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Sara Allen is an American songwriter best known for her work with the duo Hall & Oates. Though never married, she was in a long-time relationship with Daryl Hall until 2001.[citation needed] She contributed to many of the duo's hit singles, including "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", and "Maneater".[1][2] Her late sister Janna Allen was also a songwriter who herself worked with Hall & Oates.[1] The song "Sara Smile", Hall & Oates' first American hit, was about Sara Allen.[3] Sara Allen briefly appears in an episode of Live from Daryl's House as Hall introduces her as "Sara" to Wyclef Jean. The episode was first broadcast in May 2016.

References

  1. ^ a b Sharp, Ken (January 23, 2009). "Hall and Oates: Soul Survivors". American Songwriter. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  2. ^ "Super Hits - Daryl Hall and John Oates". Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  3. ^ Morsch, Mike. "Daryl Hall Talks About Classic Hits and Upcoming Tour". CentralJersey.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.