FIRST TIME REACTING TO | Righteous Brothers- "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"

[@puffyd58]

There's a live version of this from 1964 in which the guys are wearing tuxedos . . . and Bobby REALLY wails on the high part during that call and response portion near the end. The version you watched is really good. The other version is one for the ages. Simply incredible.

[@jeffnovack1321]

The other version is better.

[@raugado]

Love Britt, and I get so excited when she reached to songs I love, but too often she does the wrong version of the songs which disappoints immensely 😔

[@notquitedone51]

This one's live. The other one is lip sync of the studio recording.

[@user-gv9uh4hd5s]

@@notquitedone51 Still sounds better

[@zanhar7688]

This one is live ...the black and white one is overdubbed with the studio version... this is the actual live version from Shindig...kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTMhIigfcaIrrs and it was not as clean...

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Bill's voice is baritone & Bobby's voice is a counter tenor!!!

[@nitab1971]

Baritone. Yes indeedy!

[@allenpierce4575]

base-baritone, bill can get lower then baritone in soul and inspriation

[@TheDivayenta]

Yes definitely a bass- baritone.

[@scottski51]

What He said....

[@melvinyoung3474]

It sounds like he's singing You've Lost through a trumpet mute.

[@kevinbruno5677]

This is one of the top 20 love songs of all time, BrittReacts. Rarely do tenor and baritone vocals mesh this perfectly. Finally this is one of the finest examples of "Blue Eyed Soul" and backed by music producer, Phil Spector's trade mark Wall of Sound. FTR, I am a retired professional music critic with 45 + years experience.

[@dorissweeley6026]

These guys are my favorite of all time. Their harmonies are the best and individually they are amazing.

[@scottgorski7931]

In high school at a dance when you asked a girl for the next dance you prayed for a Righteous Brothers song. These guys would make the girls melt in your arms.

[@lgeyser1]

In the 50s and early 60s, in SoCal, we called that dance the "wall grind." Thanks to the girls for those wonderful memories.

[@P-J-W-777]

This wasn’t even one of their best performances of this song. There’s others where they are absolutely amazing.

[@acebongboy]

Man, if I could sing like either of those dudes, I could die happy.

[@jeffstevens4262]

When people watch this beautiful video of Bill & Bobby at their very best, I wonder if they realise this was done long before 'Auto-Tune' was invented. Both guys were so talented and a perfect match for each other. Oh for the great old days of music...

[@ervsavord4985]

Bill the baritone has a definite velvet feeling to his voices. This song was the MOST requested song played on the radio in its time.

[@richardkawucha1232]

That's why these two were the hit they were, and the sound never gets old. That's also why my generation had some of the greatest songs written/performed. My opinion.

[@JayMac-kj9kt]

The movie that also played this was Top Gun. For a better rendition of this is their live act on the Andy Williams Show in 1964, it will blow your mind no doubt.

[@duke2651]

This song had more radio plays than any other song in the 20th century. :)

[@fairgorn]

Britt is so cute when she sees older music.

[@duke2651]

She is EXTRA cute reacting to the music of my youth. I have seen her "stink-face...cute! sol

[@fairgorn]

@@duke2651 Truth!

[@jamescole8355]

Hatfield and Medley had contrasting vocal ranges, which helped them create a distinctive sound as a duet. They each had the vocal talent to perform as soloists. Medley sang the low parts with his bass-baritone voice, with Hatfield taking the higher-register vocals with his tenor. Hatfield reached the register of a countertenor.

[@coletteservice5586]

This was in mid 60"s,before Grease. You should react to "You'll never walk alone from The Ed Sullivan Show,which really showcases their different voices. Also,Bobby singing "Ebb Tide" Great Reaction!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Lots of people have noticed that similarity Britt. It is a very common bass progression. Also, there is another video of this song with a large number of back-up singers. One of them is a young lady trying to make a name for herself in music and starting as a back-up singer in studio and on stage. Her name is Cherilyn Sarkasian. You would know her better today as Cher!! Everybody started somewhere huh?!

[@tomhansen4576]

This song by them was the most requested and played on the radio in music history of the 20th century. I charted number 1 for 16 weeks in 1965. Saw them twice live and Medley solo once at his club. Best music act of their time.

[@barbaral8973]

In 2015 the single was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"

[@lisaeddins5291]

Bill's voice is a bass-baritone. It's beautiful....❤ Bobby is the one with the tenor with a huge range...❤ Thanks for reacting to these guys, love them....

[@catherinedudley-fr3re]

Awww, Grease, Summer Lovin. And yes, that is a very similar melody☺️

[@odiebryer2144]

This song is certifiably the most played song on the radio and TV in the 20th CENTURY! The entire CENTURY! Just imagine hearing this song on the radio (which we played ALL the time, by the way) several times a day for several years!!! This is the quality of music we heard on the TV and radio for decades! I swear, we were the luckiest people in the world. ( Ha ha, "the luckiest people . . . in the world." Look that up, Britt, then listen to the song that you find and show us your reaction. Trust me . . . you'll LOVE it!) ❤❤❤❤

[@TheGathumpus]

You need to see the older version done in black and white with Cher in the backing group. this is the "Wall Of Sound" effect from Phil Spector.

[@ed.z.]

RIP. Legendary songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cynthia Weil died Thursday night at 82. The two-time Grammy award winner and Academy Award nominee was the pen behind an impressive roster of hits, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by The Righteous Brothers, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton, and “Through the Fire” by Chaka Khan,

[@miltonslocum8957]

Loved your reaction Britt! I was in high school in 64 when I first heard the Righteous Brothers! Everybody was just blown away by their voices. Other songs by them you'll like are Ebb Tide, You'll Never Walk Alone, and I Believe. Thanks for the reaction!❤

[@armadillotoe]

I was in Jr. High, but even as young and dumb as I was, I knew there was something special happening.

[@joankisloski6972]

Bill Medley has what they call a bass-baritone voice the deepest subcategory with a range that extends from F2, the F below low C, to the F or F♯ above middle C, F4 or F♯4, respectively. ( I had to look it up)

[@patticriss2238]

I love their voices. I also love that Bill Medley and Elvis were friends. I could listen to him tell Elvis stories all day.

[@greendragonpublishing]

Ah, I knew you'd love this one! This song was featured in Top Gun (the original), where Tom Cruise sings it to pick up Kelly McGillis' character. And yes, that basic doo-wop beat was very popular in music at the time, and Grease definitely used it for Summer Lovin' (the song you were thinking of, I'm guessing).

[@mrgee4592]

This is deemed the most played song of the 20th century. Cynthia Weil the co-writer with her husband Barry Mann die this week. Check out all the fantastic popular songs they wrote.

[@aletmartins6940]

Bill said in an interview he was performing in Vegas when Elvis was there. One night EP came to his show and on his way out calmly walked across the stage, slapped him on the shoulder and off he and his group went. Audience went wild. Apparently Bill’s shows were sold out from there on, people thinking Elvis would appear again!😂 Bill said he was not complaining at all!

[@Rollin_L]

Bill Medley, the baritone (lower voice) is still with us and will turn 83 in the fall. Sadly, Bobby Hatfield, the tenor, passed about 20 years ago. I saw them live a couple of times in the 1980s. They were magnificent, and a lot of singers and bands from the 1950s and 60s were doing "Oldies" tours in the '80s. Often several would appear on a single bill just as they did back in those earlier decades. The Brothers always sounded Righteous!

[@Michaelw777.52]

Dionne Warwick did a version of this that knocked my socks off. Give yourself a treat and listen to her do it. I wouldn't have thought anyone could do this Righteous Brothers song like they did. But _she_ did.

[@vickybrackin7483]

I saw them live in concert with Kenny Rogers and didn't really expect to like them...I didn't I LOVED them!!😂

[@artartful854]

Bill Medley is the baritone of soul.

[@artmanjohn2]

It's kind of like Bill's vocals are formed in a chamber type head/chest space just be the way he's physically put together similar to a large sea shell that you can hear echo/sea sounds from, hard to explain! The song is Summer Nights!

[@johnbrookes3261]

These guys are Dynamic and their music is songs are timeless .Thanks Britt . There are 2 more brothers i think u should react ,they are thr EVERLEY BROTHERS . Slightly older than Bill and Bob but truely amazing . Always love your reactions best on U tube Thanks John

[@jamescole8355]

That was one hell of a performance!!!!!

[@peterhormell1511]

Wow Britt, what a great reaction. The Righteous Brothers were part of the soundtrack to my younger days, and it was pleasant to reminisce and bring me back to my youth. Thanks.

[@toddferrell518]

The song was Summer lovin

[@scoflo8]

If you want to hear Bobby's range, listen to Summertime. It will blow your mind.

[@kenhayhurst374]

You are almost right, Britt. The bass riff is VERY similar to "Summer Lovin' " from "Grease" but not the same. I do see how you made the connection.

[@tonycocchiola7192]

Not even close

[@zabarang1]

If you are thinking of where you heard this in a movie the most famous movie version is in Top Gun.

[@TristanandIsolt]

But this came out 14 years before Grease.

[@rich-ox3md]

his voice has its own magic is best i can come up with

[@paulaabrams1484]

Bill’s voice is a baritone , bass voice. Bobby’s voice is tenor. They complement each other perfectly! That’s why they made a whole bunch of money when they were singing together ❤

[@gregcohane1095]

This Phil Spector song (Ronettes, Darlene Love, the Crystals etc.) was the most played single on radio stations in the entire 1960's: According to BMI music publishing, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" was played on American radio and television more times than any other song in the 20th century. It got over 8 million plays from the time it was released until 2000. Note that this includes all versions of the song, not just The Righteous Brothers'.

[@pierreturpin2020]

one after a performance a fan yelled out -- that was righteous brothers , they liked so much it became their name

[@TexasRivermedic]

The Righteous Brothers & the Blossoms singing: Night Time Is The Right Time; wonderful song. You only think you have seen them be soulful 😎

[@cynthiawallace4995]

He's the one who did Unchained Melody!

[@NewFalconerRecords]

That motif that you mention at 3:43 is certainly familiar. It's the most common chord progression in rock history (I IV V for any musicians out there). It's 'Summer Loving', 'Hang On Sloopy', 'Louie Louie', 'Twist and Shout', 'La Bamba', 'Wild Thing' etc etc...

[@ericsahagun5344]

God I never get tired of watching your facial expressions when they really hit that spot in your body and spirit with their voices I get such a kick out of you because it reminds me of when me and my friends her these songs for the first time We were struck just like you are and that's never seems to change and that is a confirmation to us all Thank you Brit♥️! We love you very much!😮😊😂😅😲😄😆

[@SRG1966]

Fun fact: one of the background singers on the studio track was a young unknown teenager named Cher.

[@ydqpljn]

This was first in 1964, Grease in 1979.

[@marvingoodman7381]

Britt, IF you would have been with me in 1965 at the concert I attended I probably would have called the medics for you!! One of those concerts that one never forgets!! They had the audience going out of their minds.... Soooooo good. BCNU...

[@debrawucik826]

Ahhhh, the Righteous Brothers and the 60s. Bobby is the counter tenor, Bill is the baritone.

[@matthewdooley7855]

The quintessential Righteous Brothers song. I think the word you're looking for is "restrained". It feels like he's holding back, and then when he belts out that first "Baby", it goes to a whole different energy. That common chord progression reminds me of a great video about how all pop songs use the same 4 chords. Three Aussie guys roll through like 50 songs, and it's amazing how they all use the same chords.

[@stephenquinn9188]

Ghost

[@wesmiddaugh230]

This was the most requested song of the last century. Grew up with the 50s and 60s music

[@ericsahagun5344]

That is a solid bass guitar that's doing that boom boom boom boom boom boom wouldn't be surprised if it's a stand up base rather than electric base!

[@Pronzini1]

You are simply adorable. I know the righteous brothers are fantastic, and Bill is still alive too, but I watch your videos mainly because you are so damn adorable.

[@justanoldmansopinion]

This was the #1 most played song on the radio of the 1900's

[@paultaylor9019]

This was 15 or so years before Grease so it's a case of that sounding like this rather than the other way round.

[@brandonday2494]

I love that you picked out Summer Days from Grease in this, haha. Great reaction. Absolutely classic performance.

[@sally7210]

I just saw Bill Medley in concert a few months ago. He still sounds great! He has a young guy with him singing Bobby’s part. Wonderful show!

[@heylad]

My mother saw him with that young guy in concert not too long ago, also.

[@ericsahagun5344]

Yes you got the song and it's in the beginning of the movie where Sandy is explaining her meeting with Danny at the beach and Danny's explained to his buddies meeting Sandy and how he had me a blast ... Wellah wellah wellah Well!!!

[@bertramfien1095]

The most played song in the 20th century.

[@GayleBeckhart]

Panty dropper is right. The Rightious Brothers are part of the reason there was a whole generation was born.

[@danmcdonagh8924]

A lot of these older songs were used in movies. Remember they were before those movies.

[@LaurelT1948]

You’ll really love seeing the Righteous Brothers and the Blossoms jamming on the Ray Charles tune Night Time is the Right Time. Bill Medley really gets down, and Bobby goes crazy. The Blossoms each get their turn to shine, too! It’s a KZbin video from the TV show Shindig. BTW, Bill is still singing and touring and I’m going to see him this Fall!!!

[@shellygill5029]

Bill has a baritone voice and Bobby is a counter-tenor with an outrageous 5 octave range. He could freely hit the high C's with ease. You must check out Bobby's excellent, often copied but never ever duplicated, solo rendition of "Unchained Melody". Here's where Bobby shows you his range....it's not falsetto. ( react to the live video from The Andy Williams Show (1965. best quality). You must watch from the beginning where Andy Williams ( one of the best ballad singers of all times) introduces the Righteous Bros. and then interacts with them before Bobby sings and then watch the 3 of them sing together after Bobby's solo. These guys are young here, in their early 20's. Bobby had a cold and wasn't feeling his best. He was nervous because The Andy Williams Show ( a 1 hour variety show that came on once a week for several years) had a huge tv audience of well over 1 million per each show. And Bobbg's mother was in the audience....her first time seeing him perform live. ( She is the lady to the left in the blue dress) Unchanged Melody is the most coveted song ever with over 670 covers. It was a big hit in 1965 and then it got a second life when used in the movie Ghost, (the pottery scene and towards the end of the movie). It hit the top of the charts again and ensured that this is the quintessential love song. It was a song from a little known prison movie called "Unchained" from the1950's.and was recorded by a couple of people before Bobby. Al Hibblers version had been the most popular until Bobby Hatfield knocked it out of the park! Do yourself a favor after you watch the video from the Andy Williams show, and go back and listen to the record version. This is the version in the movie Ghost and it's fabulous. Bobby wanted to play around with it and show more of his vocal range on the Andy Williams show.. Check out Bobby's solo of "Summertime" ( video) Bill's (almost solo) "I Just Want to Make Love to You." Bill also had a big hit song duet with Jennifer Warnes, "I Had The Time of My Life" from the movie Dirty Dancing...it's The song from the final dance scene with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Righteous Bros.: "You'll Never Walk Alone" "Soul and Inspiration" "Rock and Roll Heaven" Check out Andy Williams: "Love is a Many Splendor Thing" "Moon River" "Love Story"

[@panthergrowl12]

One other thing Britt. You have an amazing voice yourself and are hitting notes perfectly.

[@agulven]

Britt, I am glad you have finally gotten around to listening to their biggest song.

[@megastardave]

Brilliant, masters at work, love it. Thank you

[@kristinekelly6182]

They are amazing - I really enjoy watching your reactions to all the music - you are a a joy to watch, you make me smile 🙏🏻💜

[@sorrystaunton]

And the lady who wrote this song, Cynthia Weil, passed away today at 82….

[@chuckles5163]

YOU ARE NOT GOING CRAZY!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR A LONG TIME!!!!!!!!!! BUT WE LOVE YOU ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevetanner3019]

You’ve likely heard him (Bill Medley, the deep voice) sing the duet “The Time Of My Life” with Jennifer Warnes from the movie “Dirty Dancing”

[@bcas71]

The Grease song is "Summer Nights", this song is probably most famous for being used in Top Gun.

[@dhamblin65]

Britt, you are so adorable. I love your reactions when you really focus on the talent and tunes.

[@slongf15]

Your personality is fantastic Britt. You always make me smile 😊

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Britt! I believe that Bill Medley (the first singer) is still touring and singing today at 82 years old.

[@Firefyta2]

This is the Live version, listen to the differences between this and the recording which was dubbed over the '64 concert. You can hear the difference between a live Bill and the pre recorded version.

[@dsgp7835]

A high school steady asked why I kissed her with my eyes open. It was an easy answer, I told her she was the prettiest girl I was ever going to kiss and that I couldn't take my eyes off of her pretty face, even when I kissed her. Your so naughty Britt. Listen to The Righteous Brothers singing the Carol King written song JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE, Bill Medley sounds spectacular on it.

[@davidfarinella129]

2:13 that instrument you are talking about is called a stand up bass. 3:49 thats the iconic bass line of whats now called the golden oldies.

[@bobclarke1815]

Bill Medley sings with Jennifer Warnes "I`ve had the time of my life" from Dirty Dancing.

[@garryhall9519]

Since the original stage show "Grease" came out in 1973 and the movie version 1978, I think this song from 1964 has priority and Summer Lovin' sounds like this song, not the other way around.

[@ElizabethErskine-jd7hl]

Hi from Scotland born in the 1980s love all music 60s the righteous brothers to Queen Whitney doors 90s dance fleet wood Mac etc

[@williamlarimer334]

Back in the day, the guys on the mix board killed the cylibants because many old mics kinda muffed it up. Those mics were good enough to sound good without cutting the highs so deep but it was common.. Bill's voice was clear as a bell.

[@johnie2xs]

Top Gun!! You've lost that lovin' feelin' was sung in the bar by Tom Cruise!

[@emmysdaddyguy1083]

If anybody sampled, it was Grease sampling Righteous Brothers - check the dates!❤❤

[@christianmattison6096]

The song "Summer Lovin" from Grease dominate the airwaves when Olivia Newton John & John Travolta sang it. There is a strong resemblance between the two. Though I suspect that this song inspired the once from Grease. No one had ever heard of them when the Righteous Brothers cut this one long before. Great reaction Britt!

[@jackiebowles5774]

Sweetie, this song was before Greece

[@michaelwelsh7362]

You’ve just listened the most played song on the radio still to this day🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@danmcdonagh8924]

We had them in the Panty Drop company back in the 60's. Thanks.

[@paulschmidt1247]

The Righteous Brothers dropped this song way before grease came out, I believe this song originally came out in 1965.

[@garywalker9753]

Remember these guys were around long before Grease.

[@richranchernot]

The movie was Greese. Also, this song was also featured during the bar scene in Top Gun.

[@littleogeechee223]

This was ages before anything from “Grease”.

[@VorlonAngel]

You really need to see the LIVE version, you really do!!! The live version does NOT sound muffled. Trust me on this one. 😀

[@richarddaugherty8583]

FYI, the lady who wrote this song recently died at a very advanced age just a couple of weeks ago. This was THE most played song on the radio in the 20th Century. There's a better performance in black and white from 1964, also live.

[@lindamelvin3864]

It's so deep he's trying to control it

[@richardreinertson1335]

Before the Beatles came along, we had these guys.

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

The song is called Summer loving from Greece

[@garrison7888]

Soul with a Capital "S:" Produced by Phil Spector and his wall of sound. This is why they are all in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, ( Bill, Bobby & Phil)

[@jennyjorgensen9935]

Only Elvis could make my panties drop. His voice just captures this song and turns it to liquid gold. The harmonizing is great, but I love the single Elvis voice so much!!💖🔥💖🔥

[@joer8432]

Sounds like he's singing from the inside of a cardboard box. These guys are great. Love your reactions.

[@bobbyscott8024]

Hey Britt, Hall and Oates has a beautiful rendition of this as well!