AboutTimothy D. Hufnagle Expertise I have an extensive background in the music of Daryl Hall and John Oates. I`ve been a devoted fan since 1984, and my collection specializes in the music of these two artists. My "expertise" would span all the way back to the late 1960s (when they did session work with other artists and were in other bands) up to the present day. My "expertise" also includes knowledge of their collaborative efforts with other artists, compilations, singles, and albums. Unfortunately, I can not help anyone who has questions about concert dates (past, present, or future), Hall & Oates souvenirs and memorabilia, radio shows, or bootleg recordings. I also will not answer any questions pertaining to Daryl and John`s personal lives. I'm a firm believer that if you want information on someone`s personal life, go ask them yourself. :-)
Experience I have been a collector of popular music since I was about 4 years old. I was a professional mobile disc jockey for 4 years when I was in my 20s. I've met both Daryl and John on several occasions. I've interviewed numerous musicians, producers, and industry personnel who have worked with H&O. I am a webmaster for my ongoing research website: PhillyMoods.com
Organizations I currently belong to the "Hall & Oates All Access Club," and periodically contribute to the online HallAndOates.com Discussion Forum. I also used to be a long-time member of the following three Hall and Oates Fan Clubs (when the organizations were still in existence): "RSI (Rock and Soul International: The Official Daryl Hall and John Oates Fan Club)," "In Touch" (the UK Hall and Oates Fan Club), and "Link" (the Australian Hall & Oates Fan Club).
Publications For Hall and Oates: I made contributions to "RSI" newsletters, in "Link" newsletters, in *Lexicon* magazine, and in "Elephant Talk" online mailing list digests pertaining to Daryl Hall's work with Robert Fripp (of King Crimson fame). My research was mentioned on the air at KOST 103.5 (Los Angeles, CA) in October 2002. I worked on the 2006 Varese Sarabande CD compilation, "The Philadelphia Years" (I assembled the discography notes along with some other aspects).
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. in Integrative Arts from the Pennsylvania State University, and my degree focused on Popular Culture and Creative Writing. I also have a M.A. in Popular Culture from Bowling Green State University (OH). I taught popular culture courses while I was a grad student, and after being graduated, was hired as an instructor for the Dept. of Popular Culture. I also worked for the BGSU Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives (one of the largest public archives of popular sound recordings in the USA--second only to the Library of Congress), and for the Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies.
Question I am still searching for H&O songs videos, that I have missed when I was in the other demension of being a wife and mother. I found Missed Oportunity and Downtown Life. They are some of the best videos I have ever seen. Did they ever get airplay on VH1? Finding all of this stuff has me real puzzled. I really keep up with what's happening but there is such a gap in my memories of H&O music from 1986 till last year. Is there any explaination? I feel like you have to be in a secret club to have experienced this great stuff as it happened.
Thanks again
Jane
Answer Hi Jane,
I apologize for the long delay in responding. I'm in the beginning phases of a major move across part of the country, so I'm going to have to put my "All Experts" status on "vacation" until further notice, so I don't inconvenience anyone in the next several months.
But anyway, on to your question: you can find tons of videos on youtube.com and vh1.com. Unfortunately, Daryl and John's videos haven't been "officially" released onto DVD. There was one collection that was reissued to DVD called "7 Big Ones," but it really wasn't "authorized" by Daryl or John as far as I know. The original VHS collection of the same name was, for sure, but the DVD...probably not. However, this collection only goes through the early 80s catalog, and stops before *Big Bam Boom.*
I know what you mean about exclusivity. It's hard to keep a "real life" going at full steam and still trying to stay abreast of hobbies (like music). Fortunately for me, my career as a college instructor of popular culture affords me the time (and excuse) to spend hours looking at stuff. The only downside: it can be too much. LOL
I, too, wish a more comprehensive collection of their music videos would be released. Heck, I'd settle for a lot of other 80s artists to do the same. But for some reason, the market for this type of thing has dried up as of late. I haven't seen a compilation of music videos released by an 80s artist in over a year. Instead, there are countless live concerts. Concerts are great, but watching them on DVD isn't the most enjoyable thing (for me, at least). There's something about watching other people having a good time at a concert I wish I could have seen in person that just kind of ruins the experience. Live music is best when consumed live...its a communal experience. Watching a recorded concert....well, it gets old after the second viewing.
I digress.....let's hope that the future brings more actual video collections!
