilysyel7791
letra:
She'll only come out at night
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new
I've seen they here before
Watching and waiting
She's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What do you think you're getting for free?
This woman is wild
A she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't going to get too far
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man
And she could really rip your world apart
Mind-over-matter
The beauty is there
But a beast is in her heart
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
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Watch up boy, watch up...
@anasashraf260
Anybody here from the movie "no hard feelings"?😆
Edit: To be honest, I meant no offense to the older generations😂... I get it that this song was (and still is for most of y'all) the song you used to vibe to in the 80s and the 90s 😎... some people are a bit offended cause this comment does give the impression that the first time i'm listening to this song is from this movie but that ain't the case🙂, This movie just reminded me of this song that I first listened to when I was a kid back in 5th grade or somethin (I'm just 18😆)... so to the guys from the 80s and 90s generation (or the millenials or the gen Y as we now call them [which im not a fan of by the way😃]) ... The reaction from you lot is totally understandable 😁... I had forgot about this comment I had posted 5 months back and then saw some reaction for it in my email and came here to 5.4K likes... That ain't no surprise cause the movie turned out to be lit and on top of everything, the feeling that I'm not the only one feels good🙂.. Thanks guys!!🖤
@curleonsquad9662
fax
@coolvibemaya1
Mee
@zombiecheri
Me!! Loved the scene in the movie
@monikaazariah9237
Me....the scene was awesome and I wanted to hear the original song
@scotginger4690
I'm here from MGSV but that was a good scene in No Hard Feelings.
@Renato-si8kn
When I took my wife out to dance to this song, I gently grabbed her waist and gave her a lovely kiss, what a good time and what a good song. Rest in peace, my love, this song is in your name that gives us many memories :)
@sandraseurattan6950
Great memories
@mrtheorogelio
Beautifully expressed! 😃 🫂
@paulguerrero5979
Im Sry for ur lost and great memories