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David & David was an American rock duo composed of Los Angeles-based studio musicians David Baerwald and David Ricketts. They were best known for their debut single "Welcome to the Boomtown" from the album Boomtown. The single reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986 and #8 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. Boomtown was produced by Davitt Sigerson. It peaked at #39 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold in the U.S. by the RIAA. The followup single, "Swallowed By the Cracks" reached #14 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, while "Ain't So Easy" peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #17 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. David & David disbanded shortly after Boomtown and Baerwald and Ricketts continued to work with other musicians. They both collaborated with Sheryl Crow on her debut LP, Tuesday Night Music Club. Track listing for Boomtown "Welcome To The Boomtown", "Swallowed By The Cracks", "Ain't So Easy", "Being Alone Together", "A Rock For The...

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  • Boomtown, 1986

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SongWelcome To The Boomtown
ArtistDavid & David
AlbumBoomtown
LabelSMTV/Shock
Year1986
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On Dec 3, 2009. 12:58am
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For an old song, it sounds surprisingly fresh. Thanks for playing it.

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