40 punters quickly sit up and take notice." A reviewer from Daily Record commented, "You'll be looking for a breath of fresh air after hearing Mick Hucknall's middle-of-the-road reworking of this song which was originally a hit for The Hollies. The band desperately need a dose of originality." Track listings CD single, Europe (1998) "The Air That I Breathe" – 4:24 "The Air That I Breathe" (Reprise) – 4:35 "So Many People" (Live) – 5:44 "Never Never Love" (Live) – 4:34 CD single CD1, UK (1998) "The Air That I Breathe" – 4:24 "Tu Sei Dentro Di Me (Someday In My Life)" – 4:02 "Lives And Loves" (Live) – 3:32 CD single CD2, Europe and UK (1998) "The Air That I Breathe" (Reprise) – 4:35 "The Air That I Breathe" – 4:24 "Love Has Said Goodbye Again" (Rae & Christian Mix) – 5:14 Charts Release history Other cover versions Olivia Newton-John on her 1975 album Have You Never Been Mellow and later on her Deluxe Edition 2022 issued Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits. Rex Allen Jr. in 1983; this version was released for the country music market. Allen's version peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in December 1983. Julio Iglesias in 1984 on his hit album 1100 Bel Air Place which established him as a star in the English-speaking entertainment industry. Alien on their self-titled 1989 album. k.d. lang on her 1997 album Drag, which featured cover songs with a smoking motif. Semisonic on their Singing in my Sleep single in 1998. The Mavericks on their self-titled 2003 album. Their version peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. References 1974 singles Songs written by Albert Hammond Songs written by Mike Hazlewood Albert Hammond songs The Hollies songs Rex Allen Jr. songs 1998 singles Simply Red songs The Mavericks songs Number-one singles in South Africa Number-one singles in New Zealand 1970s ballads 1972 songs Polydor Records singles Epic Records singles East West Records singles