Legends of the fall

By Joshua Volz
Lifestyles stringer

On Saturday KLOU 103.3 and Fox Concerts welcome the indelible Righteous Brothers to the Fox Theatre.

With Bill Medley's thick baritone vocals and Bobby Hayfield's vibrantly flowing tenor vocals, the Righteous Brothers have settled their roots into music history.

Since the early '60s, the Righteous Brothers have been blessed with the Midas touch. Their first album, "Right Now," foreshadowed what was to become a successful musical career.

With their signature gospel-blues style, the Righteous Brothers produced several memorable songs, including, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Just Once In My Lifetime," "Ebb Tide," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" and "Unchained Melody."

After several hit singles and a label switch, the two men went their separate ways to embark on solo careers. Medley and Hatfield teamed up again in 1974 to record "Rock 'n' Roll Heaven," only to split once again.

With the release of "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" on the "Top Gun" soundtrack, Medley's duet with Jennifer Warnes, "I've Had the Time of My Life," on the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack, and the most memorable rendition of "Unchained Melody" on the "Ghost" soundtrack, the Righteous Brothers returned to success with open arms.

Tickets are $41, $36 and $26. They are available at the Fox Theatre box office and all MetroTix locations, including Streetside Records, Schnucks Video Clubs and area Famous-Barr outlets. Tickets can also be ordered by calling MetroTix at (314) 534-1111 or online at http://www.metrotix.com.