The Daryl Hall & John Oates Music Trivia Quiz

Hall and Oates are one of the most prolific and loved groups of the late 70s and throughout the 80s. If you’re a Hall and Oates fan, take this trivia quiz and see how much you know about the group.

1 / 10

This Hall And Oates Song Was Used In Sports Commercials During The 1980s ?

Man Eater

You Make My Dreams

One on One

The love song "One on One" is a metaphor for basketball players. The song was used in the 1980s by the National Basketball Association for commercials.

The love song "One on One" is a metaphor for basketball players. The song was used in the 1980s by the National Basketball Association for commercials.

2 / 10

Daryl Hall and John Oates Formed In This City ?

Chicago, IL

Pittsburgh, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Daryl Hall and John Oates was formed in Philadelphia, PA. While often called Hall and Oates, it's not their correct name.

Daryl Hall and John Oates was formed in Philadelphia, PA. While often called Hall and Oates, it's not their correct name.

3 / 10

Who Was The Principle Song Writer For Miss On My List?

Jon Jett

Sara Allen

Janna Allen

According to Daryl Hall, "She (Janna) came up with most of that song. That was her song. That was the first song I ever wrote with her. She was only 20 years old."

Janna Allen (along with Hall) wrote Kiss on my List (#1), Private Eyes (#1) and Method of Modern Love (#5) while working full time as a receptionist.

According to Daryl Hall, "She (Janna) came up with most of that song. That was her song. That was the first song I ever wrote with her. She was only 20 years old."

Janna Allen (along with Hall) wrote Kiss on my List (#1), Private Eyes (#1) and Method of Modern Love (#5) while working full time as a receptionist.

4 / 10

This Hall And Oates Song Was Their First To Reach #1 ?

Sara Smile

She's Gone

Rich Girl

The 1976 song Rich Girl was their first #1 pop hit.

The 1976 song Rich Girl was their first #1 pop hit.

5 / 10

Daryl Hall Wrote This Song, Which Become A #1 Hit ?

Everybody Wants to Rule the World / Tears For Fears

Rush, Rush / Paul Abdul

Everytime You Go Away / Paul Young

Daryl Hall wrote "Every Time You Go Away" in 1980, however it wasn't until it went #1 in the U.S. when Paul Young covered it in 1985.

Daryl Hall wrote "Every Time You Go Away" in 1980, however it wasn't until it went #1 in the U.S. when Paul Young covered it in 1985.

6 / 10

Both Daryl Hall And John Oates Attended This University ?

Juilliard

Syracuse

Temple

7 / 10

Hall and Oates' She's Gone Was Released In 1973 And Peaked At #60. Which Group Recorded The Song And Took It To #1 On The R & B Charts ?

Bee Gees

Tavares

LTD

8 / 10

Like Janna Allen, her sister Sara Allen Co-Wrote Which #1 Pop Hit For Hall And Oates ?

Maneater

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

You Make My Dreams

Sara Allen (of Sara Smile fame), co-wrote "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)," which went to #1 on the Pop Charts in 1982.

Sara Allen (of Sara Smile fame), co-wrote "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)," which went to #1 on the Pop Charts in 1982.

9 / 10

Daryl Hall And John Oates Are The Second Best Selling Duo In History ?

False

True

They are not the second best selling duo in history rather the best selling. They achieved that status in 1987 and still hold that record.

They are not the second best selling duo in history rather the best selling. They achieved that status in 1987 and still hold that record.

10 / 10

Who Wrote This 1987 Song For Icehouse?

John Oates

Daryl Hall

Jana and Sara Allen

John Oates and Iva Davies co-wrote Electric Blue for the band Icehouse. It hit #7 on the American Billboard Hot 100 in May 1988.

John Oates and Iva Davies co-wrote Electric Blue for the band Icehouse. It hit #7 on the American Billboard Hot 100 in May 1988.

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