John Oates credits Hall and Oates’ third-act resurgence to one particular element that’s unique to this modern era.

Hall and Oates’ “I Can’t Go For That” began its march to No. 1 this week, creating misconceptions and breaking barriers along the way.

Hall and Oates, after scoring No. 1 songs in the 1970s and ’80s, have more recently focused on their role as a celebrated concert act.

Some Hall and Oates videos were high concept, some amazingly low budget. But which is John Oates’ favorite?

Hall and Oates have seen their music transformed by a variety of younger artists, but one recent take on “Maneater” hit home.

John Oates co-wrote a number of Hall and Oates’ biggest hits. But when it came to taking the mic, he says Daryl Hall’s voice changed everything.

John Oates is taking Hall and Oates’ more recent categorization as yacht rockers in stride – though he insists he’s never worn “the stupid hat.”

Hall and Oates had finished recording for the day, when inspiration brought them to a Roland CompuRhythm – and one of their biggest songs.

Hall and Oates made a gutsy move, choosing to go their own way – and became genre-jumping pioneers in the process.

He says “as long as you pay me, do whatever you want, you know?”