The Righteous Brothers

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The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers performing at Knott's Berry Farm
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresPop, blue-eyed soul[1]
Years active1962–1968
1974–2003
LabelsMoonglow
Philles Records
Verve
Haven Records
Rhino Records (for reissues only)
Curb
Past member(s)Bill Medley
Bobby Hatfield (deceased)

The Righteous Brothers were an American pop group consisting of two men named Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They formed in California in 1962. Some of their hits include "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and "Unchained Melody". Phil Spector produced those songs.[2]

Albums[change | change source]

  • Right Now (1963)
  • Some Blue-Eyed Soul (1964)
  • This is New (1965)
  • You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (1965)
  • Just Once in My Life… (1965)
  • Back to Back (1965)
  • Soul & Inspiration (1966)
  • Go Ahead an Cry (1966)
  • Sayin' Somethin' (1967)
  • Souled Out (1967)
  • One for the Road (1968)
  • Re-Birth (1969)
  • Give it to the People (1974)
  • Sons of Mrs Righteous (1975)
  • The Righteous Brothers (2016)

Notes[change | change source]

  1. Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 52 - The Soul Reformation: Phase three, soul music at the summit. [Part 8]" (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu.
  2. Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 21 - Forty Miles of Bad Road: Some of the best from rock 'n' roll's dark ages. [Part 2]" (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu.