The Righteous Brothers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2003

The Righteous Brothers created “blue-eyed soul.” The duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield recorded together from 1963-68 and 1974-75 and then continued to perform until Hatfield’s 2003 death.

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Zinw1uDJo

Just Once in My Life (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHqPWQuhyyM

Unchained Melody (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc

Ebb Tide (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmaOTCgmPLk

The pair recorded with Phil Spector, but did not like the producer.  Their contract was sold to MGM in 1965.

(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39nbvHVtzI

He (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcseuA7nu2A

The White Cliffs of Dover (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5NcBkmlNro

They broke up in 1968, but regrouped in 1974.

Rock n Roll Heaven (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFO0TeFdAas

Dream On (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbaszKbBC8s

They continued to tour and record solo.

“I’ve Had the Time of My Life”  Bill Medley with Jennifer Warnes (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVNTPJKuVQg

In 1990, “Unchained Melody” became a hit again with its appearance in Ghost.

Hatfield died in Kalamazoo, MI on November 5, 2003 from a cocaine-induced heart attack.