The Air That I Breath - The Hollies — Premium

Hammond’s inspiration was more personal; he wrote it for a woman who gave him shelter and kindness when he was broke, lonely, and without a work permit in Los Angeles. The Hollies' Definitive Version

The song had been recorded previously by Albert Hammond (1972) and Phil Everly (1973), but The Hollies ’ version became the definitive hit. The Air That I Breathe (The Hollies) 1974 - Facebook The Air That I Breath - The Hollies

Released in 1974, by The Hollies remains one of the most celebrated soft rock ballads of the decade. While widely known for its lush orchestration and soaring vocal harmonies, the song carries a surprising history involving environmental concerns, legendary musicians, and a major 1990s copyright settlement. Origin and Surprising Inspiration Hammond’s inspiration was more personal; he wrote it