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.
Melancholy Mystic Man
The Righteous Brothers Lyrics
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Look who's now appearing and sharing his feelings in that roadside cafe
Though he won't find fortune or fame, he's not that kind
To him it's all the same
He's the melancholy music man, but he don't mind
I can hardly hear him, the laughter fills the air
They didn't come to see him, they'll never cheer him
But I don't care he's playing for me, and he'll play my favorite melody
He's the melancholy music man, but he don't mind
Just take you time, keep on playing
And back to the way
Just for me, (just for me) won't you please (won't you please)
Won't you please (won't you please) play for me (play for me)
Melancholy music man
Melancholy music man
The lyrics of The Righteous Brothers's song Melancholy Mystic Man depict a lone musician performing in a roadside cafe, sharing his emotions through his music. Although he is not seeking fame or fortune, he continues to play the music that comes from within him. The singer of the song, amidst the sounds of laughter and chatter in the cafe, finds solace in the melancholic tunes played by the musician. Through this song, the music man is celebrated for his passion and dedication to his craft, despite the lack of recognition.
The lyrics of the song seem to convey a sense of empathy towards the lone musician, who despite the indifference of the crowd, continues to perform with passion and sincerity. The melancholic tone of the song further adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics, making it a touching tribute to an unsung artist. The song also highlights the power of music to evoke and express emotions, even in the absence of words.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the music playing, what makes it sound that way
Listen to the music and try to figure out what is causing it to sound that way.
Look who's now appearing and sharing his feelings in that roadside cafe
Observe the person who has just showed up and started to express his emotions in a small cafe by the road.
Though he won't find fortune or fame, he's not that kind
Even though the person won't become rich or famous, he is not the type of person who cares about that.
To him it's all the same
For him, everything is the same and he does not differentiate between things.
He's the melancholy music man, but he don't mind
He is the person who plays sad and gloomy music but he doesn't bother about it.
I can hardly hear him, the laughter fills the air
I can barely hear him because the sound of people laughing is overpowering.
They didn't come to see him, they'll never cheer him
The people did not come to see him and they will never applaud him.
Don't even know his name
The people do not even know his name.
But I don't care he's playing for me, and he'll play my favorite melody
But it doesn't matter because he is playing for me and he will play my most beloved melody.
Just take you time, keep on playing
Just go at your own pace and continue playing.
And back to the way
Play it the way that you usually do.
Just for me, (just for me) won't you please (won't you please)
Please play just for me.
Won't you please (won't you please) play for me (play for me)
Wouldn't you mind playing for me.
Melancholy music man
A person who plays music that is sad and gloomy.
Melancholy music man
A person who plays music that is sad and gloomy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN LEE GORDON, GARRY OWEN BONNER
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Love your work brother! Watched all of it. Because I am a challenging peer... the teeth hypothesis you give does not add up to me.
I get the whole rounded deal, but what about the morphology of our "front teeth". We have a thin cross sectional area from the top down view. They are Slicers for sure IMO (but potentially for veggies)
Even if Darwin is right couldn't we have evolved to not need the "killing blow canines" other omnivores exhibit. We used our "tools for the deed" and our teeth changed to compensate for efficiency of exclusively eating flesh additionally to da veggies.
Why is it spiritually harmful to personally take a chicken egg from birds you incubated from egg. To barter a milk offering from a cow for shelter and grain given. If I kill my livestock personally and have a sense of "love" for the animal where is the evil in that.
I hear yah on the way we "process" animals like trash also the objective evidence of chemical poisoning I need to stop eating that garbage myself .
Great work however I rarely have commented in my whole internet career truthfully. I am freaking stoked about your content always looking for new posts and maybe my flesh desire is linked to the amount of Cain in me. As I am a metal alchemist (AKA Foundry Engineer). I am the modern foundryman by trade, pulling weapons for the Barrons from the soil of the earth.
Smiley
V A L E N C I A N
@Old World Florida btw so many vegan leftists are rioting and angry is the diet a factor in their behavior?
Indians fighting Muslims right now
Buddhist fighting Muslims and killing them are vegetarian
Tell me is what your saying your take or do you have hardline evidence?
I’m open minded
BigDance
vegetarian since i was 15, been vegan since i was like 18 i will say that my “spiritual awakening” didn’t begin until i stopped consuming flesh. of course this wasn’t the only thing… however i wasn’t able to resonate and see the truths until i learned to coexist with other species . plus animals love you more when you don’t eat animals! ❤
alysa jae
They can smell if you eat meat.....that is correct. Your sweat smells differently...everything changes.
Robynn
I went keto and had the most clarity I have had in my entire life.
Robbie Rockwell
Damn... Vegan agenda coming on strong... Was vegan for 2 years, whole foods, cooked from scratch... Never felt better after eating animals again.. Cooked Rare :)
Old World Florida
Parasites are hard to please! Best to remove them before they trick us into craving more flesh to further their life-cycle…
J.d Rehn
Eating animals and treating animals the way shown in this video is not the same thing. In nature I believe humans care for the animals; the quality of the animals life equals the quality of the meat. I believe that's what some of the quotes were trying to say aswell. On a side note raw meat is perfectly fine to eat, its also the best and healthiest way in general, steak tartar as its often called. Anyhow, I LOVE your videos dr. Longo ive been completely mindblown at least 5 times the last days since finding you channel and I am very grateful for that. Thank you and keep comin !!
J.d Rehn
ps. I really think there is a very important message and a very good point in this video aswell even though I do not agree with everything
hello hun
I feel the same way as this message . Meat has always been part of my life , I am 72. Who doesn’t like beef and pork. I do feel guilty.
alysa jae
Thank you for making this. I cannot express how much I want to personally meet the men who tortured these councious beings and that Chinese chick. I wonder how they wanna be skinned......alive? Or tortured first? I now have took my vegetarianism to another level....I on the eclipse refuse to sit at the same table with a vulcher even my family.
Brighton Veganator
The programming with meat is sickening. Knew from a kid something was wrong..Vegan all the way 110% . I have a simple tasty recipe for homemade vegan mince uploading on my channel.