# Hall & Oates’ Last Mega Concert at Liberty State Park | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-07-03T11:17:49+00:00
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On July 4, 1985, Daryl Hall and John Oates electrified Liberty State Park with a historic 60,000-person concert—just weeks before the Statue of Liberty closed for restoration. Flying in by helicopter past the scaffolding-covered monument, the duo delivered hits like “Maneater” and “You Make My Dreams,” cementing the show as the park’s last major concert of that scale. Despite hiccups—including a heart attack, a broken leg, and a shortfall in donations—the event remains iconic, honored on 2024 banners and rivaling performances by Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. It was pure, unfiltered musical magic that still echoes through the park’s legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4ab10b83f58cde9c

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