Medley met his singing partner Bobby Hatfield while attending California State University, Long Beach. The pair began singing as a duo in 1962. Their first single was "Little Latin Lupe Lu"; their first hit was "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", produced by Phil Spector in 1964. Follow-up hits included "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" and "Unchained Melody".
The duo broke up in 1968, but returned with another hit in 1974, "Rock And Roll Heaven", and they continued to appear together until Hatfield's death in November 2003. The Righteous Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2003 by one of their biggest fans, Billy Joel.
Medley also had a moderately successful solo career. In 1987 his duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", was included on the Dirty Dancing motion picture soundtrack album and the single reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also won a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Bill Medley Lyrics
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When I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness
Like before in your finger tips
You've trying hard not to show it
Baby, baby I know it
You've lost that loving feeling
You've lost that loving feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes
When I reach for you
And your're starting to critisize
Little things I do
It makes just feel like crying
Baby cause baby something beautifull is dying
You've lost that loving feeling
Whoho that loving feeling
You've lost that loving feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you
The sued went to tide
If you would only would love me like you used to do
We had a love, a love
A love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
Listen to me, talking to me
Bring back that loving feeling
Woho That loving feeling
Bring back that loving feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on
The song "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by Bill Medley and The Righteous Brothers is a heartbreaking ballad that expresses the pain and confusion of a man who has fallen out of love with his partner. The lyrics of the song describe his observations of the changes he's seen in his lover as their relationship has progressed, noting that she never closes her eyes when he kisses her anymore, and that there's no tenderness in her touch. He's aware that something has shifted but he doesn't quite understand what's happening.
As the song continues, he realizes that his partner's love for him has dwindled, and he feels helpless because he knows he can't bring it back on his own. He reminisces about the love they once shared, and begs her to bring back that loving feeling that has been lost. He's aware that their love was special and he doesn't want to let it slip away.
Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the fragility of love and how it can slip away when not nurtured. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and the melody is both mournful and beautiful. The Righteous Brothers' harmonies make the song even more moving and powerful, making it an enduring classic that continues to be beloved today.
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes anymore. When I kiss your lips
You refuse to show any emotion or intimacy when we kiss, which indicates that something has changed in our relationship.
And there's no tenderness. Like before in your finger tips
Your touch has lost its softness and warmth, telling me that your affection towards me has decreased.
You've trying hard not to show it. Baby, baby I know it
You are trying to conceal your loss of love for me, but I can tell based on your actions and behavior.
You've lost that loving feeling. Whoho that loving feeling. You've lost that loving feeling. Now it's gone, gone, gone
The passion and affection that we once had between us has vanished, and it’s not coming back.
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes. When I reach for you
When I try to connect with you, you no longer look at me affectionately or with warmth in your eyes.
And your're starting to critisize. Little things I do
You’ve become more critical and judgmental of my words and actions, even if they are small or insignificant.
It makes just feel like crying. Baby cause baby something beautifull is dying
Your constant criticism and lack of affection make me feel sad and emotional, and it indicates that the beautiful relationship we had is dying.
Bring back that loving feeling. Woho That loving feeling. Bring back that loving feeling. Now it's gone, gone, gone
I want to rekindle our love and reignite the passion that has gone out, but I’m afraid it may be too late.
Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you. The sued went to tide
I will do anything for you, even begging and pleading, but our love and relationship is going through a difficult and ever-changing period.
If you would only would love me like you used to do
I wish you could love me the way you used to, with the same passion, affection, and warmth.
We had a love, a love. A love you don't find everyday
Our love was special and unique, beyond what most people experience, and losing it is hard to cope with.
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away. Listen to me, talking to me
Please don’t let our love die and fade away. Hear my plea to work through our difficulties and rebuild our passion.
Writer(s): Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emerson Lima
essa musica é a prova que antigamente se faziam não musicas mas também eram poesias cantadas espetacular sem palavras
sil rodrigues
podem descordar de mim , mas essa é a voz mais linda que ja ouvi
Adriana Ferreira
É de arrepiar que voz linda
Aliandro Vieira
@Noelma Da Silva Torres na voz do Elvis e espetacular
Aliandro Vieira
@Carlos Bueno a versão do Elvis ao vivo e espetacular
Marcelo Moreira
E top gun
Ricardo Silvestre
Infinitamente!
Elias Flor Dos Santos Santos
É para todos os amantes da música romântica. Hoje não se produz músicas assim.
silvim trinity
Pode terra rodar zilhoes de vezes .Mas essa época inesquecível vou continuar vivendo mesmo que não passe na mídia mas sempre estará na minha mente e no meu coração
Edson
Concordo