Sunday Songs: That's Righteous, Brother

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Phil Spector actually had nothing to do with these cuts playing right now. They are, in a sense, tributes to "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers, the most played song in the world and Mr. Spector's capolavoro. Phil's reputation comes more from quality and technique as opposed to actual hits. The ones that made the top ten are actually few and far between, but the ones that did were brilliant. Those posted tonight are copies of the style and brilliant on their own. The least known is PJ Proby's "I Can't Make It Alone" written specifically for Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They never got around to recording it. PJ does it justice singing with himself.

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