John Oates returns with an upbeat take on a classic

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    April 21, 2023   John Oates (of the iconic pop-rock duo Daryl Hall & John Oates) is thrilled to release Louis Armstrong’s cover song “What A Wonderful World” that is out now.
     
    Oates says, “What an honor for me to be able to cover one of Americas' greatest popular songs. A true classic and a song that just makes everyone feel good. I hope you dig the 70s R&B style approach to the arrangement. I wanted it to be more upbeat and tried to make it my own.”
     

    April 21, 2023   John Oates (of the iconic pop-rock duo Daryl Hall & John Oates) is thrilled to release Louis Armstrong’s cover song “What A Wonderful World” that is out now.
     
    Oates says, “What an honor for me to be able to cover one of Americas' greatest popular songs. A true classic and a song that just makes everyone feel good. I hope you dig the 70s R&B style approach to the arrangement. I wanted it to be more upbeat and tried to make it my own.”
     
    What A Wonderful World” is the fourth single from his series of tracks that he is releasing each month. The recently release singles are “Why Can't We Live Together”  “Disconnected” and Pushin’ A Rock.”
     
    In support of his new music Oates will be touring throughout the year. See tour dates below. More to be announced.

    John Oates - "What A Wonderful World"

    Tour Dates
    May 7 – Austin, TX – Z’Tejas
    May 24 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
    May 25 – Waukegan, IL – Genesse Theatre
    July 14 – Boone, NC – The Schafer Center for The Performing Arts
    July 27- July 28– Old Saybrook, CT – The Kate
    September 6 - Nashville, TN - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
    September 11- Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic