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  • @whyicare
    @whyicare 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I didn't know The Air that I Breathe was Albert Hammond's creation. Thumbs up to Albert.

    • @PeMoFilm
      @PeMoFilm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Albert Hammond also composed "One Moment in Time", well-known by the version of Whitney Houston.

    • @etmeyutub
      @etmeyutub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      just learned this today

    • @lancecahill5486
      @lancecahill5486 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here!

    • @normatible9795
      @normatible9795 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know it in the 90s, when i read about him writing other hit songs and that he is from Gibraltar , near Spain

  • @renatacantore-gross8842
    @renatacantore-gross8842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is 1 of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

  • @GraupeLie
    @GraupeLie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    "It shouldn't be about money! - wow, Albert Hammond really seems like a genuine guy! Wonderful, I couldn't agree more! He's so down to earth and natural.

    • @TheGodParticle
      @TheGodParticle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My jaw dropped when he said that, they really don't make em like that anymore.

    • @602lucas
      @602lucas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mug

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@602lucas So if he doesn't think it should be about money, what does he do with the royalties he gets.
      Does he give them away to charity? I'd bet he doesn't!

    • @mejsmith1
      @mejsmith1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@CB-xr1eg You're an idiot.

    • @tonymalaluan
      @tonymalaluan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This part of what he said is so heartwarming indeed...

  • @mrsbluesky8415
    @mrsbluesky8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The Hollies , wow. Just an amazing version.

  • @PaulLea
    @PaulLea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Good on you Albert !. The Hollies version swept the world back in 74 & was a masterpiece .

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    The Hollies version gives me goosebumps.

    • @sirrobin4394
      @sirrobin4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same here.

    • @tonyrosner5226
      @tonyrosner5226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Here is a better version in my mind by the band Semisonic. th-cam.com/video/Tuk1Ca3_3Yg/w-d-xo.html

    • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
      @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonyrosner5226
      It’s good, but no goosebumps.

    • @addj7093
      @addj7093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The intro is amazing

    • @no1Mariah
      @no1Mariah ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

  • @Tammohawk1
    @Tammohawk1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I would never have guessed that Creep was taken from The Air That I Breathe. Both are great songs.

    • @gustavefrankfurter6462
      @gustavefrankfurter6462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, me neither. I always thought there was something familiar about Creep. Now I know!

    • @tributeact6995
      @tributeact6995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@gustavefrankfurter6462 as soon as i heard creep, i heard the hollies,[am nearly 60]
      i loved the air that i breath ,i also love radiohead.
      wonderful complement to a great song that turned into another great song.

    • @Vichedges
      @Vichedges 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really? I heard Creep when it came out but didn't hear Air That I Breathe until years later when I was listening to satellite radio and it came on. The melodies in parts of the songs are exactly the same. I was with a buddy and I said "that's the melody to Creep".
      I didn't know what ATIB was called and I forgot about it until years later when I happened to catch the song again on the radio and this time the DJ said "that was the Hollies" so I looked up the song and sure enough Radiohead had ended up giving the writer of ATIB songwriting credit.
      I don't know how you could hear the two songs and not notice that parts are the same.

    • @josedescarga1945
      @josedescarga1945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gustavefrankfurter6462 n

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always used to sing The Air That I Breathe when Creep used to play but it was completely unconscious.

  • @onionhead5780
    @onionhead5780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Never heard of this dude until now but I would love to give him a hug. This guys philosophy is what humanity is supposed to be about. Keep it real brother. 👊

    • @MightyMouse2530
      @MightyMouse2530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Look up, "It Never Rains In Southern California". Classic 70's song from him.

    • @lauraestrada7611
      @lauraestrada7611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He also made a couple of songs in Soanish (a total idol in Latin America) and his son Albert Hammond jr is a founding member from The Strokes. His entire life has been a toal contribution to music. Awesome!!

    • @robertmichalscheck3072
      @robertmichalscheck3072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had a big hit in the 70s,”it never rains in Southern California”.

    • @Hanzey1966
      @Hanzey1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did write some HUGHE Pop Hits for other Artists, like Withney Houston (One Moment in Time) Julio Iglesias (To all the Girls I loved Before ) Leo Sayer (When I need You) and lots of Co Writing. Had a Hitsingle here in Europe with ,,Dont wanna Die in an Air Disaster, Free Electric Band and I am a Train.

    • @yossarian6799
      @yossarian6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a one-hit wonder in America, but in other countries, like my childhood home of South Africa, he had a string of #1 pop hits...

  • @thanksfernuthin
    @thanksfernuthin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The acoustic version is beautiful and the Hollies really ramped it up amazingly. Two awesome versions!

  • @yellowbelly58
    @yellowbelly58 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What a lovely man Albert Hammond , so kind hearted. I always thought the hollies wrote air that I breathe. Great song 👍

  • @nanb.8953
    @nanb.8953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This song is so beautiful no matter who sings it, but I think I love the Hollies so much because of the excellent harmony, instrumental arrangement and Tony Hicks haunting guitar riff. I feel it in my soul. Great story, thanks.

  • @jasminnitsche6221
    @jasminnitsche6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is the most beautiful gift that someone can make for you. Write a song for someone you love and adore very much. It is so insane. Great person and so soulful and these are the simplest things in life that can give you so much.

  • @Skin-ve2tt
    @Skin-ve2tt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love The Hollies version. Superb.

  • @Hairyskinback
    @Hairyskinback 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    He comes across as a really genuine guy. So refreshing when you consider todays music culture.

    • @DDios-ih9de
      @DDios-ih9de 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hairyskinback Personally not cheated on first wife like CRAZY..
      N WTF facial.surgery
      He is a nice guy...ive met him
      Hes okay.. Ive met bigger n better n bigger and worse like punch u.in the face CREEP worse to people..

    • @einarabelc5
      @einarabelc5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Music? What music?

    • @Hairyskinback
      @Hairyskinback ปีที่แล้ว

      @@einarabelc5 Well said lol

  • @scootdaws25
    @scootdaws25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Always thought this was written by the Hollies. Great story.

    • @colinturner4158
      @colinturner4158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      scootdaws25 he’s a accomplished song writer

    • @ernestosheriff2787
      @ernestosheriff2787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Albert wrote the song, but the Hollies made it to immortality

    • @tessflores785
      @tessflores785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Other versions are good but the Hollies
      owns the title as the best.
      Thank you, Mr. Hammond for writing such a beautiful song.

    • @tyreburster
      @tyreburster ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a co-write with Mike Hazelwood.

  • @changchen09
    @changchen09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I loved Creep!! Didn't knew it was influenced from his song The Air That I Breathe :p
    Now i got more respect for both the artists ✌🏻🙏🏻

  • @Teacher-lj6in
    @Teacher-lj6in 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Both versions are awesome,well done Albert -you gave us a classic!

  • @SWLinPHX
    @SWLinPHX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Hammond of “It Never Rains In Southern California” fame.

    • @cmissshelleymichelle
      @cmissshelleymichelle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love that song. 😀😍

    • @ThatKa5p3r
      @ThatKa5p3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And you know who his son is, right?? Jr. is the guitar player in The Strokes but also GREAT solo stuff.

    • @josephnickolick666
      @josephnickolick666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you ....glad for you....and for us getting to share......this is the true meaning of "more"
      love the song the firsttime i heard it many years ago...more
      today

  • @christianpomrenski3578
    @christianpomrenski3578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    One of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Yes, please add Albert Hammond to the title.

  • @telecasteredtodeath
    @telecasteredtodeath 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    What a great human, no wonder chicks used to give you their Karman Ghia and place to crash at.. Great vid, we need more people like you Albert.

    • @maddymud
      @maddymud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      chicken in a breadpan - how special for that woman - I hope things didn’t end badly with Hammond so she can enjoy the song

  • @lisaanderson135
    @lisaanderson135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a wonderful sentiment... “music shouldn’t be about egos and greed, it should be about love etc...” If only everyone was as selfless as Albert Hammond ❤️ ✌️ happiness

    • @a.c.b2241
      @a.c.b2241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He still didn't give that 1/3 of rights back though. Why not, if he thinks it was wrong ?

  • @hennyverheij5969
    @hennyverheij5969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Never knew he wrote this song, but it's a beautyfull one!

  • @markmarsh27
    @markmarsh27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Albert Hammond should write his Autobiography. .... The sheer volume of fantastic music that he wrote and/or produced and the list of top level stars he worked with in the 60's and 70's is just phenomenal. ..... MILLIONS of people want to read that book.

  • @uncleelmer
    @uncleelmer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have liked Albert Hammond since "It Never Rains In California" in the 70's. My feelings have never changed. He seems like a cool guy.

  • @craigh8602
    @craigh8602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "And I went around the world with these three chords." Pretty damn funny. And there's no way I would associate Creep with The Air That I Breathe. Who knew?

    • @kevincozens6837
      @kevincozens6837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hammond would fit in well with Country music. It is often said that all you need for it is three chords and the truth. :)

    • @maxmordon7295
      @maxmordon7295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In reality, the whole thing was distorted and horribly magnified by a bunch of damned greedy lawyers that looked for (and sadly found) potential legal failures to be exploited... TATIB's chords are A#-D7-D#-D#m, while the ones in 'Creep' are G-B-C-Cm; not only the chords are different, although the progressions sound kinda similar, but the vocal melodies definitely set both songs apart and that's why Radiohead should've never been sued.

  • @christiaanjellesma1851
    @christiaanjellesma1851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Albert Hammond down to earth guy , big thumbs up for him

  • @normatible9795
    @normatible9795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow Albert Hammond has superb and amazing voice. He is a great songwriter. Allan Clark did Justice to it even iF he just covered it

  • @tod3msn
    @tod3msn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Albert Hammond is got the right attitude. Music belongs to all of us and don't get so wrapped up with legalities. I liked how he said he got paid for another band using his song and still gets paid every time the song is in a movie or video game and, maybe, this was never his intent for the song but so what? He gets paid and the song lives on in the universe. What a cool dude. I admire Albert's attitude.

  • @bdmatzek5060
    @bdmatzek5060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stunning! Never associated Creep with Hammond's opus. Cheers!

  • @leannemayor5755
    @leannemayor5755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this song. She must have been an earth angel . Love it love how musicians evolve their life on a page and it’s our history as well . All power to you xoxo

  • @crazy8sdrums
    @crazy8sdrums 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That is a really great song and cheers to Albert for being aces!

  • @MrKenny777
    @MrKenny777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Rather more than three chords I think, Albert. You’ve written some great songs.

    • @jamesknapp4309
      @jamesknapp4309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      kenny edwards modesty is such a great quality.

  • @henkoosterink8744
    @henkoosterink8744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Albert Hammond is like Graham Gouldman underrated, both great songwriters.

  • @DendyJungle
    @DendyJungle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that crew is almost a conversation to air I breathe. Like a reprise. Music should be like that always

  • @rossdemarco1206
    @rossdemarco1206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It never rains in California, the air that I breathe. Albert was very into the elements !

  • @MoosesValley
    @MoosesValley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW, what a great story. Always loved this song. Amazing song. Albert didn't drive his lady to work that day, because he had this song bubbling up in him - like a volcano and when she got home and he played it for her, they both cried. Oh lord, that is so beautiful. I love this song even more now. Wonder what happened to his lady ? She must remember the song and be so thrilled at the Hollies, and other versions of it. Albert's such a nice, genuine guy. Anyway, thanks for these videos. These back stories are priceless !!

  • @jayrutter6111
    @jayrutter6111 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of my BEST of all time ,many artists have done wonderful jobs on it.

  • @dustinbrilliant2113
    @dustinbrilliant2113 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song is one my most favorite, and beautuful songs of all time. I had no idea Albert wrote it. I had first heard it from the Hollies.

  • @allancrow134
    @allancrow134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've enjoyed playing "Air That I Breath" and "Creep" both acoustically and electrified with a band for some time and I never once put that overlap together. That's a great story.

  • @Ashley1958cpt
    @Ashley1958cpt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful man, what a positive attitude. The world could do with more people like him.

  • @187deathfromabove
    @187deathfromabove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great story. His son is also the guitarist for the strokes. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree

  • @malcolmtoperoff1305
    @malcolmtoperoff1305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heard him play in London with an orchestra. An amazing evening

  • @cprservices2484
    @cprservices2484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great song and what a classy gentleman Albert is.

  • @luvpants2012
    @luvpants2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful story, it was my wedding song. Me and my now wife first heard it in the movie Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World and I was completely moved by it. Still am to his day.

  • @chris1978nl
    @chris1978nl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew Creep sounded similar to a song, but didnt hear this song (The air that i breathe) for a long long time. Now i know where Radiohead got it's inspiration. Nice to know the stories behind both songs.

    • @Cl0ckcl0ck
      @Cl0ckcl0ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, but I don't believe his version of events for a second.

  • @RichardRenes
    @RichardRenes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still very underrated as a singer and songwriter: Albert Hammond. One of the best ever.

  • @stanwardvondiederichs978
    @stanwardvondiederichs978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I felt Mr Hammond handled the situation quite well he understood at least he's getting something. Radiohead did one of the finest jobs addition to a existing song. Albert Hammond could see that with the song CREEP.

  • @Gilbarwaters
    @Gilbarwaters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Albert also speaks perfect spanish and has written songs in this lenguage. “ Eres toda una Mujer” was a big hit in Latin America and Spain.

    • @guimarboy
      @guimarboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is from 🇬🇮

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The title should have been more about Albert than the Hollies since he was the one who wrote it in the first place and the band be added later in the video since they covered it.

    • @craigh8602
      @craigh8602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't know that. I thought they were covering the Everly Bros.

    • @mozdickson
      @mozdickson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They made it

    • @henkoosterink8744
      @henkoosterink8744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Hollies version is in the Top 2000, and so the story is about this version.

  • @willswalkingwest7267
    @willswalkingwest7267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good for you, Albert Hammond. Good attitude. I was just watching an interview with Nancy Wilson from Heart. She said the opening riff on Barracuda was stolen from a Nazareth version of a Joni Mitchell song called This Flight Tonight. She said they were royally pissed off......but no one sued anyone. And that is what is called taking the high road. Good on them.

  • @ashleighjaimaosborne3966
    @ashleighjaimaosborne3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was14 when “ Air that I breathe cane out” it remains one of my all time favourites. 😊🇨🇦

  • @franksallie9112
    @franksallie9112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The title REALLY needs to reflect who’s song this is. The Hollies covered it. Great cover. Love it, but credit has to be given where it is due. I didn’t hear any Hollies claim it as their work. Says it all.

    • @user-sb1vz9pv5y
      @user-sb1vz9pv5y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Its Albert Hammond's song. He wrote it. That's why they interviewed him for the story behind the song. They never said the Hollies claimed it as their work.

    • @Fordham1969
      @Fordham1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you expect him to title a future video "Lori Lieberman - Killing Me Softly With His Song"?She was the original artist and songwriter for that song,but let's face it,hardly anybody knows that,they either know it by Roberta Flack or The Fugees or likely both.There's nothing wrong with the titling of this video.

    • @luvpants2012
      @luvpants2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True I always thought the Hollies wrote it.

  • @martinmullen71
    @martinmullen71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your outlook on life, I love your ethos, the way you don’t put money first.

  • @jjmarz1001
    @jjmarz1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always loved this song, and the story behind it makes it even more special.

  • @fightingbear8537
    @fightingbear8537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a great song!

  • @TheIsreal0312
    @TheIsreal0312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I looked Albert Hamond up on Wiki and the main success was as a songwriter for other people. The list is endless of famous singers and groups that sang his songs. Queen Elizabeth give Albert Hammond the OBE, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, which means he is Sir Albert Hammond.

  • @Rob_1776
    @Rob_1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this song! This and Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress! Great Music!

  • @mitchgawlik1175
    @mitchgawlik1175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I enjoyed this. I'd love to hear more of Albert's thoughts on music and his career.

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...what a song - imagine being the inspiration for a beautiful song like this...🔥

  • @shyman99
    @shyman99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite songs. I knew so when I fell in love with two versions of this song within one year. The Hollies in 1974 and Olivia Newton-John in 1975.

  • @hang-sangitch
    @hang-sangitch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn this is heartfelt. Love his message. Love is the one 😊

  • @sphinxrising1129
    @sphinxrising1129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Somewhere out there is a woman who knows she inspired this song & I can't imagine how that would make her feel.

  • @JonnyRollin
    @JonnyRollin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unconventional structure and definitely more than 3 chords and it's an absolute beauty.

  • @RFazor
    @RFazor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe Albert has written a lot of great songs for others

  • @anneglass8084
    @anneglass8084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This makes me like Albert even more. Cheers!

  • @franciscoortega7938
    @franciscoortega7938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wooowww... nice to hear the story and legacy of one of my all time favorite songs.

  • @jakeizlove
    @jakeizlove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to hear the story behind a truly beautiful song.

  • @joychip5994
    @joychip5994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He sounds a wonderful human being

  • @michaellisko3509
    @michaellisko3509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a humble and down to earth guy! Keep up the good work, Albert.

  • @moatyism
    @moatyism 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Albert Hammond echt geweldig deze man ❤️

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kudos to Radiohead for their integrity in properly acknowledging the writer.

  • @starry2006
    @starry2006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He did a very good live version just a few years ago. He must have lived in the US for quite a while as you can hear that in his accent at times.

  • @FacheChanteDeux
    @FacheChanteDeux 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love The Strokes too. K.D. Lang did an amazing cover of this song. Plus another reason for me to love Radiohead-integrity.

  • @tod3msn
    @tod3msn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Albert Hammond is a genius songwriter.

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hardly a genius, how many hits has he written that you can name?

    • @neilbeeston268
      @neilbeeston268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clive bindley are you for real... he's written some of the classics... nothings gonna stop us now.. simply the best... the air that I breath.. when I need you... God Google the man..

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neilbeeston268 so hes written what 6 or 7 hits?
      Hardly a genius. The word "genius" is bandied about far too lightly.
      Lennon...McCartney...Bowie, they are people who deserve the word " genius" applied to them. I like Hammond's songs and I agree he wrote some good ones. but he pales by comparison.
      Btw, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now...a classic...are you sure about that?

    • @Billy-Mandalay
      @Billy-Mandalay ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CB-xr1eg
      frekkin troll

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Billy-Mandalay First of all, I made those comments 3 years ago. And I was stating facts not trolling. Tell me what I said that isn't true?

  • @rickyelvis3215
    @rickyelvis3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d be proud to call him a mate ~ honest fair humble and in touch with god ... and that song sir ~ is a masterpiece ! thank you.

  • @diannameade495
    @diannameade495 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope that the lady who was the inspiration for the song , got in touch with him. Sweet.

  • @davidknight7953
    @davidknight7953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great guy and one of my favourite songs

  • @TralfazConstruction
    @TralfazConstruction 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The song was a key part of the soundtrack of June of '74 in a pivotal time for me. Anytime I hear it it's transportive; it takes me _right_ back into the moment.

  • @Tom.Livanos
    @Tom.Livanos 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Just wow. God bless ya man. You left me buckling at the knees.

  • @zaytoun1er
    @zaytoun1er 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "The Air That I Breathe" is a ballad written by Albert Hammond & Mike Hazlewood in 1972.
    1) 1972 • It is initially recorded by Albert Hammond on his album "It Never Rains In Southern California", released on 1972-08-16.
    2) 1973 • Philip Everly (from Everly Brothers) sings it on his album "Star Spangled Springer", released on 1973-01-31.
    3) 1974 • The Hollies cover, recorded after hearing Phil Everly's version, appears on their 14th UK studio album "Hollies" released in 1974.
    4) 1974 • The same year, James Last records an instrumental/orchestral version on his 1974 album "Violins In Love".
    5) 1975 • Olivia Newton-John performs it on her 1975 album "Have You Never Been Mellow".
    6) 1975 • A finnish version "Tahdo en kuin hengittää vain" written by Pertti Reponen, is released by Petri Pettersson.
    7) 1976 • Another curiosity, "Comme Si" is a french cover, with lyrics adapted by Bernard Droguet and sung by duo Shuky & Aviva.
    8) 1992 • The 1992 Radiohead song "Creep" uses a similar chord progression and shares some melodic content with the 1972 version of "The Air That I Breathe". Hammond & Hazlewood are given co-writing credits as well as a portion of the royalties.
    9) 2017 • "Get Free" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey from her 5th studio album, Lust for Life (2017).
    Nothing is clear concerning a link with 1992 "Creep" and/or 1972 "The Air That I Breathe"... 🤔
    Numerous others artists have covered this song through years.
    All videos are on TH-cam but I can't put the links here. 🤬 I had to remove them all... Otherwise my comment is deleted immediately. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @nocturnal7312
    @nocturnal7312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That song by The Hollies brings back a lot of fond memories from the 70's, Most of the memories are just Ghosts now, They all have deceased.

    • @gary1961
      @gary1961 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghosts. Memories. Dust. Gone.

  • @maurodegiorgi63
    @maurodegiorgi63 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a gentleman Albert Hammond is. Bless him

  • @syncout
    @syncout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    brilliant song, give the man his name

  • @mikeanddebbie1
    @mikeanddebbie1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the 1st 5 songs I learned to play on guitar. Was just re remembering it and came across this vid. Albert you're a super cool dude and I just became a fan for life!

  • @valuetraveler2026
    @valuetraveler2026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to hear from another genuine musician

  • @tikitorturedmf
    @tikitorturedmf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great human being.
    And one helluva great song.

  • @LeadershipAlliance
    @LeadershipAlliance 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing story about an amazing fellow who came up with a truly amazing song…Thanks a million for sharing this...

  • @oiramsq73
    @oiramsq73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    File this under “I hate it when comedic actors make me sad” but the use of this song in the movie “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” was both beautiful and shocking. It’s a fabulous song that can touch so many people across so many generations and situations.

  • @tonymalaluan
    @tonymalaluan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so touched by what Albert has said about one being open to let others use what they write without thinking of money or one's ego - in sharp contrast to what I've read about copyright and royalties...

  • @iggytse
    @iggytse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never got the connection between creep and air that I breathe. Amazing.

  • @Bruce15485
    @Bruce15485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great songwriter ! Its all about the royalties !!

  • @MeadowMartin
    @MeadowMartin ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing
    Thanks for those sessions

  • @jcstevegigs
    @jcstevegigs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm addicted to these videos!!!!!

  • @troybridgeman
    @troybridgeman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great song and great attitude. Thanks Albert for enriching our lives

  • @mistersquirrel0
    @mistersquirrel0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He stayed home instead, I wonder if it rained in southern California that day.

    • @babayaga1767
      @babayaga1767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no, it never rains in california. but girl don't they warn you

    • @babayaga1767
      @babayaga1767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Russ Gallagher you missed the reference

  • @edhastie6074
    @edhastie6074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these stories behind the songs.

  • @jasminnitsche6221
    @jasminnitsche6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This story bring me alot of peace for this loving person😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @SeanHollingsworth
      @SeanHollingsworth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fortunately, he is still alive. :-)

    • @jasminnitsche6221
      @jasminnitsche6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SeanHollingsworth yes thats true i wish him a long happy life from my heart ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @alexanderlennon5509
    @alexanderlennon5509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God ,i felt it ,creep sounds like The air that i breath ,i knew That somehow ! I Love both of them

  • @jasminnitsche6221
    @jasminnitsche6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautyful person😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

  • @moncherry4372
    @moncherry4372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still love the song!🥰🥰🥰😍😍