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.
Let The Good Times Roll
The Righteous Brothers Lyrics
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C'mon baby, let it thrill your soul
Cmmon baby, let the good times roll
Oh yeah, all night long
Cmmon baby, let us close the door
Cmmon baby, let us rock some more
C'mon baby, let the good times roll
Oh yeah, all night long
C'mon baby, rock me all night long
Oh ohhh, yeah, ohhh oh
Feels so good when you're home
C'mon baby, rock me all night long
Oh ohhh, yeah, ohhh oh
C'mon baby, let it thrill your soul
C'mon baby, let us have some fun
C'mon baby, let the good times roll
Oh yeah, all night long
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
The lyrics to The Righteous Brothers' song Let The Good Times Roll are all about living in the moment and experiencing joy while it lasts. The repetition of the phrase "let the good times roll" reinforces the idea that the present moment is worth celebrating no matter what else may be going on. This is further emphasized by the invitation to "let it thrill your soul" and "rock some more." The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their worries and simply enjoy themselves, even suggesting that they "close the door" and keep the good times going "all night long."
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon baby, let the good times roll
Encouraging the listener to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest
C'mon baby, let it thrill your soul
Inviting the listener to experience something exciting and fulfilling
C'mon baby, let the good times roll
Reiterating the desire for the listener to enjoy life and make the most of the moment
Oh yeah, all night long
Emphasizing that the fun and excitement will continue for an extended period of time
C'mon baby, let us close the door
Indicating a desire for privacy and intimacy with the listener
C'mon baby, let us rock some more
Encouraging the listener to continue to engage in enjoyable activities together
Feels so good when you're home
Expressing the joy and comfort of being in a familiar and comfortable environment
C'mon baby, rock me all night long
Asking the listener to provide physical comfort and emotional support for an extended period of time
Oh ohhh, yeah, ohhh oh
A joyful expression of the positive emotions the listener is experiencing in the moment
C'mon baby, let us have some fun
Reiterating the desire for the listener to enjoy life and make the most of the moment
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Urging the listener to engage in the activities being suggested with enthusiasm and energy
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Written by: Leonard Lee, Shirley Goodman
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