Hall & Oates

Songwriter: Daryl Hall

Producer: Arif Mardin

Laughin' Boy, guitar Johnny's playing the blues so low
Laughin' Boy, don't it make you want to cry
You know, I can't imagine you were the magic boy so long ago
Your life and dreams are broken, you hate the world but you can't
Live alone
Ain't that fine?
I'm your friend that knows you and I'd like to tell you
That I think your laugh's a lie

Laughin' Boy, that's you layin' in the meadow
Laughin' Boy, memories ought to make you cry
Don't let your mind surrender, 'cause I can't imagine days without
You no one wants to be without you
You'll find a way to help you play on
You won't pass the time alone
I'm your friend that knows you and I'd like to tell you
That I think your laugh's a lie

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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