"Better Together" is a song by Australian singer

Hayden James Hayden James is an Australian DJ, songwriter and record producer from Sydney. He is signed to the Future Classic label. Personal life Hayden James is married to Sydney artist Jennifer Lia. James became a father in 2020. Career 2013–2018: '' ...

featuring Australian producer

Running Touch Matthew Victor Kopp, who performs as Running Touch, is an Australian singer, songwriter and record producer. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:' In addition to his eponymo ...

. It was released on 2 November 2018 as the third single from James' debut studio album '' Between Us'' (2019). The song has peaked at number 63 on the

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. James told Ben and Liam on

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: "It's about holding on to someone that's special." At the

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, "Better Together" won the Most Performed Dance Work of the Year.

Critical reception

Hayden Davies from PileRats said "It's a summery sun-soaked anthem with a bright house backbone, combining Hayden James' signature pop-house pulse with Running Touch's masterful vocal, which adds a sensual, pop-centric twist to the single's masterful sound."

Track listing

Digital download # "Better Together" – 3:56 Digital download # "Better Together" (Happiness is Wealth Disco remix) – 6:09 Digital download # "Better Together" (Offaiah remix) - 6:55 # "Better Together" (Offaiah remix radio edit) - 3:33

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References

{{Authority control 2018 singles 2018 songs Hayden James songs APRA Award winners Running Touch songs Songs written by Hayden James Songs written by Running Touch