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

[@129robertp]

One of the great live performances of all time.

[@joejoebrian1014]

He's up there with Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland in the vocals department.

[@keymack2477]

First time on your channel and I enjoyed your reaction, Ashley! I will check out what else you have done before recommending any songs/bands! Best of luck to you with your channel!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

The Righteous Brothers consisted of Bill Medley (not seen in this video) and Bobby Hatfield (who performed "Unchained Melody" solo). The two of them together are phenomenal, and were one of the most important singing duos of the '60s. Check out their breakout hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." Their first big hit was a rock 'n roll song written by Bill called "Little Latin Lupe Lu." There's also another song that Bobby sang solo called "Ebb Tide." Bobby died in 2003 shortly after the duo was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Today, Bill still performs under the name Righteous Brothers with a partner named Bucky Heard, but as much as he may try, Bucky can't carry Bobby's songbook.

[@thomasolsen712]

Listen to lost that loving feeling

[@wiggion]

His studio version of this song was used on "Ghost" soundtrack, demi moore, patrick swayze and whoopi goldberg. Two members, this song was decided to be his solo. Not real brothers, and together early audiences said to have said: you two are righteous, name stuck.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Bobby died at age 63 in 2003 in a hotel on tour with Bill, the other Righteous Brother, in Kalamazoo MI, just an hour from my house. I almost bought tickets. He is 25 here. this live recording is the bets recording of Bobby singing this, better than the record, and this IS live totally. the righteous brothers were one of the opening acts for the Beatles first complete long tour of the USA in August/ September 1964. they left the tour early when they found out they had a major recording contract which sent them to the top of the charts just months later with You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling...

[@Isleofskye]

Bobby died young so what was the cause of death,please?

[@serafyo]

They're not blood brothers. The other brother, Bill Medley, sat in the audience while Bobby Hatfield sang this song

[@danmcdonagh8924]

They are not actually Bros . This song and Summertime he sings alone. Neither song really needs harmony. His partner Bill has a very deep voice.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Absolutely NO "AUTO-TUNE" just great vocal ability & pure talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidaquarius9089]

Another version of this video has Bobby (this singer) and his partner Bill talking with the host of this show. They bantered back and forth then Bobby said he would do this solo. This performance was from the Andy Williams show in 1965. I actually watched this when it was on originally. They aren't actually brothers. They got the name from a audience member at one of their early performances. This person went up to Bill and said "That was righteous, brother!" And so, their name was born. Thank you for your reaction, I love it when the younger generation gets a taste of the music I grew up with. Check out other songs from this duo - they are experts in pulling on the heart strings.

[@markldavis1]

Nice very good summation David,

[@janpcs]

This is from the Andy Williams show.

[@jethro1963]

The video explaining their name is on KZbin, it's called The Righteous Brothers with Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams Show

[@michaelmarrone8753]

They got their name in Santa Ana, CA at a place called John's Black Derby. A black Marine from El Toro Marine Base at the end of their fist set yelled out, "That was righteous brothers." Then other Marines started to greet them in kind by saying things like, "Here comes the Righteous Brothers."

[@kidyubyub]

@@michaelmarrone8753 Thank you for posting the correct history to their name. Most people say a show and an audience member, but it's more nuanced than that, and you explained it very well and historically accurate.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Bobby Hatfield sang the full range of tenor through countertenor which many mistake as falsetto. It wasn't for him, that was part of his natural range. If you watch his jaw as he sings he is totally relaxed which is why he could do those effortless runs and hit those notes. Also, he had a cold and was worried about hitting that note at the end. And his mom was in the audience and had never heard him perform live before. Total perfection and pure talent, no auto-tune. This is better than the studio recording that played on the radio. This song was also used in the movie Ghost with Patrick Swazi, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg (if you don't cry you're not human).

[@kathleenmenker3853]

This song was written in the 50s for a movie, called Unchained, about a man in prison who was thinking about trying to escape, even though he had only a few months left to serve. He was worried that his wife might not wait for him. The movie was a flop, but this song will live forever as one of the most beautiful lovesongs in history. The studio recording became a big hit in 1965. This live version is even better with the more dramatic ending. The studio version became a big hit again in 1990 as the theme song in the movie, Ghost. The younger generation hadn’t heard it before. After my teenaged daughter saw the movie in 1990, she freaked out when the song came on the car radio. I told her it was an old song from when I was close to her age. She sighed as she said, “They don’t make them like they used to.”She’ll be 49 in February and still owns the same Righteous Brothers Greatest hits CD that I do.

[@philpinckley1720]

❤

[@mikesba]

This is an example of what we seniors called “blue eyed soul” back in the day.

[@finallythere100]

She should listen o Summertime Soul and Inspiration, and I Just Want to Make Love to You!

[@jessied8585]

Yes Sir! Very high compliment indeed to be white and your music called blue eyed soul. ❤❤❤

[@mrb4749]

Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever. He did this great song by himself When he teams up with Bill Medley they belt out great songs as You Lost that Loving Feeling Soul and Inspiration For once in my Life, Little Latin Lupe Lu and The Night Time is the Right Time. Best success on yr channel

[@BobSoltis1]

It's outrageous that neither he nor Bill made it into the most recent Rolling Stone's top 200 singers of all time list.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Awww, the late Bobby Hatfield. I'm 74 yrs old and fell in love with the Righteous Brothers. They are so awesome! I still ply their music in my car. I have their vinyl record albums in my collection. Love these guys!!! RIP Bobby! 💖💖💖

[@maryshaffer8557]

I am 70 and also do have many of Bobby and Bill's vinyl records. This live version of the song is even better than the recorded version!!!! Bobby sang great and was gorgeous. I was so sad when I heard about his death in the hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he and Bill were about to do a show. R.I.P., Bobby, and thanks so much for the music !!

[@jdog434]

You've got to check out , Righteous Brothers ,You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'' 🔥🔥🔥

[@Skullzy111]

Definitely react to You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling… And there’s two brothers and the other brother said he didn’t think this song would be a hit so he didn’t do it…

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

It was a joke. They both did solos throughout their career together. Bill actually produced and played piano and did the background vocals for the studio recording.

[@jerryr3752]

His beautiful sound was known in the 60's as "blue-eyed soul". His voice draws out emotions now, almost 60 years later, as much as it did then. Your reaction is priceless!!!

[@leebiggers3358]

This song is about a man while he is in prison, and his love is what keeps him going while serving his time. This was recorded in 1965 without any electronic enhancement. This is just Bobby Hatfield, his magnificent voice, and the microphone.

[@romamazza5881]

There are two of them, but this guy sings this song alone!

[@stevechrist8622]

they are not really brothers this is bobby hatfield and the other brother is bill medley , they sometimes do solo performances with out the other one singing. next song should be (YOU LOST THAT LOVING FEELING) they both sing in this one

[@johnmaruffi6604]

It's from a 1955 movie titled Unchained, about a man in prison lamenting about his woman a hoping to be reunited with her.

[@michaelt3280]

FROM SD CA, LITTLE LADY I DANCED WITH A YOUNG LADY TO THIS SONG IN 1965 AND MARRIED HER. STILL TODAY WE DANCE TO IT. ❤️‍🔥💝.

[@robertdanyus6836]

The song plays in the movie ghost starring demi Moore and Patrick Swayze . They are not brothers....Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield... Bobby just sang this one

[@brkhrt3595]

Please listen to summertime by Bobby Hatfield Its insane😎😍😘

[@debrawucik826]

He sings to a woman’s soul, I hear guys saying the same thing. Smooth, sensual and personal. Talented singer....extraordinaire.

[@verapena9465]

💯🔥❤️

[@Chidoc99]

Watch "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" by both. Great reaction!

[@LaptopLarry330]

When The Righteous Brothers (Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley) were recording an album, each of them would sing one song solo on the album. Both of them wanted to sing “Unchained Melody”. They flipped a coin to resolve the issue, and Hatfield won the coin toss.

[@eadsst1]

We ALL won that coin flip!

[@tomcollens4621]

Bill Medley was the other “brother.” He sang the low parts. No low parts on this.

[@justacynic]

The Righteous Brothers aka blue eyed soul. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, and You’re My Soul and Inspiation.

[@pamelablack7986]

It's a 2 man singing duo, on this song Bobby Hatfield sings solo, best song to slow dance to. Their song plays in the movie "Ghost ',.

[@stevefarrell7211]

Ashley! Yes awesome to see u branching out with new Artists. They have plenty others 🔥 songs ! A whole different time in the music world! So check out Tom jones I can’t help falling in love with you 1964 version! 🔥 voice is so powerful and just raw no auto tune ! Music was so beautiful back then! Keep expanding on your reactions so amazing ✌🏾

[@76ludlow]

There were two guys but not actual brothers, with Bobby Hatfield, singing solo here, His partner Bill Medley had left the stage just seconds before this live performance begins. This was one of Bobby's solos so he wasn't going to have hinself stand there looking stupid while Bobby did his solo magic. Their albums consisted mainly of duets, but usually each singer had a solo track, with Unchained Melody being one of Bobby's.

[@blackfire7471]

Thats Live no Computer or something only a Man with Talent Soul and a Voice ....

[@danjoda755]

First time visiting your channel, and it won't be the last; 😁😇 Bobby Hatfield (this singer), and his partner Bill Medley were not literally brothers, just performing partners. Please add my suggestion (more like begging like a dog, lolllllll 🤣😂) that you react to their next masterpiece called "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", which is described as the most played song (in media like radio) of the 20th century! 😁 Happy, Blessed New Year to you and your lovely family 👼😊🥂🍾💐

[@TheGreatestOfAllTime436]

Listen to MiloXO - Luh Tony it's a good storytelling rap song and is underrated.

[@bobbychamblee1559]

They just don't make music like this anymore

[@johndalessandro9157]

There are 2 men in his group. Listen to You've Lost That Living Feeling with both Righteous Bros singing.

[@TheOfficialAshleyReacts]

Actually getting ready to upload that right now 🔥🙌🏾

[@shaynepace571]

Lol love ya for posting and reacting👍

[@bella-xp7qd]

This is about a man in prison wanting to know if his love will wait for him .

[@rona8663]

When I hear this beautiful song I think of the movie Ghost with Patrick Swazee and Demi Moore. Go watch that movie, you will love it.

[@jec1ny]

This is where the term "blue eyed soul" comes from.

[@williamlovett619]

Joy to watch your reaction

[@billysmith8784]

Really like your reaction. Bobby Hatfield owns this song many people have performed it but it is HIS ALONE!!!VERY EASILY THIS COULD BE THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL ERA ...JUST OUTSTANDING, SPECTACULAR!!!

[@beare55]

before auto tune, real singing talent

[@stevefarrell7211]

Correction 1967 on Tom jones ! But do listen you will be pleasantly surprised 🔥

[@Robert-jh8yo]

Now this is righteous brother/sister.

[@jimnicosia5934]

I remember seeing this on TV when I was sixteen. It was 1965.

[@festival5920]

Bill was over in the corner kicking himself

[@gnome963]

It's the most nostalgic American love song ever, because he's confessing his love by telling his lady he's lonely for her God speed your love to me....wow

[@smith041958]

I remember hearing this song in the 60s. I've always loved it. The song was highlighted in the 1990 movie Ghost starring Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore. Ironically three days after I saw the movie in the theater, I was involved in an accident and had to be revived twice in the O.R. Hearing this song always takes me back to that time.

[@pamscarr8696]

No auto tune back then. Just great voices. If you have never reacted to this man, I would suggest these two great songs by the man who is now considered the greatest singer in the world. (Dimash Kudaibergen) Dimash is from Kazakhstan. He is classically and in contemporary vocals for over two decades and is currently 28. He began his classical/operatic vocal training at age 5. He is Eurasian. Tall at 6'3", a male clothing model and is currently working on an action movie with Jackie Chan. He will be moving to the US (NY) to begin his training ind movie directing. He has just completed his Doctoral studies and Thesis in music. Dimash Qudaibergen Sinfull Passion in Russian with Eng subs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX3bdJ1_fc2JY8k Dimash Qudaibergen Love is Like a Dream In Russian kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn2ogq2cprSSopI You will not regret reacting to or listening to this young man

[@rcinsley]

I hope you acquire an interest in the artists and songs from the 2nd half of the 20th century. The Righteous Brothers are a good start. Bobby's cover of "Unchained Melody" was done 10 years after this great song was introduced in a movie called "Unchained." The movie was a flop, but this song is one of the greatest love songs of all time! Equally popular was The Righteous Brothers' 1964 mega-hit "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4DRioxvgtxlfMk

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

They're not actual brothers, but this is a solo song, so they flipped a coin to see which one got to sing it.

[@CLanzetta1970-]

He is responsible for more children then a fertility clinic! ❤❤❤😂😂😂!

[@JoeyWord]

You've just been serenaded by the best

[@raymonddevera2796]

This was in the movie Ghost, with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze (RIP).

[@graygrantham7029]

YEAH! 500 years from now young women will hear this and drag the nearest man onto the dance floor and magic will happen. This is timeless!

[@richardkawucha1232]

Lady, this was recorded when singers could "sing". Few today can duplicate these songs. Notice the ease with which he hits those high notes. The Righteous Brothers was a duo. The other member - Bill Medley was off camera.

[@pharamathews5152]

Good reaction to one of the best live TV performances ever. They have so many songs to listen & react to as a duo or solo. I subscribed.

[@thomasolsen712]

RIP Bobby

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

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

[@jokuz9133]

Beautiful smile Beautiful reaction Sadly Bobby died from cocaine abuse but he always managed to pull himself together to perform for us

[@danechristopher2687]

Check out Bobby singing "Summertime ". You won't regret it.

[@George-ux6zz]

No auto tune in 1965

[@eddie2927]

Pure talent! Great reaction.

[@jerryberggren9892]

This came from the Andy Williams tv show and there was an intro with both of the Righteous Brothers (unrelated) and it was quite funny! As explained below, this was the sound track from a movie "Unchained". The singer in the movie soundtrack was a bad opera singer, but two different baritones, Al Hibler and Roy Hamilton made records that were very good in 1955. They were the best - until Bobby Hatfield made his version in 1965. It becane my favorite! The Hatfield version made a huge comeback in 1990 in the Movie "Ghost". You also need to review the Righteous Brothers - You've Lost that Loving Feeling.

[@alangould1465]

Even British radio host Jimmy Young,in his earlier singing days had a No.1 hit in Britain with Unchained Melody in 1955(maybe 1956). Other famous artists who did versions just on albums include Andy Williams,Elvis Presley,Cliff Richard,Rick Nelson and Jerry Keller-there are many versions🤔

[@jerryberggren9892]

@@alangould1465 Did you know that the movie "Unchained" starred Elroy Hursch (sp?). Elroy aka Crazy Legs Hursch was a running back for the Las Angeles Rams. He did not do a bang up job. You Tube has a video called "the history of unchained melogy" that is great@

[@vangoodwin7335]

My Lady and I were born in 65 so yes I am OLD. Our greatest memory together was dancing to this at our first high school dance. I moved her hair as we were swaying and got hit for it. My Ladies braids were new and still hurting and I learned quick there's a time and a place for touching my Ladies hair. We still dance every New Years Eve in our kitchen to many songs like this. We wish the best for our grandchildren that they never lose touch with real singers and music that brings couples together. Music removes so many barriers and brings people together. I had to mention that because I've learned to appreciate what my Lady does to remain Beautiful, too few men today appreciate what woman do for us. So I make it a point to put on this music, hold her close and lose myself. Maybe others music will move you this way and I look forward to seeing you appreciate. Simon and Garfunkel first then Disturbed's version of "SOUNDS OF SILENCE" please? You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@oldmusiclover877]

Please, please do yourself a favor and listen to the Righteous Brothers sing "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" and (Live) "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling."

[@davidwayne9982]

Many have tried this-including ELVIS and NONE can hold a candle to Bobby's version here... it's from GHOST-- but this is THE best version- PERIOD. the other "brother" didn't want to sing on this and it's good he didn't- it would have ruined it..

[@looneygardener]

That lip bite at the end is adorable.

[@franktripodi8586]

This is back when you had to have talent.

[@keithr8357]

[You're My] Soul And Inspiration by Righteous Brothers is another good one!

[@boone315]

You see that smirk on his face like he knew every guy in that room just lost their date

[@johnnyshell2839]

Earlier in that very same clip gives you the answer. Great reaction.

[@eppopsinned]

😍❤️👍🌹

[@tomwalker779]

Imagine you are slow dancing to this song and he softly sings this to you as you dance. Welcome to dating in the 60s and 70s.

[@darlenefragale6550]

All reactors just start moving to this song …this became the anthem of our soldiers in Vietnam to their wives and girlfriends hoping they’d still be waiting for them when…if…they came home. Most women live slow dancing to this still to this day…especially with someone special…

[@rogeliohermosillo7343]

They are not brothers, but that is the name of their duo. .

[@HAWK11828]

love that song!

[@JGoolsby]

This man is Bobby Hatfield and yes he is singing this as a solo performance and yes he is absolutely perfect in every way !!!!!!!!!! His other member of the band is not performing in this live version>

[@guestuser2373]

If you like this, you gotta check them out singing I Just Want To Make Love To You.

[@Dov_ben-Maccabee]

Still so greatly missed, we love you Bobby... nobody could do this like you!

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

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

[@cdfdesantis699]

He just opened his mouth, & perfection flowed out. Thanks for your reaction.

[@jokuz9133]

Hard to believe from watching this that Bobby threw up before these performances from stage fright

[@davisworth5114]

This is before the sexual revolution destroyed romance.

[@paulgl5178]

“Where is the other brother”? This clip provides more context for show kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXiYl5qKnrWZjKs

[@kinhason46]

I am a Philadelphian, attended Philly's Uptown Theater Shows which was our Apollo ...saw ever act rolling thru Philly 1961-mid-'64. If you enjoy "blue eyed soul", check out York, Pennsylvania's "The Magnificent Men" a group that played Harlem's Apollo Theater and recorded hit tunes in the 60s. I am a percussionist in SE Asia age 76.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

This has always been such a beautiful song. His live performance of it is still incredible!m to hear!

[@r.plante2916]

Bobby still giving ladies either googly eyes or the stink face, decades later.

[@michaelchilcott210]

I was 5 years old when this record was released and i remember my 4 older sisters repeatedly playing it on our old mono record player all of them swooning away to his voice 🤩🤩great memories. loved your reaction to this one.

[@George-ux6zz]

This was called blue eyed soul or panty dropper music..

[@scottbaldwin7133]

he just died RIP

[@he-mememan359]

The Righteous Brothers weren't their original name, but they played for a lot of black audiences who referred to them as "righteous brothers", they liked it and changed their name. Their songs were also known as "panty droppers" back in the day.

[@pnojazz]

And no auto tune!!!😂

[@morrisanderson818]

This is when music was actually sung by Singers,no Auto Tune mic's,and no Lip sinc,my childhood right there,most heartfelt version is in the movie Ghost

[@WoodGuy]

OK, I gotta say this, your moves to this song are my exact moves to a song like this. I've watched a lot of people react to this song and you're the only one that moved the right way to it. Most people were moving way too fast and not in sync with it, so kudos for you for having great moves to this song. And it's a great song. If you want to listen to another great song, try one by Grayson Hugh called.....Talk It Over. I gave you a thumbs up for your moves.

[@brucecronin6396]

Love it !! Great song. When you turned your eyes to the camera, you invited us in to feel what you were feeling. Love it !!

[@Kiwiklassic]

Bobby Hatfield died at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan on November 5, 2003. He was found by Bill Medley and the Righteous Brothers' road manager Dusty Hanvey. A security guard let them into Hatfield's room after he had failed to show up at the concert venue when expected. He 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 RIP Dear Bobby xx