The Righteous Brothers
Like The Walker Brothers, The Righteous Brothers were not brothers at
all. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were a club act popular in
southern California, but they attracted national attention in 1965
when Phil Spector provided them with the soulful classic You've
Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - his and their finest hour, according to
many. It became an instant worldwide number one, but by the end of the
year their relationship with Spector had clouded, and they left his
label.
(You're My) Soul and Inspiration reinstated
them at the top of the charts, but from then on, it was downhill all
the way, leading to their parting in 1968.
Solo success was not
forthcoming however, and six years later they reunited for a Top 10
return, Rock & Roll Heaven.
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Bill Medley
Bobby Hatfield
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