The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

1	Sara Smile 3:10
2	Rich Girl 2:27
3	It's a Laugh 3:46
4	Wait for Me 4:09
5	You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 4:39
6	Kiss on My List 4:25
7	You Make My Dreams 3:10
8	Private Eyes 3:40
9	I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) 5:11
10	Did It in a Minute 3:40
11	Maneater 4:34
12	One on One 4:20
13	Family Man 3:27
14	Say It Isn't So 4:20
15	Adult Education 4:37
16	Out of Touch 4:12
17	Method of Modern Love 5:35
18	Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid 5:26

Barnes & Noble

No disrespect to the Righteous Brothers. But if Webster's dictionary had an entry for "blue-eyed soul," there would be a picture of Daryl Hall and John Oates next to it. Anchored by Hall's lilting tenor and Oates's soulful baritone, the Philadelphia duo made pop-soul perfection in the late '70s and mid '80s with an engaging string of hits such as "Sara's Smile," Maneater," and "One on One." So what better way to honor the most successful duo in recording history than with a definitive best-of collection, The Very Best of Daryl Hall and John Oates -- which offers six more tracks than the 12-song retrospective Rock 'n' Soul Pt. 1. With their roots firmly planted in the Philly soul tradition of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff (Teddy Pendergrass, the O'Jays), Hall and Oates transcended racial and chart boundaries with synth-funk-drenched jams such as the irrepressible "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)," which spent time atop both the pop and R&B charts. Other highlights of this excellent compilation include the precious pop gems "You Make My Dreams Come True" and "Private Eyes" and grittier chart-toppers "Adult Education" and "Method of Modern Love." On the latter track, the limber-voiced Hall inquires, "We know what we're doing, don't we?" After listening to this nostalgic collection, the obvious answer to that question is a resounding yes. Tracy E. Hopkins

All Music Guide

There's one thing wrong with The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates, and it's minor -- the promotional 12" mix of "Adult Education" is included in favor of the 7" version. This isn't a big deal and it doesn't mar what is the best overview of Hall & Oates' RCA years, the era when they became the biggest-selling duo in the history of rock. If the Atlantic years were more adventurous, dabbling in folk and album rock, The Very Best of demonstrates the virtues of consistency, since these blue-eyed soul songs rank among the very finest singles (and songs) of their time. And Hall & Oates weren't unadventurous, either, since they deftly blended elements of new wave, contemporary soul, and soft rock into their signature sound. Most impressively, smaller hits like "Wait for Me" and the splendid "Did It in a Minute" (easily one of the greatest songs they ever cut) more than hold their own alongside familiar items like "Sara Smile," "You Make My Dreams," "Private Eyes," and "Maneater." Hall & Oates may not have been hip, but they made addictive soul-pop that not only rocketed to the top of the charts but has stood the test of time as some of the best pop made during the early '80s. Stephen Thomas Erlewine