First Time Hearing "Righteous Brothers" - Unchained Melody

Watch my first time reaction to The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody"! Join me as I listen to this classic song for the first time and share my thoughts and feelings. JayTDeion reacts to The Righteous Brothers!
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[@barbarat5729]

Yes he did. With no autotune. This is why we old folks can't stand a lot of today's music.

[@KarenWalton-ot5qr]

TrueStory.

[@kristinmarra7005]

Bingo

[@citetez]

When you grew up on home-canned Sockeye salmon on homemade bread and now somebody offers you a slice of Wonder Bread with aerosol cheese....

[@michellewarden7351]

all natural God given talent, this song still makes me cry

[@bnanadana7459]

So true, I get such a kick out of watching young reactions. 😂❤

[@oliviaharlfinger882]

This is what you call pure talent. An amazing voice and may he rest in peace.

[@virginiaspeciale8641]

No one will ever sing this song as beautifully as Bobby Hatfield.

[@ewaleokadia76]

True 😃. My favorite all-time singer is Elvis Presley and he almost always perfected other singers' songs. However, Elvis' version of "Unchained Melody" will never beat Bobby Hatfield's since he owns it.

[@clairemontoya2791]

Have you heard Home Free’s version of this? I recommend it.

[@maryrenaud6732]

We absolutely gave our hearts to Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody…we recognized it with the first 3 notes on the radio and dropped everything to listen to it one more time….this was the music the boomers grew up with. I was 14 y.o. and now almost 74 y.o. 50 years later, still absolutely love it. Bobby owns this song and no one else comes close. Heart, soul, and incredible vocals..at age 25. Loved your genuine reactions to this beautiful music…thank you.

[@Williamchandler301]

Hello Mary 😊 ,How are you doing?

[@CrochetIsLife54]

I’m nearly 70, and that song still gives me goosebumps. Pure gold.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

My mother is 73 and this is her favorit song.

[@CrochetIsLife54]

@@corneliusantonius3108 If I recall correctly, Elvis also sang this song… but this version is the best.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@CrochetIsLife54 Elvis was a master coverer

[@teresapeluso1445]

Age 66 here and still get goosebumps ❤

[@hickokhaley]

I'm 73 and I still get tears.

[@rambo9199]

When people say modern music sucks, this is what they are comparing it to.

[@shanefraser7764]

Damm Right✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@kathyhanks2750]

The Righteous Brothers where the term blue eyed soul came from. This was Bobby Hatfield gone way to soon.

[@janethoward2155]

OKkk🎉🎉🎉

[@janethoward2155]

​@kathyhan ks2850 Miss his voice

[@spoopyidk]

Yeah, and then they listen to the worst examples, and ignore the ones that can hold a candle to the old stuff.

[@hockeydad8393]

That's one of the best live performances of all time.

[@dianewhite4065]

Absolutely

[@debracline913]

This is the time when stars were born, not made. The music is completely real and lovely. They would sing live with no lip syncing or computerized enhancements.

[@karensimons9260]

Thank the good Lord we were there to hear this and others!!!

[@cyndajo]

4 octave range, no autotune or anything electronic. Just pure, beautiful music.

[@veramae4098]

counter tenor

[@mommastone2111]

I'm 76 years old and I still love that song😊

[@marcellepesek3038]

@mommasstone2111. Hello, dear friend. I'm 72 & I don't think it matters what age we are, this song is so beautiful and performed perfectly by Bobby Hatfield that it's timeless. This is what real music and talent are all about and they reach across time, space, nations, right into our hearts.

[@DallasPsyborg]

Pure tallent. Live, no retakes, no autotune. Best rendition of this song ever!

[@TexasRose50]

And it has been said he was suffering from a cold.

[@kalahirst4870]

Always thought this was the best rendition, no other version compares I

[@dennisflury6942]

and it is live, no do overs!

[@ginadean5696]

Your reaction was great! Love this song as well.😊

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

@@TexasRose50if he’s suffering a cold that’s incredibly impressive, reminds of when Phoebe got sick on friends and had the husky voice and she was upset when she lost it

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

Bobby Hatfield...man, just unbelievable vocals!! ... and this was LIVE! Nobody sings it like that!!

[@Neilxtc]

Definition of KILLING IT!

[@Andreatheists-yy1oj]

Thinking of all the Viet Nam solders and their girlfriends who listened to this.

[@mommastone2111]

Yes, I was on of those girls😊

[@mikedee2412]

NO COMPUTERS... NO SYNTHESIZERS...NO LIP-SYNCING... PURE TALENT AND PURE LIVE VOICE!!!!

[@leepyper939]

!

[@susanbloom7551]

Loved the song; loved his reaction even more.

[@liamhopwood6359]

Thanks,,, thank you,,,, and good on you,, for playing this,,🤗👍☝️,, God's blessings on you and those that helped you..

[@andreagibson7355]

So glad I grew up with this music. Thanks for going back in time, the world could use this right about now. We used to love each other.

[@daphnethurlow5388]

True

[@conniebrister7229]

I still get chills every time I hear this song ❤

[@annsprayberry9449]

Thank you for showcasing a true vocal singer.

[@lastrada52]

What's really impressive is that Bobby didn't sing it in falsetto. He had a pure tenor & hit every note with clarity & power. That single song was a singing lesson. Bobby Hatfield - an amazing singer. RIP.

[@browniewin4121]

Pure incredible talent on display here, live take, no autotune.

[@lindab2323]

Harmonized that thing, held that note, and no Auto-tune. Classically beautiful. And his actual voice. Range is amazing. Such a talent.

[@jayceec3178]

I just love to see younger peoples reaction to possibly the best song that has ever been sung.

[@stephenracklyeft9929]

Quite simply one of the best songs ever sung his vocal range is incredible this song next year will be 60 and it still sounds as brilliant today in 2024 if you agree let me know😮

[@Brenda-fp5te]

Totally

[@stephenracklyeft9929]

​@@Brenda-fp5tethanks

[@lydiacoker6384]

Righteous Brothers …AWESOME vocals..both passed now, so great,,,our generation will always remember them

[@leonasullivan1233]

When i hear that song it still moves me to tears.

[@Williamchandler301]

Hello Leona ,How are you doing?

[@dianeschaffer8571]

I love your reactions.I'm 75 and still love hearing this.Thank you

[@rosalynmoyle3766]

The best version in my opinion.

[@sueallen952]

AND he wasnt well that night he had a bad cold, pure talent

[@lindagentille9519]

This is pure unadulterated talent there is no fixing it in The sound room this was talent this is what our people now

[@dragonryderslair]

Pure talent no computers no mixing live performance jusy music a mic an a God given voice

[@jackymossman6383]

❗️JUST AN EVERLASTING SONG❗️

[@ritaobrien2779]

That is one of my favorite songs. The Rightous Brothers were amazing. I get chills hearing this song.

[@yvetteway9808]

A romantic song. Not a derogatory or demeaning word toward anyone. We need more songs like this.

[@MC-fv4vv]

It gives me goosebumps every time I hear this!

[@scottlambert3337]

The Righteous Brothers. Called blue eye soul. Yes they are soulful.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

60 years later I still get chills from that voice. Man sang like an angel.

[@darlenebrown8188]

I was raised on this music, there will never be better!!°°

[@jimrawles6452]

Serious goosebumps -- that is Blue-Eyed Soul!

[@catmother4214]

Thank you for posting your reaction to this beautiful song by the amazing Bobby Hatfield! A positive reaction from a nice young man is priceless to all of us older folk. The Righteous Brothers were a big part of our teen years and early 20's. 🩷🩷🩷

[@marcellepesek3038]

@catmother4214. Hello, there! I'm a cat-mumsie, too! I think no matter what age we are, listening to this golden voice, feeling every beautiful note sung by sweet and handsome young Bobbie Hatfield just has to hit you right in the heart! May it bring many more people happiness for a long time to come. Good music is timeless and joins us all, no matter where we're from! I've listened to the loveliest music since childhood and every time I hear it or sing along, I feel as though I was being allowed to rise to a higher realm and almost touch the wings of angels!

[@glyjack]

The perfect singing performance.

[@user-ug1ik4jj9i]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Thanks for sharing your reaction.❤

[@sassygrammy1258]

I was a young married when this song was popular. Every time I hear this song I think of the young men who were serving in Vietnam. Many were wondering if their girl would wait for them. There were some women who did mot-the guys on the battlefield got “Dear John” letters. I waited for my man and I am so glad that I did. We just celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing

[@17Watman]

People like you are the reason I still have faith in Humanity. Thank you 😊

[@marcellepesek3038]

@sassygrammy1258. Dear lady, I'm so delighted for you and your hubby! Happy 59 years together. Keep on loving each other and listening to this wonderful song. Bless you both!

[@eileencollins2536]

I love watching young people reacting to music from my era...... we did it gooood 😊

[@stevekaufmann4088]

One of the very few singers that can hit 6 octaves.... and he did it with no auto tune, no studio, live.

[@ewasz.8947]

W dzisiejszych czasach jest taki anioł o zakresie ponad 7 oktaw. Proszę zobaczyć Dimash Qudaibergen ❤❤❤❤ przepiękny głos, mega utalentowany młody chłopak ❤❤❤

[@chriswilson3829]

Pure class. New singers can't hold a candle to this type of skill

[@tomlittlejohn5331]

This happened weekly in the 60s. When the artists were live, God was listening.

[@MrSuperman2312]

This is why parents need to teach their kids about music...these reactions to this are priceless....I am grateful for the fact that I was raised by my grandparents....I was listening to music that they grew up on and had an appreciation for beautiful music

[@JadeYildirim-z3l]

Well,this is music...pure nice talent..no angry,no bad words,no screaming,no hate,no ugly sex,no war, no satanic shit. Just nice pure lovesong..❤

[@marcellepesek3038]

@JadeYildirim-z3. I agree with you completely! This is the way music should be, not the mind- and soul-damaging poison we're being bombarded with today. All it does is bring out anger and hostility. We need LOVE, PEACE and HARMONY. It's a delight to listen to this great performance, it lifts you up every time. All the best to you!

[@earm2804]

No auto tune. Live. No gimmicks, just pure talent.

[@bobsmith-y3j]

I said it earlier,but what a fantastic score by the band as well. Everyone nailed it that night. That was the first time he sang live with his mom in the audience. That slight bite on his lip at the end was because he knew he absolutely killed it.

[@Thundaarr]

No retakes, either.

[@nancypaves863]

Still live u Bobby after all these yrs❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChrisLeonard-e1u]

That’s pure blue eyed soul brother love it ❤❤

[@stevenrogers9123]

Quite simply one of the greatest performances of anyone anytime or anywhere.

[@shoshi1810]

I agree 💯

[@huitrecouture]

Bro. 🥱

[@kerry-j4m]

AGREED. No auto tune,just straight good ole singing.

[@roywilkowski2326]

Reportedly, he had a cold, too, but his mother and fiance were in the audience, and he didn't want to disappoint them. If you listen closely, you can hear a bit of nasalness in his voice, but still nailed it.

[@jaimieswindler7450]

I love music that makes people smile🙂 and you have a beautiful smile

[@catweasle5737]

That, youngsters, is called pure talent.

[@THELIVEBAITMAN-ch3uf]

I was born in 1953 so imagine the music I grew up with it was fantastic thru the years and I listened to it all

[@lindawhite5006]

Everytime I hear this, I remember why and how much I love my husband of 47 years...

[@stupidusedrnames]

I love this song. Makes me cry.

[@theretiringbarber]

Greatest performance in history !

[@leslieduncan2405]

Full body GOOSEBUMPS. EVERY TIME!

[@johnvaccaro7022]

A voice for the ages.... he sings in heaven with the angels now....R.I.P. Bobby!

[@finnmcool2]

So right. I'm not sure where we go but the house band is going to be amazing.

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

Yes he did it wow omg yes he did

[@mmckenzie8085]

So effortless too. Every live performance he is perfect. I chuckled to myself when you said take it up because I knew what was coming.

[@kathleen9768]

The great Bobby Hatfield. Awesome!!!!!!

[@ChicagoDB]

One of the greatest live vocal performances in television history…no auto-tune or gimmicks…just a fantastic song and superb arrangement by Bobby and immense vocal talent [a gifted Countertenor]…it’s even better than the superb studio/record version. The Righteous Brothers pioneered what came to be called “Blue-eyed Soul”

[@judythompson8227]

and the fascinating thing is, we thought this was the way it was. No big deal. I guess you had to grow up with music like this to appreciate the casualness of how we accepted these performances.

[@annwilson6606]

Voice of an Angel. Awesome.

[@KarenWalton-ot5qr]

Pure. Unadulterated. Talent.

[@Williamchandler301]

Hello Karen 🎉 ,How are you doing?

[@bonnie6991]

This has got to be the most beautiful songs sung by one of the most beautiful voices ever. I gotta say, I laughed so hard when you first said take it up, because I knew what was coming and that you were going to be blown away. Well....he certainly listened and took it up! 🙂

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

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

[@ArtistJane]

He definitely took it there. No autotune, no backing track, all on live television. He even hit the high notes without any straining. That’s what they call TALENT.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

U should do “You’ve lost that loving feeling” both bros sing in that one…Blue eyed soul, this was live and unedited….crazy how good they were!!!!

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Side note trivia....one of the backup singers on that song (then unknown, but later *very* well known) 17-year-old girl named...Cher. Truthfully, she's talked about it numerous times.

[@tomroome4118]

@@ChronicExcessiveManliness what backup?

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

@@tomroome4118 On the song/video the other person mentioned "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", or whatever the title is. Check it out. There are a bunch of women backup singers in the background of the set.

[@StrawberryCopper]

@@tomroome4118 The video of 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling'......it's all over YT

[@tomroome4118]

@@StrawberryCopper my bad, I thought he was talking about "Unchained Melody".

[@angelastannard1405]

One of the very best songs ever 👌 🙌 brings me lovely memories ❤ thanks for sharing 🎵 😂

[@lilbullet158]

The Righteous Brothers were The Pinnacle of Blue-eyed soul

[@marymichael1211]

They started it -- the phrase was created for them. 🎵

[@starsaber9631]

😂

[@dougstitt1652]

that is pure Talent . He crushed it and his parents were there to see it also.

[@karenstrong8887]

This was recorded by 670 singers world wide including Elvis. It will always belong to Bobby. They were known as Blue Eyed Soul and trust me every colour woman was in love with these two. Hear them together and if you listened to them them finish talking which was less than another minute. You would know them better.

[@annecornine8469]

Awesome singer & song!! What a fabulous voice!! 😊

[@Maggy47]

I cried when first listening to this

[@evelynharper6346]

I was 7 when I first heard this and it made me cry and it still does 60 years later. RIP Bobby❤️

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

✨💚✨👵🏽✌🏾 Beautiful !

[@chevy266nova]

Remember this was LIVE TV back in 1965. RIP Bobby.

[@JCivils]

Righteous brother Bring back your love

[@brittongodman7769]

Not the first version of this song, but the best. Bobby owns this song and always will.........

[@cherimagnuson9836]

I was blessed to grow up during a time that people who were really gifted with incredible voices with true notes and a wide range, real melodies of people with righteous hearts

[@Williamchandler301]

Hello Cherima 👋 😊,How are you doing?

[@terrydavis7389]

there are countless numbers of us that are here on this planet as a direct result of this song...

[@AaronBernstein-pw2me]

So funny. So true.

[@mamabrown2473]

Yes lol my oldest is here because of this song lol

[@marshallvanstee4777]

LOL!!! No doubt.

[@jessied8585]

🤣🤣🤣 true dat!

[@SabsterB]

Favorite comment EVER! 👏👏👏

[@valeriegrant8071]

1965 live performance and its the best ever total control of this voice so beautiful and ever lasting ❤

[@Royalblood405]

He was a nervous wreck singing this as his parents were in the audience and he had never sang in front of them. Amazing, amazing talent. No auto tune, no faking. Just pure talent.

[@CjJohnson-kf1oz]

Bobby was NOT a nervous wreck. He had a headcold and of course had a bit of nerves. His Mother was in the audience and she had seen him sing before just not on the nationwide,very popular Andy Williams show. A big deal in 1965. It was an incredible performance and will live into the future another 59 years as long as music lives.

[@danieldickson8591]

@@CjJohnson-kf1oz I don't dispute anything you said about Bobby Hatfield's incredible performance. But he suffered from serious stage fright all his life, which sadly led him into drugs to cope. You can hear the quavering in his voice as he spoke here, and in the first line of the song. But when the audience applauded he settled right down, and soared the rest of the way as only he could.

[@CjJohnson-kf1oz]

@@danieldickson8591 you are correct. I over reacted I guess. Can't even recall what may have pushed my button,other than being a cranky old lady.

[@DianeAccettullo-yr1ht]

How do you know that stage fright led him into drugs?

[@TheOzStu]

He had a cold too, and wasn't at his best.

[@Organicme1]

Grandma and Grandpa stayed together for a reason, they understood romance. TY for the awesome reaction!

[@Twatterdale]

Nothing to compare this with. Ever. Quality.

[@sacramentoskip]

Simply the best, better than all the rest.

[@dyamano]

A legend. Bobby ( RIL) had some vocals goin on, still get goosebumps every. single. time , silk ! ❤❤

[@sg72646]

The spirit of Bobby lives on!

[@thomasd9237]

Epic and timeless

[@DavidSeeley-gd9wc]

These 60s singers sang from their souls. All of them were so talented back then. Black, White and everything in-between sang those songs with heart and soul. We should all listen to more of it! Thanks for doing this reaction video!

[@bobsmith-y3j]

Yes,they should. Everything from the crooners thru Motown

[@TheGentlemanGamerLive]

Still to this day can not believe someone could have a voice that pure, and with that much range without a single bit of help from any kind of technology...No one will ever do this song better than Bobby did...give em all the autotone/pitch correction and filters and software you want, and they still won't come close to how Bobby sang it live...the man had the voice of an angel and he was gone way too soon.

[@lpperrone]

Bobby Hatfield one of a kind impeccable voice control!!

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

One of the best duo's ever. I saw them live several times. This has got to be one of my favorite songs. He killed it.

[@Medusa13579]

This is just so lovely. Back when people could really sing, as many others have said with no gimmicks, no audio correct, no help. Just that stunning once in a lifetime voice, what a gift. What a legacy he left though. This stunning song that we are still listening to, and talking about today. 😊 I'm old enough to remember when artists got to No:1 based on record sales alone. 5his song has been covered by many, but in my opinion it was never better than THIS 😊

[@JMAM006]

Bobby takes his time with this song. Every woman on the planet gets it. Go back and listen to banter they do before the song.

[@leilaragan6404]

You are my favorite, I love watching your reactions to people singing

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

OMG, the late Bobby Hatfield singing this beautiful song. I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. No one ever sung this like he did. He owns this song. No auto tunes, just pure raw talent. He owns this song, and no one sang it like he did. RIP Bobby! We miss hearing your beautiful voice. ❤❤❤

[@monkeymix413]

5:29 his voice is so beautiful it made you ANGRY! 🤣Seriously...his voice is like if an angel and some honey made a baby together. I get chills a lot with lots of different parts in lots of different songs but this is perhaps the only song I get pre-chills knowing what's coming. Legendary.

[@trg19]

A real singer!!! Pure vocals!