 For nearly four decades, the Righteous Brothers have defined the essence of "blue-eyed soul". Together and as solo artists, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield have reached generations of fans with their unmistakable, heartfelt vocal style. From their 1965 chart-topping success with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" to 1990's surprise rediscovery of "Unchained Melody", the Righteous Brothers have endured and thrived as legendary talents. .The song also earned them a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group with Vocal." The re-recorded "Unchained Melody" was included on Unchained 1965 saw the release of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," which matched the Righteous Brothers' passionate singing with Spector's famed "Wall of Sound" to monumental effect. The song topped the charts and led to further hits, including "Just Once In My Life," "Unchained Melody" and "Ebb Tided." Switching labels to Verve, the duo enjoyed further chart success with the million-selling "(You're My) Soul And Inspiration," as well as "He Will Break Your Heart" and "Ago Ahead And Cry." The duo continued to perform together on a semi-regular basis through the '80s, most notably on a 20th Anniversary reunion tour in '82. Medley and Hatfield also launched The Hop, an Orange Country nightclub featuring performers of the '50s and '60s. As a solo artist, Medley has achieved much success, making his biggest breakthrough with his 1987 Number One single "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life," a duet with Jennifer Warnes from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack album.
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