ABSTRACT
The Righteous Brothers were the best known-and most commercially successfulexponents of blue-eyed soul (i.e., white performers displaying Black gospel/blues/R&B influences in their singing style). However, during their peak period of success, between 1963-1967, they were able to transcend stylistic categorization, appealing to teenage music consumers, an older mainstream pop audience, and Blacks alike. The duo’s biggest hits-“You’ve Lost that Lovin’Feelin’” (Philles #124; 1964; #1), “Unchained Melody” (Philles #127; 1965; #4), and “Soul and Inspiration” (Verve #10383; 1966; #1)—continue to top polls tabulating all-time favorite recordings.
