I wrote a short story last weekend and part of the inspiration was the Righteous Brothers’ song that has lyrics about “If there’s a rock and roll heaven, you know they have a hell of a band.” When I got the song stuck in my head, I decided to let you know this Friday Fact about them. 
The Righteous Brothers aren’t brothers at all. They started as a multi member band called The Paramours. Eventually, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield split off and made their own “group.” Betcha you don’t know how they got their name. That info is your Friday Fact this week. The two of them were onstage singing a duet when they were still in The Paramours. When they finished, a African American marine in the audience stood up and yelled, “that was righteous, brothers.” AND there you have it. How awesome is that?
Jillian Chantal 
I love the Righteous Brothers. Like so many awesome bands they were a bit before my time. But I’ve got lots of great memories associated with their music. Love knowing how they got their name.
By: Darlene on May 20, 2011
at 6:40 am
They were kind of before me, too but I grew up with their music in the house-
By: Jillian Chantal on May 20, 2011
at 8:52 am
My mom loved them! I listened to a lot of this growing up. I love how they got their name, LOL. Awesome story.
By: danicaavet on May 20, 2011
at 8:44 am
I know it’s a great story- I heard it from some DJ on the radio several years ago. So Cool!
By: Jillian Chantal on May 20, 2011
at 8:52 am
Unchained Melody. One of the all-time greats.
By: Julia Rachel Barrett on May 20, 2011
at 8:58 am
LOL. That sounds like the way I come up with some of my story titles.
By: Laurie Ryan on May 20, 2011
at 11:49 am
I love that, Laurie!
By: Jillian Chantal on May 20, 2011
at 11:51 am
That is awesome. What a great story. I love how we find inspiration from so many different places. 🙂
By: Ciara Knight on May 23, 2011
at 5:15 am
It is really neat to learn how others are inspired.
By: Jillian Chantal on May 23, 2011
at 8:09 am