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.
Dream On
The Righteous Brothers Lyrics
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I wont let the night get colder
I'll protect you
I'll be keepin' trouble far from where your sleepin'
Until you wake in the mornin'
You've got the world to yourself
Dream on
Dream on
Spend the night in heaven, Ill be here to light your way.
Someday tomorrow will smile
But little girl in the meanwhile
Dream on
You're a princess. Chains around you
I'm a hero who just found you
'Till a brand new day must wake you
Let imagination take you
Go where the music is playin'
Ill be along in a while
Baby, baby Dream on
Dream about the world were gonna live in one fine day
Dream on
Spend the night in heaven, I'll be here to light your way
Dream on
Dream on
In these lyrics from The Righteous Brothers's song Dream On, the singer is comforting someone they care about. They tell the person to lay their head on their shoulder and promise to protect them from any trouble while they sleep. The singer encourages the person to dream and imagine a better future; to dream of the world they will one day live in. The singer encourages the person to keep dreaming and to stay in that dream world, where they will be safe and happy until they wake up in the morning.
The lyrics are filled with hope and optimism, but also with a recognition that the world can be a tough and scary place. The imagery in the song is that of a fairy tale; the person is a princess who has been rescued by a hero. The hero promises to keep the person safe and to be there for them until the morning comes. The song seems to be saying that, even though the world can be a dark and difficult place, it is important to hold on to our dreams and to keep hoping for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head down on my shoulder
Rest on my shoulder to find comfort and reassurance
I wont let the night get colder
I'll ensure you don't feel alone or vulnerable during the night
I'll protect you
I'll shield you from any harm or trouble
I'll be keepin' trouble far from where your sleepin'
I'll make sure nothing bothers you while you sleep
Until you wake in the mornin'
Until you wake up fresh and energetic in the morning
You've got the world to yourself
You can have everything you want because the world belongs to you only
Dream on
Keep imagining and wishing for something amazing
Dream about the world were gonna live in one fine day.
Dream of a perfect and contented world that we'll create together someday
Spend the night in heaven, Ill be here to light your way.
Imagine spending a night in paradise and I'll guide you through it
Someday tomorrow will smile
One day the future will be bright and full of happiness
But little girl in the meanwhile
But until then, stay optimistic, little girl
You're a princess. Chains around you
You're special and deserve everything the world has to offer, but something is holding you back
I'm a hero who just found you
I'm your savior who came to break those chains and help you live a better life
Till a brand new day must wake you
Until a new day arrives to disrupt your peaceful sleep
Let imagination take you
Allow your imagination to take control and explore what you want in life
Go where the music is playin'
Follow your passion and interests in life
Ill be along in a while
I'll be there to support and encourage you in everything you do
Baby, baby Dream on
My dear, continue to dream and wish for better things
Dream about the world were gonna live in one fine day
Imagine a better future where we can live happily together
Dream on
Keep dreaming, no matter what life throws at you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Milagros Zervos
WOW!!! LOVE THIS SONG. JUST AWESOME. RIP BOBBY. SING WITH THE ANGELS.👍👏👏❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
janet gallo
Bobby sings with such soul. You can see it shining through his eyes.
Anderson Boyce
Great song , brings back the memory of the days when I didn't have a care ! Listen to these tunes in a dark room and just drift away to a place of peace .... Music have no color or age when it's a great song !!
Richard johnson
You said it brother
q98rt710
Agree with you so much. Late 1974 this song came out. I was a senior in HS. Better times, better music.
Thomas Haapu
i still love there songs..i sing karaoke them..just awessome..what magic voices
Lawrence Chew
Who can forget their great hits? Best male duo of the sixties and seventies!
Marsha Rock
Unfortunately the I tunes store.
There are lots of Bill & Bobby’s solos or Righteous Brothers tunes that you can’t find on I tunes. There should be no expiration date on good music. Fortunately this format does have many of there performances videos. Love the reaction videos!
calvin777100
What can you say? Its the RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS! They do it BEST! Love you Bill and Bobby! Alive or dead, you are GREAT!!!
Embree Walker II
The follow up to Rock and Roll Heaven, the Righteous Brothers hit all the right notes in a beautiful sing