The Air That I Breathe Cover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- This week's "Remake of a Classic" was written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, and was initially recorded by Albert Hammond on his 1972 album, "It Never Rains in Southern California".
Most people are familiar The Hollies 1974 version. What some folks might not be aware of is that their version was engineered by Alans Parsons. Apparently Parsons discussed the song with Eric Clapton, who said the first note had more soul that anything he'd ever heard. Although I was familiar with The Hollies version, it was The Mavericks' 2003 cover that made me fall in love with it (being a huge Mavericks fan didn't hurt). That said, I tried to stick fairly close to The Hollies version, which is what The Mavericks did.
When researching the different parts, about 99% of the "how to play" videos on TH-cam show the beginning guitar riffs as being one guitar. Not so....it's two guitar tracks. For these two tracks I used, for the first time in a video, my newly-acquired 1979 Ibanez...sweet guitar (thanks again to Mills Rouse for hooking me up).
What's even greater than the song is the fact that all the band members look exactly the same! What are the odds!
Sort of a male version of the Dionne quintuplets....only more.
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Absolutely fantastic! It's difficult to impress me when it comes to covers, especially the ones that I love. You sir I highly commend. Hat off to you sir and thank you for sharing with us.
Wow, thanks so much...I really appreciate it!
Whew I know that is right👍👍👍👏
@@russwilloughby501 fabulous 🏆
Only cover I've heard that captures the feeling of the original, especially the opening lyrics
Many thanks....I appreciate it!
Listen to Weyes Blood
That was impressive. Such a great song. That lead guitar at the beginning always hooked me on this song, along with the chorus.
Thanks Richard....I agree, it's a great tune.
My favourite 70s song of all time and You did it justice..you rather talented person you 👍
Beautifully done. One of your best, in my opinion.
Thank you! 😊
I've listened to two songs here, and you are two for two on great Hollies tunes. Awesome!
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.
This is beautiful ❤❤❤
Great voice. One man band. You are a professional musician.
Many, many thanks Thomas!
Most excellent work Russ! Beautiful rhythm. Nice T, as well...Cheers 🤣😁
Wow. Unbelievable. Your very amazing man. Beautiful
Thank you so much 😀
Phenomenal....Absolutely phenomenal💫
Thanks much!
Whew I hit the thumbs up before hearing this n I’d do ten thumbs up if possible. Can hardly believe what I’m seeing n hearing😉🤩🤩🤩🤩
@@russwilloughby501 u should be in a rock n roll hall of fame for all the wonderful songs you’ve played n sang. I can’t stop binging on your songs 💃🏽👯♂️ amazing talents u have
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Fantastic Job Russ!
Ill be playing this regularly with friends and solo!
So glad to hear it...thanks!
Your voice is so beautiful ❤️😊
Russ, just thank you. Truly amazing !
As always, many thanks, Steve!
@@russwilloughby501 Played all my life. Your vocals are incredible, love the tone of all your weapons. Even the bass is crisp. I listen almost everyday to a couple . Don't let the Sun Catch absolutely brilliant !
Like the way you bend those strings!! Excellent choice of a beautiful song I will vote for you as stand in musician to the hollies any time Keep it up!!
Leon South Africa 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍
I appreciate it!
Hierdie ou kan lekker speel !!
@@tonynz9954 Hy mag maar!
@@leonjansevanvuuren8533 Ja ek stem saam !
Very nicely done, Sir!
Thanks so very much; that's very kind!
Best cover of this song I’ve heard!!
Many thanks for watching; I appreciate it!
What a great song and a masterpiece! Great job and absolutely amazing!!
So glad you enjoyed it....thanks!
Such a well-crafted song and beautifully performed. Inspiring.
The Hollies are extremely tough to cover. Nice work!
Many thanks!
Excellent cover. I congratulate you for the great work done to delight us with this beautiful song. Greetings from Peru
Wow! Another hard song to cover and you made it your own! Awesome Russ.
Fantastic!!!😊😊😊
Thank you! 😃
Vocals are stunning
Thank you very much!
One Man band!!! Awesome!!!
Thanks!
Total respect to you talent. I haven't listened to a bad cover of this song no matter who sings it. Your male version is my favorite. Sara Collins is my favorite female version.
I am bowled over...this is amazing
Thanks so much!
I listen regularly ,and absolutely love it ,I prefer this to the original ,fantastic
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it!
Outstanding! Perfect!
This is wonderful.
Thank you!
Bravo! Well done sir!
I appreciate it, thanks!
Damn good job 👏🏽👍🏽👌!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much!
FANTASTIC!
Espectacular indeed! Congratulations 👏👏👏✨!
Brilliant! Can play everything drums ac. guitar e. guitar e. bass and vocals. Super great!!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!
You did a great job, and I really like this song too!
Glad to hear it...thanks so much!
Goddamn, youngster here, this is absolutely beautiful sir!
Awesome 😎
Thanks 🤗
Beautiful!
Thanks!
That was beautiful, thank you
I'd really like to hear if you could do a song like Creeque Alley by the mamas and papas, I think the harmonics of the singers might be challenge but I reckon if anyone could pull it off you could
Thank you so much...and thanks for the suggestion!
Excellent! As good as the original. Thank you so much for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
Awesome job!👍👍👍
Thanks a ton!
favorite video right now
Wow, many thanks!
Felicidades por tu pasión y creatividad para interpretar tan bella música que nos trae bonitos recuerdos!!
Thanks so much for listening in!
Bravo!!! Very Good!
Thanks!
Great job nailed it!!!!!
Thanks so much!
You are a hollie , fantastic what a talent I'm an 80s child and the words to this song is amazing, nailed every part
TwelSH84
So glad you enjoyed it!
wow.... fantastic cover for a great song, thank´s. A hug from Chile !!!
Thanks so much, Juan!
This is amazing.
Many thanks; I appreciate it!
This is just downright awesome.....so cool....excellent job!
Thank you very much!
Love it. Well done!
Thanks so much!
A beautiful cover of a beautiful song. Well done, Russ!
Thanks a million....I really appreciate it!
Very cool, smooth, and well done cover. Cheers m8
Thank you kindly!
Excellent dude. Love it
So glad you liked it...many thanks!
Brilliant cover of a fantastic song, thanks.
Thanks so much, Phil!
Smashed it mate great job
Thanks so much!
God Bless you, brother! 🙏🏼
Thank you kindly
I never thought this Hollies classic could ever be effectively covered. Until now!
I appreciate it very much! Thanks!
Thank you very much for your effort.
That was impressive mate, great job!!!!
Gorgeous 🤩🔥🔥
amazing!! You remind me a lot of my father who is also a musician, congratulations on your talent from Mexico City
That's awesome! What an honor...many thanks!
@@russwilloughby501 Had to listen to this again today💕 would love to hear you play Double shot of my baby's love ,by the swinging medallions 😍🤩🎵
I seemed to have previously missed this great Russ cover. Sitting here locked-up in quarantine in Sydney Australia for 14 days, I so glad to hear this just for the first time today. Now, it's 10 times. Great job Russ! I will be working my way again through all your excellent covers to get through this time.
Sorry to hear you're locked up....looking forward to when this is all over. Thanks so much for the kind words!
AMAZING !!!!!
Excellent cover.
Thanks for sparking a memory from long ago. Merry Christmas Russ .
Same to you! Many thanks!
Well done my guy!!!
Thank you!
1 word……WOW!!!!!!
Thanks much!
WOW!
Thanks!
Wow!
Thanks for listening!
You've taken me back to my primary school days. Best moment for me? When you start singing the last verse. Those harmonies, together with your lead vocals = BRILLIANT!! Thank you.
Thanks a million!
Very nice job
Many thanks!
Saludos desde argentina genio!!! ... Todo un maestro 👏👏👏
Thanks very much!
Really very good
Thanks a lot; I really appreciate it!
Absolutely amazing how one bloke can have so much talent. I've listened to few of your covers now, great song choices and fantastic musicianship
Many thanks, indeed!
being a foreigner, attracted by the first note and occasionally heard it in the radio when I was young, and difficult to know stories associated with the lovely song, I appreciate so much information you collected to share!!! I also searched Albert Hammond and Mavericks version, but still, your version is the best! Thank you so much!!
BTW, it's interesting and surprised to notice the kettle drums after all these years...
Thanks so much; really glad you liked it! When I was doing this I went back and forth between The Hollies' version and The Mavericks'. Being that The Mavericks are one of my favorite bands, I'm partial to theirs.
HERMOSO!!!!!
Thanks!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been a musician for 50 years and it blows my mind how talented you are. I didnt make it big, I consider myself ok and I am recording in the same way as I play all the instruments too as I like to record but not play out anymore. You inspire me to want to try and just be better than I am. I have lost some of my highs in the vocals and I am training to try and get some back and you just impress me so much I never want to stop trying and working on it. Thank you for showing us how its done and how its done to perfection, cause you have it my friend!!!!!! brought tears to my eyes cause it was so beautiful
Many thanks Robert; I really appreciate the kind words!
Wow 👌
Thank you!
That was exquisite. Wish I could give it two thumbs-up, instead of just one.
Aw, thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
Wow❤❤❤
Thanks!
great cover.
Thank you so much; I appreciate it!
perfect!
Glad you think so...thanks!
This is my favourite ,love the song you got it to a T fantastic
Thanks so much!
Great 👍
Thank you 👍
I waited, waited, waited in anticipation to hear the harmony......and you did not disappoint!
Thanks much...most appreciated!
Good Song. 👍
Thanks!
I had to come back to listen to this amazing rendition, for the umpteenth time lol
Glad you like it that much...thanks!
Pegy Sue Craig @PegSueee Song Covers...Do no more Do no less...that's Perfection and so rare...very rare...here all i have heard on all the videos i've watched are just that!! and...every song is a favorite....bringing back a time of mine...i think i saw Neil Y on your wall...anything NY i would love to hear...Don't Let It Bring You Down...Cortez...H of G...Soul Man...the list goes on......Thank You for sharing Your Talent~
...as I wipe the tears... I say thank you! Beautifully executed. I too lost my brother - my bestie in tragic circumstances and feel your sorrow
Thanks so much; sorry to hear about your brother.
Awesome job!
wath a go Russ Bob from montreal keep the good work
Thanks so much!
This is amazing!! I love it!
Thank you so much!!
absolutly phenomenol
Thank you so much!
congrats,good job.
Many many thanks
Better than the original! Cant wait to hear what you do next
Many thanks...I appreciate it!
Another fantastic cover, beautiful.
Appreciated it very much...thanks!
Awesome 😊👍
Thanks much!
Sensacional!
Thanks very much!
You’re an excellent musician, you hit every note in every song. Your talent is just incredible. Very well done.
Thank you so much; I really appreciate it!