Medley in 2012 at The Big E, West Springfield, Massachusetts
Background information
Birth name
William Thomas Medley
Born
(1940-09-19) September 19, 1940 (age 83) Santa Ana, California, U.S.[1]
Origin
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
Genres
Blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Years active
1962–present
Labels
United Artists, RCA Records, Reprise Records, Curb Records
Website
https://righteousbrothers.com/
Musical artist
William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) is an American singer best known as one-half of The Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bass-baritone voice, exemplified in songs such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". Medley produced a number of the duo's songs, including "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration".
Medley is also a solo artist. His million-selling No. 1 duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (1987), won a number of awards.
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touring, in early 2024 BillMedley announced his forthcoming retirement with the Righteous Brothers; Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour. Medley has also had a moderately...
American musical duo originally formed by BillMedley and Bobby Hatfield but now comprising Medley and Bucky Heard. Medley formed the group with Hatfield in 1963...
(August 10, 1940 – November 5, 2003) was an American singer. He and BillMedley were the Righteous Brothers. He sang the tenor part for the duo and sang...
1983 for the Joe Cocker duet "Up Where We Belong" and in 1987 for the BillMedley duet "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". Warnes also collaborated closely...
and multiple singles. "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", performed by BillMedley and Jennifer Warnes, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the...
of the song credited solely to him. According to his singing partner BillMedley, they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album. Both wanted to...
Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, and Howlin' Wolf. Danzig has also cited BillMedley as a vocal influence. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Glenn Danzig at number...
Velasquez "Distant Shore" by Orla Fallon "Doin' it the Best I Can" by BillMedley "Don't be Afraid" by Carpenters "Don't Fall in Love with Me" by Barry...
as the pool owner, and Morris Chestnut as the locker room kid. Singer BillMedley, and sports commentators Verne Lundquist, Dick Butkus and Lynn Swann...
"Brown Eyed Woman" BillMedley 43 37 — "Shape of Things to Come" Max Frost and the Troopers 22 — — "Peace Brother Peace" BillMedley 48 — — "Make Your...
in the film (BillMedley's version of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", played over the end credits). It Is Our Destiny – BillMedley (4:30) Preparations...
Bob Seger, Los Lobos, Siedah Garrett, Whitesnake, Tiffany, Billy Idol, BillMedley (his first as a solo artist after recording with The Righteous Brothers)...
"Little Latin Lupe Lu" was written by BillMedley in 1962, and became the song that launched The Righteous Brothers' career. Though it peaked on the Billboard...
Also on the bill were the Righteous Brothers. Spector, who was conducting the band for all the acts, was so impressed with BillMedley and Bobby Hatfield...
and soul legends of the 1960s, including Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, BillMedley, the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Sonny and Cher. As an actress...
writer-producer for Little Anthony & The Imperials in the 1960s, and BillMedley of The Righteous Brothers. The two Ross sisters formed their musical...
and worked as a producer in Los Angeles with singers Darlene Love and BillMedley, formerly of The Righteous Brothers. He played or sang on more than 50...
Run" by Flanagan and Allen and "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by BillMedley and Jennifer Warnes. The soundtrack was released on vinyl for the first...
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