The Righteous Brothers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers performing at Knott's Berry Farm
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genres	Pop, blue-eyed soul
Years active	1962–1968 1974–2003
Labels	Moonglow Philles Records Verve Haven Records Rhino Records (for reissues only) Curb
Associated acts	Barry Mann Cynthia Weil Phil Spector
Past members	Bill Medley Bobby Hatfield (deceased)

The Righteous Brothers was a famous American singing group. It started with two main singers, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They began singing together in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. At first, they were part of a bigger group called the Paramours. But soon, they became a duo and changed their name to "The Righteous Brothers."

They were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Even though they stopped performing for a while, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield got back together in 1981. They continued to sing until Bobby Hatfield passed away in 2003. Their special way of singing is sometimes called "blue-eyed soul."

The Unique Sound of The Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers had a very special sound. This was because Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield had very different singing voices. These differences helped them create their unique style.

How Their Voices Blended

Bill Medley sang the lower parts of the songs. He had a deep bass-baritone voice. Bobby Hatfield sang the higher parts. He had a very high voice, called a countertenor. When they sang together, their voices blended perfectly. This made their songs sound very full and emotional.

They were also great solo singers. This meant they could sing well by themselves too.

Famous Songs and Achievements

The Righteous Brothers had many big hit songs. Their music touched the hearts of many people.

Their Biggest Hits

One of their first and most famous songs was "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" in 1964. A famous music producer named Phil Spector helped make this song. Many people think it's one of his best works.

Other popular songs by The Righteous Brothers include:

• "Ebb Tide"
• "Soul and Inspiration"
• "Rock and Roll Heaven"
• Their version of "Unchained Melody"

Both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield also sang on their own for a while. They had their own solo careers before reuniting.

Continuing the Legacy

In 2016, Bill Medley started The Righteous Brothers again. He teamed up with a new singer named Bucky Heard. They still perform together as a duo today. This keeps the music of The Righteous Brothers alive for new fans.

See also

In Spanish: The Righteous Brothers para niños