First Time Hearing | Righteous Brothers | You've Lost That Loving feeling | Reaction

[@colleengaskill2792]

There’s no racism in discovering blue eyed soul. You’ve learned a great lesson. I find your reaction delightful and honest.

[@theresagallagher9161]

Music has no color period. Wish humans didnt.

[@KatieAlmand-bl8us]

Try Righteous Brothers " Unchained Melody "

[@CarolinaGirl6919]

Definitely blue-eyed soul. I also heard of hall and Oates referred to as "blue-eyed soul," as well. They have many many top 10 Hits under their belt if you wanna check those out. I've heard that this particular song is the most requested song in all of the 20th century on radio apparently. something like that. I'm sure the top gun appearance of this song probably brought it even a renewed fame in the 80s.

[@KAP1984]

Bingo❤

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

I love your reaction. These guys always acknowledged their debt to black musicians who came before them. They got their name from a black Marine in their audience. He yelled "You're righteous, brothers!" and history was born.

[@mikedee2412]

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

[@janehyden1652]

everyone thinks they are black

[@sallybaker3825]

Now you know why those of us who grew up in the 60's think we had the best music EVER!

[@jmtv1963]

I'm 75, and back then we didn't know what our favorite singers looked like until we saw them live on television, and we didn't care; we just loved our music. The Righteous Brothers were a really big hit with everyone, and their song Unchained Melody is a classic still loved very much now, sixty years later.

[@tom56ism]

They were known as Blued-eyed soul and I grew up with them thinking they were black singers until I saw them the first time on TV and was shocked. They got their name when singing in a club and after a performance some black marines were there, and they hollered out "that's righteous brothers" and they decided to keep the name.

[@philtil8977]

Interesting, but that is a first crediting to MARINES!

[@tomhalla426]

@@philtil8977 The version I saw was that the club was near Camp Pendleton in SoCal, and an appreciative Black Marine said, “ That was righteous, brothers”

[@karencahill4798]

Great story. 68 here and loved them since High School. My first love was the Jackson 5 in Jr. High. Boy, those were the days. Best music ever in those growing up years.

[@tom56ism]

@@karencahill4798 Interesting and yes, the music back then is light years ahead of today. IMO. I'm from Philly and if you remember the Mike Douglas show for new talent, I remember watching the J5 for the first time on the show and I thought to myself that young small singer is going to be a superstar and the rest is history. So sad we lost so many great singers to drugs. MJ, Elvis, and the list goes on. Motown was my favorite. I listen to so many of the Oldies but Goodies on KZbin for free performing the original hits. Amazing.

[@DorisSweeley]

In my humble opinion, the greatest duo of all time.

[@marxlover100]

Nah, the Everly Brothers....

[@THESALMON8TR]

Toss up between these guys and Simon and Garfunkel?🤔🤷😱 Tough choice!😍👍😁

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Agreed! 😁

[@Shasha-yg1mm]

@@marxlover100 Nope these guys had more range than the Everly Bros. Bobby's voice alone out did the Everly Bros.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

they were most played of the century

[@j20tower]

I was around in 1964 when they sang this. This was the most played song on radio an tv in the 20th Century. Google it if you don’t believe me. Many hit songs together and as soloists. You need to hear Unchained Melody which Bobby Hatfield sang by himself. You want to hear quality. Also there #1 hit Soul and Inspiration. After 60 years these are still played today. Sadly Bobby Hatfield left us in 2003. Enjoy these classics young man.

[@hilarytoffler5636]

Peace brother, I also was around. That's music, no auto tune!!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Agreed!

[@jeannemyatt3574]

Ebb Tide.....PLEASE!

[@corawheeler9355]

"Blue-eyed soul"

[@j20tower]

@@jeannemyatt3574 beautiful song

[@lmdashley6725]

Back in the day, we had no idea what the singers looked like. We heard a song on the radio and fell in love with the songs, obviously not what they looked like. We DO need to bring back good songs like this. 😊

[@lynncarden]

You knew what they looked like because of American Bandstand Ed Sullivan,Steve Allen, ect ect and the album covers. I'm 76 currently and I ve been watching and listening to rock 'n' roll since I watched the Ed McKenzie Saturday Dance Party in Detroit on WXYZ Detroit when I was 5 yrs old with my older sisters...Bill Haley and Comets, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, ect ect ect .

[@melissabrooke1146]

No falsetto with Bobby, just an insane vocal range. Check out Bobby singing Summertime, off the charts!

[@lightatthecape2009]

Bobby is a counter tenor...meaning a better upper range he can hit them easily. The 2 together...dynamite.

[@melissabrooke1146]

Yes indeed 😀❤️

[@metalcubana3004]

His Summertime is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DS-dq5zb]

Summertime is one of my favorites. Bobby has insane talent. Bill too.

[@serafyo]

Now you need to hear them sing Unchained Melody. Only Bobby (the high voiced one) sings that one and he will really bow your mind wide open

[@christinecharlton629]

Grandma here. I was a teen when this song came out. I used to listen to them on the radio. And yes black and white kids listened to them. Actually in the 60’s we all listened to all the music. It wasn’t white music or black music. It was just our music

[@OJnni]

Say that to the colored ppl ur kind made hell for

[@pamstuckey8349]

I can confirm!

[@margarethelminska6346]

I'm 73 --- I can confirm too! Oh, does this music take me back. I'm 14 again and dancing with my first boyfriend.

[@simon2077]

72 totally agree

[@Angelbutlost]

I’m only 50 but even in the 79s everyone loved these guys

[@bobstaudt3018]

Timberlake and thicke couldn’t hold a. Candle to them,they were THAT GOOD

[@pamstuckey8349]

And I'm guessing that Timberlake and Thicke recognize this. I think it's sad because today's artists are I think guided into this massive production mentality

[@debralarrabee4530]

I feel so sorry for anyone who was not blessed to remember the fabulous 1960’s and early 70’s music. The Golden Age of rock n roll raw talent. These artists went into the studio, recorded their songs, and that was it. The talent was incredible. Especially since there was zero manipulation or changes to the recordings. We Boomers had the best of the best, no question whatsoever.

[@cdfdesantis699]

Always interesting to see my Black brothers & sisters react to this fantastic duo, & their music style, known as "blue-eyed soul". Two of the finest male voices in modern music. Thank you.

[@kroakie4]

Two of the finest voices in music EVER!

[@cdfdesantis699]

@@kroakie4 Well, we only know for SURE about what's been recorded in the last 100 yrs., so there IS that, LOL! Thanks for your reply.

[@joannefoster2793]

No worries, I'm 75 white and back in the day we all thought they were black until we saw them on a TV variety show! And also there were so many awesome black groups we loved too. This group was Major popular! This is the most played song in history.

[@billyspi.5651]

Live band,two powerful pure talented voices.Singing from the heart.Why were opposite in range,but blended together so amazingly.Which is not always possible.They made powerful mysic,which can be listen always.

[@loriezuberka4569]

68-year-old Grandma here and I loved them then and I still love them today... there will never be anyone like them again and you hit the nail on the head when you said meaningful music because today's music rarely means anything

[@sandralorenz1796]

I grew up with their music....and music way before this. Music has no color. You are not the first reactor to 'not expect this'. You need to check out their "Unchained Melody". They each had solos in their performances. "Unchained Melody" is Bobby Hatfield's. This is a live TV performance. No auto tunes. No second takes. Check out "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Sour and Inspiration". Bobby Hatfield has a five octave range. The Righteous Brothers were referred to a "Blue-eyed Soul". You probably heard this song in the movie "Top Gun".

[@zanhar7688]

Agree with you but Bobby had a 3 1/2 octave range on his recorded work (B2 to Eb6). Bill has made the comment "we never did figure out how high he could go". Check out 'range planet' for a breakdown of songs 😊

[@sandralorenz1796]

@@zanhar7688 I'm just going by what his cousin said about Bobby's range.

[@billyluster5744]

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[@doloresschultz6804]

Bobby was a real entertainer, he could sing beautifully in any genre, he could move, he could make Bill laugh while they were singing. And he was gorgeous, of course we fell in love with Bobby; it was the least we could do.

[@glennacox3743]

As an old white woman, I can understand your confusion . It brings me joy to watch you enjoying it.

[@MaryMaxwell-c5i]

You're not biased you're not prejudiced and he has a gorgeous voice and there's no denying it

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I was in high school when these guys came out in 1964. They were an awesome dual. No auto tunes just pure raw talent! You need to listen to their other hits. You will not be disappointed. ❤

[@marxlover100]

I think they came out even earlier (1962 or 1963) on a label called Moonglow. You should hear the little string of hits they had at that time -- wild and uptempo. Listen to "Koko Joe", "My Babe", "B-Flat Blues", "Little Latin Lupe Lu", "Try to Find Another Man". I cannot understand why reactors don't pull up those early hits and REALLY enjoy the greatness of the Righteous Brothers.

[@barbaramarkland7441]

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ❤

[@broncobra]

I was born in '63. No way you were in high school in '64? You are far to young looking for that?

[@ninajrgensen19]

❤

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

​@@broncobrathank you for the beautiful compliment. 😍

[@CarolineDelavault-k1y]

I'm 76 and a teen when this came out. They were EPIC and any woman who had hormones just melted. They were on TV a lot

[@trinitymdc3974]

I was a teenager when this came out. There were no music videos . We knew nothing about how the singers we listened to looked. unless we saw an album cover or saw them on TV. They definitely sang Soul. I can't describe the shock that ricocheted down the halls of my high school when we found out they were white. I mean, the music was Soul, man. For real. That's when we found out that Soul has no color.

[@jeannatheis6793]

I love me some Righteous Brothers. And I 100 percent agree….we need that kind of music back.

[@TahoeTela]

My parents married in 65. The righteous brothers were the soundtrack to their 54 year marriage. RIP Jane & LeRoy forever in love

[@spiggyholz8824]

You'll never hear voices like this again because today everything is autotuned to get rid of all the wobbles and mistakes. These guys were naturally perfect and were singing live.

[@barbarabweaver1]

70 year old white woman; this was called blue eyed soul and we all loved it.

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

WELCOME TO BLUE EYED SOUL!!! Raw talent!

[@WilliamNewcomb-oi9cn]

There is no color when it comes to pure talent God gave this pure talent

[@Ranman1]

Back when they were starting out, they did a small show and after a song or the whole performance, a guy in the crowd stood up and yelled, “ That was righteous, brother!” And thats how they got their name. And they aren’t brothers.

[@patriciaferguson9204]

1964, walking thru my dorm, half the radios I heard were playing a song by these boys. We did have the very best music back in those days.

[@Rj-ov7zd]

Pure talent no one can touch their voices

[@wandalewis5097]

You are so right all genders of people liked the Rightous Brothers back then. All music back then was just Awesome. You have to hear them sing Soul and Inspiration. Also check out the BeeGees. Staying Alive and Too Much Heaven. I grew up with Awesome music ❤️❤️

[@terryoconnell9773]

We sure did!!

[@mprb7051]

Love this reaction!! They are fantastic and there was NO auto tune back then! Just them. Would’ve been great to be around back then. I bet they WERE “dangerous”. ❤️

[@jedworthy]

I'm 80 and it was my music and yes they did 'do it' for us grannies 😂, still do 😂

[@ChefBarb58]

Me 2 ❤

[@robertfisher3241]

This was the most requested song on the radio in the 20th century. A young Cher was one of the background singers

[@traceyobrien8410]

Blue-eyed soul is what this is called, and these two were the absolute best at it.

[@darrylsimons6737]

I'm 61 years old and big guy you are right about them slayin grandma's, my Mom said she and all her friends, in fact all women, all races just fell in love with these two cats. They were true artists of their craft.

[@doloresschultz6804]

“Abraham Lincoln” is Bill Medley. He e is joined by Bobby Hatfield who at the ending takes the song where no other singer could. I’ll bet he puts a smile on your face!

[@doloresschultz6804]

NO Falsetto. For falsetto listen to the BeeGees.

[@debbiethomasson2709]

Back in the 64's I was 12. Yes, they slayed but you are killin' me! GREAT reaction!

[@TimothySparks-mt2fg]

Devante, welcome to the world of "Blue Eyed Soul". They are the reason that phrase was coined. And don't worry about thinking they were black when they started singing and you couldn't see their faces. They sing with such soul that many people think that. I too have been misguided by my ears before. Dobie Gray was a black singer that I didn't know was black until I saw a video. If you get a chance check out his song "Drift Away". It was a classic when I was growing up and I never knew he was black. I appreciate his music even more now. But I loved your honest reaction to this music video. 👍👍

[@paulmccarragher4106]

Blue Eyed Soul is how I have heard it explained as. I was 16 when this was recorded and the girls of the day went crazy over their sound. You have got to remember that this is live, no electronics, no auto tune, just plain talent. Many singers of that era made classics that many still sing word for word today. Unchained Melody was and is the most copied song in history and Bobby singing it solo just killed it. Go back into the 60's charts and see the talent we had back then and you will be surpised.

[@mendellpatton3405]

I believe this was Soul before there WAS Soul!! It's so wonderful to see how suprised young people are with the music we grew up with! Thank you!!!

[@catherinehart1565]

In the sixties we love all music and all ppl.

[@reneelee8870]

Blue-eyed Soul! I VERY much enjoyed your reaction. Already knew what was coming so I was looking for it. Like everyone else has said, live performance, no auto tune, just pure talent! ❤

[@carolynbrubaker1619]

The shock and surprise never gets old. There is a reason they were called blue-eyed soul

[@virginiawilson2213]

I’m 77 yrs old. Everyone thought they were black until their album came out with their pictures on it. All their songs were over the top!

[@mikedineen7857]

No auto tune or filters. Just TALENT

[@mikeh8416]

That is NOT falsetto, that's FULL VOICE... Bobby Hatfield's range is BEYOND belief!! My first time on your channel so if you haven't already: Summertime Unchained Melody

[@rubydazzler]

Soul and Inspiration to get the added Bill, of course.

[@1985nyg]

He is one of us. A human.

[@valhowe1950]

We didn't have u-tube back then, had no idea what they looked like, just loved their sound. Ease never crossed my mind, just knew they had soul.

[@valoriebull551]

73 here always and still love them

[@marycarver1542]

no modern enhancement equipment, just his voice and his mike !

[@traceyobrien8410]

Your facial expressions when you found out they were white are simply priceless! 😂

[@zanhar7688]

This was their first #1 hit but they were one of the top groups of the sixties, with 22 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and at one point three albums in the top twenty simultaneously. Their inspiration was R&B which in those days was all 'coloured music', so plenty of people thought they were black when they first heard them. For their first three years they sang raucous rock and roll and were really popular in clubs and dances on the west coast, but in 1964 Phil Specter became their producer and gave them ballads like this one. Bill's bass baritone voice mixed with Bobby's high tenor with a stunning harmony that no group before or since has duplicated, but individually they had powerful voices as soloists. I hope you review more of their work... don't forget their first hit 'Little Latin Lupe Lu' written and produced by Bill. 😊kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJmve55mbaqWqsU

[@lindaartz3297]

I graduated high school in ‘65 and everyone listened to them. It is romantic music. They woo you. It was a song we danced to with our boyfriends. Play more of their songs.

[@teresanew9247]

I was 10 when this was released. Their music was very popular in fact the music of this era is in my opinion the best. Just pure unadulterated music,

[@janicekelly6667]

We loved them

[@hkblt3]

Definitely check out Bobby Hatfield’s “Unchained Melody” and the Righteous Brothers’ “Soul and Inspiration” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” on the Ed Sullivan Show, “Just Once In My Life”. Their debut song was “Little Latin Lupe Lu”. If you want to hear soul, listen to Bill Medley’s “I Just Want To Make Love to You” and Bobbie’s “Summertime”. Bobby had a 4 or 5 octave voice. They could sing anything!

[@darrinlindsey]

Unchained Melody was released under The Rightious Brothers name, not Bobby Hatfield.

[@pharamathews5152]

Agree to all of @hkbit3 suggestions of the next songs to listen to by the incredible Righteous Brothers. Loved your reaction & I subscribed. You were on point with all of your feelings. Add the record of "Ebbtide" sung solo by Bobby Hatfield to your listening/reaction list. The emotions they put into each song is amazing & their music is timeless. Sadly Bobby has been gone for 20 years but the baritone Bill Medley at age 83 is still performing with a new partner. I saw them last year in CA & saw the original brothers perform in IN about 1966. All these years and I still love their music.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Pure raw talent, no auto tune, no editing….they were the ones to beat in their day!!!! #BlueEyedSoul

[@insrtcowjoke]

I've seen women reacting to this song, and I can safely say these two men have been making seats damp for 60 years.

[@meganjudge2758]

It’s amazing to go back in music history and realize all people helped make music amazing. It is the one thing that trying binds all of our cultures

[@tonyhaynes9080]

Pure talent and hard work. Now you know how to serenade a young lady.

[@GodwinXZ]

He is one of us, he’s human.

[@traceyobrien8410]

Welcome to the wonderful world of blue-eyed soul! It has no melatonin to it!

[@alaskangirl86]

When I was little, i remember watching my Mom and Dad dancing to this song.. I miss that so much 😪. Dad passed in 2007 and Mom in 2014😢...

[@tonyporenshenko425]

Righteous brothers are legendary

[@marygatdula2744]

I was born Oct. 1959. I have always loved all this generations' music. 50's and 60's had it going on. I like a lot of today's music of all genres, but these golden oldies will always be my favorite.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

I grew up seeing these guys on American Band Stand when i was a kid. My mom loved them.

[@ed.z.]

He IS one of us. A human male. And a great singer. And YES the Righteous Brothers are two. Produced by the late Phil Spector who also produced The Ronettes, “Be My Baby” and overproduced a Beatles album.

[@josephvala8302]

He is one of us. Just gotta define "us". Love is the answer.

[@janicekelly6667]

Dude got you black white white black still red blood😊

[@carolyntrahan9751]

Oh Yes this is real music and beautiful

[@ConstanceHurst-r8v]

I had just started high school when this song came out. All women love them.

[@Nimion2]

Pure talent and emotion, no auto tune needed.

[@NYVoice]

Abraham Lincoln dude! I thought you were going to say Lurch. Bill still performs these days in Branson, Missouri. Bobby passed in 2003. My wife (btw...black) thought they were black as well. Quite a unique duo.

[@heresheis2063]

There's a certain charm these old tv visuals have with its foggy black and white visuals i really love. Combined with this beautiful performance is just intoxicating

[@patdonnelly9392]

They were the best examples of 'Blue Eyed Soul.' Bee Gees, Hall and Oats, The Animals...they were ALL blue eyed soul. Believe it or not, Music wasn't as racial back then. The Beatles idolized Little Richard and Chuck Berry in their teens. Ed Sullivan had The Supremes, The Platters, Ike and Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye on along with the Rolling Stones and Elvis. Talent is talent.

[@darrinwebber4077]

I was one year old when this came out. I'm 61...soon 62...now.. I discovered them when I was in my 40's.... And have loved them ever since And... Yes... They were crooners and well known for melting ladies out of their clothes. Many men owe these guys a lot of gratitude...lol.

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

When I first heard them I thought the same thing. This was called Blue-Eyed Soal Music. You should also check out their songs "Soal And Insperation" , or even " Unchained Melody", " Rock N Roll Heaven. The deep voice is Bill Melody and the other is Bobby Hatfield. Bonby does " Unchained Melody " as a solo act. ❤

[@JanAgardy-ow2rh]

I am 76 & you're right everyone listened to these guys. We only heard guys on the radio & TV didn't want Rock & Roll singers on TV. Elvis had a terrible time getting on the Ed Sullivan Show & they only filmed above the waist. We all listened to the music, it wasn't black or white it was the music all of it was no auto tune, no multiple takes. It was set up in the studio & everyone was on, the band, the back up singers,the lead singers it was one shot takes.

[@karenstrong8887]

They were called blue eyed soul. Women of every colour were in love with these two. The most requested and played song of the 20th Century. Listen to Bobby singing Unchained Melody. The version that starts with the Andy Williams show. Then You’ll Never walk alone. For a surprise ending. This was 28 years before you.

[@ammaleslie509]

You're my soul and my heart's inspiration... Another great song by them

[@dennycarty4576]

This song is a classic, it’s about all mankind, amazing song, we all feel same today.

[@jerrypurnell4947]

Universally loved!!!

[@micheleschwartz3571]

Yes, they were slaying Gramma!

[@dmar416]

Old time truly talented singers the kind that never go out of style and a beautiful song done the way it was meant to be heard. Just beautiful 😊

[@doloreskrisky1670]

They were known as the first "blue-eyed soul" singers. Their name came from a black Marine who called out their singing was righteous after hearing them. Bill is the tall one with the deep voice. Bobby has the high voice. Watch Bobby's solo on the Andy Williams show. A phenomenal live performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXiYl5qKnrWZjKs. Enjoy!

[@sharonjohnson3072]

It may have been one of the most popular group in the 60's but, they are still popular now in 2024!

[@jamesgeorge6239]

It was the golden age of music.

[@nancydanise5073]

This song was played more than any other song in American Radio history.No other song has surpassed it in the 20th century they are also considered one of the greatest duo's of all time ❤.

[@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)

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

Go back to 60s my generation as a young age the music was liberating from all cultures in Europe and America we loved it

[@melissabockting5418]

Great music with no auto tune! That is all true talent!

[@ohiomike204]

Back in those days, music had meaning...songs told a story. And the talent was astronomical. Everything from rock and roll, to Motown, major hits every week. I think it's great that young people are interested in music from that era.

[@NC-Mama-Bear]

That's a solid 10, my man. This hit the airwaves and was the most requested song in the 20th Century. Starting in 1964, the same year The Beatles hit The Ed Sullivan, completely overshadowing the previous act, the Broadway cast of Oliver starring a young *Davy Jones. Welcome to 1964. It was glorious. 😊 *Davy Jones became the lead singer of the wildly popular group, The Monkees.

[@SammyDancer-i3c]

Righteous brothers what great songs they sung keep playing there two songs all the time specially uncharge melody great singers I was born in 1965 great times ❤

[@teresadavilasoares6136]

Love to see reacting as you do, really appreciating like you did ! The hottest, romantic and soulful group of the 60's. They were called Blue eyed souls ! we only listened through the radio or vynil and everybody thought they were black, the bests of R&B, until they tv became affordable... and we realize they were white …!! Their name was chosen after a tour through the south when they performed in a saloon near a black marine base and some went see them. They were so impressed that shouted what they used to : that's righteous, brothers! They never fail you, allways give chills ! They sing solo, 🔥 Bill's I wanna make love to you or absolutely surreal Bobby's Summertime !!! And together their harmonies are spotless, moving and brilliant. But don't forget the most famous love song ... Bobby's Unchained Melody 🎶 the blonde one , he is a countertenor, don’t need falsetto , it’s natural and will blow you again ❤

[@teresadavilasoares6136]

And sorry that you are the only country that stil use those concepts. Wikipedia The Caucasian race (also Caucasoid, Europid, or Europoid) is an obsolete racial classification of humans based on a now-disproven theory of biological race.

[@phildicks4721]

They called the Righteous Brothers "Blue-eyed soul". Bill and Bobby had incredible harmonies. Bobby was an incredible tenor.

[@richardmckee5729]

Great music is timeless! You just saw this AND YOU LIKED IT! 64 YEARS LATER.....👏👏👏

[@rickf4545]

That reaction at a minute 20 kills me every time. SOOOO many people if they've never seen these guys have that same one. The first singer here is Bill Medley. Check "Unchained Melody" to see Bobby Hatfield in action. There is a video that includes an interview with both of them before Bobby sings that is worth watching. It's fun and also tells how they got their name.