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David & David (stylized as David + David) was an American rock duo composed of Los Angeles-based studio musicians David Baerwald and David Ricketts. They are 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 follow-up 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.


1. "Welcome to the Boomtown"   5:31
2. "Swallowed by the Cracks"   4:16
3. "Ain't So Easy"   4:51
4. "Being Alone Together"   5:31
5. "A Rock for the Forgotten"   4:26
6. "River's Gonna Rise"   4:29
7. "Swimming in the Ocean"   4:00
8. "All Alone in the Big City"   4:42
9. "Heroes"