In October, HPR got a chance to record a special conversation with John Oates during the Hall and Oates tour stop in Honolulu. With a strong connection to the islands dating back decades, HPR All Things Considered Local Host Dave Lawrence sat down with him for a conversation we share today, on Christmas afternoon.

MORE JOHN:
See the complete 2015 interview shot at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel:
See a 2011 interview with John recorded in his dressing room at the Blaisdell Arena in 2011.
Hear an interview with John prior to his appearance at a benefit event on Kaua'i in 2011.
See a complete 2013 concert of Daryl Hall and John Oates live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: