Righteous Brothers Alternate Versions & Remixes
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Little Latin Lupe Lu
The very first local pressings of the Moonglow 215 single "Little Latin Lupe Lu" (11/1962) had an alternate mix to the well-known version which was released nationally six months later.
The standard well-known version has verse-chorus-verse-chorus but the very first pressings had two verses-chorus-guitar burst- chorus. Further Information
The mix on the mono-only 1966 UK album "In Action" (Sue ILP-937) has no fade on the outro, so more of the ending of the track can be heard.
The standard well-known version has verse-chorus-verse-chorus but the very first pressings had two verses-chorus-guitar burst- chorus. Further Information
The mix on the mono-only 1966 UK album "In Action" (Sue ILP-937) has no fade on the outro, so more of the ending of the track can be heard.
Koko Joe
The original version is on the album "Right Now" (Moonglow 1001, 11/1963).
An alternate re-recorded version was released as a Moonglow 224 single, also in November 1963. This version has an overdubbed audience, a much fuller backing track including girl backing singers, and is longer by nearly half a minute. This later version was issued on overseas releases of "Right Now", including Australia, Canada, and the UK in 1965.
The original stereo version was used on the "Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino 71488-1, 8/1989), " The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991), and the "Gold" (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006) CD compilations, plus as a bonus track on the Japanese CD issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
It wasn't until 2006 that the mono alternate version with the sound effects appeared on a CD, "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection" (Polydor 714602, 10/2006) and then on the "Ultimate Collection" (Spectrum 5306838-2, 2009), "50 Reasons To Love The Righteous Brothers" (Universal Music 5329732, 2010), "Essential Collection" (Reader's Digest 8741-3, 2012) and the "All Time Greats" (Spectrum Music/UMC 5388573, 11/2019).
An alternate re-recorded version was released as a Moonglow 224 single, also in November 1963. This version has an overdubbed audience, a much fuller backing track including girl backing singers, and is longer by nearly half a minute. This later version was issued on overseas releases of "Right Now", including Australia, Canada, and the UK in 1965.
The original stereo version was used on the "Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino 71488-1, 8/1989), " The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991), and the "Gold" (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006) CD compilations, plus as a bonus track on the Japanese CD issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
It wasn't until 2006 that the mono alternate version with the sound effects appeared on a CD, "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection" (Polydor 714602, 10/2006) and then on the "Ultimate Collection" (Spectrum 5306838-2, 2009), "50 Reasons To Love The Righteous Brothers" (Universal Music 5329732, 2010), "Essential Collection" (Reader's Digest 8741-3, 2012) and the "All Time Greats" (Spectrum Music/UMC 5388573, 11/2019).
I Need A Girl
The original version was the B-side to a Bobby Hatfield solo single "Hot Tamales" (Moonglow 220, 3/1963). Later issues, billed as by the Righteous Brothers, had strings added and first appeared on the Righteous Brothers album "This Is New" (Moonglow 1003, 7/1965). This string-overdubbed version was also used on the B-side of the "Bring Your Love To Me" single (Moonglow 245, 6/1966).
"I Need A Girl" has never been issued on CD.
The stereo mix was rather primitive, with the whole of the original track in the left channel and the new strings on the right. On the Righteous Brothers Discography YouTube channel, using Digitally Extracted Stereo (DES), there is a mix with the vocals in the centre.
Righteous Brothers Bobby Hatfield - I Need A Girl
"I Need A Girl" has never been issued on CD.
The stereo mix was rather primitive, with the whole of the original track in the left channel and the new strings on the right. On the Righteous Brothers Discography YouTube channel, using Digitally Extracted Stereo (DES), there is a mix with the vocals in the centre.
Righteous Brothers Bobby Hatfield - I Need A Girl
Cryin' Blues
The stereo issue of the Righteous Brothers album "This Is New" (Moonglow 1003, 7/1965) that included this track had a longer fade-out than the mono issue.
Gotta Tell You How I Feel
The original Bill Medley solo single on Moonglow 221 (5/1963) and the mono issue of the Righteous Brothers album "This Is New" (Moonglow 1003, 7/1965) that included this track, had no fade-out but the stereo issue of "This Is New" and the release on the Righteous Brothers Moonglow 243 (10/1965) single have a fade-out.
If You're Lying, You'll Be Crying
The original version was a Bill Medley solo single on Moonglow 221 (5/1963). The version by the Righteous Brothers was issued on the B-sides of the Moonglow 234 "Bring Your Love To Me" (6/1964) & 235 "This Little Girl Of Mine" (8/1964) singles. It uses the original backing track but is a showcase for Barry Rillera's guitar playing skills, with the Righteous Brothers only singing very sporadically.
In the UK, the track was retitled "You'll Be Crying Someday" and issued on the album "Right Now" (Pye International NPL-28059, 6/1965), as one of the replacements for the four tracks that were omitted because they had already been issued as singles in the UK on the London American label.
In the UK, the track was retitled "You'll Be Crying Someday" and issued on the album "Right Now" (Pye International NPL-28059, 6/1965), as one of the replacements for the four tracks that were omitted because they had already been issued as singles in the UK on the London American label.
Georgia On My Mind
The original version with minimal backing from the album "Right Now" (Moonglow 1001, 11/1963) is included on the "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino 71488-1, 8/1989) set.
All other issues of the song have a completely different backing track with orchestra and singers added in January 1966 for the Moonglow 244 single. There are two different mixes of this with the stereo channels swapped over on various CD compilations.
There is an alternate mix of the overdubbed version on the Japanese vinyl compilation "Golden Album" (Seven Seas SR-14, 1966) where the strings are in the left channel, the main backing track dominates in the centre and Bill Medley's vocals are in the right channel.
All other issues of the song have a completely different backing track with orchestra and singers added in January 1966 for the Moonglow 244 single. There are two different mixes of this with the stereo channels swapped over on various CD compilations.
There is an alternate mix of the overdubbed version on the Japanese vinyl compilation "Golden Album" (Seven Seas SR-14, 1966) where the strings are in the left channel, the main backing track dominates in the centre and Bill Medley's vocals are in the right channel.
Something's Got A Hold On Me
The stereo mix on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) contains
spoken ad-libbing during the intro that is not included on the mono mix.
Fannie Mae
The mono mix on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) has a guitar
blast at the beginning of the track that is not included on the stereo mix.
"The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) and the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015) CDs have another mix with an extended guitar blast and the vocals centred.
"The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) and the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015) CDs have another mix with an extended guitar blast and the vocals centred.
Let The Good Times Roll
The mono mix on the album "Right Now" (Moonglow 1001, 11/1963) has a longer fade-out than the stereo mix.
This Little Girl Of Mine
The mono mix on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) is slightly faster than the stereo mix.
You Can Have Her/Try To Find Another Man
Both tracks have the identical backing tracks including backing vocals. "You Can Have Her" was recorded first with Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records as producer.
The mono mix of "You Can Have Her" on the Moonglow 239 (4/1965) single and the mono "This Is New" album (Moonglow 1003, 7/1965) is a slowed-down longer version, with a very distinctive piano, that is not heard on the stereo mix that is featured on all compilation CDs.
The mono mix of "You Can Have Her" on the Moonglow 239 (4/1965) single and the mono "This Is New" album (Moonglow 1003, 7/1965) is a slowed-down longer version, with a very distinctive piano, that is not heard on the stereo mix that is featured on all compilation CDs.
Night Owl
The backing track was originally used on the Bill Medley-produced version by the Clouds (Medley 1001, 5/1964).
My Tears Will Go Away
The backing track was originally used on the Bill Medley-produced version by the Clouds (Medley 1001, 5/1964). The Righteous Brothers version was issued on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) and also used as a B-side of the single "Georgia On My Mind" (Moonglow 245, 6/1966).
The song written by Bill Medley was originally registered for copyright in January 1964 by Velzy Music but the actual released track by the Clouds credited both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield as writers and was published by Yeldem Music (Medley spelt backwards).
The Righteous Brothers version released on the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" album only credited Bill Medley as the songwriter.
The track has only been issued in mono on CD, "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) and the Japanese "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
The song written by Bill Medley was originally registered for copyright in January 1964 by Velzy Music but the actual released track by the Clouds credited both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield as writers and was published by Yeldem Music (Medley spelt backwards).
The Righteous Brothers version released on the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" album only credited Bill Medley as the songwriter.
The track has only been issued in mono on CD, "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) and the Japanese "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
Baby What You Want Me To Do
The mix on the mono issue of the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) has Bill Medley ad-libbing at 1:00, 1:34 and 2:03 which is omitted from the stereo issue. This mono mix was used in the soundtrack to the 1965 film "Beach Ball" in which the Righteous Brothers lip-synched the track.
The stereo mix included on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) is sped up and has the stereo channels swapped over from the original album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964).
The stereo mix included on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) is sped up and has the stereo channels swapped over from the original album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964).
I Just Want To Make Love To You
The mono mix of the track on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) omits the very last guitar note of the track.
The track was issued on CD for the first time in 1989 on Rhino's "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino 71488-1, 8/1989) and then a couple of years later in 1991 on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991). Both used mono mixes but included the last guitar note.
It wasn't until 2006 that a stereo mix was issued on the "Gold" compilation (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006), using the same channels as the original stereo recording on the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) album.
The track was issued on CD for the first time in 1989 on Rhino's "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino 71488-1, 8/1989) and then a couple of years later in 1991 on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991). Both used mono mixes but included the last guitar note.
It wasn't until 2006 that a stereo mix was issued on the "Gold" compilation (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006), using the same channels as the original stereo recording on the "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) album.
For Your Love
The mix on "The Moonglow Years" CD (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) is 14 seconds longer than the original issue, despite being sped up. The outro has a previously unheard line, "just to hold your chubby hand in mine".
Bring Your Love To Me
The original stereo mix used on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) has been released on the CD, "Gold" (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006) and the various "Ultimate Collection" compilations.
The Moonglow 245 single had extensive overdubs added in June 1966.
This extensive mix with the overdubs but with the removal of some backing vocals on the intro was included on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991), compilation and the Japanese CD issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
The Moonglow 245 single had extensive overdubs added in June 1966.
This extensive mix with the overdubs but with the removal of some backing vocals on the intro was included on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991), compilation and the Japanese CD issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015).
The Angels Listened In
The mono and stereo mixes on the album "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" (Philles 4007, 1/1965) contain alternate versions.
The Righteous Brothers' vocals enter at 2 seconds during the intro on the stereo mix, but hold off until the first verse at 9 seconds on the mono mix. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
The Righteous Brothers' vocals enter at 2 seconds during the intro on the stereo mix, but hold off until the first verse at 9 seconds on the mono mix. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
Summertime
The mono and stereo mixes on the album "You've Lost That Lovin'
Feelin'" (Philles 4007, 1/1965) contain alternate versions.
Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' album
(Philles 4007, 1/1965)
(Philles 4007, 1/1965)
The mono mixes have longer fade-outs on the following tracks:
Koko Mo (Also slower)
Ol' Man River
Look At Me
Sick And Tired
Over And Over
Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
Koko Mo (Also slower)
Ol' Man River
Look At Me
Sick And Tired
Over And Over
Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" released by Universal Music (UICY-75147, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
Just Once In My Life
The mono mix on the "Just Once In My Life" (Philles 4008, 6/1965) album is longer than the stereo mix. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "Just Once In My Life" released by Universal Music (UICY-75148, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
Hung On You
The album "Retrospective 1963–1974" (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) features a longer mono mix of "Hung On You" with a different ending. At the 2:59 mark, it moves into the chorus instead of the usual call-and-response, which follows 9 seconds later. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "Back To Back" released by Universal Music (UICY-75149, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
The album "Retrospective 1963-1974" (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) features a mono mix with a longer fade-out. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "Back To Back" released by Universal Music (UICY-75149, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
The White Cliffs Of Dover
The album "Retrospective 1963-1974" (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) features a mono mix with a longer fade-out. Both versions are included on the Japanese Limited Edition SHM-CD "Back To Back" released by Universal Music (UICY-75149, 3/2012), which features mono and stereo versions of all tracks.
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
An alternate version was issued mistakenly by Verve in 1966 in Canada, Japan, Italy, France and Germany. The mono US Verve "Sounds Of Fame" (Verve VK-142, 1968) reissue and the German 1990 reissue (Verve 889 274-7, 1990) also had this alternate version.
Further Information
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
The Rhino Records album "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) contains a previously unheard, longer fade-out of the track.
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
This curious mix on the 2004 Eric Records issue of "Dick Bartley Presents Classic Oldies 1965-1969" has an intro which had been taken from the 10-second break before the spoken verse and inserted at the beginning of the track.
This is not from an original mix but was remixed for this compilation and has caused a lot of confusion, with many believing that it was the original mix.
This remix then appeared on the "Gold" (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006) compilation.
This is not from an original mix but was remixed for this compilation and has caused a lot of confusion, with many believing that it was the original mix.
This remix then appeared on the "Gold" (Polydor B005329-02, 3/2006) compilation.
Mine All Mine
The mono mix on the album "Soul And Inspiration" (Verve V-5001, 4/1966) is 11 seconds longer than the stereo mix. The UK counterpart mono issue is shorter by 14 seconds than the US mono mix.
Go Ahead And Cry
This Bill Medley song was originally recorded by the Wellingtons, produced by Bill Medley for Ascot Records (Ascot AS-2217, 6/1966). The Righteous Brothers recorded their version a month later in July 1966. The Wellingtons had performed the song on Shindig in December 1965.
Big Time Ben
This Bobby Hatfield solo on the album "Go Ahead And Cry" (Verve V6-5004, 8/1966), written by Bobby Hatfield, has different mixes on the stereo and mono issues of the album. The stereo mix has the sound of a prominent piano at the 48-second mark, after the line ending "Cadillac car" and again at 1:42 after the line ending "first class." These piano parts are not on the mono mix.
My Girl
The stereo mix on the album "Sayin' Somethin'" (Verve V6-5010, 2/1967) contains a slightly
longer fade-out on the Bobby Hatfield solo, complete with a falsetto "please" not heard on the mono mix.
A Man Without A Dream
The Rhino album "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) contains an extended version of the track running 3:46 in length. The time listing on both the original single (Verve VK-10449, 10/1966) and the album "Sayin' Somethin'" (Verve V6-5010, 2/1967) is given as 3:30. This is incorrect and should be 2:48.
Melancholy Music Man
The Rhino album "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) had this previously mono-only single track (Verve 10479, 4/1967) in stereo for the first time.
I Don't Believe In Losing
A version of this song from the Righteous Brothers' 1967 album "Souled Out" (Verve V6-5031, 10/1967) was recorded a few months later on Venture Records 608 by the Major IV, using the same backing track. Venture Records was an MGM subsidiary run by the producer of the Righteous Brothers' "Souled Out" album, ex-Motowner William "Mickey" Stevenson.
Dream On
The version on the album "Give It To The People" (Haven ST-9201, 8/1974) includes a false ending with a drum burst and further chorus not heard on the single version. The first CD release of the track on the "Righteous Brothers Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 1989) contained the longer album version.
Strangely, "The Original Albums 1974-1976" (Disky DCD-5285, 1993) from the Netherlands containing all the Righteous Brothers Haven tracks, plus four unreleased tracks and generally considered to be the definitive collection, included the single mix without the false ending.
Never Say I Love You
The promotional issue of the single (Haven 7011, 3/1975) has a reduced intro of 9 seconds. The standard version of the song has an intro of 32 seconds.
Hold On (To What You Got)
There are three different mixes of this final Haven non-album track.
First is the regular issue (Haven HS-800, 3/1976).
The Disco Version release (Haven HS-800-D Disco Version) is 50 seconds longer with an extra chorus featuring only the girl backing singers inserted at the 2:40 mark. It was issued in both stereo and mono although the label on the mono issue erroneously states that it is stereo.
The CD release mix on "The Original Albums 1974-1976" (Disky DCD-5285, 1993) from the Netherlands, has the Righteous Brothers ad-libbing in the breaks. All the subsequent CD compilations containing this track have used this mix.
First is the regular issue (Haven HS-800, 3/1976).
The Disco Version release (Haven HS-800-D Disco Version) is 50 seconds longer with an extra chorus featuring only the girl backing singers inserted at the 2:40 mark. It was issued in both stereo and mono although the label on the mono issue erroneously states that it is stereo.
The CD release mix on "The Original Albums 1974-1976" (Disky DCD-5285, 1993) from the Netherlands, has the Righteous Brothers ad-libbing in the breaks. All the subsequent CD compilations containing this track have used this mix.
Let Me Make The Music
Released as the B-side to the final Haven single "Hold On (To What You Got)" (Haven HS-800, 3/1976), this non-album track is slightly faster and 16 seconds longer than the mix used on later CD compilations. The shortened mix first appeared on "The Original Albums 1974-1976" (Disky DCD-5285, 1993) from the Netherlands.