Hall & Oates

And if you're waitin' at the house where I should be
And I'll be by, don't you cry
And if the door is shut, the lock is open free
And I'll be by, don't you cry, wait for me

And if you're lookin' for a place to rest your head
You can sleep a hundred years inside my bed
And if the night wind blows a shiver and a chill
Take my blankets down and use them all you will

And if you're waitin' at the house where I should be
Oh I'll be by, don't you cry
And if the door is shut, the lock is open free
I'll be by, don't you cry, wait for me

And if your stomach cries, you need something to eat
Take my food because it's layin' at your feet
When early mornin' brings a blinkin' of the eye
Turn around 'cause I'll be layin' at your side, yes I will

And if you're waitin' at the house where I should be
And if the door is shut, the lock is open free
Wait for me

Hall & Oates released the first of their 18 albums in 1972 on Atlantic Records. They would go on to sell 13 million albums and 6 million singles primarily during the 70’s and 80’s when they recorded their most prolific and profound music. They blended rock, jazz, soul, and pop create a genre they titled rock and soul.

While their technical musicianship, innovative songwriting styles, and popular live performances were praised, they also had a fruitful partnership with their manager Tommy Mottola, who was helped Hall & Oates break into music videos before they were popular and made profitable financial deals by helping them get on the ground level of and corporate sponsorship of tours. Hall & Oates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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