The Righteous Brothers — The Very Best of the Righteous Brothers: Unchained Melody
Celebrate the soaring harmonies and unforgettable blue-eyed soul of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield with this essential collection of 12 classic Righteous Brothers recordings. The emotional power of “Unchained Melody,” the sweeping drama of “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin',” and the heartfelt “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration” make this a memorable journey through the duo's biggest 1960s favorites.
Artist: The Righteous Brothers (Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield)
Release: 1990 compilation
Label: Verve / Polydor (PolyGram)
Catalog number: 847 248-2
Format: Audio CD, 1 disc
Genre: Soul / Pop / Rock and Roll / Blue-Eyed Soul
UPC: 042284724821
Complete Track Listing
- You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- Unchained Melody
- (You're My) Soul and Inspiration
- Ebb Tide
- Just Once in My Life
- The White Cliffs of Dover
- He
- Hung on You
- Little Latin Lupe Lu
- Go Ahead and Cry
- See That Girl
- On This Side of Goodbye
Artist and Recording History
Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield became one of the defining vocal duos of the 1960s. Their powerful performances combined gospel-rooted soul with pop orchestration, including landmark recordings produced by Phil Spector and Bill Medley. “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” became a No. 1 hit in 1965. “Unchained Melody” enjoyed renewed popularity after its appearance in the 1990 film Ghost. This compilation was assembled by Bill Levenson and mastered by Bill Inglot and Ken Perry, bringing together a concise selection of the duo's best-known recordings.
Condition: New.