--- product_id: 56923259 title: "Change of Seasons: A Memoir" brand: "john oates, chris epting" price: "206.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56923259-change-of-seasons-a-memoir store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Change of Seasons: A Memoir **Brand:** john oates, chris epting **Price:** 206.24 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Change of Seasons: A Memoir by john oates, chris epting - **How much does it cost?** 206.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56923259-change-of-seasons-a-memoir) ## Best For - john oates, chris epting enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john oates, chris epting brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Includes an exclusive EP as a companion to the book! John Oates was born at the perfect time, paralleling the birth of rock ‘n roll. Raised in a small Pennsylvania town, he was exposed to folk, blues, soul, and R&B. Meeting and teaming up with Daryl Hall in the late 1960s, they developed a style of music that was uniquely their own but never abandoned their roots. John uncovers the grit and struggle it took to secure a recording contract with the legendary Atlantic Records and chronicles the artistic twists and turns that resulted in a DJ discovering an obscure album track that would become their first hit record. This is not your typical rock and roll story. John was focused creating great music. Along the way he achieved incredible success, battling the ever-changing pop music landscape and coming to terms with complex managerial, business, and personal challenges. Daryl Hall and John Oates have over 20 albums together, more than 60 million records sold, and 29 Top 40 hits. They are the most successful pop duo in the world and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And yet John’s story has never been told. Relying on his many hand-written journals, he brings to light many fascinating stories spanning his entire life with a journalist’s eye and a poet’s heart. In Change of Seasons, John shares his highs, lows, triumphs, and failures. He takes the reader on a wild ride through all the eras, personalities and music that has shaped him into what he is. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,565 in Arts & Literature Biographies | | Dimensions | 6.57 x 1.35 x 9.54 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | Isbn 10 | 125008265X | | Isbn 13 | 978-1250082657 | | Item Weight | 1.39 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 400 pages | | Publication Date | March 28, 2017 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Press | ## Images ![Change of Seasons: A Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YDThhB4mL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GET ON YOUR "MUST READ" LIST! *by on Reviewed in the United States March 28, 2017* John Oates’ upcoming memoir, Change of Seasons, is a true gem, full of rich storytelling and amazing detail, painting a multi-layered portrait of a truly remarkable life in music. We learn about the music, the fame, the fortune...but the real story is an inspirational tale of life constantly reinvented and reimagined.For die-hard H&O fans like myself, the book ties together and fills in many of the stories we’ve heard over the years about the early days. Hearing it first hand from John reminds us why Hall and Oates don’t think of themselves as a duo…John’s part of the famous partnership has it’s own path, it’s own highs, lows, curves and reflections. We’re also reminded that while John may be perceived as the lighter side of the duo, his talent and depth as a musician is undeniable. The stories about his life before Daryl and his role in the creation of the vast Hall and Oates songbook remind us that John Oates is a born musician. Every word of the memoir (including those straight out of his journals) reflects a deep and constant devotion to music and that John is a deeply reflective person. It may be a key reason why the music has stood the test of time for so many of us. Here’s my list of favorite gems in the book:• Favorite line – “I don’t care about fame, I’ve always been famous”• Favorite backstory about a song – Diddy Doo Wop/Voices• Favorite chapter – “Drive in” – what a trip!• Favorite tribute – T-Bone…it’ll make you tear up• Favorite Daryl story – There really are none, but the ode to brotherhood that is the book’s introduction speaks volumes about the one-of-a-kind partnership• Favorite John and Daryl story – backstage after the show with the Temps…the look that led to the end of the 80’s run• Favorite artifact – script from the original She’s Gone video• Favorite thing to do while reading this book –I listened to the 2009 H&O box set “Do What You Want, Be What You Are” in a new way as I read the stories about how the music of each period was made and the backstories for many of the songs – what a treat!Even if you are not a die hard fan, the book has a lot to offer music lovers in general. Oates (and collaborator Chris Epting) share a journey that is wonderfully convoluted and unexpected at times, far from the one dimensional 80s pop star image that may be a misguided lasting impression of Hall and Oates for some. The story provides a unique view into the depth behind the music, what it really took to get to the 80s and beyond, and how a path emerged that’s led to lasting success, renewed appreciation and lifelong devotion to craft. But more than that, we meet and understand that John Oates is authentic. You can’t help but want to know him. Not so much because he’s famous…but because he seems to have figured out how to pursue one’s dreams, kicking aside the stuff that doesn’t really matter (fame, fortune, superficial “success”) and focusing in on deeper meaning and purpose. That ability reveals a man whose humility and honesty about the common struggle that is life, is inspirational, especially for mid-lifers like me who ponder the meaning in our lives as we head closer to our final destination. And Oates is not done yet. This first memoir only takes us part way…and doesn’t even get to the latest reinvention of his life and music as a solo artist based in Nashville and the “Good Road to Follow” years. I can’t wait to read all about that and the evolving partnership of Hall and Oates in the next book. Thank you John Oates, Chris Epting and St Martin’s Press! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Captivating Read *by on Reviewed in the United States March 29, 2017* Before reading this book, I listened to the music CD that accompanies it. Five masterfully performed songs await you. I'm no expert at naming musical stylings, but they strike me as country blues. The musicianship featured is luxurious! John's voice is as beautiful and expressive as it's ever been. Especially impressive is track #4, "I Found Love". It seems to summarize the latter half of the book. The last track is a reinvention of a familiar hit. It isn't your mother's "Maneater"!Just holding the book in your hands, you'll see that the page edges are jagged. It's a sensory invitation to open to anywhere in the book and read the nearest self-contained narrative. Collaborator Chris Epting does a fantastic job of organizing these stories that happen to be in chronological order. You can pick up reading anywhere and drop off anywhere. Interestingly, luminaries of staggering magnitude are mentioned throughout the stories as mere props. That gives the reader the sense of how rarefied the air got along the way. Still, this book's subject (John) is a thoughtful and articulate man of substance. His storytelling is authentic; direct, honest, and funny in unexpected turns. As an example, John wrote a foreword essay about the mystique of the mustache for another book, which is reprinted in this one. You must read it-it's really good. John Oates is a superb writer!The memoir is written with classy disposition: no judgements (except on himself), no bomb-dropping, and no dragging through mud. What surprisingly little direct reference to Daryl Hall there is here is either a sage moment or is funny. Exactly what my ten-year-old self (when I became a fan) would have wanted. Very gratifying. As seemingly lengthy as the book is, it reads at a very nice clip. Nothing daunting or tedious in the text, which may be another attaboy to Chris Epting. Also, this book feels complete unto itself. You won't at all feel as though anything (Daryl Hall) is missing. A book wouldn't be a book without a sense of building tension, climax, and resolution. It's deftly subtle at first, but then you'll see it, and the book follows through with a smooth landing. John's more recent accounts of life in Colorado vaguely remind me of the work of Chris Kimball's Swearing Hill news. The stories are eclectic, real, and hospitably engaging.If you're a fan of Daryl Hall and John Oates, like reading biographies and listening to some fantastic musicians, or just need something to read on a long flight, get this book. Deeply enjoyable and highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, But I Was Left Wanting More *by on Reviewed in the United States September 5, 2017* I'm a long time H&O fan, so I expected to like this book and I did, but like several others I felt it was lacking in some ways. To be honest, I think it was somewhere between three and four stars, but I guess I'll round up.First, the good. The things I think he did well were showing how much of a contributor he was to their biggest hits. Perhaps because Daryl was the lead, I assumed he wrote most of the songs, but I saw that it was much more of a partnership than I thought in that respect. Also, I thought the chapters about his formative years as a musician and about the early years of the H&O partnership were the most fully formed and gave a good sense of how Daryl and John evolved as friends and musical partners, as well as showing the extremely hard work that went into their well-earned rise to fame.Now, the disappointing.First, the (admittedly) nitpicky:- I wasn't particularly a fan of his writing style; the prose sometimes felt stilted, to me, but not enough to make me want to put the book down.- The last section of the book, in particular, is often told out of chronological order, which can be confusing (example, he has a chapter on his wedding, which occurs in 1994, but then in a later chapter talks about how he and his then fiancee (later wife) bought their ranch two years earlier. There are a couple of instances like this.- I caught more than a few grammatical errors (that's either poor editing or poor transfer to the Kindle format, either way, boo :(.Slightly more disappointing is that the 80s - the period of their greatest fame (until the resurgence in their popularity in recent years) - feels completely glossed over, IMO.But the biggest disappointment is the dearth of details regarding their partnership after they became successful. I get that he wants to tell his own story, not the H&O story (as he says in the forward), but the better part of his life was spent as part of this partnership, constantly on the road and in the studio. They probably spent more time together than most married couples. So, how can it not be a bigger part of the book? The best analogy I could make is that it feels to me like if Prince Charles wrote an autobiography and talked about his life before and after Diana, and perhaps even about their courtship, but then completely glossed over the marriage. Yes, he's had a full life and done a lot of things that didn't include Diana, but his story is not complete without a discussion of that marriage. Similarly, the partnership with Daryl has got to be a huge part of the John Oates story. Further, it is undoubtedly a large part of what people want to hear.Even the best partnerships have their ups and downs, I can only imagine it would be moreso when you're constantly traveling together and, for a period, living together. Did they never disagree? Were there never any creative or power struggles? Did they never just get sick of seeing each other's faces after the umpteenth night on the road? How did the rock and roll lifestyle (particularly at the height of their fame) impact them individually and collectively? And how did any of that impact the music that they made? I think all of that could have been told from his perspective (and therefore it is still his story), but for the most part, it's not and it just seems like a big gaping hole. So, if this is what you're interested in, you will be a bit disappointed.When I read this, I was left with the impression that either (a) John and Daryl had the most charmed, perfect and trouble-free relationship ever (possible, but seems highly improbable); (b) in a career that, publicly at least, often seemed overshadowed by Daryl, John worked so hard to come out from under that shadow in this book, that he left out parts of the story that would have made if feel more fully fleshed out; or (c) in an attempt to protect Daryl's privacy or preserve his feelings or perhaps avoid conflict, large portions of the story were left out.In the end, it's still, for the most part, a good book and an enjoyable read. There are a few good yarns about celebrity life (the Hunter S. Thompson stuff is pretty good), but nothing really salacious. So, if that's something that interests you, again, you'll be a bit underwhelmed. What you will get a fuller picture of who John is, outside of H&O. I agree that this is something that you probably have to be a pretty big H&O fan to find interesting, but I did like it and I did feel that I knew him better when I was done. I do just wish that he'd had more about the partnership with Daryl. That's no small omission, IMO. And if you're looking to better understand that partnership, you'll probably be left, like me, wanting more. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56923259-change-of-seasons-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/56923259-change-of-seasons-a-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*