Method of Modern Love
Daryl Hall, Daryl Hall & John Oates
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In the moonlite Under startlite Songs old as the night are what I've been dreaming of Everybody's hard as iron Locked in a modern world Dreams are make of a different stuff I believe love will always be the same Ways and means are the parts subject to change M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E It's a method of modern love I can call you Got your number Share my life with you a thousand miles away If you've hurt me I haven't shown it Time's too tight to fight And we're never face to face Style is timeless and fashion's only now We've got the ways no one needs to show us how
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Written by: DARYL HALL, JANNA M. ALLEN
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6 facts about this song
Song Facts"Method of Modern Love" is a song by the American pop-rock duo Daryl Hall & John Oates.
- The song was released in 1984 as the second single from their twelfth studio album "Big Bam Boom".
- It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1985.
- The song represents the duo's characteristic style of Philly soul-infused pop music.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song's lyrics highlight the technological advances in communication methods, especially focusing on the impact of these changes on romance and human relationships.
- It has a duration of approximately 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
- The track exemplifies the duo's transition into a more synthesizer-heavy sound in the mid-1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Method of Modern Love" aired on MTV and other music television networks after its release.
- The video was directed by Tim Pope, who has worked with several other famous acts including The Cure and David Bowie.
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John Oates ContributionJohn Oates, as one-half of this famous duo, contributed to the songwriting and production of "Method of Modern Love".
- During performances, Oates typically provided the backing vocals for the track.
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Reception and Achievement"Method of Modern Love" was met with positive reviews from music critics and fans alike.
- The song has been popular on radio, as well as in concert performances, and has continued to be favored by fans of Hall & Oates.
- Its high chart position solidified Hall & Oates' status as one of the most successful pop duos in history.
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Covers and PerformancesThe song has been covered by several artists, reflecting its enduring popularity.
- Hall & Oates often include "Method of Modern Love" in their setlists for live performances, to the delight of their fans.
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