First Time Hearing "Righteous Brothers" - Unchained Melody (REACTION!!!)

[@mikesba]

This is an example of we seniors used to call “blued eyed” soul back in our day.

[@jedworthy]

I'm 80 years old now and still get chills listening to this, just the same as I did at 22.....awesome performance by the late great Bobby Hatfield.

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

The very best!!!!!!!!!

[@sandralorenz1796]

This is the music of my youth. Remember this is 1965. Live performance. No second takes. No auto tunes. Just a very talented young man and a microphone. RIP Bobby Hatfield. This was written for a 1955 movie called "Unchained".

[@cdfdesantis699]

One of the finest male voices in modern music. Thanks for your reaction.

[@DaybombTV]

No problem!

[@serafyo]

The absolute finest!

[@LightTheFuseDBTV]

This a great song and the vocal skills are legendary

[@rondayvu9400]

This is the song we listened to in Vietnam to our girlfriends back home..then Creedance ClearWater...running through the jungle

[@melvinyoung3474]

No tone-corrector, no 20k studio, just small mikes and some of the most purest talent you can find.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Bobby died in 2003 at age 63. He was on tour with Bill. they never went on that night in Kalamazoo MI. He died from a heat attack in his hotel room. the next morning i herd the new son the car radio on the way to work - I was a public school music teacher ...I lost it and had to pull over for minute. I grew up with this music as well a the Beatles, Motown and all that. I had almost bought tickets to that show, 50 minutes from my house, but was too busy. The boys were every influenced by African American singers, and I hear a lot of Sam Cook in this.

[@Peggyanns]

Imagine being loved this much? The pure love, beauty, and passion in this song is almost too much to bare.

[@rhondadananay2106]

He smiled and bit his lip at the end. He knew he had nailed it!❤️

[@debrawucik826]

Nothing better than Bobby Hatfield, music that gets you to your core, your soul.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

The late Bobby Hatfield! What a voice he had. I was in high school in 1965 when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. RIP Bobby! We miss you! ❤❤❤

[@lindalandry2519]

Awww the beautiful,soulful and talented Bobby Hatfield (1940-2003). Bobby knew how to deliver a romantic love song AND he always threw in an icing on the cake in each and every performance. Best duo ever and happy they each did solos. Check out Bobby's Summertime and My Prayer to name a few.

[@LiLiJo]

The way he sings this song barely moving yet delivering incredible emotion is amazing.

[@Kelvin-sf6xe]

I agree brother 101 percent bro.❤ Some real soul music man. 🎧🔊🔊 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

You need to listen them sing you'll never walk alone on the Ed Sullivan show in 1965. These guys were so awesome. ❤

[@MaryAnnPhillips-um2vk]

This is one of the all time classics. Thank you for sharing this with a whole generation that maybe hasn't had the chance to hear such classics❤️get doing what you do my bro.

[@DaybombTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@billysmith8784]

@@DaybombTV I have been listening to music since I was 5 years old I used to work with a DJ doing oldies every Saturday night I have an extensive catalog of killer songs that I am sure you would love and it would be great to educate the people of your generation with great singers great songs that were just outstanding it was raw talent no autotune no fireworks no smoke and mirrors no lights it was just the raw talent

[@GillianWard-e1g]

There is something about Bobby singing here that no matter how many times I watch him, my feelings are affected in a way I find hard to explain. ❤

[@HGWTPaladin]

Unchained Melody: Bobby Hatfield live performance. The Andy Williams Show- Episode #4.5 Episode aired: Monday, Oct 25, 1965: Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher countertenor voice to Bill Medley’s, William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song. *In Nov. 2003 Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63. The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt (actually calling DJs telling them to play “Hung On You” not “Unchained Melody “)as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side. * The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and before he left he said, 'No, I can do it better. ’And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song." * This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof." Hatfield’s rendition of “Unchained Melody” although not the original, is the ‘gold standard’. Also: Bobby Hatfield live performance of “Unchained Melody “ on the TV show “Shindig” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnqsp4uPpJp8hNEsi=OmBVdie7xz-GPuIh

[@entropy2002]

Check out both 'brothers' singing You'll Never Walk Alone!

[@reggiefokes6677]

I graduated from high school in 1965. This song was great to slow dance to. My generation had the best music ever, never to be matched.

[@samuelgarcia3736]

Bro! You are spot on with ur reaction to this song. it's the frequency and vibe that Melts this ol guys heart every time I let it in.. The Garcia Family send Peace n love to you and your family.

[@DaybombTV]

peace and love to The Garcia Family

[@rebeccareasoner3390]

This was done on the Andy Williams Show Bobby was so nervous because his mother was in the audience and he had a bad cold

[@darlenefragale6550]

Thanks! Appreciate you understanding this kind of music!

[@DaybombTV]

My pleasure! thank you so much for the donation blessings to you

[@darlenefragale6550]

Loved your comments!! So blessed to grow up in this era of music and men dressing so neatly…

[@DaybombTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tairapeace]

Love this song ❤

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you

[@dorothymalloy1474]

Agree 100%

[@michellestaley5161]

Love, love, love this song.

[@charleswehmer2789]

Thank you for a great reaction. That was Bobby Hatfield. The late great. Half of The Righteous Brothers. This song was written about a man in prison, singing to his girl. Bobby's rendition of it has gone down as the best by far. He sang it live, no voice manipulation whatsoever. He had a perfect voice. In 1967, the live orchestra was behind him and these songs were sung with "Phil Spector's Wall of Sound" as accompaniment. If you listen again, and focus on just the orchestra, it's breathtaking. Also Bobby was extra nervous because his momma was in the audience and he also had a cold. I was just a very little kid in 1967, but I remember hearing this on my transistor radio. Another great oldie to react to, is Tom Jones " I Who Have Nothing", and Tom Jone's. " I Will Never Fall in Love Again". Thanks Again

[@DaybombTV]

I didn't know that this storyline was about a man in prison, thanks for the the backstory on that song. I will checkout that music on Tom Jones I will add those to the list, you have a great day...

[@charleswehmer2789]

@@DaybombTV Thank you. I look forward to it.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Phil Specter's wall of sound referred to how he used instruments & production in the recording studio. But, he had absolutely nothing to do with this song. Bill Medley produced the record. Anything that was to only be an album track was produced by Bill at that time. Only songs to be released as a singles were produced by Spector. Bobby said Unchained Melody wasn't busy like the wall of sound, and he thought that's why DJs liked it. For some inexplicable reason Spector put it on the B-side of Hung on You. He would put what he considered throw away songs on B-sides. After it became a hit, Spector claimed credit for it, even though previously he tried to get DJs to stop playing it and play his A-side. However, it doesn't matter who produced the studio recording because it has nothing to do with this rendition. Bobby liked the acoustics of the theater and consulted with the Andy Williams show's orchestra conductor and arranger to take advantage of it. It was October 25, 1965.

[@thomastimlin1724]

not 1967, 1965

[@doloresschultz8393]

No one as great as Bobby Hatfield, but listen to Roberta. Flack singv"The first time ever I saw your face" and AL Greene How do you mend a broken heart" Percy Sledge Ans to my prayer. But the Righteous Bros, esp the incredible Bobby, were /are best.

[@virginiawilson2213]

I love love your reactions! So genuine and so wonderful that you appreciate this music! I am 77 years old, so I was fortunate enough to hear this kind of music as a teenager! And I love it now even more than back in the 60s. Be sure to listen to their other songs,“you’ve lost that Lovin feeling,“ “ you’ll never walk alone, “”summertime, “you are my love and inspiration.”

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you so much!!

[@lgarnes1]

I love that look of pure joy on your face while you listened to this. It's beautiful music and it's wonderful to see new generations discovering it.

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you so much!

[@ronileigh9336]

Hey you should listen to Bobby Hatfield sing "Summer Time". He has so much soul it will blow your socks off.

[@DaybombTV]

Added to the list thank you

[@BrianFraser]

Now you've heard this, you need to checkout Bobby Hatfield doing the Summertime solo, and the "brothers" duo doing - You;ve lost that loving feeling

[@meandcaryn]

Check out “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” which they did together live on tv. It too was set up by Phil Specter. One of the backup singers was none other than Cher.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

שיר מדהים.עם קול מהמם מאוד מרגש❤❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🤘🤘👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@Robert-jh8yo]

Top shelf blue eyed soul.

[@chevy266nova]

Remember this was LIVE TV back in 1965.

[@royleggitt3307]

Unchained, chain gang. This song is about a guy in prison dreaming about his girl. It was originally song in a 50's prison movie.

[@stevedawson7649]

You’re good & open minded. God bless you. A white boy.

[@trueamerican7034]

Seems like I've read that Bobby's mother was in the audience that night. Great voice, no auto tune live performance and 1965 technology.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

You are correct the frequency of the music has much relevance to how someone feels hearing it. Some music is made purposely to affect people in a negative way! Great job!

[@DaybombTV]

Well said!

[@Joseph-zd2ru]

This song was responsible for 10% increase in US population in the day.

[@leannehouston2171]

You need to react to Bobby singing"Summertime" live version.. It's off the chain awesome. It will blow you away.

[@cherylmcguire2972]

Beautiful reaction… Thank you

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you too!

[@michaelherman3114]

I Love your reaction to this music pure joy listen to All that you can so varied and talented!

[@freyjabeth4372]

I absolutely love what you said about music - everyone NEEDS to know how vibrations in music work - wonderful reaction

[@lourdes6633]

I love your sensitive way of reaction

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you!

[@almaconnor9171]

Guess what? UNCHAINED Melody is about a man in prison, writing to his girl, listen to the lyrics again, and you’ll see it. It makes it even more beautiful, if that’s even possible.

[@nicolassoto1511]

Righteous Brothers: You lost that loving feeling, Soul and Inspiration, You'll never walk alone, Summertime, I just want to make love to you, Latin Lupe Lu, Rock and Roll Heaven.

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

MAGNIFICENT!!!❤❤❤

[@charliesmith4479]

I STILL HAVE MY BLUE EYED SOUL ALBUM OF 1965.

[@DaybombTV]

you do?

[@JoeyWord]

Unbelievable voice

[@annabrisley479]

LOVE!! New sub from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@DaybombTV]

wow South Africa love THANK YOU!!

[@toodlescae]

Listening to different genres is great. I've listened to a little of everything from classical to rap. Even music in a different language where I can't understand the words bût can feel the music. My mother definitely listened to this abd so did I. I was 4 when this performance was on the Andy Williams Show.

[@DaybombTV]

Peace and blessings to you

[@ronaldbrawders4992]

You have to watch carefully, but Bobby flashes a little smile right at the end. He knew he had nailed it. You should listen to "Lovin' Feeling" where both Righteous Brothers sing. That song is ranked as radio's most requested and played song of the 20th century. Bobby's partner, Bill Medley, is still going strong, touring and giving concerts. Bill and Jennifer Warnes had a number 1 hit in 1987 with "Time of My Life", from the movie "Dirty Dancing."

[@kazshaw3945]

That smile was to his mum/ mom who was in the Audience and Bobby had a cold here singing this song and he wanted to get it right!I think we can safely say that he achieved this !😁👍

[@Joe-ym6bw]

Good music glad u like it they sang back in the day

[@pharamathews5152]

You get it and know that time does not change the great vibes and sound of good music and The Righteous Brothers are incredible. I subscribed. I've been awed from this performance since I heard it on TV 58 years ago, A record (no video) of Bobby singing "Ebb Tide" has his amazing smooth as butter voice painting a picture of emotions. You'll really like baritone Bill Medley singing lead, and Bobby chimes in also, on the blues record "I Want To Make Love To You".

[@DaybombTV]

I am going to check out "Ebb Tide" Thanks for the information

[@pharamathews5152]

​@@DaybombTV looking forward to you digging into the Righteous Brothers library of music and sharing your reactions. Old school fans young & old tend to be loyal fans & enjoy others understanding & realizing why we got spoiled on pure, raw talent. This duo is on. 🔥"Stay With Me Baby" is another record solo by Bobby that highlights his amazing vocal range done with ease. Bill Medley had a solo record called "Brown Eyed Woman". See him perform it with the talented Blossoms on a TV show called "Playboy After Dark". He felt the song as he glances back towards one of the Blossoms who was extra special to him at the time. They had wonderful long lasting marriages to others but still remain friends.

[@lauracwhitney]

I remember when the Righteous Brothers were being played on the radio. Most all of us, having not yet seen them, assumed they were black men. Then, when they were seen more, we could not believe white men could sound like that. After a while, their music was known as "blue eyed soul". No voice like Bobby Hatfield's before or since. May he rest in peace. He died way too soon, in 2003. The voice lives on. Your reaction was excellent. Thank you.

[@DaybombTV]

Thanks for the insight, and backstory on Righteous Brothers, also I appreciate you stopping by the channel

[@mitchshelton2995]

My parents always called this “ Belly-Rubbing “ music.🌹

[@billysmith8784]

Yep I've heard that a lot also where I live all those slow ones are Belly rubbers

[@tow5384]

Check out the original of this song. It was written for a prison movie called "Unchained", and was sung by black opera singer Todd Duncan (it's on KZbin) in 1955. Black singers Roy Hamilton and Sam Cooke brought out records of it in 1955, also on KZbin. But this version is the one that really made it a hit.

[@brkhrt3595]

Please listen to summertime by bobbY Hatfield of the righteous brothers Its insane💖💖💖

[@donerickangeles2755]

Try to check also their other hit song Soul and Inspiration ❤

[@jasmineflower9879]

That's God in disguise, he is singing a Love Song to us !

[@doloresschultz6804]

Listen to Brook Benton singing its raining all over the world, or the Great Sarah Vaughn “, Misty”, Linda Ronsteadt singing Blue Bayou, Al greene “How do you mend a broken heart”, eric Clampton Tears in Heaven, Bobby Hatfield singing Somewhere. Back then (fifties, sixties, seventies - the golden days❤ of music). You’ll get hooked on great music.

[@LillySmith09]

Mine weren't. My mother was insane! But I did. I loved it!

[@HankinTV]

HIT THE LIKE 👍🏾💣

[@sammy2840]

Zero F’N AutoTune! Didn’t exist in 65!

[@maryford4346]

You need to do You lost that loving feeling….

[@Marrero79]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you!

[@serafyo]

This song is the most played song in the 20th century. Many artists have covered this song, but no one has topped Bobby Hatfield's voice. His voice is heavenly.

[@roman466]

I will subscribe to my fellow Americans reactions videos, I love them❤

[@DaybombTV]

Thank you!

[@jodyariewitz7349]

❤

[@SheilaDavis-ju6gx]

❤😊

[@MiraculousAngelTarot]

Check out Bobby Hatfield performing "Summertime" 👍

[@Jewels_Mindset]

NGL, I was singing right along with this song! Well not the high notes… I left those to him… but definitely a great classic! Excited to see what other classics you’ll get into. #Keepthenspinning #lightthefuse #DayBombTV

[@DaybombTV]

That you so much for the support we will definitely keep them spinning #DaybombTV

[@petershort9766]

Try you've lost that loving feeling

[@rudester7557]

I bet you’d enjoy Cara Mia by Jay Black. It is also from 1965.

[@almaconnor9171]

SUGGESTION….PIECE OF MY HEART……..JANIS JOPLIN….PLEASE??????

[@billysmith8784]

You should do a reaction to Jay Black doing caramel on a PBS broadcast either in 2001 or 2011. If you like this one you'll also like that one Baba Hatfield owns this song all by his self!!!! This performance could possibly be the best all-time live rock and roll performance in the era of rock and roll.

[@DaybombTV]

Thanks for the info I will look into that Jay Balck doing caramel peace to you

[@alisonflaxman1566]

The song is Cara Mia.

[@reggiefokes6677]

Check out Righteous Brothers, I Just Want to Make Love to You. Bill Medley, the other Righteous Brother, sings lead.

[@garykruegel142]

CHECK.. YOU`VE LOST THAT LOVIN FEELING ...REAL DEAL

[@chrisbrindley8432]

Bobby owns this song, all other versions are inferior!

[@tatisuhartati9728]

Lagu jadul.....

[@DaybombTV]

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