Wait For Me (1995) - Hall & Oates

[thegarz1963]

Agree with auntstacey: the best live version of this song. Simply amazing. It should be re-released or featured in a new film so today's kids can get exposed to beautiful music.

[SuddenSparkles]

still the bst classic

[ximena395]

It is lamentable, but it is the same old story of us, men who devote our life to our work

[auntstacey123]

No words........just tears! Absolutely the most beautiful live version of this song I've ever heard.

[krpainting]

" nailed it " !

[Starkles46]

One word....CHILLS! 

[BalooRJ]

This is such a great live version. For anyone wondering, this was actually indeed released, on a Japanese-only Hall & Oates collection called "The Best of Times". It's hard to find, but well-worth it for this track alone!

[Censored4TRUTH]

~~After stunning me, this performance transported me, to the land of the lost~~

where flowers came to life, took my hand & planted me in the soil, where I was reborn a Tree, who lived 1000 years, watching the secrets of the forest, learning the language of the animals & things forbidden man to know.

THAN WITH A BOLT, I was human again, without warning but knowing the secret, both Lamb & Lion told the Tree, that was me:

If you want to live forever, Jesus is all you need know.

TheAngel . com

[ladyliberty05]

This gives me the chills!  Daryl Hall.....Man you Rock it for Me!

[loveu2beatles1]

I wish I was in this audience and watch this beautiful song being sung

[krpainting]

Awesome !!!  Incredible !!! Bravo !!!

[krpainting]

WOW !!!

[01GOATBOY01]

I always thought that Daryl should re-release this song--this version and arrangement---and dedicate it to all the families that are "waiting "

for loved ones to return from war. ....and possibly donate some of the proceeds to the families that have lost loved ones fighting for our country.....I can definitely see this song made into a video as seen through the thoughts and eyes of a soldier as if he/she were singing it...just a thought because it is such a moving song.

[ennazil55in071]

@01GOATBOY01 Ditto!!!!!!

[rinolander]

the BEST version of WAIT FOR ME

[01GOATBOY01]

@rinolander totally agree

[krpainting]

Oh my God this is so good. Close to perfection. How could anyone not like this?

[ladyliberty05]

@krpainting .....It is perfection for me!

[PrinceNamor]

I never get tired of this; one of the best videos ever. Thanks for sharing.

[tinoj3]

See Daryl and Pat Monahan of Train singing this song, unbelievable!!!!!

[dominickmack]

check the links to the right for "wait for me" with Todd Rundgren....it is incredible

[joe140758]

einfach nur super!

[WimpyV3]

possibly the best performance i have ever seen of this song...I have been fortunate enough to see hall and oates live and it was definetly one of the best shows i've ever been too....i was brought up on this music ...and i'm only 22.!

[aglmjusay]

*wonders about that one person* ...What's there to hate?

Anyhow, everything about this song is brilliant. ♥♥

[dallettbowers]

Daryl at his best



[cassyclim8]

this version is just loveeeeee! simply awesome. too much soul

[peweesnana]

I love Hall & Oates!

[MarcRayel]

I've hear the "Rock & Soul" version, but nothing compares to this one, wonderful piano & strings supporting such majestic voice. Hipe!

[Genkimark]

One person couldn't wait for Daryl.

[sarasmilepiano]

This guy has a lot o soul

[tonieuyjr1]

how could 1 poor soul dislike this? Man, this is the most gorgeous -aching- voice i have heard.!!! DH, you're phenomenal !!!

[vm24seven365]

can't help it...I never get tired of this song...this version is my ALLLLLLL time fav!!! Sing it DH!!!

[ArchSupporter]

This was great as a rock song, but as a slow love song it is incredible. I've got goose bumps.

[morazdaful]

Where is this from? I must own it on DVD!



[Smackdaddy9]

WHOOT! WHOOT! WHOOT! is what I say, bitches!

[Arlene4HO]

This is a perfectly awesome performance, sang by the world's best vocalist in popular music.  Thank you Daryl Hall, you are fantastic!

[BaCCon8ER08]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written, recorded , and sung here so soulfully!

[vm24seven365]

Take note all you new-comers...Daryl just took yall to school! LOL! This song moves me like you would NOT believe!!! Thank for this post. Peace, friend.

[Chriskkboongg]

Who is the one idiot who doesn't like this?

[Thereisonlythemoment]

If I close my eyes this performance transports me back to my young, carefree, halcyon days. For me, his voice sounds just the same. Great song about lost love.

[Arlene4HO]

This performance is absolute perfection. This man becomes more intriguing the older he gets.

[nuknik9595]

I dedicated this song to you... my p'Meaw

[greasemonkey1228]

Interesting how Hall has slowed down this tune and made it more thoughtful. This is a guy noticing how work and responsibilities take us away from the ones we love and one day we wake up and they're not there anymore. I wonder if she waited for him.

[dlucy54]

please wait for me, Ive waited this long for you, you are the bestest

[dlucy54]

please wait for me

[stellaatje]

Brings tears to my eyes...most of all when I think of him maybe singing it for Sara Allen...the one he wrote Sara Smile for...

[ThursdayCasserole]

love it!

[mollysangelique]

doe,ik,ik,ben,by,fam.of,vriend­in,geen,carnaval,boeit,my,wat,­ging,my,om,angeljurk,wings,voe­len,hoe,is,om,angel,te,zyn,my,­love,i,love,you,so,deep,you,do­n,t,knowxxxxxxxxx,rip eef,angelique,nice,man

[0JBisMine0]

A two thumbs up performance by Daryl excellent !!!!!l

[joey672]

The song give me goosebumps...everytime I hear this or a rendition of the song I have to stop and listen. The voice is what draws me in...

[ASTRAALLEN]

Oh sweet Jesus, marry me.

[stellaatje]

@ASTRAALLEN LOL! Just my point, haha! No man has been able to touch my heart for years, but seeing and hearing him singing this song, he makes me feel like getting down on my knees as if finally a man understands what love should be or sound like...

[merycee]

love him, love song, always loved you

[01GOATBOY01]

The most versatile singer of our era. Whether he's singing full voice or in his soulful falsetto, he can do it all. From Ballads, Rock, Soul or whatever genre, the man makes any song his own. I hope before his time ends on this earth that he and John Oates get the deserved accolade that they are so deserving of, and that is to be enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are so much more than just the most successful duo of all time. Everyone should check out Live From Daryl's House.

[Jaylasplenty]

This song is for my future husband that I haven't met yet...where ever he is. I hope he gets goose bumps if and every time he hears this song.

[thewish4]

come to toronto soon!!!

[Hillbilly63]

Especially for you Yoko x

[rooseguitar64]

Im so glad that there are folks who still remember the magic.

[kevinrod22]

simply great,amazing how this song gives the feeling of love

[Arlene4HO]

Absolute perfection.

[sonof1954]

A truly great song performed flawlessly by one of the best contemporary male vocalists that this (talkin' 'bout my )generation has been gifted with...

[STINGME1]

Is this available on DVD?

[francgmaj]

How many of us have said this in our hearts to someone in our lives. seems like daryl sings for many of us.  thats what makes you so special man.

[francgmaj]

a master at work

[MrShooter16]

@francgmaj Your comment nearly made me cry, dude! You sure know, how to pick your words wisely... 

[Mangosunsets44]

DARYL HALL.................  ONE IN A MILLION

[Mangosunsets44]

DARYL HALL................. ONE IN A MILLION

[Mangosunsets44]

Why is this man not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? WHY? His voice is beautiful and his songs are timeless. I love love love love you Daryl Hall! This song brings back so many memories. Thank you Daryl for LFDH..........I can't get enough of it!!! You are AMAZING!!!! ♥♥♥

[allthingskenteroo]

Damn.

If this performance doesn't move you I suggest you check for a pulse.

Some things get better with time.

[sbtdesigns]

Isn't this a Tod Rundgren song?

[torontogal1961]

@sbtdesigns no they wrote it...todd sang it with them an ep of 'live from daryls house' but no its not a todd song

[stratboy1972]

@sbtdesigns no

[elpajaro21]

what a performance

[SuddenSparkles]

...nothing like a good joke to amuse the king. I'm glad you enjoyed your laffy today.

[SuddenSparkles]

Wait wait wait. I'm always waiting and he's always late late late. Plus, the bloody freak likes two-headed dinosaurs. He's into chromasomal abnormalities. Daryl is a freak. A bloody nice freak but he is a frikkin freak. And if he tells Sara to smile one more time I am very concerned that Sara is going to whoop his asp.

[FORGEMUSCLECARSHOW]

Only Daryl Hall could have pulled this rendition off.There's only one Daryl Hall.

[jswentworth]

I have may already sent you this but if not - Enjoy!

[santamara]

Love Him........and you for posting!

Thank you!

[DaddyTre65]

"Wait For Me" is one of my favorite H&O songs, but I never heard this version until now. The arrangement is haunting, and it matches so well with Daryl Hall's soulful and pleading singing. Brilliant.

[caraphyllis]

one of the best pop singers in the known universe

[auntstacey123]

One of the best versions I've ever seen!

[parisvandendriessche]

wait for me, please ... wait for me!

Verdomme lieveling, ik mis je !

Waarom doet het zo'n pijn...

[chiricm]

Todd Rundgren & Daryl do this arrangement on Live at Daryl's House - killer

[SuddenSparkles]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs and performances... just incredibly good.

[sugabayer]

Beautiful but sad song. 

[TheVisionwolf]

This is an incredibly nice song. Simply of one of the best groups there is.

[StewieDisciple]

Wow. Um... yeah... Wow!

[paddleballmag]

What Do You Say !!! Always Great...

[torontogal1961]

this song always makes me cry. always has

[ausKichijoji]

I love his voice, his singing reminds my younger days.

Thank you.

[LittleBearsMom]

Is this audio cd available anywhere?  Or just this song as a download?

[TheFallgal]

Wow. Just.......wow. I've got goosebumps and tears in my eyes.

[Kiri527]

This is my favorite version. It brings me to tears every time I hear it. The way he says "when I'm away, I'm afraid it'll all fall down, I guess that's more than I should ask", it just breaks me down. You can feel his pain in this version. He is an awesome singer. Bravo!

[guildmkvl]

no-one sing like that!! just awesome

[lookingfortalent2007]

He's come a long way since playing MY grade school auditorium, thanks Carefree gum!

[SAVANNAH57]

lookingfortalent2007 you are a complete MORON,to bad you did not finish grade school.what a Classless Clown

[lookingfortalent2007]

@SAVANNAH57

re: grade school

please refer to the comment I referred to before referring to my comment, thank you, on a positive note, he and Oates actually played my grade school, compliments of carefree sugarless gum, hope you get through the rest of your life with ease, sorry for the disturbance I created

[kimmelr]

He is in the finest voice this concert, overall sound of every video from this night is just incredible. I'm busy saving everything konekoxox!

[88xina]

Beautiful song

[carolloveskiwis]

JUst listen to the words of this song. Truly amazing...and Daryl's voice--Heaven!

[dencmill]

i saw them perform in manila...i still remember darryl hall playing this song on a baby grand piano...still have goose bumps!!!!

[newtexan1]

OMG..it's that voice!!! no one can touch it!

[RewardHonesty]

Sublime.  I love this man.

[ASTRAALLEN]

Jesus, Mary and Joseph.. this man is soooooooooooooo yummy.

[mwkoman]

What can I say. Awesome

[Christine1966]

in my young-girl-time^^ he has the good song:*out of touch* and i was excited :O))

[dianel42]

Absolutely mesmerising... I couldn't take my eyes off for a split second and that piano.. wow, I had it so loud I could feel it vibrating inside my chest, Daryl superb as usual xxx

[ccbm2112]

the geatest blue eyed soul voice,..hands down !

[Loganazrael]

Una de las más hermosas presentaciones...Daryl es como el vino...es increíble que cante con esa calidad ... solo espero que algún día se acerque a este pequeño y alejado punto del mundo llamado Chile....saludos

[cottonbuds2005]

My favorite Hall and Oates song.

This vid's hits should be more like 800,000, not 8k

Thanks for posting

[TTINW]

We are blessed to know them. We should spread the word but we can't.

They need to tour the UK Haway Lads YOU HAVEN'T BEEN FOR 4 YEARS !

Come back !

I am going to USA in November just to see them.

Aural Perfection.

[WimpyV3]

Daryl has one of the best voices in the world....not only technically great, but his voice has just got that magic quality and is oozing with soul.

The one thing I love about Hall and Oates is that you can just so easily see that they're not in it just for the money it brings

[Nancyjean24]

WimpyV3,that is so true. Daryl went on stage with a temp of 103,when he was very sick,in 2005. He truly lives for his music. I just saw him in concert. You can feel it in his voice and see it in his smile!

[TTINW]

That performance has moved me more than any other. Here in the UK they are not appreciated the way they should be. He is a genius.

[kiaroskuro12]

Leaves me breathless. Amazing performance! Thanks for sharing. :)

[PhDMission]

Breathless indeed.......Those notes, that voice...he nails it, and then some.

[Nancyjean24]

I have a musical fantasy of D.H. peforming this song with London symphony,in a big blowout "screamfest." I have it arranged in my head.(Not that it's doin anyone any good there). I think he could handle it,and it would be great. It's such a huge song!! Ah well..a girl can dream.. LOL

[EnchAladaSPapa]

Hay Nancy

Thought the same but with an intimate 4 piece strings and a french horn

[Nancyjean24]

That would be fabulous. It's such a fantastic song!!

[cjwlovesho]

this is my favorite performance on you tube. absolutely perfect

[SuddenSparkles]

My favorite rendition of this song. Daryl is unbelievably good on this one. For some reason I love this "red pants" concert. Was he in Santa Clause mode or what?

[Ladybug1923]

FABULOUS

[PhDMission]

Whoever he got it from (so to speak), he's timeless.

[warpdriveprod]

He basically got it all from Todd Rundgren. He even sounds like Todd. Check out Todd's Back To The Bars album where Daryl is one of the backup vocalists.

[lookingfortalent2007]

please forgive the disturbance he created

[76alembic]

THese guys have always blown my mind . Like a modern motown band . Feel it , this is real,not like modern computerized stuff.,

[PhDMission]

It does not get better.....Man oh man........

Come back to Ontario, Canada in 2009, boys!!

[brknbar]

philly soul !!

[thegees1]

DH is my favorite vocalist ever and this is a reason why. Awesome. Found out last year he doesn't soundcheck with the band who gets to the show around 3 and is somewhat accessible, he gets there 15 minutes before showtime. This can save you the time of waiting before/after to try to meet him.

[PrinceNamor]

One of the best songs ever! Thanks for sharing!

[officersmess]

A class performance of one of my favourite H&O songs, but not much evidence of John here...?

[Gazzani1962]

I have been lucky to have seen these guys a few times and they always deliver.great version of this fab song.They can change the song delivery every time and always hit the spot.

[cjwlovesho]

Daryl's voice is absolute perfection in this song. Sings with so much passion and feeling. can't stop watching!!!

[cjwlovesho]

Daryl's house is perfection in this song. Very passionate and commanding performance. can't stop watching.

[HandOfan]

This is the best LIVE version of this beautiful song. One of my favorites.

[soulfulemotion]

LOVE this track.....PERFECT.

Jeff in Kitchener, Canada

[tamarw1]

Take a Look at "Let Me Be The One"(1996)-by Daryl Hall. I love this song too! Thank you for posting. konekoxox

[Aveline112]

Yesss Daryl, I'm waiting for You performing in Europe,

Pleeeeeeease come and see us... !!

How can it be possible to be so perfect & so talented !!!

Love U Daryl !

Many thanks for this xcellent 100th post!!

[SuddenSparkles]

Aveline, I love when you beg. I live vicariously.

[Aveline112]

Ask and you'll receive...

Life from Daryl's house is sometimes performed in London...

So close to me...

[vidann1]

Daryl Hall gets better with age, he is awesome, and oh yea he sings GREAT!!!

[Trookieness]

I've gotta agree with SuddenSparkles. Daryl just makes me melt, in both voice and appearance.

[SuddenSparkles]

This song speaks to me in ways that are rather hard to explain... what woman wouldn't wait for this guy? some crazy chick she would be! I'd stay celibate for fifty years waiting for a guy like this! Aveline I'm sure agrees.

[Aveline112]

Yes I DO ;-))

I'm still waiting too for this dream, gift, miracle ...

The Prince Charming...

Sara Allen had luck to share about thirty years with him ...

Life is too short ....

In the next one ;-)))

[SuddenSparkles]

Must have been hard to break up a thirty year relationship... there is not next life and there's still this one. Why waste it? go get him! unless of course he's not really available.

[Aveline112]

Your'e certainly right.

And there is a gap between dreams and realization ...

"Go get him!" Yes, but how ??

Stars are in the sky .... ;-))

[SuddenSparkles]

Good question, when you find the answer, let me know and we'll both go looking for him together!