Daryl Hall & John Oates - So Close (Official Video) 

In 2005 in Birmingham UK I requested this song during the concert. Daryl said they couldn’t play it because there were new musicians in the band. Next day we spoke to Daryl again and he said he was sorry that they couldn’t play So close. Two days later we were at their concert in Manchester and at a certain moment Daryl said that they got a request the other day and that they had been practising. At that moment John pointed his finger at me and I asked So Close and he said Yes. They gave us a perfect performance of So close and Daryl threw me his guitar pick/plectrum. One of the best moments in my life ❤

Probably the most underrated Hall & Oates tune.

"I don't wanna be wise; I just want to stay young". One of the most insightful (yet never appreciated) lyrics in music history

Always loved Daryl Hall & John Oates and grew up with their music, but I feel like as I near 50 years-old, I'm really growing into them. Their music resonates more than ever. Truly the greatest Duo in music history.

A very underrated album by Hall and Oates. Unfortunately once 1985 passed, the music industry stopped marketing them as a top act anymore. Happens to everyone except for a few music artists. This album was a byproduct of the unplugged craze going on in 1990.

I can still feel, and smell that summer when this song plays. I don't know why. That is all.

Daryl Hall is perfection.

This song is so soulful and expressive! They not only sing the lyrics - they embody them. And "The dream that brings us together...is the dream that's gonna tear us apart."-Isn't that the truth between Daryl and John and their current situation...

LYRICS They met on the dance floor in the old high school gym He fell like a rock, she kinda liked him And his heart beat like thunder as they moved cross the floor When the music was over she slipped out of his arms And out of the door, yes you did Yeah a man loves a woman but he can't understand Why she's sad when she stares at the ring on her hand Or she sits in some club where the long shadows fall Drop a coin in the jukebox not the phone on the wall So close, yet so far away So close, yet so far away We believe in tomorrow maybe more than today We're so close, so close, yet so far away Some people think if you really believe That's what you need to solve all the mysteries Yeah I know someone who just heads for the sun (She says) "I don't wanna be wise, I just wanna stay young" So close, yet so far away So close, yet so far away We believe in tomorrow, but we stuck in today Baby we're so close, so close, so far away There's a restless look in your eye tonight There's a secret hurt in my heart (So close) And the dream that pulls us together girl Is a dream that's gonna tear us, tear us apart There's a restless look in your eye tonight Are you looking for somewhere, end up here (I see you looking in my eye) We gotta fight, to keep it together girl For the dreams that keeps us So close, yet so far away So close, yet so far away The who would've thought girl that we end up this way Given so close, so close, so far away We're livin' in a dream world (So close, so far away) But we live in today, girl (So close, so far away) Just you and me baby (So close, so far away) Baby side by, side by, side by Side by, side by, side by, side (So close, so far away) (So close, so far away) So close, so far away So close ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

One of the best Hall and Oates songs!

They scored top twenty hits for 15 years - almost unheard of longevity. This was their last one , peaked at #11 in 1990

Great rock and roll song from the dying days of Rock in the early 90's. Danger Danger, Heart, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Boston, Bryan Adams...all had some very underappreciated songs during that time.

1990 I was 26 years of age. Attending college in Aberdeen SD. Wow does this song bring back days of hot summer nights, and cruising main street. They will never make anything this good or even come close as the 70's 80's and 90's music brought us.

Winter 1990-91. I am driving home from a course I am taking that is related to my new Government job. I have a girlfriend (who I don't love any more) and a 2 year old daughter (that i love with all my heart). This song comes on the radio, and I start balling my eyes out thinking of the girl that got away. Years later, hearing this song still transports me to that late winter afternoon and brings back those same emotions.

1990.....that was when this song was released. Man....they don't make songs like this these days.....

such an underrated song

I just woke up singing this song from out of the blue. It's just as great as it ever was. So close. This song has crept into my mind on so many fitting occasions over the past 30yrs. This song is a hit on every level

Fantastic song. These guys are timeless.

Love his long hair in this video. They will always be one of the best.

I miss good songs with nice, understandable lyrics. I can listen to the sweet sounds of Hall n Oates all day!

Daryl Hall is so passionate.

It’s melodies like these that pulls you more into the aura of Hall & Oates! ✨

They met on the dance floor in the old high school gym, He fell like a rock, she kinda liked him. And his heart beat like thunder, as they moved cross the floor, When the music was over, she slipped out of his arms, and out the door. Yeah a man loves a woman, but he can't understand, Why she's sad when she stares, at the ring on her hand. Or she sits in some club, where the long shadows fall. Drops a coin in the jukebox, not the phone on the wall. So close, yet so far away. So close, yet so far away. We believe in tomorrow, maybe more than today. We're so close, so close, yet so far away. Some people think, if you really believe, That's what you need to solve all the mysteries. Yea I know someone, who just heads for the sun, She says "I don't want to be wise, I just want to stay young". So close, yet so far away. So close, yet so far away. We believe in tomorrow, though we're stuck in today. Baby we're so close, so close, yet so far away. There's a restless look in your eye tonight. There's a secret hurt in my heart. And the dream that pulls us together girl, Is a dream, that's gonna tear us, tear us apart. There's a restless look in your eye tonight, Oh, are you lookin' for some way out of here. We gotta fight to keep it together girl, For the dream, that keeps us, So close, yet so far away. So close, yet so far away. Who would of thought girl that we'll end up this way. Getting' so close, so close, So far away. We're living in a dream world. Yet we're livin' today girl. Just you and me baby. Gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try, gotta try.

Fabulous song by two musical giants. Love you and your music guys...

Daryl Hall and John Oates, you are unforgetable.

1:25 THE LOOK OF DARYL IS SO POWERFUL!!

What a really great version of this song!! It feels a lot like yesterday. This is the ultimate album version, as opposed to the acoustic "only" version. It's much better this way, and it's so much fun hearing this great song like this, because it really jams away with guitar, bass and drums!! The keyboard accompaniment sounds like heaven as well!! A legendary band Hall, and Oates were. Having originated in Philly, they set the example of real music: the way it's supposed to be played. Now that's what I call real music!!!!

I was in Junior High when this song came out. I would give up everything to go back in time and live in the 90's and never leave that era. Ever.

Love peace and respect to Hall & Oates for sharing their talent and beauty.☺

'We believe in tomorrow, maybe more than today.' Ah, how good is that!

Here enjoying a wonderful adult beverage while listening to some great music during this crazy Quarantine.

Have not heard this in years. Takes me back to seventh grade, fall of 1990, especially the line "just heads for the sun." It was not a good time for me, but I liked the song. It seemed we knew at the time that Hall & Oates had already run their course, and that this was a last gasp, at least on the pop charts.

I was lucky to grow up around this time, when music made you feel good. Always grateful to H&O for all the fantastic, timeless music.

This reminds me of my ex boyfriend. The pain it would bring me I would cry. To this day it still does. That's what love does to a person. He still has my heart 💓. He doesn't even know it. Thank you Hall and Oates. God Bless you.

I forgot how much I love this song! Yay!! Rock and roll hall of fame, here comes H&O!!

I had my first kiss to this song 🙈

We have all been SO CLOSE! Give props to this song and message...I just wish I could Have been more courageous as a young man...

Saw these guys at a free summer concert in Coney Island with my best mate a decade ago. I was so close yet so far away (in the crowd, haha). Good times. :)

They sung this album in NYC AMAZING in the 90s!! Saw them 2x..in 2000's in Hershey too. Daryls voice Flawless!! Live!

In this video Daryl is 44 years old, but he looks like he's in early 30s... wow Great musician, handsome, gorgeous man... just pure perfection!

Co written by John Bonjovi. I got to hear them in concert 1978 outside a NYC club.It was like 0 outside but man they rocked! We saw them in NJ 2017 still sound great!

Maybe the best modulation in any song ever. Love Daryl's soulful writing skills!

I Don't wannabe wise I just wanna stay young 🎶

this song reminds me of a girl I never got to go out with, actually it worked out for the best, she's been married about 6times now.

Such a beautiful song and Daryl & John's voices blend beautifully with this fantastic song. They are truly one rich sounding duo that have lasted 40 decades of wonderful music. Duos have come and gone, but these two will forever play a central part of one of the best in history. For me, I'm happy to have seen them in concert back in the 80s and forever a fan since then.

Whenever I feel down, sad or just having a bad day I turn to Daryl Hall and John Oates!! Love these guys!!

So close yet so far away...so true 💔

This song would play every morning on the school bus back in 6th grade

Am slightly obsessed with this song of late...love love love H&O.

Pretty sure Daryl Hall is an Earth Angel 🥰

Summer of 1990 anyone? This song really rocked back then.

Era adolescente quando ouvi essa música pela primeira vez tinha apenas 15 anos hoje estou com 45 e nunca esqueci ela Mais não lembrava mais o nome Até que do nada ela veio na minha mente Como é bom relembrar o passado ❤❤❤❤❤

They more than multitalented. Daryl can sing anything, he has a sultry voice. I would love to hear him sing Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone.

The inability to forget is more powerful than the inability to remember... Think about that. 🖖

Saw them live in Glasgow twice - brilliant brilliant brilliant

How does this amazing song only have this many views? That's a crime!!

Just saw them in concert in birmingham last week.They were absolutely amazing.

This song reminds me of when my husband and I got divorced. The lyrics fit what was going on between us. Beautiful song with a lot of meaning.❤😢

Two of the greatest musicians ever!!!! Love the hair back then!!......2021.

I know I know I know my brother. I mean it seems so close but I don't know what to do or refuse to do what I'm supposed to do, pray for me brother

I usually say 'barf' to most love songs these days., but I still love these guys!

We believe in tomorrow, though we're stuck in today.

Best hair in the top 40 😂. We took these cats for granted back then. Talent.

2019 and still bumping this!!

if this doesn't take you back to the late 80's early 90's era.

One of my favorite Daryl Somgs…so true. And yes@ believe in tomorrow but stick in today”! And “ The present repairs the past and prepares the Future❤️❤️❤️🎼🎹🎤😎🌴

This song just popped into my head after many years.

hall and oates are one of a kind theres no one like these two guys they were the best and they will always be#1

I've never heard that intro before! I thought they remade the song. Man I've loved this since 1990

Once you've heard this H & O classic...like most of their music...you're saying the lyrics as you hear the track. 'They met on the dance floor at the old high school gym...felt like a rock...she kinda liked him...and his heartbeat like thunder...etc.' The best tracks are those you sing with, identify with, and that provide an emotional attachment. Hall and Oates have that part of music down combined with superior beat. The theme keeps returning...'So Close...yet so far away!" Great stuff!

This reached #11? What were you thinking, 1990?!

John Oates has the best mustache. Just saying.

Saw them a few times when I lived in the UK. Still one of my favourites

Not a Hall and Oates fan but everyone has lived these lyrics... not my style of music but the lyrics are so deep cuz everyone has to relate and remember someone or something that brings back memories

This song has been in my head for years. Finally found it. I had no idea it was Hall and Oates.

Daryl to moje lekarstwo na WSZYSTKO. jego wokalowi nigdy nikt nie dorówna!

awesome song from hall and oates. my lady is so close but so far away, but all that matters is she is all mine.

Greatest Duo

Best song I've ever heard on the radio.

40年前の高校生の時にホール＆オーツのファンでした。弟と来日コンサートも行って80年代の音楽は私青春時代を楽しい思い出にしました。この曲は数あるホール＆オーツの曲の中で1番好き。58歳になった現在も懐かしくホール＆オーツを聴く日々。

Not the only album I remember.......but I remember a certain album from 1973........long time since then, but Darryl would be nothing without John in my book n I'm glad they had such a hold of the soundtrack to my life

best band Ever!

Hall & Oates...writing the sound track to our Iives for 4 decades

One of my favorites!!!

Dary Hall and Jhon Oates the best duo of the History!!

I had a partner for many years who was and still is a die-hard fan of Hall & Oates. When I hear fantastic songs like this, I'm reminded of times ago but especially of amazing music. I've been a die hard fan too foe decades now, and I still rock out to them and always will.♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏😊

the 80's ...lived it and loved it...

What a voice

Listening to this Great song yet again...

Such a great song sung with so much passion! Daryl, with your unbelievable voice you have a romantic way about you! Best duo ever, so much talent in songwriting and singing and there will never be another duo like you two! Your music makes hearts melt and bring endless smiles and joy!! 😊❤️

I love this song

This music is timeless and forever awesome

Back when music didn't suck ginormous balls!!!!

I love this song!

I forgot about this song I loved it then and now I love Darryl hall and John Oates there so beautiful together good job it makes me happy and that’s hard to do lol 😂

This song takes me back to the summer of 1990, when I was just a summer from beginning high school!

By far their most underrated song.

One of their mega hits. 💓Perfect !💞

Damm, I miss these guys on the radio, top ten songs through the 80's in my youth! We believe in tomorrow,but we're stuck in today!!✝️

This song just popped into my head after many years. This reached #11? What were you thinking, 1990?! 2019 and still bumping this!!