(You're My) Soul and Inspiration

The Righteous Brothers

About (You're My) Soul and Inspiration

"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" is a song by American pop duo the Righteous Brothers. It was the group's first hit after leaving their long-time producer Phil Spector. The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who also wrote the group's first hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" along with Phil Spector. It is the title track of their album. The single peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reached No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart. Billboard ranked the record as the No. 3 single for 1966. 


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1991
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Girl, I can't let you do this
Let you walk away
Girl, how can I live through this
When you're all I wake up for each day?

Baby, you're my soul and my heart's inspiration
You're all I've got to get me by
You're my soul and my heart's inspiration
Without you baby, what good am I?

I never had much goin'
But at least I had you
How can you walk out knowin'
I ain't got nothin' left if you do?

Baby, you're my soul and my heart's inspiration
You're all I've got to get me by
You're my soul and my heart's inspiration
Without you baby, what good am I, oh what good am I?

Baby, I can't make it withoutcha.
And I'm, I'm tellin' ya, honey-you're my
reason for laughin', for cryin', for livin', and for dyin'.

Baby, I can't make it without you
Please, I'm begging you baby
If you go it will kill me
I swear it, Dear, my love can't bear it

You're my soul and my heart's inspiration
You're all I've got to get me by
You're my soul and my heart's inspiration
Without you baby, what good am I, what good am I?

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The Righteous Brothers

The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed "blue-eyed soul". more »

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Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL

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10 facts about this song

Songwriters
"(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" was written by the legendary songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Despite being known for their work with artists like The Animals, The Ronettes, and The Crystals, this particular song is one of their most successful releases.
Performance
The song was performed by "The Righteous Brothers," consisting of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. Known for their blue-eyed soul style, their powerful and emotional delivery of the song contributed significantly to its popularity.
Release Year
"Soul and Inspiration" was released in 1966 as a single.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the highest charting songs for both the songwriters and The Righteous Brothers.
Bill Medley's Takeover
Interestingly, Bill Medley produced the song himself. This was the first time he took over as a producer after splitting with longtime collaborator, Phil Spector. Medley's self-production effectively emulated Spector's signature "Wall of Sound" technique.
Lack of Enthusiasm from Songwriters
Despite its success, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil weren't initially enthusiastic about the song. In fact, they wrote it under pressure to produce a follow up to The Righteous Brothers' previous hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'".
Awards and recognition
More than five decades after its release, "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" is still considered a classic. It is often featured on lists of the greatest songs of all time, confirming its lasting relevance and influence.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years. This includes vocal quartet "The Lettermen," who featured it on their 1966 album, and singer Donny Hathaway, who included a version on his 1970 LP "Everything Is Everything."
Album Inclusion
The song is also the title track of The Righteous Brothers' 1966 studio album "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration."
Music Video
Though music videos weren't as common in the '60s, The Righteous Brothers did film a promotional clip for this song, showcasing their unique, soulful music convergence.

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