''Bigger Than Both of Us'' is the fifth studio album by American

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duo Daryl Hall and John Oates. The album was released on September 8, 1976, by RCA Records and peaked at #13 on the ''

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chart. The album included the first of their six #1 singles on the ''

'' Hot 100, " Rich Girl" as well as the singles "Back Together Again" (which reached #28) and "Do What You Want, Be What You Are" (which peaked at #39). Hall & Oates released a song titled "Bigger Than Both of Us" on their ''

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'' album one year later. "Do What You Want, Be What You Are" was covered by

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in 1979. ''

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'' said of "Back Together Again" that "A flowing introduction belies the syncopated phrases that are the foundation of this record's layered verses" and that it contains "some striking instrumental effects."

Track listing

Personnel

* Daryl Hall – lead vocals (except tracks 1, 3 and 8), backing vocals, keyboards,

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, synthesizer, arrangements * John Oates – lead vocals on tracks 1, 3 and 8, backing vocals, rhythm guitars,

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, arrangements * Christopher Bond – lead guitars, keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements, string and horn arrangements * Tom Hensley – acoustic piano * Scotty Edwards – bass *

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– bass * Jim Gordon – drums *

Ed Greene Ed Greene is an American drummer and session musician. In 1971 he recorded with Donald Byrd ('' Ethiopian Knights'', 1972), together with Thurman Green, Harold Land, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Sample, Bobbye Porter Hall, David T. Walker, and ...

– drums * Slugger Blue – "G kick" drums on "You'll Never Learn" * Gary Coleman – percussion * Tom Scott – flute, saxophone, Lyricon *

Charles DeChant Charles DeChant (born June 10, 1945) is an American saxophone and keyboard player known for his association with Hall & Oates. Career Born in Florida on June 10, 1945, DeChant has been playing in the band since 1976. Notable saxophone solos are ...

– saxophone * James Getzoff – concertmaster, conductor * Stephen Dees – co-arrangements on "Kerry"

Production

* Produced by Christopher Bond * Engineered and Mixed by John Arrias and John Mills * Strings engineered by Armin Steiner * Recorded at

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(Hollywood, CA). * Mixed at Sound Labs (Hollywood, CA). * Mastered by Allen Zentz at Allen Zentz Mastering (San Clemente, CA). * Cover Artwork – Ron Barry * Cover Concept and Design – Daryl Hall * Cover Photo – Gribbitt Photography * Insert Photo – Kathy Hohl and Sam Emmerson

References

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