Hammond and Hazlewood wrote "The Air That I Breathe" which was originally released by Hammond in 1972, and then on Phil Everly's 1973 solo album Star Spangled Springer. The song was subsequently a huge hit for the Hollies.
"The Air That I Breathe," written by Hammond and Hazlewood, was initially released by Hammond in 1972. It appeared on Phil Everly's 1973 solo album "Star Spangled Springer." The song later became a popular hit for the Hollies.