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Nikki M. Mascali
I’ve always been fond of Hall & Oates’ music. “Rich Girl.” “Maneater.” “Kiss on My List.” “Private Eyes.” “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do).” Etc. They’re all so damn catchy!
As I was exercising this morning, I treated myself to a little VH1 Classic, which can always be counted one for some great videos to start your day off right.
Today was no exception.
A live version of one of my favorites from Daryl and John — “Rich Girl” — came on. (I may or may not have squealed.) It’s from 1985 and mon dieu it is delicious!
I honestly don’t remember Daryl having such a lion-like mane or being this much of a … is there a nice way to say douchebag? I mean, the way he flounced around trying to set the song up (via an annoying way that included warbly “girl-irl-irl-irl” as he shook said mane. How about just playing the damn song? Honestly.)
I would like you to pay close attention to the way that hair just bounces. It’s like a bobblehead or something.
Other notable moments in the video include a few outstanding glimpses of G.E. Smith (formerly of “… and the Saturday Night Live Band” fame, currently of Moonalice). He even stands next to Oates as they do a guitar flourish at the end. Outstanding.
The star, though, clearly is Daryl. How could he not be?
About the Author
Nikki M. Mascali began her career at the Weekender as an intern in 2005 - and holds the honor of being the oldest intern the paper ever had. She received her degree in journalism from Luzerne County Community College in 2007 and joined the Weekender staff full-time in 2006 as staff writer/designer before becoming associate editor in 2010. In March 2011, she was named editor.
Nikki has interviewed everyone from Gene Simmons to Richard Simmons, and her articles have run the gamut from local and national theater to music and in-depth reports on the radio industry and negativity in NEPA.
Nikki enjoys writing, quoting movies, traveling and being a diehard foodie - which is why she pens our weekly food and drink column, "Dish."
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