The blue-eyed soul classic became the duo's first chart-topper before evolving into one of yacht rock's most beloved anthems.

In 1977, Hall & Oates, the duo made up of Daryl Hall and John Oates, had their first No. 1 hit with “Rich Girl”. Written by Hall, the song appears on their fifth studio album, Bigger Than Both Of Us. ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hall & Oates’ classic song “Rich Girl” has just reached an impressive milestone decades after its release. Known as one of the duo ...

A 1977 No. 1 hit takes on an entirely different meaning once you discover the surprising story behind who it was originally written about. However, the song's original lyrics had a different origin ...

While members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Hall & Oates gained such an honor when recording songs like “Rich Girl”, “Maneater”, and “You Make My Dreams.” Composed of Daryl Hall and John Oates, the ...

HALL AND OATES: (Singing) Oh, you're a rich girl, rich girl, and you've gone too far 'cause you know it don't matter anyway. Rich girl. SIMON: Daryl Hall and John Oates, who had a lot of hits in the ...