John Oates : (6) " I think in music and a lot of creative fields, people’s egos get in the way of their ability of seeing the big picture. " - John Oates " I don’t listen to music. I very rarely listen to music. I only listen for information. I listen when a friend sends me a song or a new record. " - John Oates " It’s the music that brings us together. " - John Oates " There’s all sorts of soul. There’s Irish soul and Native American soul. If it touches you and moves you, it’s soul. " - John Oates " When my song came on the radio for the first time, that was one of the heaviest things I remember. " - John Oates " If I had to drop everything and just be a songwriter, I would be OK with that because that’s the real joy. " - John Oates