On this day April 11, 1981, Hall and Oates scored their second number 1 hit in the United States when Kiss on My List topped the Billboard Hot 100. The smooth, upbeat track stayed at number 1 through May 1 and became one of the duo’s most iconic songs of the decade.
Released from their ninth studio album Voices, the song blended catchy hooks, rich harmonies, and a polished pop soul sound that helped define their 80s style. Kiss on My List became a major crossover hit and solidified Hall and Oates as one of the top pop rock acts of the early 80s. Its success helped push the Voices album to platinum status and marked the beginning of an incredible run of chart topping singles for the Philadelphia based duo.
Fun fact: Though written by Janna Allen and Daryl Hall, the song was originally considered for Allen’s solo career before Hall and Oates decided to record it themselves.
Trivia question: What Hall and Oates song became their second number 1 hit in the US and stayed at the top of the charts for three weeks in April 1981?
Released from their ninth studio album Voices, the song blended catchy hooks, rich harmonies, and a polished pop soul sound that helped define their 80s style. Kiss on My List became a major crossover hit and solidified Hall and Oates as one of the top pop rock acts of the early 80s. Its success helped push the Voices album to platinum status and marked the beginning of an incredible run of chart topping singles for the Philadelphia based duo.
Fun fact: Though written by Janna Allen and Daryl Hall, the song was originally considered for Allen’s solo career before Hall and Oates decided to record it themselves.
Trivia question: What Hall and Oates song became their second number 1 hit in the US and stayed at the top of the charts for three weeks in April 1981?
