In 1964, This Classic Hit Was Most Played

1. Iconic 1965 Performance

The video shows The Righteous Brothers delivering a “blistering” live performance

of “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” on a 1965 American TV special, during the height of their success.

Though the footage is blurry, the audio remains “crisp” and highlights their strong harmonies.

Bill Medley especially commands attention, with the crowd “eating out of the palm of his hand.”

Written by Barry Mann, Phil Spector, and Cynthia Weil and produced by Spector,

the song became the “#1 of 1965.” It returned to the charts in 1986 after appearing in Top Gun and has since been covered by major artists.

Fans still praise its timeless impact. One commenter recalls,

“Issued 50 years ago today and still as fresh and vibrant as it was then.”