Bill Medley
PMP Network Presents
Bill Medley, known for his powerful vocals, shares insights into his musical journey. He talks about the production of some of his biggest hits and the early days of his career. Medley also touches on the enduring appeal of his music across generations.
Bill Medley
About Bill Medley
Bill Medley is a singer best known as one half of The Righteous Brothers, the vocal duo inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. His powerful baritone anchored hits including "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," produced by Phil Spector, and "Unchained Melody." He also recorded "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" with Jennifer Warnes for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack in 1987, winning a Grammy.
In this interview
- Recalls Phil Spector producing "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" for The Righteous Brothers.
- Discusses early hits on Moonglow Records, including "Little Latin Lupe Lu."
- Notes the song's resurgence through the Top Gun soundtrack and Tom Cruise.
- Describes meeting Bobby Hatfield in Orange County, Southern California.
“That song really turned the tide big time.”— Bill Medley, in this interview
Since this interview
Medley reformed The Righteous Brothers in 2016 with Bucky Heard following Bobby Hatfield's 2003 death. He released the country covers album "Straight from the Heart" in 2025 at age 84 and embarked on a farewell tour. As of 2026, he continues performing on the tour.
