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About You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" is a song written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. It was first recorded by the Righteous Brothers in 1964, produced by Phil Spector. Their recording is considered by some music critics to be the ultimate expression and illustration of Spector's "Wall of Sound" recording technique. It has also been described by various music writers as "one of the best records ever made" and "the ultimate pop record". The original Righteous Brothers version was a critical and commercial success on its release, becoming a number-one hit single in both the United States and the United Kingdom in February 1965. It was the fifth best selling song of 1965 in the US. It also entered the Top 10 in the UK chart on an unprecedented three separate occasions."You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" has been covered successfully by numerous artists. In 1965, Cilla Black's recording reached number two in the UK Singles Chart. Dionne Warwick took her version to number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969. A 1971 duet version by singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway peaked at number 30 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. Long John Baldry charted at number two in Australia with his 1979 remake and a 1980 version by Hall and Oates reached number 12 on the US Hot 100.more »
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You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lipsAnd there's no tenderness like before in your fingertipsYou're trying hard not to show itBut baby, baby I know itYou lost that lovin' feelin'Whoa, that lovin' feelin'You lost that lovin' feelin'Now it's gone, gone, gone, wohNow there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for youAnd now you're starting to criticize little things I doIt makes me just feel like crying'Cause baby, something beautiful's dyin'You lost that lovin' feelin'Whoa, that lovin' feelin'You lost that lovin' feelin'Now it's gone, gone, gone, wohBaby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for youIf you would only love me like you used to do, yeahWe had a love, a love, a love you don't find everydaySo don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip awayBaby, baby, baby, babyI beg you please, please, please, pleaseI need your love, need your loveI need your love, I need your loveSo bring it on back, so bring it on backBring it on back, bring it on backBring back that lovin' feelin'Whoa, that lovin' feelin'Bring back that lovin' feelin''Cause it's gone, gone, goneAnd I can't go on, wohBring back that lovin' feelin'Whoa, that lovin' feelin'Bring back that lovin' feelin''Cause it's gone, gone, gone
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The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul". more »
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Ballad, Pop Rock
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Written by: Phil Spector, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Song Background1. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" is a song written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil in 1964. 2. The song was first recorded by the Righteous Brothers. |
Popularity and Accolades3. In 2015, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" was identified as the most played song in U.S. radio's entire history, with over 8 million airplays. 4. It was also voted 34th on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".5. The song held the record for the most played song on American radio during the 20th Century until the 1999 release of "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. |
Cover Versions6. Dionne Warwick notably covered the song in 1969 and it peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.7. British musician Long John Baldry released a cover version in 1979 which charted within the top ten in the UK. |
Song Structure and Production8. Phil Spector produced the original version of the song using his distinct "Wall of Sound" production technique. 9. The song has an unusually long running time for songs from its era, clocking in at over 3 and a half minutes. |
Song Meaning10. The song portrays the grief and desperation of a man about to lose his soulmate due to his neglect. |
TV and Film Appearances11. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" has been used in numerous films over the years, including Top Gun and Ghost. |
Rerelease12. The song was re-released in 1990 after its success in the film Top Gun and again reached the UK Top Ten. |
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