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John Oates' 'Pushin' A Rock' has an important message for our time

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John Oates' 'Pushin' A Rock' has an important message for our time

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October 28, 2022 • John Oates says "Pushin' A Rock," the first in a series of new digital singles, is "a rallying cry to everyone who strives to overcome life's struggles and challenges."

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World Cafe's Fall Music Fling Playlist

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October 4, 2017 • This all-autumnal playlist is full of tunes for putting an extra blanket on your bed, featuring music from Nick Drake, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

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That '70s Week: Yacht Rock

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March 15, 2017 • Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Sade: Are these classic artists "Yacht" or "Nyacht"? JD Ryznar and David B. Lyons, co-creators of the Yacht Rock web series, weigh in.

That '70s Week: Yacht Rock

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World Cafe's 10 Songs For Sweater Weather

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World Cafe's 10 Songs For Sweater Weather

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September 22, 2016 • Feel the autumnal vibes with a playlist that'll get you in the mood for the changing seasons.

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Mountain Stage

John Oates On Mountain Stage

May 28, 2012 • The pop-rock legend departs from his best-known music with Hall and Oates to showcase his solo work based in American roots, soul and blues.

John Oates On Mountain Stage

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All Songs Considered

Bonnaroo Preview

June 8, 2010 • On this All Songs Considered, Bob talks with WFUV's Rita Houston, Andy Uhler of KUT and Jill Riley of The Current about some of the acts they're most looking forward to seeing at this year's Bonnaroo.

Bonnaroo Preview

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We Asked For It: Songs You Wish Were On 'Glee'

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Music Lists

We Asked For It: Songs You Wish Were On 'Glee'

April 15, 2010 • We can already tell that the rest of Glee's first season is going to be fall-down ridiculous. Now that we've got some basic story lines, we're ready to pass some more song suggestions along to creator Ryan Murphy. We've highlighted some of the best user suggestions here.

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Music Interviews

Hall And Oates: Bringing Back The Hits

October 18, 2009 • Daryl Hall and John Oates have distilled their hit-making career into a new box set called Do What You Want, Be What You Are. The band had so many '80s pop hits that it's helpful to remember that they started their careers as soul musicians. Hear Hall and Oates' interview with Guy Raz.

Hall And Oates: Bringing Back The Hits

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All Songs Considered

The '80s: Were They Really That Bad?

September 2, 2008 • Were the 1980s the worst years for music? NPR listeners seem to think so, according to the results of our poll. When asked to pick the best year for music, nearly everyone skipped the '80s entirely.

The '80s: Were They Really That Bad?

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Music Interviews

Hall and Oates Still Shaping Soul Music

September 6, 2007 • John Oates talks to Farai Chideya about being half of one of the most popular blue-eyed soul groups, their continued success with black fans, and the group's influence on modern-day music.

Hall and Oates Still Shaping Soul Music

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