Bobby Hatfield-Summertime 1965 | Reaction

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[@taniaPBear]

Anyone else feel like he just invented a couple of new notes in there? That was outrageous vocal control. What a legend. Thanks for bringing that to my ears.

[@j20tower]

His range was amazing and he does it so effortlessly

[@doloresschultz8393]

The late great Bobby Hatfield. None ever better. not ever on that songs he sang. RIP Bobby. We miss you.

[@NotSoTypikal]

Yes!!!!

[@NotSoTypikal]

Literally!!!! Like wtf?!?! 🔥🔥🔥

[@alrightbal9190]

I think he did create some new notes! He always elevates any song he sings from where has been done before! 😢 Miss him so much!!

[@janetgallo5720]

Bobby Hatfield is the best

[@reneemenosky873]

He could sing the phone book

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

OMG Bobby Hatfield was awesome when he sang! My Bobby sang the blues so awesome! Miss your beautful voice !!!

[@toodlescae]

Wow. Bobby could hit those whistle notes.

[@thecottagemouse2713]

I was laughing out loud at your reaction. I could not help it. You were shocked, amazed and totally honest. I love watching your channel. Great job!!!! Again

[@gigih.hammer306]

Your reaction to Bobby's voice was totally awesome. Made me breathless. Fantastic reaction. It blew you away. WOW.

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

OMFG.... What did I just hear? He is incredible! He really surprised me. Crescendos, vocal fry, vibrato, I love his voice wowwwww. He is now in my top 10 male vocalists.

[@lesliegeddes7896]

Top 1 for me! 🕊️ 🌟💖

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

@@lesliegeddes7896 Absolutely. Underrared!

[@lisajames3359]

Top 1 for me too ❤️

[@Rosannasfriend]

You need to hear “unchained Melody“.

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

@@Rosannasfriend Yes I know that song, incredible and timeless!

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Gotta love Bobby so underrated!! No auto tune just pure raw talent!! Soar and sing with the angels Bobby!!!

[@lesliegeddes7896]

🕊💜🌠

[@ronaldstokes4841]

Underrated by who? If one hasn't heard of The Righteous Brothers, he must have grown up in a cave.

[@Celtopia]

Thank you for covering Bobby's second best ever live performance.

[@SweetThing]

That's not nonsense, that is pure God given talent. Bobby was a counter tenor: G3-C6 range. RIP Bobby. x

[@andyschnell58]

Crazy indeed. I had not heard this before but I won't forget it.

[@doloreskrisky1670]

Can you say blue eyed soul? They were my first concert nearly 60 years. Loved them then and love them now.❤️

[@CNT40868]

Channeled some serious soul ..right there...unchained Melody...Lost that loving feeling...wow...Just discovered this gem...wow..just wow!

[@leannehouston2171]

This is by far my favorite reaction. You're awesome. Bobby was amazing. Sounds like you have an awesome voice too.

[@JaneWillard-yc3mc]

I had never heard this song before and grew up in the 50 and 60s. Always loved their music.

[@nicolassoto1511]

Righteous Brothers: I just want to make love to you, Latin Lupe Lu

[@yvonnesanders4308]

Incredible control

[@caroldeeds5454]

You call the style of his singing "blue-eyed soul".

[@charlesdidonato3121]

DAMN!!! Blue eyed soul ... !!!

[@andoletube]

Wow, I had no idea he was this good. That's freaky. He was Jeff Buckley before there was a Jeff Buckley.

[@senectutecato3987]

Summertime comes from the Opera Porgy and Bess, written by George Gershwin.

[@tomfurr3786]

His vocals

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

He tore that song up !!

[@jaedee4499]

Loved your reaction!

[@janetgallo5720]

A pure counter tenor

[@elizabethstops2362]

Bob Hatfield was probably a genius. He was great at everything he did and like many great artists had a drug problem. Too bad someone didn't love him enough to help him overcome it.

[@michaelgarrigan3706]

Now that's a great reaction......

[@npilot4445]

That's a really good Jazz singer right there, LOL :)

[@susanmcewan302]

Great reaction!

[@paulamac77]

BOBBY SOUL GUY

[@59dstorm]

Like your style brother from a darker mother.. you do great reactions.. adding laughter, trying to hit notes yourself(btw good voice)

[@barrymann6888]

I can do a much better job than Bobby. My voice is truly fantastic. My range covers every octave imaginable. AND - if you believe all that, I have a bridge in Brookly that I'd like to sell! The TRUTH is - Bobby Hatfield's voice is truly amazing, and he makes these LIVE performance look so easy! In my humble opinion, and to paraphrase Muhammmed Ali, Bobby is "the greatest of all time"!

[@leandabee]

😲🤯🤯👏👏👏👏

[@dianeemanuel8541]

Ooooh I’m loving this❤. You should check Billy Stewart’s Summertime ❤

[@sergiogarcia3730]

🔥🔊

[@melvinyoung3474]

This song song was originally done by Wlla Fitzgerald in early 50s. It was a great song then and Bobby's version is also great.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

It's from Porgy and Bess. First performed in 1935.

[@DebAGP]

Sounds like Janis Joplin's version of Summertime ❤❤❤ Bobby!!!

[@georgefisher1995]

Remember! …. AUTOTUNE didn’t exist here!

[@timaustin9522]

Need the church towel for this.

[@lynette.]

They weren't brothers . Just a name American visiting airmen gave them they sang righteous brothers it stuck.

[@RaelsieG]

Wow, just wow! I always knew Bobby was special, but this takes it to another level of extraordinary!

[@waynearbogast6877]

NOBODY better than BOBBY HATFIELD...EVER ❤❤❤❤

[@gramps6334]

Bobby was one of the best voices who ever set foot on this planet.

[@llrice3711]

Welcome to the best example of "blue eyed soul" of the sixties! The Righteous Brothers!

[@sandyleewhite]

💖Bobby Hatfield, one of rarest of male voices(counter tenor), & exquisite to our ears *RIP BOBBY, YOU ARE MISSED* 💖

[@janetgallo5720]

Bobby Hatfield is an amazing vocalist with an unlimited range and cute also. And not appreciated enough

[@troygoudy1770]

Sorry for the late reply, but i'm the middle of another Righteous Brothers deep dive and you're spot on. They just arent given enough credit, neither one of them, but Bobby in particular. Yes, they had their hits and they have their fans, new ones all the time, but these two were something truly special.

[@dagmar.6954]

"Summertime" is such a great song & has been covered by so many artists. Love this version! It shows just how good Bobby Hatfield was & his incredible range. The Righteous Brothers were known for their blue eyed soul music.

[@j20tower]

Bobby Hatfield has an amazing voice. But then again anyone who knows music knows it. No one can touch his live rendition of Unchained Melody

[@rubydazzler]

If i had to choose just one person to listen to for the rest of my life, it'd be Bobby. He can rock, wail, gospel and ballad, the finest counter tenor ever.

[@finallythere100]

Also Janis Joplin!

[@lisajames3359]

I absolutely agree, amazing vocals, really mind blowing. To chose a favourite song, sung by Bobby, I wouldn’t know where to begin. Bobby didn’t get the deserved recognition at the time and I cannot fathom out why. Pure perfection and talent. In my mind he’s the most talented vocalist of all time, his range is off the scale.

[@kay9549]

Absolutely ruby, what a blessed individual, a counter tenor, that could reach those notes. He is dearly missed. This song does show his beautiful voice, hitting those range of octaves.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

One person on this planet had music as their Super Power. Bobby Hatfield.

[@lanewoods9420]

Thanks for reviewing this song. He never got the credit he deserved for it.

[@patti280]

Listen to Bobby singing his live version of Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams show. Phenomenal! Ebb Tide is also worth listening to.

[@rubydazzler]

Also, If I ruled the World and Somewhere, both soothe my soul when I'm tired of the everyday world. Bobby was an earth angel and siren rolled into one, Bill is fab, but no one can ever match Bobby.

[@Irockthere4]

One of the greatest live vocals ever. So glad it was filmed. If not we’d still think they were black

[@janedc5ch319]

Bobby was one of the greatest singers ever. Bill Medley was no slouch either. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

Oh I forgot to tell you Bobby Hadfield had a four octave range all natural singing voice

[@pollydwyer9742]

Yep…no falsetto here. He was the real deal, a natural countertenor. Truly astonishing voice. RIP Bobby 😇

[@janehyden1652]

could u at least spell his name right????????????????????????????

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

@@janehyden1652 oh sorry about that Jane, the audio only prints what it hears. I don't type, I try not to, because it would go slow for me

[@merawaters]

4 1/2 octave range :-)

[@kay9549]

Bobby put his own spin on this song...he was a tenor / counter tenor. He had such an amazing range of octave. It shows in this song, and unchained melody.

[@lindalandry2519]

Bobby and his blue eyed soul shining thru while singing his heart out. Miss you more than you know Bobby Hatfield.

[@aussiesheila9495]

Yes this mans voice amazing, He could hit some high notes, Great range, and ofcourse member of the righteous brothers 😊

[@bluesguy6380]

Bobby took us to church

[@rubydazzler]

he always did,with everything he ever sang. Unmatched.

[@melissabrooke1146]

Crazy that he actually had severe stage fright, guess he channeled that energy into his performances. Awesome!

[@beriggs-turner9734]

He leaned on Bill's calmness alot. Bill was so laid back and Bobby was always glancing at Bill for confidence.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever. A league of his own. If you hadn't reacted to Unchained Melody by him I suggest you do. When he teams up with the other brother Bill Medley they belt out such great songs as You lost that Loving Feeling Soul and Inspiration For once in my Life. They were on 🔥 Fire doing The Night Time is the Right Time and Little latin Lupe Lu.

[@dawnaberry4197]

Nobody could wail like Bobby. They were dubbed "Blue Eyed Soul by some DJ somewhere. Amazing, right??? Wait till you see his live performance on the Andy Williams Show 1965. He and Bill are amazing together too, both great soloists, or great as a duo.

[@kimkelly5512]

The Black Marine's said that's Righteous Brother, after they sang so that's how they got there name, they were Blue Eyed soul at it's best!!!!!

[@roderickreilly9666]

Bill Medley, the other one, had one of the best bass voices EVER.

[@dawnaberry4197]

Yes, Bill was great, and still performing at the age of 82. Together they were unbeatable.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

You are right. I believe the DJ was Georgie Woods in Philly. After meeting them when he'd introduce their records, he would call them his blue-eyed soul brothers. Hope you are well.

[@wandajaneburlinson5288]

I love your reaction and appreciation of this legendary singer. Bobby Hatfield is one of a kind.

[@kathlelan]

Bobby's voice was more than one in a billion. He was only about 25 here.

[@ML-rm3vk]

Bobby had so much soul what a gift to us all.!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I saw when you were reviewing this live the other day. I’m glad you clipped it. This is one of the best performance I’ve ever seen in my life, and I was already a huge fan of the righteous Brothers and know how soulful both men are.

[@reneemenosky873]

The late great Bobby Hatfield R.I.P. you are missed ❤️

[@melissabrooke1146]

Definitely vocal acrobatics!

[@melissaward6311]

Bobby was one of a kind. So lucky to grow up listening to Righteous bros.

[@annmills3163]

Bobby was the Man

[@anoka114]

Just think this was without autotune or any other digital, mechanical help. Just talent!!

[@agnesregards2286]

That is exceptional control - amazing!

[@patti280]

Listen to Bobby singing the live version of Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams show. Phenomenal!

[@phyllisrogers847]

White boy has soul you go Bobby

[@janetgallo5720]

And his control is off the charts

[@jolefse8668]

Soul has no colour!!!!

[@gailcarey3597]

I close my eyes and I’m 18 again. We were blessed with music and talent that STILL resonates

[@debfazzi2706]

Great reaction to a great singer. Bobby Hatfield was superb!!

[@LindaLandry79]

Bobby had soul as deep and pure as his talent. He could dance too! Thanks for your reaction and showing us this gem! I have a special feeling for Bobby and hope you do more of his solo's like My Prayer. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are truly missed.

[@DanyLove48]

I have special feelings for him also.

[@LindaLandry79]

@@DanyLove48 awesome; Bobby deserves it.

[@janetrjones7815]

He is so wonderful.

[@localnetsolutions]

When they started singing together they would get a lot of their audience from El Toro Marine Airbase and they would tell Bill & Bobby as they left "righteous brother," and that' how they got their name.

[@zanhar7688]

“Don’t Cry! Bobby Lee standing by!”

[@paulcook1915]

Never heard this song before and it sounded very much like James Brown genre. Unbelievable range he had.

[@mikeplott4817]

Oh I’m going to have to listen to this on big big big TV sound system and call the police to tell to disregard the phone calls 🙏👍👍

[@debbiem6406]

You MUST hear Bobby Hatfield singing his famous Unchained Melody. The live Andy Williams Show version. Will knock you out.

[@kay9549]

Absolutely you will need to hear that, he was a very blessed individual; with a blessed voice. I cannot think of anyone then or now that could reach that range. He is dearly missed, but we still have his 🎶.

[@janmazzone2090]

I would be interested in knowing how Bobby's family feels about ALL the reactions his videos are getting!!!

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

My understanding is they love them.

[@sylviabuck3369]

Me too.

[@lynette.]

Love this number it is so well composed it is difficult to sing badly. This is one of the best covers.

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

The only "crazy", "nonsense " thing about this beautiful little song is the "CONSTANT INTERRUPTIONS" when Mr Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers is trying to sing it and also talking to his other Righteous Brother. If you do not believe me, play it back and this time listen and you will indeed appreciate it a whole lot more. "BLUE EYED SOUL" is what it's all about. SOUL has no color. Hint!Hint!Hint! Adios Amigo. Adios.

[@doloresschultz8393]

No one even came close to Bobby's genius. he added his uniqueness to all their duets, too. imagine what their duets would be without Bobby. Thank you for playing and appreciating especially this song.

[@sylviabuck3369]

​@@doloresschultz8393 to me bobby was the heart of th duo.

[@1827Beethoven]

This is by far my favourite reaction to this song!!

[@Beitlet]

Wow. I’ve known this song my whole life but I’ve never heard this version. How amazing! Thank you!

[@peterang6912]

There are 3 or 4 different versions of this song..

[@vallee3140]

@@peterang6912 but this is the best

[@peterang6912]

@@vallee3140 well i love the one song by Janis Joplin..

[@vallee3140]

@@peterang6912 never heard it in fact never listened to any of hers

[@peterang6912]

@@vallee3140 it's time to listen then..she is great

[@proudarmymom8657]

So many singers have done this song but I just cannot seem to get Janis Joplin out of my head when I hear this song I just hear her version but damn Bobby Hatfield really blew me away!

[@maikenzupancicdanko9377]

Oh man, thank you for appreaciating this the way it deserves to be appreciated! Bobby was truly something special.

[@Ozarkred1945]

Sir, it is a pleasure to see young people find Bill and Bobby. As you may have discovered, Bobby died some years ago. Bill is still performing and has the same energy he had in 1965. I played their music as a Rock Jock, starting with "You've Lost", Unchained", and "Soul and...". Soul, as you know, has no color, however, if it did, these guys would be black like the ace of spades. FYI, I am very white, 77 years old, and still rockin', but now in a chair. Rock on!

[@karenstrong8887]

I thought I had heard all of their songs. Not this one. Thank you.

[@lisal6121]

SOUL. Pure and solid gold soul.

[@marvinboswell6889]

People today have no idea what a talent those two were , you should play there cover of loving you

[@kimkelly5512]

Love 💓 Bobby Hatfield!!! Great voice, and he could get down and funky too!!!!

[@monicaking2140]

Magnificent

[@wytonnasulier6307]

Listen to Change gonna come

[@cherylmcguire2972]

One of the best reactions I’ve ever seen… I was 15 when these guys were singing… I’m so glad you get to experience it

[@falloutpc147]

This was my parents generation of music but i grew up listening to these guys. Bobby is my favorite singer from this era. This was the funniest and best reaction i have come across. You can tell you really enjoy the singing.