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.
Little Latin Lupe Lu
The Righteous Brothers Lyrics
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A little Latin Lupelu
She's a hot footin' baby
There ain't no dance she couldn´t do
She's my groovy little baby
A little Latin Lupelu
A Bopa Bopa Lupelu
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu
And if you wanna do the twist
The Lupelu can put it down
If you Wah Wahtusi
She's the best for miles around
She's my mash potato baby
A little Latin Lupelu
A Bopa Bopa Lupelu
A shake it, shake it, shake it, Lupe
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu
One, one more time
A shake it, shake it, shake it Lupe
Wahtusi pretty baby
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
A little Latin Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
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The song "Little Latin Lupe Lu" by The Righteous Brothers is a fun, up-tempo dance tune. The lyrics describe the singer's admiration for a hot-footed girl named Lupelu who can dance with such skill that there is no dance she couldn't do. She is his groovy little baby, and he invites her to do the who-chee-coo dance and the twist, as she is the best for miles around. Lupelu is described as a magic love pretty baby, and the song ends with a repetition of her name.
The song's lyrics celebrate the joys of dancing and the thrill of being able to move and groove with a partner. The chorus is full of enthusiastic calls to "shake it, shake it, shake it" and to do the who-chee-coo. The repeated phrases and catchy melody make it easy for listeners to sing along and join in the fun.
Overall, "Little Latin Lupe Lu" is a fun, lighthearted tune perfect for dancing and letting loose, and the upbeat lyrics paint a picture of a party or dance floor where everyone is having a good time and showing off their moves.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk about my baby
I am going to talk about my beloved baby
A little Latin Lupelu
My baby is of Latin descent and her name is Lupelu
She's a hot footin' baby
My baby is an excellent dancer
There ain't no dance she couldn´t do
She can dance any type of dance without any difficulty
She's my groovy little baby
My baby is cool and fashionable
A Bopa Bopa Lupelu
I express my admiration for her through the exclamation Bopa Bopa Lupelu
A shake it, shake it, shake it, Lupe
I encourage my baby to dance by saying 'shake it' repeatedly
Wahtusi pretty baby
My baby is attractive and physically appealing
C'mon and do the who-chee-coo
I want her to do the dance called who-chee-coo
Magic love, pretty baby
I feel enchanted and mesmerized with my baby
And if you wanna do the twist
If you want to dance the twist
The Lupelu can put it down
My baby is an expert in the twist and can perform it with ease
If you Wah Wahtusi
If you like the dance called Wah Wahtusi
She's the best for miles around
My baby is the best dancer for miles and miles around
She's my mash potato baby
My baby is sweet and good to me like the dish 'mash potato'
One, one more time
I request my baby to dance one more time
A little Latin Lupelu
My baby is of Latin descent and her name is Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
My baby is of Latin descent and her name is Lupelu
A little Latin Lupelu
My baby is of Latin descent and her name is Lupelu
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BILL MEDLEY
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D Stanley
I was 12 years old in 1962. I walked from my home to the local Social Security office to get my Social Security card. I just started my first real job working part-time for a local egg distributor candling and sorting eggs. The room I worked in was small and dark except for the little light that was used to candle the eggs. I had a small AM radio tuned, probably, to KRLA and this song came on. It was the first time I had heard it but it has had a lasting impression and it is a very fond memory of mine.
Linda Cooper
I did that job too.
Mary Michael
Thank You for sharing that very "textured" life context of first hearing one of the first RB songs. KRLA in the LA area?
Serkany
Thanks for sharing. Love to read old memories.
John Toomey
I wasnt alive yet
Andrew W
Two of the most powerful voices ever.
LeeAnn Sandoval
The best
Brandy-Pearl Scott
Right?! Not enough ppl know these two amazing men!
susan mullins
This one simple oldie but goodie beats every single new song on the market today. Depth, soul, arrangement, vocals, lyrics, pure joy and fun!
Paul Elroy
This is such a sad " my generation was better" comment. To say nothing is as good as this today is so stupid and naive.