Phil Everly: The Air That I Breathe

[@ElaineStruve]

Phil's voice is so pure and tender. I'm obsessed with this song.

[@gabrielat1]

Both this version and The Hollies one are wonderful. Phil had such a natural angelic soft voice! ❤👼🏼

[@utatriebel2211]

Phil singt es schöner.😊

[@utatriebel2211]

Der von den Hollies singt es zu hoch und nicht so gefühlvoll.

[@TheNashjim]

Melanie does a really beautiful version of this song

[@EdmundPlunkett]

Just beautiful....sublime

[@rogerredford6242]

Best version of this song EVER!!! Pure melodic art. This was the hit

[@carolowen6242]

I never knew that Phil Everly sung this before the Hollies. What a beautiful voice he had.

[@alisongrundy9977]

Most perfect vocals I’ve ever heard and had the pleasure to listen to live. Best duo ever to grace us with their voices

[@archangelmusic13]

it's a good thing he did because he sent this album to the hollies, with a message saying i know you guys like the everly brothers, so i thought maybe you'd like to record one of my songs, and the hollies chose the 1 song on the album phil didn't write.

[@MichaelJohns-yt7fr]

The song was written by Albert Hammond, himself a famous performer.

[@hummelne7041]

He had a heart- voice

[@joanmullen2972]

I listened to the everly brothers all my life Rip you 2 beautiful brothers

[@Bryan-uc6iv]

Many of us heard these songs firstly on RADIO LUXEM BOURG...on radio "wireless" nothing in uk..till Radio Caroline.....

[@christinemorrall]

Nobody will ever have a beautiful voice which is so natural, as Phil Everly. He was the greatest. ❤

[@ethomas8980]

Beautiful voice - hypnotic, peaceful, smooth, calming, love…🥰❤️😇💙💛💜💚

[@EdmundPlunkett]

HOLLIES version was great...but this one by Phil is the best.

[@Nixter1974007]

The Everly Brothers were absolutely unique. Marvellous talent. Rest in peace Don and Phil.

[@1978garfield]

I will never understand why this version wasn't a hit.

[@carolelinda6476]

Loved EB but from the very beginning, Phil was my favorite. He was always a gentleman and you just knew he was a kind and gentle soul.

[@lonelyheroine]

I'm transported to heaven everytime I play this song and still get chills. What an extraordinary talent. We miss you, Phil. But you're up there singing with the angels.

[@juliaread9115]

Don't get me wrong The Hollies were amazing with this one but Phil brings such a sweet tenderness , so pure and beautiful . Wow he and his brother Don were just magical 💖

[@omarseddik6045]

The original version is not from The Hollies but from the greatest: Albert Hammond..

[@lynkhs]

I agree. This song although we loved the Hollies version, was in fact a perfect Everly Brothers. Great choice, Phil. A great song. A song worthy of the Everly Brothers. To hear Phil sing it brought even more gentleness and depth to an already wonderful song. Bet the Hollies would agree. Don’t know original recording. Thanks for the info.

[@edwardblake5916]

I also loved the Hollies version but this has something extra. Magical is the word Julia.

[@caroldevitt1156]

I’ve melted into a puddle.

[@utatriebel2211]

Stimmt.....Phil singt es besser.👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@BENjamin3931]

What a beautiful rendition. Phil's voice is so sweet & soothing to hear. Absolutely beautiful.

[@andyGalvan-kr8dh]

Hi Linda💐💐

[@ethomas8980]

LOVE HIS VOICE AND HIS VERSION OF THIS SONG… ALSO VERY HANDSOME 🥰😇

[@utatriebel2211]

Ist besser wie von den Hollys.

[@marymcreynolds9171]

He had the best voice ever, so pure.

[@paulaashley361]

So beautiful by such a gorgeous, handsome lovely man ,who was very modest and humble ,Phils voice is so pure and gentle ,he could have had a solo career ,he sings with such passion and so perfectly and exquisite . I do have a C D of Phils and it is Devine, just lovely to here him singing alone .Let It Be Me is wonderful with just Phil singing it ,it tears your heart out and it makes me cry ,knowing Phil is gone., so young ,and beautiful ,l will see you with the Angels and love and hold you for ever .Devoted To You ,l Bless The Day l Found You .. my love always Paula xxx .

[@patsysester9867]

There were quite a few albums he made solo. I love every one of them. I spend hours listening.. my daughter has one of those systems that you can talk to and I found sooooo many Phil solos. And albums on line to purchase.

[@lyndajane2]

You touched my soul with your kind and gentle words about Phil 😢❤

[@utatriebel2211]

​@@patsysester9867 Da waren sie oder er also nicht untätig in den Jahren ihrer Trennung.

[@donleo-kt2io]

Beautiful!!! Phil was my favorite!!! He had the best voice and the hardest job doing the harmonizing. He is what made the EB sound!!!

[@rohansrider]

1963, I was privileged to see Phil perform at the New Vic London , Don was ill and could not accompany him at the gig .He was wonderful and quite unforgettable. I grew up in the sixties and adored the Everly Brothers.

[@leoseries]

It was 1962 when I saw Phil solo at the East ham Granada, the first venue of the Everly's proposed UK tour. We were told that Don was " taken ill" and so he was but he had overdosed and had been taken to hospital. This was Phil's first solo spot ever and it didn't go very well at all. We all felt a bit sorry for him.

[@markowee]

The best version.

[@carolejones7355]

Wonderfully sung by Phil, I loved the Hollies singing this but in my opinion I think Phil absolutely nails it. What a talent those two brothers were and how lucky are we that their music still lives on. RIP Don and Phil.

[@mcchaikin]

Love this better than the Hollies, and always loved Phil. Met Phil when we were both starring in the window of a shoe store in Georgetown. I was dumbfounded and hardly could speak, I said Hello Phil and he asked how I was. . Never forget it. It was 1973

[@utatriebel2211]

Sind sie nicht im Ohnmacht gefallen, neben ihm zu stenen?😅

[@kathrynwright5829]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@ckaydw]

I don’t think Phil got enough credit for his singing. I knew he had a beautiful voice. I think he was really a good guy. Still miss him. Rest In Peace Phil. 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼

[@christinemorrall]

Makes me feel so sad when we lost such a beautiful man, with a beautiful voice that was no effort to him. 😊

[@amycunningham6762]

His voice was heavenly.

[@choicesintent]

Yes and I'm sure that is where he is now !!

[@BUTTER_THE_BOI]

What a beautiful song from a beautiful man . RIP sweetheart x

[@HolgerRuneFan]

I miss him so much, he was beyond gorgeous!

[@lizkardamis7207]

Got to know them from my eldest sister who got the album when I was just a kid. I've loved many artists in my life, never stopped loving them and their beautiful melodies and songs.

[@krylko1]

This is definitely the best version of this song. He had the sweetest sounding voice, & sometimes it just made you cry!

[@EdmundPlunkett]

So sad that Phil and Don have now left us....no one to touch there harmony's ? No wonder the Beatles loved them ?

[@mikejones9080]

It's obvious Phil could have had a successful solo career had he decided to do so. He did an incredible job of this song.

[@Leen61]

@ mike jones I totally agree.

[@Rose-kd3lr]

He did go solo for awhile after they broke up 1973 but alas not that successful. He made a number of albums. Check out Everly Brothers International fan club.

[@marilyntodd4412]

Phil should have sang solo more with the brothers. He had the sweetest smile and seemed very humble. They will never be forgotten ❤️❤️

[@marilyntodd4412]

It makes me ill to think of them being gone. Never got to see them in person

[@tylersikora894]

I never knew he did anything outside of his duo setup with his brother! This so soulful almost haunting! They just don't breed people now days like these old greats from the 60,s! All they needed was a good voice, a few simple instruments, simple lyrics! No sex, drugs or rap music! We need a time machine and we need it now! I glady take the trip back, to when everything thing seemed wholesome, safe and good!

[@sherriebellamy8947]

Beautiful song and a beautiful man.

[@sueadt8421]

Phil sounds SO great here!!! ❤️🌺

[@ghtsw11]

I remember hearing Phil Everly's version before that of The Hollies. It is, simply, one of those marvellous songs that are immediately a classic, like "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". A beautiful song and a beautiful record.

[@barbarashepherd8513]

I remember seeing them live when they came to Hull England in the early 60's. I always liked Phil's voice and him best. I'm 81 now. Have all their records and the Hollies. Seen the original Hollies. plus of course The King Elvis. Lifelong member of EP UK fan club. Been to Graceland and Deep South. Elvis memory will live forever 😅😅😅

[@nidiapearson7409]

Absolutely magic!!!!

[@robertevers9732]

This song actually helped greatly to psych myself to quit smoking cold turkey in 1992..and I haven't had a puff since.

[@karinbleeker4201]

❤

[@TheWhiskey16]

I grew up with the Everly brothers songs and always preferred Phil’s voice 🥰😍❤️mind you I always loved all their songs 🥰❤️💕

[@marinadschamehorn6361]

😥😥😥rip Phil Everly beautiful song beautiful voice..beautiful man 😢❤

[@davidlawuk1647]

A wonderful rendition of a great song. More authentic in feel to the Hollies perhaps. The first birthday present to me from my girlfriend who is now my wife of of over 50 years was an Everly Brothers album. Still got both!

[@davidlawuk1647]

And still singing too! like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGi7YX6wfrGLnck 🙂

[@lindagarcia8826]

Hi David, I hope and pray you and your wife celebrate 50 more healthy and beautiful years together. Stay healthy and safe God bless you both.

[@davidlawuk1647]

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[@maryjvanderwerken3192]

Such a beautiful rendition, and such a wonderful comment. Wishing you lots more happy years together.❤

[@davidlawuk1647]

@@maryjvanderwerken3192 Thank you Mary for your charming comment. Inexplicably my wife Val has not got tired of me yet! If you can, click on this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajdm6R7mdt6rck for a clue as to why I never have got tired of her. Stay Safe. David.

[@bfaadministrator1559]

Oh...how I love this song...Such a beautiful voice!

[@hummelne7041]

Danke fürs teilen .So heilend, rein ins Herz. Wer auch immer es geschrieben oder noch gesungen hat, diese Stimme transportiert den Klang ins Herz.

[@sueadt8421]

What a sweet sound!! Only by Phil Everly!!!❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈🌈

[@moondogjones1961]

So beautiful! What a voice!

[@CandiceToth]

A heavenly sound❣️

[@christinewhitehouse7216]

Such feeling from Phil, best recording of this song ever xxxxx

[@marymichael1211]

This video presents so many wonderful photographs corresponding so well with the song and enhancing the whole experience, especially for those new to Phil and The Everly Brothers. ❤💜

[@sandramccabe1359]

Such a big part of my teenage years…loved the Everly’s ever since….brilliant

[@saffronmaud]

Beautiful. RIP Phil.

[@zoiyarcole6999]

Just cant stop listening to this beautiful song .thanks for all the photos

[@jacquismith3277]

WOW. This is beautiful.

[@jamessomers8495]

This is so much better than any other version. Such a great voice.

[@miwnamoh]

I prefer the original one from the one and only Albert Hammond 😉

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

WOW....blows me away how good this is...I've been an Everly fan since the '50s but had only heard the Hollies' version....now it's six of one, half a dozen of the other, flip a coin as to which one l should listen to...

[@shoukrihassan2722]

He was a beautiful singer along with his brother they were very good.There voices are so beautiful and when they sang you were memorised the beautiful sound was as one .

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

Who wouldn't want to be able to sing like this

[@stevecole3192]

Amen.

[@wanderratte196]

Such a handsome man! He must have been a good person too. It would be interesting whether he was also happy in his life.

[@Reverberocket]

One of my first thoughts in seeing the photos posted with the video, was his demeanor - that he looked rather tortured in many photos.

[@marymichael1211]

​@@Reverberocket I'm going to express my thought . . . I thought so too. I love The Righteous Brothers and specifically Bobby Hatfield, and now I'm getting into The Everly Brothers and specifically love Phil Everly. Relationships are complicated, especially when they overlap personal and professional and artistic. In these duos Bobby Hatfield and Phil Everly were overpowered by their partners some and seemed to suffer from it. And in both duos Bobby and Phil were the master harmonizers and singers. 😢💜✨

[@sandybowyer7941]

Wow , 👌 how l just loved this video , made me cry , such a beautiful rendition of a lovely song 🎵 thank you so much ❤

[@cak8132]

I’ve never really liked the Hollies version of this song but I really like it as done by Phil. I love the pictures accompanying the video. Geez, Phil was handsome…

[@jamessomers8495]

This is very good I think it's the best.The music will live forever. Rest in peace. Don.

[@milliebanks7209]

Don't you mean Phil? Don did not pass away until this year, 2021.

[@jamessomers8495]

@@milliebanks7209 I. Ment there music. Don had just passed. Thanks for pointing that out. 👍

[@boblong778]

Brilliant. Consummately done by Phil.

[@karinbleeker4201]

Angel voice, angel smile, just like he was

[@kelvinglen4774]

Beautiful. I like the Hollies as well and I've never heard this before. Just as good if not better

[@jimlad21942]

What a voice, what a song , what a pair, pure magic, that I saw at the Croydon ABC and the Lewisham Odeon way back, where a little known group accompanied them, and charted a few weeks later as The Rolling Stones. Phils KZbin video echoed in my mind as I read all the posts and comments. Jimlad , 81

[@ChristineMorrall-k8x]

They both had beautiful voices.and blended so perfectly ❤❤

[@doriswilliams6422]

Phil had the dynamic personality of the two it couldnt be helped they were just different He born with a beautiful spirit and beautiful soul

[@zoiyarcole6999]

Wasn’t he just the most handsome guy irresistible and I’m an old lady of 80 Phew xx

[@sky465]

you know in most all the videos of them Phil always smiles at his brother during and at the end. that's love regardless of personal problems

[@sheilacooke1543]

Most notably for me is “Let it Be Me”. Those Everly eyes! Soul piercing!!

[@sodapop83]

He seems wa always the more sensitive, and diplomatic one

[@Leen61]

@@sodapop83 Phil was.

[@romystumpy1197]

They may not like each other at times but they always loved each other

[@Lordtom1000]

Just beautiful!

[@sadietravels6213]

My favorite version of this song. Beautifully sung by Phil. At 2:12 Phil is almost yodeling that high note. Wow.

[@waynesviben8199]

ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER, BREATHING IN AN OUT, HOW HARD CAN IT BE ?, I WONDER

[@utatriebel2211]

Mei Gott singt Phil das hier gut.💘 Alles was man tun muss, ist nur noch träumen.😊😊😊😊

[@karinbleeker4201]

My he was so beautiful in all his kindness

[@rodfisher2837]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@annriley4106]

R.I.P phil Everly

[@utatriebel2211]

Schöne Fotos von Phil.❤

[@kernewek2926]

Redhill Eagle: It’s great to hear of a true Everly’s fan from, dare I say, the younger generation.....well, a generation younger than mine anyway, who realises there’s a helluva lot more to them than “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake up Little Susie.” Cheers.

[@sueadt8421]

If either of them could’ve made a solo career, it would’ve been Phil. He had the more unique sound!!!! Plus being so good looking!!!! ❤️🥰

[@Rose-kd3lr]

He did go solo after the brothers broke up 1973. Not so successful. It was said, he did have the better voice. Check out fan club, EBI.

[@sueadt8421]

@@Rose-kd3lr No, Phil never went solo… but after the others retired Jimmy went solo!! Probably bc he was the youngest + he had written several of their songs!!! He travelled a bit & did shows…but none were ever as popular as the 4 of them!!😎❤️ RIP Lou & Harold

[@lois2997]

@@sueadt8421 you are talking about the statler brothers. This is Phil Everly

[@jojoman4249]

What a voice !

[@gizellearnott9731]

Beautiful 💓

[@andyGalvan-kr8dh]

Hi Gizelle💐💐

[@phillipwilson619]

Beautiful sing and voice ❤

[@debbienobbs3958]

This is beautiful.❤️🎼🎶

[@jamessomers8495]

Thanks for the music .it's been great

[@EdmundPlunkett]

The best harmonises in the business...when he's singing with Don his brother ....

[@christinemorrall]

Makes me feel so chilled out. He had everything. 😊

[@debbieosborn9464]

QPhil was so handsome and had the best voice of the brothers ❤️

[@unnisrnes9705]

Fantastic. Love you Phil!

[@andyGalvan-kr8dh]

Hi Unni💐💐

[@lawodinskya]

A revelation...I never heard this till today!

[@helgaalpers1469]

What a sweet voice!

[@lindacarpenter8674]

He was wonderful. Beautiful voice. Gone too soon.

[@MeFloody]

Beautiful song sung by one of best singers ever! Should have been the hit the Hollies took from him.

[@libertarianlife3651]

The Hollies didn't Take anything. They worked for what they got and deserved all of it

[@milliebanks7209]

Are you crazy? Phil recorded this first. The song was written for Phil but when he did not record it the Hollies did. They did a fine job but Phil's was better.

[@fireman-phil7307]

agree

[@peebeedee6757]

Yeah, the Hollies did take it from him, in a way. Phil sent them his 1973 album saying 'anything on there you want to do'. The one they chose was Air That I Breathe, written by Albert Hammond, the only one Phil hadn't written! Phil missed out big time. Should have released it as a single for a worldwide hit, a year before the Hollies.

[@MeFloody]

@@peebeedee6757 Phil single was shown to Alan Clark by his manager and told he should record it to. Alan decline saying he could never do better that Phil but his manager said record it your own way and he did

[@karinbleeker4201]

Beautiful pictures,🥰🥰

[@milliebanks7209]

This is my good morning and good night song!

[@utatriebel2211]

Phil,,der süsse Schatz.😊😮

[@christinemorrall]

He was fantastic ❤

[@choicesintent]

I have Air Supply singing this & Livvi Newton-John; This is a beautiful rendition; Thank You Phil XX

[@alanfinnegan4877]

talent you cant even measure

[@marilynskrepich3238]

His voice sounds so smooth

[@sandymuddy5766]

💯 percent pure clear talent🎶❣️ no auto tune, just beautiful talent ❤️

[@ssebtze]

The Everly brothers fan here, RIP Phil 🙏

[@jamessomers8495]

Just great.What a beautiful song.His voice is so great i love this version.

[@thunderbird2426]

🙌🎶🎸🎶🙌So Beautiful💫❤️🌹🌟☀️🌻✌️