Chris Epting

John Oates

Includes an exclusive EP as a companion to the book! 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.

A Memoir

Change of Seasons

Daryl Hall

With guitar chord symbols and chord diagrams.

The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

Howard Jarvis

This full-color DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is the ultimate companion to the rugged and romantic Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. There are hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, as well as unique cutaways and detailed floor plans of all the must-see sights. Special features include in-depth examinations of the history, cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and local cuisine of the three Baltic States; illustrated maps of the region's national parks, including Estonia's Soomaa National Park and Lithuania's Aukstaitija National Park; and explorations of medieval architecture in Tallinn, Arts Nouveau architecture in Riga and Baroque architecture in Vilnius. These cosmopolitan cities are laid out for you with beautiful street-by-street mapping, and there are driving tours of Lake Peipsi and the Livonian Coast for those eager to see the breathtaking countryside. With practical information and hundreds of restaurant, hotel, shopping, and nightlife reviews, this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will make your trip to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania both effortless and memorable.

John Oates

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