They adopted their name in 1962 while performing together around Los Angeles, USA as part of a five-member group called The Paramours, which featured John Wimber (who was much later one of the founders of the Vineyard Movement) on keyboards.
Hatfield and Medley both possessed exceptional vocal talent, with range, control, and tone that helped them create a strong and distinct duet sound (and perform as soloists). Medley sang the low parts with his deep, soulful baritone, with Hatfield taking the higher register vocals with his soaring tenor. They gained their name when an African-American Marine shouted out "That was righteous, brothers" at the end of a show. John Wimber, one of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement, played the keyboard in the band.
Their first major hit single was "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" in 1965. Produced by Phil Spector, the record is often cited as one of the peak expressions of Spector's Wall of Sound production techniques. It was one of the most successful pop singles of its time, despite exceeding the standard length for radio play. Indeed, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" remains the most played song in radio history, estimated to have been broadcast over 8 million times to date. A little known fact about this song was that Spector utilized Sonny and Cher as back-up singers.
They had several other Spector-produced hit singles during the 1960s, including "Ebb Tide" and "Unchained Melody" in 1965 and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" in 1966.
Soul and Inspiration was produced by Bill Medley for Verve Records. Phil Spector was not involved with this recording in any way, shape or form. Also, although it is credited to Phil Spector, Bill Medley produced "Unchained Melody". Medley produced the B-Side for the singles and Spector handled the production work on the A-Side. The A-Side for "Unchained Melody" was the single "Hung on You" produced by Phil Spector although it was the B-Side that ended up being the hit.
Bring Your Love To Me
The Righteous Brothers Lyrics
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Long to be kissed
And your heart
Cries for love that you have missed
Bring your love to me
Darling, please don't you be a?
No, don't go to him
Just to feel
Your lips next to mine once more
Would be just
What my heart's been crying for
So please take my hand
Darling, please walk away with me
Please don't go with him
Bring your love to me
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When you're in his arms
I can feel my heart crying
When he takes your hand
I can feel my soul dying
How could I be so blind
To lose a love that was only mine
All the stories that I heard were wrong
Without your love I can't go on
So bring your love to me
Darling, please don't you be a?
No, don't go to him
Bring your love to me
The Righteous Brothers's song "Bring Your Love To Me" is a soulful, heartfelt plea for a lost love to return. The lyrics describe the longing and pain felt by the singer as they watch their former lover go to someone else. The phrase "When your lips long to be kissed / And your heart cries for love that you have missed" embodies the sense of desire and deprivation that underlies the entire song. The singer begs for their ex to return to them, to "bring your love to me."
The song's chorus repeats this plea, emphasizing the singer's urgency and desperation. They implore their lover not to go to the new person they are seeing, instead, to "please take my hand," and walk away with them, back to where they belong. The lyrics express the singer's profound sense of loss and regret, singing "How could I be so blind / To lose a love that was only mine." They acknowledge the correctness of the warnings they received about their relationship, but ultimately, they cannot move on without their love.
"Bring Your Love To Me" is an evocative and poignant song that speaks to the pain of separation and the longing for reunion. The Righteous Brothers's delivery is emotionally charged, imbuing the lyrics with heartbreak and sincerity. This song's message is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a significant relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When your lips
When you feel the desire to be kissed
Long to be kissed
Yearning for a kiss
And your heart
When your heart
Cries for love that you have missed
Aching for the love that you missed
Bring your love to me
Come to me with your love
Darling, please don't you be a?
Please don't hesitate
No, don't go to him
Don't go to him
Bring your love to me
Come to me with your love
Just to feel
Just to experience
Your lips next to mine once more
The touch of your lips on mine once again
Would be just
Will be
What my heart's been crying for
What my heart has been longing for
So please take my hand
Please come with me
Darling, please walk away with me
My love, let us leave together
Please don't go with him
Don't go with him
Bring your love to me
Come to me with your love
When you're in his arms
When you're holding onto him
I can feel my heart crying
I feel heartbroken
When he takes your hand
When he holds your hand
I can feel my soul dying
It feels like my soul is dying
How could I be so blind
How could I not see
To lose a love that was only mine
To lose a love that only belonged to me
All the stories that I heard were wrong
All the rumors I heard were false
Without your love I can't go on
I can't continue without your love
So bring your love to me
So please come to me with your love
Darling, please don't you be a?
Please don't hesitate
No, don't go to him
Don't go to him
Bring your love to me
Come to me with your love
Writer(s): Bill Medley, Bob Hatfield
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maisie Lee
The production on their songs are outstanding. With Bobby and Bill's perfect vocals ❤.
Nelita Sciretta
I absolutely love anything that has Bobby's voice in it! These two were amazing together, but Bobby just made the music come alive for me!
Sevendrifter864
why the righteous brothers other hits like this were not mega hits i don t know.what voices .they were raw but could sing the classy stuff too
fredquimbythe23rd
One of the greatest from Mrs Righteous' boys! I have a terribly overmodulated mono version of it on a French EP that I bought in Jersey in 1965, and which no amount of attempts at equalisation ever made clearer than mud. My thanks to thecountofbasie for uploading this. I have been trying to find a listen-able version of it since '65. And in stereo too!
TheMisskrysia
Moja muzyka ..wow !!!!
Celia Lopes
Amo. Bobby 💕
Waukivory Copse
The Brothers Moonglow stuff was outtasite, 3 lps, hardly a dud song on 'em.
Zev Feldman
marvelous
janet gallo
Wonderful
Anthony Reichardt
This is the second version from 1965. After hitting the big time with Phil Spector, Moonglow Records issued the 1963 recording featuring a new, Spectoresque backing track. The 1965 mono single version has yet another mix which has has a different string arrangement.