Whether you remember hearing their hits for the first time on the radio, or you were introduced to the duo through your favorite soundtrack, you won’t want to miss The Righteous Brothers when they come to Tallahassee.
When and Where
The Righteous Brothers will perform at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 8. The music will start at 7:30 p.m., and you can order your tickets for the show HERE. The concert hall is located at 108 South Copeland Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32304.
The Righteous Brothers Then and Now
The duo known for their endearing lyrics and dynamic harmonies began as part of a larger group called The Paramours. Starting in 1962, singers Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield split from the five-piece to record their own material, and they soon became a hit sensation with their unique take on the soul genre. Medley provided a foundation of bass and baritone, while Hatfield’s soaring tenor is on full display on tracks like their 1965 recording of “Unchained Melody.”
Medley stepped away from the mic for several years after Hatfield’s passing in 2003, but The Righteous Brothers reformed with new talent in 2016. Fans urged Medley to continue performing, so he recruited Bucky Heard to handle tenor duties. Now the duo tour to perform hits from across Righteous Brothers’ beloved discography.
The Righteous Brothers in Film
The Righteous Brothers have produced a long list of hits both as a duo and as individual musicians, and many of their songs have been used to great effect in popular films. “You’ve lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” has landed on numerous soundtracks, including scores for Top Gun, American Graffiti, Stardust, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” Bill Medley’s 1987 duet with Jennifer Warnes, garnered several major honors as the theme song for Dirty Dancing. The tune earned a Golden Globe for “Best Original Song,” a Grammy for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo,” and an Academy Award for “Best Original Song.”
Perhaps the most iconic use of a Righteous Brothers song appeared in 1990’s romantic fantasy thriller, Ghost. This song is actually a cover of a 1955 track recorded for the largely forgotten prison flick, Unchained. While the song has been covered many times since the original, it was Hatfield’s soulful treatment that was chosen to accompany Patrick Swayze’s spirited performance.
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