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Private Eyes is the tenth studio album by American pop rock duo Hall & Oates, released on September 1, 1981, by RCA Records. The album includes two number one singles—the title track and "I Can't Go for That ", as well as the top-10 single "Did It in a Minute". "I Can't Go for That " also spent a week at the top of the R&B chart.
Tracklist
Disc 1 — 12" Vinyl
A1
3:293:29Private Eyes
expand_moreA2
3:553:55Looking For A Good Sign
expand_more- Drums
- Composer
- Lyricist
A3
5:075:07I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
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A4
3:533:53Mano A Mano
expand_more- Backing Vocals
- Drums
- Lead Guitar
- Lyricist
- Composer
A5
3:373:37Did It In A Minute
expand_more- Lyricist
- Composer
Disc 2 — 12" Vinyl
B1
3:343:34Head Above Water
expand_more- Drums
- Composer
B2
3:503:50Tell Me What You Want
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- Composer
B3
3:333:33Friday Let Me Down
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B4
4:084:08Unguarded Minute
expand_more- Guitar Solo
- Soloist
- Composer
B5
3:323:32Your Imagination
expand_more- Drums
- Composer
- Lyricist
B6
4:154:15Some Men
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- Lyricist
Questions about the credits
- Who produced Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates was produced by Daryl Hall & John Oates, with co-production by Neil Kernon.
- Who handled the recording of Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- The recording of Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates was handled by Neil Kernon.
- Who mixed Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates was mixed by Neil Kernon.
- Who composed the music on Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- The music on Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates was composed by Daryl Hall, Janna Allen, Sara Allen, Warren Pash, and John Oates.
- Who wrote the lyrics for Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- The lyrics for Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates were written by Daryl Hall, Janna Allen, Sara Allen, Warren Pash, Daryl Hall & John Oates, and John Oates.
Questions about recording locations
- Which recording locations appear across cataloged releases of Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates?
- Electric Lady Studios is listed as a recording location across cataloged releases of Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates.
Credits & Production
Credits
35 roles · 50 credits- Vocals
- Backing Vocals
- Lead Guitar
- Guitar
- Bass
- Percussion
- Synthesizer
- Keyboards
- Saxophone
- Producer
- Co-Producer
- Recording
- Mixing
- Graphic Design
- Art Direction
- Photography By Cover Photo
- Engineer Assistant
- Lacquer Cut By
- Soloist Vindaloo Solos
- Creative Director Direction
- Management
- Photography By Inner Sleeve Photos
- Programmed By
- Technician Equipment Technician
- Mandoguitar Mando Guitar
- Guitar Mandar
- Mandocella
- Programmed By Compurhythm
- Strings Mandola
- Timbales
- Guitar Solo
- Soloist
Companies & Places
7 companies · 8 relationships- Pressed By
- Copyright (c)
- Phonographic Copyright (p)
- Recorded At
- Lacquer Cut At
Available Releases
20 releases (Tape)Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Recorded March-June 1981 at Electric Lady Studios NY A1, A3, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4: © 1981 Hot-Cha Music Co. / Six Continents Music Publishing, Inc. / Fust Buzza Music, Inc. A2, A4, B5, B6: © 1981 Hot-Cha Music Co. / Six Continents Music P...”
Cat#: PK 14028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“℗ 1981 RCA Records / Les Disques RCA © 1982 RCA Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by / Fabriqué et Distribué par: RCA Inc. 2245 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2W3 Black cassette shell with small squares, a raised 100 Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ 5’0...”
Cat#: AFK1-4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“℗ 1981 RCA Records / Les Disques RCA © 1982 RCA Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by / Fabriqué et Distribué par: RCA Inc. 2245 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2W3 White cassette shell with a smooth perimeter and matte on the hea...”
Cat#: AFK1-4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Credits and timings taken from the LP version”
Cat#: RCAK 6001
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Track order is different from LP, CD, and cassette releases.”
Cat#: AFS1-4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Printed in U.S.A. © 1981 RCA Records ℗ 1981 RCA Records”
Cat#: AFK1-4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Labels list first side as '1' and second side as '2'. Cat number on cassette itself is APK1-4028 A1, A3, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4: © 1981 Hot-Cha Music Co. / Six Continents Music Publishing, Inc. / Fust Buzza Music, Inc. A2, A4, B5, B6: © 198...”
Cat#: APK1 4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“This version has a barcode on front. Private Eyes has no barcode.”
Cat#: AFK1-4028
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“Credits and timings taken from the LP version”
Cat#: NK 90079
Private Eyes
RCA Records
“2-panel J-card printed one side only. Black cassette with black print on glossy white paper labels.”
Cat#: AFK1-4028
Private Eyes
BMG Rights Management / RCA Records
“℗ 1981 RCA Records / Les Disques RCA © 1982 RCA Inc. Distributed by BMG Music Canada Inc. Distribué par Musique BMG du Canada Inc. Printed in Canada Black cassette shell with horizontal piping, moulded ► (bottom left, both sides), a ’ ׀...”
Cat#: AFK1-4028