the air that i breathe phil everly
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@twang73 - Especially given Duane Eddy's producing this - and Lee Hazlewood had produced Eddy's 1950's Jamie sides (and then went on to write, produce for and occasionally duet with Nancy Sinatra in the '60's). But alas, this confusion may explain why first pressings of The Hollies' version on Epic listed the credits as "-A. Hammond - L. Hazelwood-". (I have promo and stock copies with that error.)
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Thanx for posting this. I NEVER get to hear any of Phil's solo stuff here in the U.S. This was a hit by the Hollies in the States when i was in High School. I NEVER knew Phil did it and that Phil did it BEFORE the Hollies. Great Stuff! Happy "B" Day Phil
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Did anyone know that Waylon Jennys married Duane Eddy's wife - Jesse Colter? Just a bit of trivia. When I was about 16 I listened to and loved Duane Eddy. Guess Waylon had something we weren't aware of - or maybe we were.
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@heezabirddog Sorry man ,this is my opinion,and i have one.Your opinion it's A. Clarke's opinion.
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@victordaniamandi No way! even alen clarke admits that, LOL
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Very ,very good ,but The Hollies's version is the best!
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@layesera1 I have been able to make the album up on cd. from different compilationsall bar one track that i took from the vinal and even that sounds good as well.it would be no problem to do you a copy. its about time rca put ot out on cd, as i said all but one track is out on other cd's
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Phil's recording and the Hollies's recording are both very good, but in different ways. Raul Malo of the Mavericks also did a cover of this song. You owe it to yourself to give a listen to it. Raul has one the most beautiful voices you ever heard.
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Great, GREAT discovery. Perfect.
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@mauidreamer2801 Thanks for sharing! Longtime Favorite - you know what I like to hear!
At that time the Everly's had signed the biggest recording contract ever. A 10 year, 1 million dollar contract But, Warner's was a brand new label an extension of the movie studio & not really ready to handle the RED HOT ACT that the Everly's were...especially after the Beatles hit the scene. Phil & Don lived up to their part of the contract & Warner's did little to nothing to help them fight the British invasion, especially when they were still making great music. RCA didn't do any better.
norskygirl 2 years ago 8
On BBC radio one in 1974 Allan Clarke admitted hearing Phil Everly's version, and being inspired to record it with the Hollies. I quote: he said, "Anything by Phil Everly has gotta be good!"
gazzymodo 2 years ago 7