The song is the latest from his forthcoming country project
Legendary artist Bill Medley, best known as one-half of Grammy-winning duo The Righteous Brothers, releases his new single “Cryin’ Time” featuring Michael McDonald. This is the latest single off Medley’s forthcoming album, Straight From The Heart, due on February 14th. The project will see the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s unmistakable baritone voice covering country music ballads alongside some of the industry’s biggest stars including McDonald, Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo’, and Shawn Colvin.
The track is a powerful blend of soul and harmony. Originally recorded by Ray Charles and written by Buck Owens, Medley, and McDonald’s reimagining delivers a genre-blending twist to honor the classic song.
“I really love this song, and it was one that I felt that I could relate to. Being married a few times and experiencing the highs and lows and knowing when it’s over – It’s “Cryin’ time,” Medley says. “I admire Michael and loved singing with him on this duet. Our old school roots and singing came together so easily.”
The new single follows the latest releases off Medley’s highly-anticipated historic album including “These Days” featuring Vince Gill, which offers a taste of the singer-songwriter’s blues roots, and “(Since You’ve) Gone” featuring Keb’ Mo’, which delivers a doleful version of remorse and regret. Straight From The Heart, a project that Medley has dreamed of since 1968.
Currently, Medley and his new partner Bucky Heard are performing a residency at the South Point Casino, Las Vegas, taking fans on a nostalgic journey through the catalog of one of the greatest duos of all time, giving fans the time of their lives.
