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 and chorus but the very first pressings had two verses, a chorus followed by a guitar burst and then the chorus. Further Information
The standard well known version has verse, chorus, verse and chorus but the very first pressings had two verses, a chorus followed by a guitar burst and then the chorus. Further Information
Koko Joe
The original version is on the album "Right Now" (Moonglow 1001, 11/1963).
An alternate version was released as a Moonglow 224 single, also in November 1963, this has an overdubbed audience and a much fuller backing track including girl backing singers.
The later version was issued on overseas releases of "Right Now" including Australia 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 issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015) CD.
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" (Readers Digest 8741-3, /2012) and the "All Time Greats" (Spectrum Music/UMC 5388573, 11/2019).
An alternate version was released as a Moonglow 224 single, also in November 1963, this has an overdubbed audience and a much fuller backing track including girl backing singers.
The later version was issued on overseas releases of "Right Now" including Australia 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 issue of "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Oldays 6086, 7/2015) CD.
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" (Readers 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 version with the strings added, 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.
"I Need A Girl" has never been issued on CD.
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 has 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 utilises 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 as 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 as 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 "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 which were 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 which were 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 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 with the vocals centered.
"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 with the vocals centered.
This Little Girl Of Mine
The mono mix on the album "Some Blue Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964) is slightly faster and has ad libbing not included on 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 the original being recorded 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).
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).
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 Blued Eyed Soul" (Moonglow 1002, 12/1964), has Bill Medley ad-libbing at 1:00, 1:34 and 2:03 that are not included on the stereo issue. This mono mix was used in the soundtrack to the 1965 film "Beach Ball" in which the Righteous Brothers lip synced the track.
The stereo mix included on "The Moonglow Years" (Verve 314511157-2, 10/1991) is sped up and 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 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
Issued on CD for the first time in 1989 on Rhino's "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.
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).
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).
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, is 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, is 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.
Summertime
The mono and stereo mixes on the album "You've Lost That Lovin'
Feelin'" (Philles 4007, 1/1965) contain alternate versions.
Hung On You
The album "Retrospective 1963-1974" (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) has mono mix of "Hung On You" that has a different ending and is longer, at the 2:59 point goes into the chorus as opposed to the call and response, which then follows 9 seconds later.
(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
The album "Retrospective 1963-1974" (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) has a mono mix which has a longer
fade out.
The White Cliffs Of Dover
The album "Retrospective 1963-1974"album (Abkco 92353, 10/2005) has a mono mix that has a longer
fade out.
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
An alternate version was issued mistakenly by Verve in 1966 in the following countries, Canada, Japan, Italy, France and Germany. The mono US Verve Sounds Of Fame (Verve VK-142, /1968) reissue and the West German 1990 reissue on Verve (Verve 889 274-7, /1990) also had this alternate version.
Further Information
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
The Rhino Records album "Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) release 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" album has an intro which has 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 remixed for this compilation but 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 remixed for this compilation but 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.
Go Ahead And Cry
This Bill Medley song that was originally recorded by the Wellingtons, produced by Bill Medley for Ascot Records (Ascot AS-2217, 07/1966) 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 (08/1966), 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 "Caddillac car" and again at 1:42 after the line ending "first class". This is not on the mono mix.
My Girl
The stereo mix on the album "Sayin Somethin" (Verve V6-5010, 02/1967), 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 "Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) release contains an extended version of the track of 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 "Anthology 1962-1974" (Rhino RS-71488-2, 8/1989) mix has this previously mono
single only track, in stereo.
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. Ventura Records was a MGM subsidiary run by the producer of the Righteous Brothers "Souled Out" album, ex Motowner William "Mickey" Stevenson.
Dream On
The album "Give It To The People" (Haven ST-9201, 08/1974) version includes a false ending
with a drum burst and further chorus not heard on the single version.
Never Say I Love You
The promotional issue of the single (Haven 7011, 03/1975) 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 3 different mixes of this final Haven non-album track.
The regular issue (Haven HS-800, 03/1976).
The Disco Version release (Haven HS-800-D (Disco Version)), is 50 seconds longer with an extra chorus with only the girl backing singers featured inserted at the 2:40 mark. 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.
The regular issue (Haven HS-800, 03/1976).
The Disco Version release (Haven HS-800-D (Disco Version)), is 50 seconds longer with an extra chorus with only the girl backing singers featured inserted at the 2:40 mark. 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.