Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody First Time LIVE REACT! | Dereck Reacts

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Hi all welcome back to another video Dereck Reacts back at it again! This time around we take a look at another Righteous Brothers reaction with a first time live react of "Unchained Melody." Seeing the movie Ghost many years ago, I forgot how epic this song was. But even more epic is how Hatfield takes this song on another level with his live performance. See how he slays this thing so effortlessly. WOW!
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[@janetgallo5720]

Nobody had a vocal range like Bobby Hatfield. He could pick out notes everywhere and hit them bang on. He had A velvet voice with a lot of soul. Rest in peace Bobby

[@alloyd759]

TRUE LOVE in a song performed to PURE PERFECTION IMHO!!! ❤️😍❤️

[@BatyaWernick]

He's amazing. He sings it effortlessly. I get goosebumps everytime I watch this live version.

[@827dusty]

Bobby Hatfield's voice was a gift from God.

[@shirleystowe7353]

AMEN!!

[@darlenefragale6550]

Thanks for not interrupting so you can get the feel for the emotions of the song. He was a counter-tenor which allowed him to hit those high night.

[@OutlanderAnatomy]

What a blessing to hear Bobby Hatfield sing this splendid song, in such a beautiful way by such a gorgeous man. Live. No gimmicks. Just his pure, God-given talent! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kathystammen8774]

No auto tune. This was LIVE. Back in the day if you couldn’t sing you didn’t go on stage!! Brilliant!

[@stuartclayton1856]

Absolutely !!!!

[@MichelleHuff-wk1ui]

My absolute favorite!

[@marlahuff3505]

Greatest love song ever made!!!

[@mikejohnson9586]

The greatest performance of all time. Nobody sings like that now. Totally phenomenal!!!

[@Kiwiklassic]

Bobby blue eyes at his finest!!

[@looneygardener]

One of the best vocal performances of all time

[@Machineheadlilibet]

You’ve lost that loving feeling is just phenomenal ❤

[@barbaraburgoyne8359]

Bobby hit 20 notes in this short song... he's capable of singing 5 octaves. I still get goosebumps from the top of my head to my toes when I hear him sing this

[@annecornine8469]

Magnificent....voice!! Just incredible!! I listen to this everyday...😊

[@darlenefragale6550]

Blessed to have grown up with this song….

[@johnandrews3151]

Amoung the greatest live performances of all time! Hands down!

[@efzapp7]

This song will always be perfect. I'm 70 yo. I've been listening and enjoying the Righteous Brothers since they first hit my transistor radio!

[@shirleystowe7353]

Went to sleep every night listening to the transister radio that was under my pillow. This song with Bobby and Cara Mia by Jay and The Americans always made me swoon! LOVE this live performance! Bobby absolutely NAILED IT!

[@abzcurrent5423]

story was, he had a cold! but his Mum was in audience and he wanted to make her proud. I think he succeeded, dontcha? 🥰

[@stratcat7456]

It was said he was nervous because of his mother's presence. The only nervousness I sensed is at the end of his explanation of how they got their name. He sounded winded and I had to replay that several times before I understood what he said. Also, the way he smiled and nodded his head when he finished his statement was the only other nervousness he displayed. When it came time to sing, he was rock solid, relaxed, and delivered a flawless masterpiece. I have l Iistened to this song for 15 straight days, several times a day, and I don't plan to stop anytime soon.

[@blemelin]

IMO, this performance is the top male vocal of all time. That’s all.

[@shirleystowe7353]

Absolutely!

[@chevy266nova]

You can feel his voice in your soul. What a loss, Bobby apparently died in his sleep, hours before a scheduled Righteous Brothers concert. In January 2004, a toxicology report concluded that cocaine use had precipitated a fatal heart attack. The initial autopsy found that Hatfield had advanced coronary disease. RIP Bobby.

[@sylviabuck3369]

Bobby died november 3th, 2003 and not everyone beliefs the story of cocaine. From GER

[@Jettingred4]

Ty for playing this song.I graduated from high school in 1969 and this was the music we girls danced to, made out to and grew up with. And No Auto tune! Made this 71 year old very happy 😘

[@gordonkirkland8039]

I was 10 years old when I watched this on the Andy Williams show. It still gives me chills and tears 58 years later! They FLAT don't make music like this anymore. The era between the 60s and the 80s produced some of the greatest music in history. This song, and Bobby Hatfield singing it, is the greatest performance of all time!

[@stratcat7456]

I don't know if it's just me, but did you notice how both times when Andy asked how they got their name and when he said he wanted them to do Unchained Melody, he only addressed Bill. It seemed like Bobby had to butt in as though he was the junior member of the duo because Bill was taller. Do you think this visit was rehearsed and how hard would it be to for them to laugh when they already knew what was going to be said? Obviously, all of them knew what song was going to be sung as it had to be rehearsed. What are your thoughts?

[@williamcabell142]

No auto tune back then. People actually had to have talent!😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

BOBBY HATFIELD OWNS THIS SONG!!!

[@sandralorenz1796]

No auto tunes. Just a young man, a microphone and pure talent. Nobody can sing this song like the late great Bobby Hatfield. RIP Bobby. Bobby and Bill each did solos in their shows. Plus, Bobby's mom was in the audience.

[@donnastupka7507]

No one can top this! Bobby owns this one! Great reaction!🎶💖🎶

[@daveofarrell7795]

If ever anyone " owned a song" then Bobby " owned" this one. Pure perfection in every way!

[@mamb70]

Definitely his name is etched in stone for this song! He was the best of the best!!!!!

[@janetgallo5720]

100% right

[@elainepavek1011]

@Dave O'Farrell I couldn't agree with you more! Absolutely marvelous!

[@edhorton2766]

You know. You don't really too get many flawless performances.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

I think he was around 24 here. Absolute perfection. 💕💕

[@ricshaffer4009]

His mother was in the audience , was the first time she had ever seen him preform .

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

His range & control were phenomenal!!! They did solos off & on through their careers. They actually flipped a coin on who got this song! lol. I can't imagine anyone else being able to do it the way Bobby did!!! He was so smooth...he made it look easy! Most guys screw up their face trying to hit the notes he did!!

[@cliffhaczynski6121]

Amazing performance. They gave him a microphone and surrounded him with people, it looks like less than 10 feet away. He just killed.it.

[@beegee1960]

Fortunately, the Andy Williams orchestra was outstanding. One of the best on TV at the time.

[@artbagley1406]

The original version of "Unchained Melody" was first written and performed in 1955, a prison movie titled "Unchained." You can hear portions of the studio version of "UM" in the movie "Ghost" (Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg). Since 1955, this song has been, perhaps, the most-covered song ever.

[@MarkRadford78]

This song will be a timeless classic forever, simply amazing!!!!!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

He was 21, had a head cold, didn't strain at all, his mum and dad were in the audience, nailed it. He re-recorded it for ghost. The soldiers missing their loved ones made this really big back in the day.

[@danieldickson8591]

Small correction, Bobby was 25 in 1965.

[@dfuher968]

He was a countertenor, which is extremely rare, like 1 every generation. It means, he would cover the entire spectrum of both tenor and soprano. Ppl very often confuse it with falsetto, but Bobby never sang falsetto. Falsetto literally means "false note", an example is Bee Gees, who did it very well (and lets admit it, most ppl cant pull off doing falsetto well). But Bobby didnt do falsetto, coz he could cover the range naturally and fully. In fact, he was even a rare among the very vare countertenors, in that he could go even beyond the soprano range. He covered 5-6 octaves, which is absolutely insane! I saw another reaction video, where the young guy compared Bobby to Michael Buble, and I was like, nope, no way, not even close. Michael Buble is a very good tenor. He is not anywhere near Bobby Hatfield. It is highly unlikely, that any of us alive today will ever hear another voice like Bobbys. And the real kicker? Bobby never took a single singing lesson his entire life, he did it all by ear!

[@britbyname3620]

Well said and thank you for you colourful explanation

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Well, he did sing in church choir and school choir aka Glee club. He was even in a special group within the school choir designated the Mozart choir. He did learn to sing R&B by listening to radio and records. I agree with your assessment of Bublé.

[@catherinelw9365]

Bobby majored in music in college so he’s had training.

[@64ytb]

i have watched reactions to this song probably a hundred times and I enjoyed seeing people react to Bobby’s vocal.

[@hmz6khih]

Wonderful. Very emotional ! AMAZING !!

[@Earcandy73]

Damn he owned this song!

[@jamma2916]

This has been called a master class in singing. He added the extra note at the end with this version. Oh the days past when lucky guys got to slow dance with their girl at the sock hops to this.

[@sherigrow6480]

On the studio version from 1965, he really wailed on this song, and that was used in Ghost. This live version is more intimate, and with a different ending. He did re-record this in 1990 when Ghost came out, because of licensing he received no royalties from the original recording after 1966 ish. Both his original version, re-released by the record company, and his new version were on the charts at the same time in 1990. Unmatched singer.

[@priscilabee583]

Oh, flashbacks of me crying when this played on the movie 'Ghost'

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Many other artists have covered this song and some have done it justice, but Mr. Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers absolutely "OWNS" this song!!! And to top it off, this live version is even better than the studio version...How about that? Mic Drop!!!

[@Chase-eq2mg]

Everyone knows this song but watching it live makes me appreciate it so much more.

[@janahcoaching]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. The singer was so special.

[@jimmythetout109]

Righteous Brothers ...inducted into R and R HOF ....2004.......richly deserved .!!!

[@doloresschultz6804]

Correction Bobby left us in 2003 shortly after they - The Righteous Brothers - were enrolled into the R & R Hall of Fame❤

[@doloresschultz6804]

The good news is he left so many glorious records & videos for us to enjoy ❤. Bill had a terrific voice, but Bobby was unique and beyond great. A wonderful entertainer. Listen to My Prayer, He, somewhere and of course Summertime!❤😂❤

[@henry1294]

I forgot how mesmerizingly beautiful this song were !??

[@cheryld1710]

I cried at end. But, I’m 74 and been crying over this sing 60 years

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

These guys are awesome. You need to watch them sing you'll never walk a lone on the Ed Sullivan show. It will blow you away. They have sl many hits to find.

[@leannmiller7153]

This was performed on The Andy Williams Show. They did four songs that night, including this solo.

[@KuscosPoison]

Yes, I LOVE when they did "What I'd Say" with Andy. The part where he was literally left speechless for a bit after that one note Bobby did was just wonderful. They always had so much fun doing Ray Charles songs. You can just tell how much Bill loves doing those with how much he lights up whenever they do a Ray Charles here or on Shindig.

[@leannmiller7153]

@@KuscosPoison we were really spoiled with so many great shows that showcased musical talent❤️

[@nigelmurray9000]

One of the best "tear-jerkers" of all time,especially in the movie "Ghost"!

[@stuartclayton1856]

True !!..

[@louisesmith4251]

was re-released in 1990 when movie Ghost came out

[@martierenville6592]

Thank you for not pausing!

[@davidroyston1918]

OH YES!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@johnmartin7052]

On the Andy Williams show Bill Medley said he didn't want to do the song because he didn't think it would be a hit. There was NO coin flip.

[@zanhar7688]

That was a bit of stage play. When Bill and Bobby were recording the album they were choosing songs to do solo and Bobby wanted this one… they had both sung it with their separate bands in the past. In some interviews Bill has said they flipped a coin - but once Bobby recorded it he was the one who ‘owned’ it. Bill arranged the music, played piano and produced the track. They were both surprised when Phil Specter put it on the B side of the single he was producing and it became an ‘accidental’ hit.

[@alainsegarini568]

This song is THE PERFECT 10 !

[@keioboysakurai]

Glad you mentioned Ghost as it's also where I first heard this song 🥰 but like you, listening to Bobby Hatfield singing it live was effortlessly perfect 🥹🥲🫶

[@Machineheadlilibet]

I’m an old goth but this still hits me right in the feels 🖤🖤

[@justusgoussard5029]

Awesome to see young people like yourself start to appreciate these all time great music and artists and believe you me there are so many more it will rock your mind. Go well.

[@debbiedebster5806]

I've seen another reaction to this & read in comments he was very nervous bc his parents were in the audience & he prayed he'd hit those notes. I'm sure they were so proud! You made this so fun to rewatch!🍌❤✌

[@vallee3140]

he also had a cold

[@cathie9614]

Oh !! That explains him biting his lip at the end. That is a child's reaction when looking for approval from your parents. "Well Mom, did I do ok?." I've done this same thing with my parents. So this One guy who reacted to this song said, him biting his lip was him knowing he was going to get lucky tonight with the women. Not the way I saw it.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

@@cathie9614 Could have dates mixed up, but, Bobby was either a brand new bridegroom at the time of this performance or he got married days afterward. PS Lip biting is a gesture indicating nervousness, insecurity or other such emotions like what you mentioned.

[@ronscannell6942]

I listen to this song 4 or 5 times a day and get tears every time

[@janawalczuk833]

Love your expressions🎶

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Bobby had a head cold when he sang this song live in 1965.

[@debbynorsworthy9550]

Someone said that Bobby was nervous about singing this night because his mother was in the audience... yet his nerves did not disappoint ... at all!!!

[@lynnnguyen7150]

this is a master piece!

[@pascalmarfaing1690]

Immortal song of Ghost. It was a BIG IT RADIO , in France.

[@judyderi2614]

Thank you for listening till the end of this performance to give your appreciated reaction; also thanks for doing some research on this song. Because of Covid i finally bought an ipad and i am discovering great artists from the past. This 80 yr. old woman has fallen in love with Bobby Hatfield and also together with Bill Medley love their interpretations of many old hits. I do my introduction to my excercises in the morning by movements to their version of the Harlem Shuffle.

[@marymichael1211]

Thank You for sharing. I am 73 and having similar experiences, including re-experiencing the music of the 60's/my teens. The Righteous Brothers were favorites then and now I have been falling in love with Bobby Hatfield as my favorite singer. My very favorite song is "For Your Love", which I experience as spiritual love. I listen to "Harlem Shuffle" to move/dance and loosen/integrate my body being.

[@theresareynolds3133]

Thank you so much for not stopping this, it's such a beautiful song, and yes, it's from the movie Ghost.

[@vallee3140]

so pleased you let it run, hate it when people keep topping them,

[@nancydanise5073]

Bobby Hatfield did this song solo.His partner Bill Melody was there but not singing.Bobbyhad a voice from the heavens NO ONE WILL EVER DO THIS SONG LIKE HIM.Remember this was a live performance no do overs just Bobby Hatfield voice and a small microphone. The duo both did solos .Together they were pure magic. Bobby was the tenor voice and Bill Melody was the baritone their voices shouldn't have blended together but it did and Wow. They were inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2003 unfortunately Bobby passed away a few months after but Bill Melody is still singing and performing today.Listen to Your my soul and my inspiration They did a lot for soul together ❤

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Bill was joking when he said that. He produced it for him.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

מדהים❤❤❤❤❤

[@janfrye3156]

Well done! Not only an excellent reaction you did your homework. Cheers one of the best reactions I've seen

[@jerrygears8531]

He is the one that resang it for the movie ghost

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Fantastic reaction, Dereck, my man ! .. This song is pure gold when sung by Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers .. The single version is absolutely flawless, as is this live version .. Can't think of many songs that I could hear as often as I've heard this ( many, many hundreds of times ) and still have to drop everything to listen again whenever it's played .. So glad you loved it too ! .. Wayne

[@beegee1960]

Thé version you saw in ghost was the studio recording. This was a live performance on the Andy Williams show. Done flawlessly in one take with no auto tune or anything artificial. Just a man and his voice and a small microphone. Incredible.

[@alrightbal9190]

Jimmythetout bit of a correction, the Brothers were inducted in March of 2003 and Bobby passed away on November 5 of that year.

[@markymark13ification]

O m frigging G. Love watching reactions to this song and the live TV clip. So glad you brought your enthusiasm and opinion to share on this

[@EdwardEdge672]

I’m sorry for the language but you just can’t beat Bobby Hatfield singing the shit outta this song - the best version of this song EVER ❤

[@ericpoirier5654]

When Bobby Hatfield sings this song it’s like a bee humming her love for honey…

[@JonathanCalvert-p2c]

love this song.

[@barbaramiller2369]

To hear them both listen to You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling

[@lindastodola691]

Live- absolute talent! And I got to make it through puberty with these songs- amazing- thank you Derek Baby!!

[@zanhar7688]

Bobby added that soaring ‘I need your love’ in the last verse and that is the change that came into common use. The crescendo (to me!) was not in his recorded versions but he did it sometimes live. Sam Cooke does a beautiful version that is closer to the way it was written. Twenty five years later Bobby re-recorded this and with his older, smokier voice (he was 50 yrs old) it was still lovely. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2Spf4aFqqtlpNE

[@michaelmcgill-kf3pc]

He's the best

[@cheryld1710]

Bobby just dropped the mic!

[@jacintavanberkel8033]

Great performance, love the song and loved your reaction as always.

[@MsAppeljack]

The original Ken Doll, had it all. And it was done live. The Andy Williams Show.

[@annirvin6555]

Thanks for this , it’s a classic👍❤️

[@Melomane3]

Derek have no words lol this just masterpiece really Yes it was a live

[@jes1492]

Impressive, spectacular 👏👏👏

[@victorcowboywest]

Yes, Bobby has the most acclaimed version of this song, but he isn't the original singer of the song. Originally its from the 1955 low budget little-known movie "UNCHAINED " a movie about a prisoner torn between escaping to be with his wife and family or finishing his sentence. In the movie it was sung by Todd Duncan. Also in that year was recorded by Al Hibbler, Les Baxter and Roy Hamilton they took the song to top 10 on Billboard Hot 100,jumping ahead to 1984 The Manhattan Transfer did a remake of a cover on their"BOP DOO-WOOP " album.

[@wgbc2393]

'' LIVE PERFORMANCE ''........nuff said !

[@sarablack2547]

Derek it was released again because of ghost!

[@danib40]

His mother was in the audience that night and he was nervous.

[@DereckReacts]

You can tell he was nervous lol

[@coletteservice5586]

React to another live song "You'll never walk alone" Both show off their vocals and their harmony in that song!

[@jenniferadam8052]

Such a great reaction to an unbelievable performance!

[@mustangbill65]

Him and Karen has always been my all time favs

[@etoiles3442]

Bonjour Dereck je connaissais pas cette version ce chanteur j’adore quelle émotion !! Magnifique ❤️❤️

[@bryanforis1839]

I’m fan of music but when Andy William said to him about you had first try at songs this had be best luck go for you

[@gloriamartin3006]

De los temas más hermosos..gracias😁😁😁