Years ago, and I mean years ago, the Righteous Brothers used to perform at nearby Circle Star in San Carlos, a facility that long ago, and I mean long ago, had been torn down to make way for alternate development. Years later a small Tom Cruise movie (“Top Gun”) would feature their “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” song that I’m sure brought fond memories to more than just me.

It was about five years ago that Bobby Hatfield passed away and that was pretty much it for the Righteous Brothers.

Around here we’re close to any number of Reno/Indian casinos featuring all sorts of acts. Once in a while it’s an “A” band, but more than often, it’s an older band on a reunion tour. Watching the familiar names show up on freeway billboards always brings a smile … until …

Today there was a billboard advertising Bill Medley as “The Righteous Brother” (singular).

I dunno. It just didn’t feel as good as all the other billboards …