"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. They have a residence at Manhattan Beach in Los Angel ...
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
ARIA Singles Chart
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. James told Ben and Liam on
Triple J
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: "It's about holding on to someone that's special."
At the
APRA Music Awards of 2020
The APRA Music Awards of 2020 are the 38th annual series, known as APRA Awards, in 2020. The awards are given in a series of categories in three divisions and in separate ceremonies throughout the year: the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards ...
, "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
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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2018 singles
2018 songs
Hayden James songs
APRA Award winners
Running Touch songs
Songs written by Hayden James
Songs written by Running Touch