About
The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul". Medley and Hatfield both possessed exceptional vocal talent, with range, control and tone that helped them create a strong and distinctive duet sound and also to perform as soloists. Medley sang the low parts with his deep Read more on Last.fm
Genres
- adult standards
- brill building pop
- folk rock
- mellow gold
- rock-and-roll
- rockabilly
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the Righteous Brothers' famous hit?
- The Righteous Brothers' most famous hit is "Unchained Melody."
- What is the melody huge hit for the Righteous Brothers?
- The melody huge hit for the Righteous Brothers is "Unchained Melody."
- What was the top ten hit of the Righteous Brothers in 1965?
- The Righteous Brothers had a top ten hit in 1965 with the song "Unchained Melody."
- Are any of the Righteous Brothers still alive?
- As of 2024, only one of the original Righteous Brothers is still alive: Bill Medley. Born in 1940, Bill Medley continues to keep the Righteous Brothers' legacy alive by performing and touring. His duet partner, Bobby Hatfield, sadly passed away in 2003. Despite Hatfield's passing, Bill Medley has continued to perform under the Righteous Brothers' name, often teaming up with other talented vocalists to bring the group's classic hits to audiences around the world. The enduring popularity of songs like "Unchained Melody"
- Are the righteous brothers actually brothers?
- Despite their name, the Righteous Brothers are not actually brothers. The duo, comprised of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, adopted the name "Righteous Brothers"