First Time Watching Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody (Reaction!!)

[@poloreacts27]

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[@kristiewaterlander5402]

Were all American brothers and sisters

[@markwilkins1224]

look up Whitney Houstons first tv performance ever....song is "Home"

[@timrow9712]

Her National Anthem at the Super Bowl was memorable. Cried

[@merryaijlman7833]

I so enjoy a new generation finding the soul of my generations music. Bobby Hatfield was an amazing talent. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe. ❤😊

[@Robert-bp3hv]

Bobby Hatfield baby!!

[@davidskiff3083]

No autotune? Welcome to the 60's and 70's. Only requirement? Talent!

[@bennyshawny2129]

I'm a Black American (not Afro-American!), 82 years old and this music is my time. It was also the time of JFK, of MLK, and the time my son fell in love with the white girl next door... it was a good time. I never felt oppressed, never excluded and I only knew racism from television. Blue Eye Soul, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Righteous Brothers, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder...that's music. This is soul. This is life. I miss the 50's, 60's and 70's. Today I don't even like to turn on my radio and on TV I see people who no longer know what they are and ask me what I identify as. I am a black man who had a good and free life in Alabama. I'm a proud American living at peace with my neighbors. God save America!

[@katherinebosse5706]

Amen!!

[@jxstified7558]

Thank you Sir!

[@marksanders8028]

God bless you Sir.

[@lanceandmelanierogers6255]

I am a 57-year-old man living with stage four lung cancer. And I am very proud of what you just said sir. Have a blessed life.

[@bennyshawny2129]

@@lanceandmelanierogers6255 Fight! Every minute is worth living. Every pain says you are alive. It is hard, it is painful, it is scary, it is challenging ... it is life. Wishing you and your family all the best. I'm not a doctor, I'm not a healer, I'm a simple black guy but I know that every moment, even the painful ones, are worth it. I'm not just a black guy ... I am a heavy smoker. I have been smoking since I was 14 years old. Not less than 3 packs a day I smoke ... and about 3 weeks ago I bought a new bike. Life hurts ... but it is worth it.

[@Lanegirl902]

He was feeling poorly that day but his Mom & fiancee were in the audience so he went on & gave one of the best live TV performances ever.

[@Free-bt6gn]

No autotune!! Just straight up talented!!!

[@anitastrother1324]

71 yr. old white woman...this was the best music to grow up with. One of my favorite all time songs is Otis Redding "Sitting On The Dock of the Bay".

[@SandraKindreich]

Classic ❤

[@Arete37]

Ah, me too, 17, having the time of my life.

[@NoName-lw5tc]

LOVED that song!!!!

[@Alice-lw9mg]

Love that Otis Redding song. I was a mere teenager when it came out now a 73 year old . Still enjoy music and love watching a new generation enjoying the music from back then.

[@joannholmes8726]

me too, my brother was working in the cannery in Alaska when he was age 14... I think of him when I hear Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay. About 60 years ago

[@maikailoa808]

Nobody can sing this song like bobby, nobody. R.I.P. bobby 😢 Your voice live on. ❤❤❤❤

[@evelynwilliams5174]

No one has ever been able to sing this like Bobby Hatfield,period. So glad you enjoyed it. Grew up in the 60s and have all the Righteous Brothers albums.❤

[@debralarrabee4530]

I’m so incredibly blessed to be a Boomer! We had the best music EVER, and I doubt anyone would disagree with that. Golden age, baby, golden age!! 😂

[@sandracrother9651]

Completely agree. I'm also a boomer and today's music doesn't hold a candle and will not stand the test of time like ours does.

[@joannholmes8726]

Voice CONTROL is amazing!!!!

[@Smashmouth-lx4vv]

People will still listen to this in 1000 years. Pure perfection

[@joannholmes8726]

Amazing voice control.

[@AngelaDollarhide]

And that was live on TV. He made it look so effortless and natural. He was one of the greatest vocalists of all time.

[@davidclarkson6029]

He just sang so effortless..pure and clean..perfection..

[@thedude1316]

Imagine this being the STANDARD for talent or to get on TV. Those days are long gone.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

If you couldn't sing in tune and well then, you had to go home to sing in your shower.

[@Muckylittleme]

There were few channels and you needed to be truly talented to have any chance of getting famous. These days it is actually hard for real talent to get noticed in among all the noise and plastic corporate copy/paste.

[@reneecurry-harper]

​@@kathleenmayhorne3183 LOL

[@bethellen1962]

My husband and I had been separated for several months and this song came on the radio on my way to go pick him up. I was driving with tears running down my face. Anyone who isn’t moved by this gorgeous work of art might wanna check their own pulse because you’re probably dead.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Wishing you all the best 😊

[@Rhaspun]

Yes. There have been different singers doing this sound over the years. But for me and many others this is the best version.

[@lindaartz3297]

No one does this song like Bobby. He does it effortlessly. His mom was in the audience.

[@marybwall2178]

I really wish you’d let go of the twirling device in the background. It’s so distracting.

[@jimmyperson694]

I am a Black American Man that just turned 50. I love , love , this song. I'm glad you were able to feel the joy I've always felt listening to him sing his heart out.

[@jennifermolina4396]

Yes, he does have pipes on him. And he's so talented that he isn't even straining when he sings. Amazing song.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Past tense😢Bobby passed over in 2003. RIP🌈🙏

[@flomigrl]

The no straining is what gets me! He was amazing!

[@arthurwright8827]

Notice how effortless it seemed to him. He didn’t even have to catch his breath after the final note. Truly amazing!

[@gemini3392]

And he is so unassuming. There is no "look at me" and "how great I am".

[@ardentynekent2099]

I've seen him do that run, but this time I just listened .You're right, Arthur. It does look effortless, and it sounds effortless. And Yes! that final note.! : ) Cheers!

[@marylawson6060]

Going on 80 and Bobby still makes me cry 😢 just like in 1965. Love your reaction ❤ this is slow dancing at its best. So glad I grew up when I did. RIP SWEETHEART 🎉 ❤

[@Anasta75]

One of my favorites thanks

[@geecee310]

‘No autotune, no riff raff, just pure talent’ plus dramatic or put upon facial expressions of ‘look how hard I’m working’

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Riff raff😂 great comment 👍

[@vj8348]

These guys have been my favorites for many years. But I want to let you Know, you've got such an Amazing voice

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

So beautiful. Thank you Bobby Hatfield! RIP, you will always be loved and remembered ❤

[@joannholmes8726]

A lot of people fell in love with each other while dancing to this song. Many were going to Viet Nam.

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mrdarlington82]

When Bobby bites his lip at the end because he knew he nailed it always gets me when I watch the live version. it's so cute 🥰

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

The lip bite was a nervous habit he had.

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@Aurora-tp3dy If I remember right, he was extra nervous because his parents were in the audience.

[@WhizzingFish12]

It's because he had a cold (can you believe that!?!?) and his mom was in the audience. He said he was nervous because he wanted to do his best for her, and at the end he knew that he'd nailed it. And this is live with no auto-tune on old technology. Hatfield was a freakin' amazing singer!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

When Bobby bites his lip, I melt

[@doriwiljt]

My brother John (RIP) became friends with Bobby Hatfield when he use to come and hang at the bar my brother was bartending at the Hilton in Atlantic City. Bobby would hang at the bar after performances at the casino. They became such friends that the would go out to local bars together doing karaoke. RIP Bobby too

[@annepinkerton6280]

I'm a 70 year old great grandmother and I will forever say that my generation had the best music!!!!!!

[@joannholmes8726]

Me too! 70 years also. Brings a tear to my eyes every time.

[@debralarrabee4530]

Agreed, 1000% 👍👍👍

[@Supernova752]

Agree, the absolute best music!!!

[@halfwaywrongway8017]

Listen to TOOL 😊

[@SisterSunshine8169]

Me too Anne. I'm 72 & that is my favorite song of all time. It transports me back to my teens any time I hear it. What a special voice Bobby Hatfield had. I've heard covers but non compares to him.

[@sharilynbratton6476]

You've Lost That Loving Feeling has both men singing and is another gorgeous classic by them.

[@psychphan]

Yes! Listen to YOU LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING. Please.❤

[@realbser1956]

This is Bobby Hatfield, one half of the group. Bill Medley is the other half and he sat out on this song. They are credited with creating the “blue eyed soul” genre. A great performance. His mother was in the audience and he was a little nervous. No autotune, so true. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling is their biggest hit, a must listen.

[@chjofar]

Plus crippling stage fright to begin with. Great comment

[@maxzzyzx8038]

Teachers pet

[@wpollock1]

And LIVE....no studio overdubbing here.

[@PastorOfMuppets74]

My mom LOVED them. Idk if true or not but she said they were at a place with a bunch of groups singing and a member of a black R&B soul group said "Man, that's some righteous singing right there!"...and that's how they got the name Righteous Brothers Edit: Pitch correction (commonly referred to as Auto Tune) was rarely ever used before Cher's song "Believe" released in 98 became a huge hit and it was known as the "Cher effect". Afterwards, it was greatly overused for its original purpose...pitch correction. So...it's a fairly new thing of the past 25 or so yrs

[@avidrdr5640]

A radio disc jockey in Philadelphia actually coined the term "blue eyed soul" in reference to them.

[@serafyo]

No auto tune needed> Just pure natural talent, which he had

[@fondaparsons5543]

I think some of the newer artist use autotune for their music. I grew up in the 80s is just raw talent

[@joyceharkin3641]

"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" is another wonderful song where the harmonies are just glorious.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

The awesome Bobby Hatfield's solo! I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show in 1965. He owns this song. His voice is awesome! No auto tunes, pure raw talent. RIP Bobby! We miss your beautiful voice! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@tnt3828]

To this day, this version of Unchained Melody is my 89 yr old father’s favorite. He said he heard it on the radio when he was in Korea during the war. I will always think of my dad when I hear it. Definitely haunting. ❤

[@otrame]

When you went "Oooh" and made that appreciation face when Bobby hit his first "are you still mine?" I really smiled, because all I could think was "Wait for it."

[@vallee3140]

me too, and I turn the sound up for the last bit

[@lenarobinson]

I was exactly thinking that too…”just wait” haha. Tingles. ❤🎉

[@SeasonedCitizen]

I always tag You ain't heard nothing yet! to the end of that thought. Lol

[@michaelwheeling7422]

This song is kryptonite for the ladies, and probably always will be.

[@gingertunstall7739]

Definitely the "turn the lights off, slow dance" song of the 60s.

[@Jakexx01]

My wife walked down the aisle to this very song. When I eventually looked into her eyes it was like the proverbial cherry on top. Whenever we collide, like all couples do, the memory of her angelic face on that special day, assures me of my decision to ask her for her hand. She's still my favorite person on earth. Thank you for this lovely reaction video. IMHO, you really get it. You made my day. You certainly deserve my subscription.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

The singer is the late, great Bobby Hatfield. He's one of the few counter-tenors you will hear in pop music. His partner, Bill Medley, has a voice that's as deep as Bobby's is high. Their harmonies are insane. The Righteous Brothers were one of the first Blue-Eyed Soul artists and many have followed in their footsteps.

[@amythompson7700]

I didn’t know he was a counter tenor!

[@DorisSweeley]

My favorite male singer of all time, the late, great Bobby Hatfield.

[@sharon32652]

No auto tune, just Bobby Hatfield's incredible talent voice!

[@maureenalder8905]

💯

[@svgs650r]

Believe it or not, there are "Artists" that actually possess talent!

[@jmontigny7367]

Auto tune didn't exist then. 😉

[@CindyJohnston-fv1xh]

A priceless experience hearing it❤

[@arohajanie]

Bobby Hatfield epitomised Blue Eyed Soul. This performance is iconic and one of the best live performances of all time.

[@carolevans7240]

Love, love, love this masterpiece!!

[@Spongemonkey26]

This is regarded as one of greatest , if not THE greatest, live performance of all time.

[@pamb.7753]

I love this song! Haven't heard it in forever. Thankyou Polo.

[@flam380]

Bobby hatfield was 23 when he sung this song and was nervous as his parents were in the audience

[@alrightbal9190]

Actually Bobby was 25 when he sang on the Andy Williams Show.

[@joannholmes8726]

He had amazing voice CONTROL!!!

[@kensmith8152]

The blending of genres in this song makes it so powerful! It combines soul, opera, pop, rock and easy listening.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

As teens at dances the girls would hold you tighter as you danced to this. Then in Nam it became an anthem of coming home.... "Wait for me!"

[@tammydodge388]

I love that younger people are learning about these great artists. They are starting to understand why my generation just can't get into a lot of what is called music today. I'm not saying that the stuff today doesn't require talent, because each type of music requires a certain kind of "talent". It saddens me that a lot of what's being communicated today is anger, destruction, filthy language and depression. When I listen to music, I want to be entertained, made to feel good and that's what a lot of this type of music does. Great reaction!

[@christineleblond7777]

Back then they used to call it "blue-eyed soul". The 60s and 60s were the best for music. We had the best Motown sounds in the 60s as well. Wonderful music back then.

[@warrenphilpot7297]

That smile you got Polo... hadn't seen that before...great reaction ty

[@jenniferchin429]

He performed absolutely effortlessly, just amazing

[@lisapriebe7729]

I love this track, but what I really love is seeing your smile as you listened to this absolutely amazing singer from another era. Music has the power to lift us out of everyday life into a better place. It can lift out souls. ❤

[@rond4690]

This was my time growing up (I'm 73) and I've heard several people compare Sam Cooke and Bobby Hatfield like you did. Bobby's voice was off the charts. This was his song and NO ONE else should be allowed to attempt this one after he sung it

[@brendagopher1378]

Just pure talent!

[@AnnCorsaro]

It has been a pleasure to watch and listen to you discovering all the wonderful music from back in the day. I’m a 73 year old white woman. I grew up with all this wonderful music. The Righteous Brothers were what they called Blue Eyed Soul. I guess that term wouldn’t go over very well in today’s world; but you know what? Great music is great music for all of us to enjoy and it knows no color. Thank you so much for your channel.

[@carolholly1608]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomh3652]

And he was very nervous his parents were in the crowd for the first time hearing him live.

[@mamared41]

Talent was mandatory back then.... LOVE IT

[@donnaburkett7854]

Yes, the boy has some pipes on him. Just pure talent.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Had 😢. One of the best ❤

[@pammadrid7804]

His parents were in the audience and this was the first time they saw his performance...He was very nervous at first but ...he was a professional.

[@JudithHaworth-yu6oz]

Memories, memories, memories ..❤

[@susanmeyer3674]

I am 73 and this is my favorite song of all.

[@paulaT349]

This is the best version of unchained melody ever recorded! And one of my favorite songs. He puts so much emotion into the song.

[@debbiem6406]

This gave me chills when I was a kid and at 71, still does. He sang so effortlessly but it was mind blowing perfection.

[@MARY19364]

Polo ! I am a 60 year old Irish woman. I grew up in the 70's so I grew up listening to 1970's artists obviously which I still love, but I was also introduced to 1950' and 1960's artists at a very early age through my parents, so you could say I grew up with the lot. And believe it or not listening to somec1940's music. We were not a musical family in the sense of playing instruments or singing ourselves, but we definitely loved music. Iidrened to your own comments about the Righteous brothers and this particular song, unchained melody. You said you were listening to lyrics and I could definitely see that. Some people would say it's my age and and say it about others of my own generation, but definitely the old songs are the best I was telling my nephew that years ago you had to prove yourself a good singer before you were allowed up on a stage and a good song writer. Now a days I feel if your just a good looking fella or young one as we say about the girls here in Ireland, and cab shout a bit with a half decent voice, they'll make you a singer. And a lot of them rely on the older singers songs or songs of the past to get them through. The days of good song writing have long since gone. I personally think that stopped in rhe 1980's and the early part at that. And when there was a musical film out, something like the lion King, they still had to rely on older singers to write the songs. ( real music and real singers) I think are well and truely gone. I might be hated for saying that or considered mad, but that's my take on it.

[@MARY19364]

I listened to your own comments, that should read

[@GermanNightmare1976]

This version never fails to impress me and bring tears to my eyes. Great reaction.

[@tabithaedie]

The singers were in a black bar one night singing and a man in the audience stood up and said, "That was Righteous Brothers." That's where they took their name from.

[@elizabethneedhamballard1860]

Bobby Hatfield had the best vocal talent in the world in my opinion. His range up and down the scale was effortless, remember this is a live performance and it was flawless. My all time favorite song and performance. Love love love ❤️

[@nancyfortmann3850]

I love watching the enjoyment flicker across your face.

[@purpleelephantdebh]

funny you mentioned Sam Cooke. he did a cover version of this song. this version is a cover as well. the original song comes from a 1955 film called Unchained and it was sung by Todd Duncan in a very formal classic style. while a load of people covered this song, the Righteous Brothers version with Bobby Hatfield singing (as you just saw) is the most famous.

[@kathyspeed1575]

I'm almost 70 a white woman and grew up with so great music that you're discovering. I like so many kinds of music. If you can dance to it, that's even better.

[@cdfdesantis699]

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

[@angpix99]

The mot romantic hearfelt song of my teen years.

[@keith6485]

Bobby wasn't the first to record this song, but he OWNS it with this performance, recorded live on The Andy Williams Show. The Righteous Brothers recording of "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" was the most radio played song of the 20th century. You should definitely check it out. Another of their greats was "Soul and Inspiration". Their music at the time was described as "blue eyed soul". As a sad commentary on the times, many "white" radio stations wouldn't initially play their music because they assumed that the performers were black. But thankfully, public opinion eventually overpowered such petty attitudes. Sadly, Bobby passed in 2003. But Bill Medley is still with us.

[@cynthiafarrington5188]

I got to see Bill Medley on a cruise recently.

[@MarkCologne]

Serious Talent

[@gregatkinson7276]

I have yet (I was born in 1963) to hear a man that can sing like this before or after him! He was nothing short of amazing and always will be.....the bar has been raised by him and will likely not be surpassed.

[@beverlybennett963]

Perfection........... Peace out........

[@LorieD]

Flawless

[@wickedwings7611]

I LOVE the Righteous Brothers and Sam Cooke. "Cupid" is one of my fav songs to sing. This performance was incredible. RIP Bobby! Beautiful voice and man ❤❤❤

[@flutesong5527]

Masterclass in vocal technique and performance

[@Speeglelookingglass]

Enjoy your reactions so much.

[@chrisarnold7936]

I was born a year before this performance. My parents met because of their love of the Righteous Brothers. I’m so glad this performance was put on KZbin and that you’ve reacted to it. It’s easily one of the top 5 live performances imho. Bobby had the voice of an angel and we were blessed to have heard it.

[@catherinemcdade9518]

Your facial expression said it all Great reaction 😊👌

[@helenchristie6530]

If anything can soothe an illness it’s definitely this song 😍 Hope you’re feeling much better very soon.

[@lindaherr8307]

His vocal range is phenomenal with no effort and perfect pitch❤❤❤

[@CMD315]

STRONGLY recommend checking out “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” by the Righteous Brothers! Think you’ll enjoy it! 🙂 I ❤️ Sam Cooke as well! Listened to “A Change Is Gonna Come” like an hour ago actually, haha. He’s definitely in my Top 5 favorite artists from that era, or as I refer to it *A Better Time 🎶* (despite not having lived during it, like yourself).

[@pharamathews5152]

Sam Cook singing the now anthem of "A Change Is Going To Come" touched Bobby Hatfield too. He recorded a cover of that song also along with many other solos and of course songs together with his singing brother Bill Medley you may want to react to. Some other solos of his are Summertime, Ebb Tide, Stay With Me Baby and the 3rd must hear duo song of "Soul and Inspiration". Ck out the Righteous Brothers singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" on the Ed Sullivan TV show, They were on the Shindig TV show as regulars for 2 years so plenty of videos of them singing lots of covers & their recorded songs. One video is their very 1st song, that got their long career going, Bill wrote "Lil Latin Lupe Loo". The b/w videos are grainy, annoying dancers and teen girls screaming at times but their perfectly blended soulful voices shine through.

[@serafyo]

Sam Cooke also sang Unchained Melody on one of his albums. It was ok, but it did not top this version. Many artists have sung Unchained Melody, but this song belongs to Bobby Hatfield's vocals

[@DGDancemonkey]

Best song ever! ❤❤❤

[@LETHAL-NYMPH]

Have you heard their song Bring back that loving feeling. Beautiful. Love The Righteous Brothers ❤

[@Anasta75]

Perfect pitch and every word clear

[@timothyallen4267]

This is the beauty of pure talent and how people truly were artists and musicians back in the day . 🤘🎵

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I got the chills too!! Just love listening to such a superb singer - just incredible!!!!! 💝💝💝

[@lynnbryant9606]

I close my eyes when I listened...Perfect. Thankyou.

[@JohnTaylor-c2p]

Peace brother👌

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Live, no recording gimmicks and brilliant. One of the greatest pop live vocal performances of all time.

[@stephaniefain1863]

Voice control. Always amazing.

[@MissLibertarian]

He sings the meaning of the words and gives the words lots of respect (enunciation). He's a Steve Perry prototype in that way. So is Dolly Parton. These singers don't zone out of the meaning while they're performing -- at least not on the performances they're famous for. It makes me want to listen to the communication.

[@davidclarkson6029]

I really hope you enjoyed this ..beautiful voice..such control..

[@dlbaliantz]

So much great music in that era. I'm 77 years old so I was there for so much of it. It's so great to see you embrace it. Love you Polo!

[@vixter28]

Love it ❤❤❤ Saw them in concert So romantic 🌹

[@annbennettyoung6002]

...and he had a head cold that day! His mother was in the audience and he didn't want to let her down. This is what greatness sounds like.

[@BadAssElf810]

One of the greatest love songs ever written and performed!!

[@shirleyywilson2719]

Bobby Hatfield is amazing.