HIP HOP Fan Reacts To RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS You've Lost That Loving Feeling

[@FortWorthFabian]

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[@debbiebush5887]

Sorry i am tardy to the party. If you ever seen the movie Top Gun staring Tom Cruise. He sang the first part of You Lost That Loving Feeling to what would end up as his girl friend in the movie at a bar and then Maverick as Tom's character is finds out that she will be one of his Top Gun instructors

[@FortWorthFabian]

@@debbiebush5887 yessssssss Maverick !!

[@cylentkills]

@@FortWorthFabian They are Brothers from another Mother lol not related, but still Brothers in Music

[@stephanieyee9784]

@@FortWorthFabian, you Knew you'd heard the song Somewhere!

[@francinefernandes2007]

The man with the deep voice is Bill Medley and the man with the tenor voice is Bobby Hatfield ❤️❤️❤️

[@virginiawilson2213]

I’m 77yrs old & have lived in Fort Worth for 26 years. I graduated from high school about the time that the righteous brothers were really becoming big! Listen to them, singing, “You’ll never walk alone.” They are always amazing and the very best! I love them more today than I did back in the 60s!

[@karenj3611]

Bill Medley is the deep voice, Bobby Hatfield is the high voice. They were not brothers, but they were amazing

[@FortWorthFabian]

sweetness

[@rancidpitts8243]

@@FortWorthFabian In the beginning these men were dubbed "Righteous Brothers" by a DJ on Black Radio as they were breaking out. Early on people thought they were Black as their style fit into Black music of the day. I was a kid back then so I did not pay attention to the details, only to the Music.

[@hdjmiller]

It was actually at a performance where a group of black servicemen were and they said. "Man, that's righteous, brothers" and they took the name.

[@bryansproles2879]

Bill Medley had another enormous hit with pretty much the theme song for the movie Dirty Dancing in the late 80's. He did a duet with Jennifer Warnes on "(I've had) The Time of My Life". Very popular song if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anO0fXiVh9eHibc

[@Nortonork]

@@rancidpitts8243 This. Great story...

[@jtlynn1928]

No filters, NO autotune REAL PIPES REAL SKILL!

[@lalmada9]

Bobby Hatfield (Hi) & Bill Medley (Low). The are from Orange County California. They started as rivals at first in a battle of the bands in the Orange County large dance convention styloe competition to see who is better. I was more Bill Medley than Bobby. Check out "Soul and Inspiration"... Together they are world class perfection. Enjoy

[@827dusty]

This was 1965. These guys were thought to be "Motown" R&B artists, but as you can see, they weren't. Ever hear the term "Blue eyed soul?" It started with these guys. So damn talented.

[@armandomora4276]

Alot of people don't know that "You've lost that loving Feeling" was played on the radio more times than any other recording. Over 5 million times and still holds the record as most played recording on radio "ever" ! Rock on Forever my Blue Eyed Soul Brothers, GOD BLESS

[@nancydanise5073]

I'm so glad to see the younger generation appreciate this music it was great.

[@LindaLandry79]

Bobby and Bill were in high school bands before the went out on their own. They performed in military clubs and after at least one performance a black soldier yelled out 'that was righteous brother' and the name stuck for this 'blue eyed soul duo. Both have solo's too.

[@realemiele.franco736]

Hehehe, no autotune, voice enhancements, etc. Live talented artists. Not like today's so called music. Timeless classic, passionate songwriting. Great reaction and hope you keep broadening ur songs reactions.

[@FortWorthFabian]

thanksss

[@carytakagawa2760]

Originally part of a 5-member band called the Paramours, Hatfield and Medley broke away to form a duo. During a performance at a military base, some of the black marines yelled out "you guys sound righteous, brothers" due to the soulfulness of their sound. The name stuck and they were nicknamed "blue-eyed soul". Sadly, some white radio stations refused to originally play this song because their sound and name of the group led the station to assume they were black artists. The song received air time on black radio stations until the stations called them in for an interview; when they realized they were white, they stopped playing the song for a while as they assumed their audience wouldn't listen to "two white guys". Fortunately greatness overcame those circumstances and this song became the most played song on American radio and television in the 20th century with over 8 million air-plays by 1999.

[@FortWorthFabian]

i knew the song sounded familiar but thanks for the history behind them 🙏

[@tkmiller_author]

Did NOT know this!! Wow. Thank you 💙

[@nycot107]

This isn't actually entirely true. Bobby Hatfield said that it was during one of their first shows as a duo that someone in the audience stood up and said "That was righteous, brother", but he never said anything about them being a marine.

[@carytakagawa2760]

@@nycot107 We don't know if it is true or not since Bill Medley is the source for the story about the Marines. One of them may not be remembering correctly and sadly Hatfield isn't around to confirm his previous statement. Medley has stated his version several times in interviews.

[@miccfischer4795]

One of the female backup singers on this song was a teenager by the name of Cher, wonder whatever became of Her, lol

[@marvinhunt117]

Thanks. That's new info for me. I didn't realize she was on there.

[@grahamthedark]

She became an SJW

[@heatherk1200]

@@marvinhunt117 Cher was a backup singer on many of the songs produced by Phil Spector. The great Darlene Love is also on this one.

[@stevenw4549]

I don't hear any female voice on there. First I ever heard of that.

[@miccfischer4795]

@@stevenw4549 then google it, she sang backup on the Ronettes hit Be My Baby and the Righteous brothers You've lost that loving feeling, in the studio version

[@tonypreston1426]

They are the definition of blue eyed soul. Back in the day this music was listened to in quite a few parked cars 😆.

[@FortWorthFabian]

sounds great

[@jimsouthern1398]

According to BMI (an official music licensing organization) and they would know, this was the most played song on radio for the entire 20th Century. It made #1 in all the music trade publications in February, 1965.

[@daphneestes8694]

Bill Medley, the bass, is still going strong. He wrote and performed, along with Jennifer Warnes, The Time of My Life for the movie Dirty Dancing. Unfortunately the great Bobby Hatfield died in 2003. Bobby had such strong stage fright that he turned to cocaine to self-medicate and that weakened his heart. He died in his sleep the night before a scheduled concert. His voice was magic!

[@ellenyoung9999]

They were GREAT ! I fell in love with Unchained Melody the first time I heard it...it has been and still is my favourite song...I was 15 years old in 65 !

[@joaniegoodrow548]

They were amazing so iconic of their era in the 60’s, so many of us “BOOMERS” grew up and fell in love to their music. So cool!

[@richmccann1513]

They were so wonderful!

[@emmalambert8628]

And all without autotune....true talent

[@jasondennis9321]

It was the most requested and played song in the 20th century. This was in the day when you had to have real talent to make it and boy did they have talent!

[@susannariera]

did you know that this is the most played song in radio history? Unchained melody live is just...🥰🥰

[@FortWorthFabian]

@Dixie 👍

[@FortWorthFabian]

no i didnt know that. amazing

[@ladylemur3802]

I can believe it!

[@juliewelch2277]

Beautiful reaction! You GET it!!😄😘

[@JohnD357]

These guys are pitch perfect. This recording was long before auto tune.

[@terrimobley6067]

I am crushing on the righteous brothers right now. I think I listened to unchained melody 20 tubes Yesterdays

[@chrisy8989]

Amazing to think that this was 56 years ago...

[@FortWorthFabian]

😯

[@rancidpitts8243]

Still great. Timeless even.

[@pault1964]

Year I was born

[@imweakfordeaky]

The unique sound you’re hearing is the famous Phil Spector “Wall Of Sound” recording technique...

[@FortWorthFabian]

o wow i knew i could hear something

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

You can tell Phil Spectors wall of sound when you listen to many of the old black groups like the Ronnettes, Darlene love, the Crystals Tina Turner on River deep mountain high, it credits Ike and Tina Turner, but Phil just wanted Tina's voice according to the film biography so no Ike.

[@mikeschumacher9715]

@@FortWorthFabian Phil Spector is in prison now for murdering a girl in his mansion. But literally his "wall of sound" was a basement wall system. He would record the studio version, take the masters down to a basement with concrete walls, and record it with the echos off the walls. Genius!

[@stevenbelow2502]

@@mikeschumacher9715 Check out a documentary about the "Wrecking Crew". It's sometimes included in the Netflix library. They were studio musicians that dominated the music recording scene in LA back in the '60s. They're the one's Phil Spector used for his recording sessions. They give the explanation for the wall of sound. They recorded in an open studio and had a lot of bleed through of sound from each instrument's microphone. That gave the sound that echo quality. It's a great documentary.

[@Bluemax54]

And its live!

[@Ergot59]

Blue eyed soul, I wish there were recordings of them performing in clubs.

[@mrkrharris]

The boys had pipes...

[@FortWorthFabian]

sure did

[@carladewitt1947]

Recently listened to an interview with them. They were singing in a club and trying to come up with a name for themselves, but nothing was quite right. After the show, an audience member walked up to them and said, "That was righteous, man." And so, the Righteous Brothers were born.

[@doloresschultz6804]

Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley (the deep voice)😊

[@celinhabr1]

They were really amazing. Thanks for the reaction.

[@FortWorthFabian]

yes they were !!! 🙏

[@Chick_N_A_Flick]

Love this song, "you're my soul and inspiration" is another great one.

[@FortWorthFabian]

ok thanks

[@jamesgirard1090]

That’s my favorite

[@lisaheadley388]

When I was a kid I described the Righteous Brothers as "the cute one and the one with the sexy voice" 😘😍

[@mikeschumacher9715]

Bill Medley is the deep voice, Bobby Hatfield the higher. Bobby fell on hard times later on, using drugs and drinking. He died at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, MI on November 5, 2003, at the age of 63. He was found by Bill Medley and the Righteous Brothers' road manager Dusty Hanvey.

[@freckled100]

This was a live performance, too. No auto tune - just the real thing.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

I remember my parents dancing in the living room to this song!

[@FortWorthFabian]

lol good times

[@Prozak63]

They were playing in a bar outside of a military post one night and at the end someone yelled "You Brothers are Righteous". They took that as the duo's name.

[@Bippy55]

You found a true 60s GEM: The Righteous Brothers who were "brothers from different mothers." They had major hits. The EPIC real deal of vocal talent and storytelling in their songs that will enrich your Soul for decades. Yes! Poetry is powerful and invites listener reaction. Go for it. Take care. Stay well.

[@randycrocker9459]

Their harmony was and is unmatched, you had two very, talented men that had unique voices individually, but the blend was blue eyed soul. As they say, the rest is history, but it is damn good history. Nuff said.....

[@nancypaige65]

I was in high school when this song came out. It was so popular it seemed they played it every hour on the radio. Yes the music was amazing back then, Nancy from Pittsburgh

[@dianeolsen33]

Thanks for the beautiful , honest reaction .

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Not biological brothers, these guys are Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield. Sadly, Bobby passed several years ago, but Bill is still performing.

[@carytakagawa2760]

I saw them in concert back in 2001, 2 years before Hatfield passed. I remember the year because they joked that they were "fifty-eleven" years old; they didn't want to cop to "60" since that would make them seem old!

[@FortWorthFabian]

✌️ ❤️ ☮️

[@donnasharpe7344]

If you have watched the movie Dirty Dancing you hear Bill Medley singing I Had of my life.

[@oldschool72]

This was live 1965 on The Andy Williams Show, watched it with my folks, I was 15 at the time. I have all their LP's and play them along with all the other great duos, solos, groups and bands from the 50's 60's and 70's.. this is a very deep rabbit hole young man...but what a journey

[@tommyfurr3028]

The song you just heard has been played on the radio more than any song ever.Fact

[@patortz4531]

Super amazing duo

[@kenbecht6892]

This is MUSIC...They are the RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS. Blue Eyed Soul. The love of my life Sharon & I saw them in 1965 in San Diego....Greatest duo ever.

[@nanaberry4120]

Look up Phil Spector and the “Wall of Sound”. This was the number one requested song on radio for the 20th century.

[@ronstopfer2315]

My brother, they were not even related. Bill Medley is the bass singer, Bobby Hatfield is the guy with the high pitched voice.. Two southern Calif boys in the early 60’s singing blue-eyed soul, and they were named The Righteous Bro’s. by a black Chicago DJ. Playing their vinyl with no idea who they were, after the records were played, the DJ would excitedly exclaim “That’s RIGHTEOUS, brother!” Bobby died in a motel room in Kalamazoo, MI some years back the night before their performance there. But their music was from their inner soul, you can’t “teach” something like this. This shows me, time and again, how music transgresses our daily differences from others. Go out and show some love today, my brother. Hey, from a (white) guy in Kansas....I love you, my friend! God bless you!

[@johntipton516]

I was about 14 when this song came out. Sometimes these TV broadcasts were actually sung live. So sometimes you were not hearing a broadcast of the recording.

[@stephanietip]

They got their name at a club,after a performance some men approached them and said they were righteous.The tall one is Bill Medley,the other was Bobby Hatfield (who passed away years ago)

[@susancrouthamel760]

Bill was a good friend of Elvis n after Elvis died Bill wrote a tribute song called " Old Friend" Bill had tears in his eyes when he sang that song. Bill was also upset when Bobby died in 2003 at age 63. I grew up with the Righteous Brothers n Elvis

[@vintagebrew1057]

One of the greatest songs/singers/production This Century!

[@futuregenerationz]

2 of the best singers(independently)on the radar of some of the best writers and producers at the time. They hardly knew each other at the time they made these.

[@THOR6471]

It's not like young people don't have the potential of being this good. You just have to be willing to put the hard work in. A LOT of hard work.

[@9tailsfan203]

Bill Medley the one with the deep voice is still alive and he still sounds like that. He also sang a duet with Jennifer Werner called I've Had The Time Of My Life. It is the main theme of the movie Dirty Dancing.

[@adtrent]

If you haven't listened to You're my soul and my hearts inspiration, you need to. Favorite Righteous Brothers song ever.

[@FortWorthFabian]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GUiYWIdqeNf7c

[@darrinhall7206]

love this song the righteous brothers are awesome way before my time

[@jeanharris2408]

Now THAT'S how you romance a woman!

[@larrywt656]

I always knew they weren't really brothers, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks they kinda looked like real brothers. I've been a fan of these guys for years, and I got to see them live a few times when I lived in Vegas in the mid-90s. Those shows were 30 years after the records were released and they definitely still had it. BTW, I'm a fellow Texan, born and raised in San Antonio and now living in New Braunfels.

[@stevegans731]

An unknown teenager named Cher sang background vocals on this record.

[@dongriggs8426]

The Righteous Brothers and Elvis---it doesn't get any better!!!

[@puffyd58]

This song is the most-played song on American radio and television in the 20th century. Massive hit.

[@Xcris_crosX]

From a VOA News interview with Bobby Hatfield: "We were working in a club in Southern California when we first started out," he said. "We used to get quite a few black Marines coming down from this Marine base, El Toro. Bill and I started doing more and more duets together. After one duet, one of the guys yelled out, 'That's righteous, brothers!'"

[@Mark-iv7np]

Hi, very glad you enjoyed this great performance. There not Brothers. The tall one is Bill Medley, other Bobby Hatfield. Probably the best duo ever! Bobby passed away I believe in 2013. Bill continues doing some concerts. Soul and Inspiration is another of their huge hits. Worth reviewing. I know yr going to love Unchained Melody, Bobby does it alone. It's definitely "his" song. Keep up the good work and success as a KZbinr.

[@Bluemax54]

We as a society need to bring love. It is better to love than be loved.

[@dollofvoodoo]

I love it when people expose themselves to different music.

[@Pronzini1]

Fort Worth, you are an excellent reactor! You make very cogent and perceptive remarks. You must have a background in music. Btw, Big Bill Medley was the deep voiced one, and Bobby Hatfield, who died, sang real high. Big Bill is still going strong at 79.

[@thelast1gotu]

In Newark N.J. is where I first heard this song, When it hit the airwaves in 1965 EVERYONE thought it was two blkm, Then word spread that they were wht, THAT sent shock waves from east to west lmao, Then we saw them singing it, putting the faces to the song, When that happened we embraced them as one of our own, The soulfull sound has resonated with us forever,

[@kenr4186]

They were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They weren't brothers but back in the day they were very popular and remain so today. Thanks for the video.

[@earlcampbell7705]

This is the most played song in the 20th century. Radio and TV. This is the top of the line.

[@robertreynolds7532]

one of the greatest duo ever

[@calady11]

When I was 14 years old I got to see the Righteous Brothers in concert (1966 was the year). They were fantastic!! By the way, Bill Medley owned two 1950-1960's dance clubs in Southern California called "The Hop". I'm not sure if this dance club is still in business.

[@thomasdwyer6128]

You may want to research a little about Phil Spector. He was the guy behind the "Wall of Sound" style of production. He knew how to take superb talent like the Righteous Brothers and make them spectacular!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I appreciate your comments on the Righteous Brothers singing (you 've lost that lov'n feeling)!!❤❤

[@profmartin1967]

Bill Medley sang the male lead on 'I've had the time of my life's in the Dirty Dancing movie.

[@Joe-rn7td]

Got to go easy on you! You're from Hip Hop, which means you've heard nothing yet! This song is from the 'Golden Era' of popular music! The original hit parade started in '52! These guys were' legends, but in an era of legends! The nearest thing to hiphop then would be Do Wop! Have a listen to The Diamonds - Little Darling! You have literally thousands of proper songs to get through! Good choice so far!

[@nancydanise5073]

This song was played more than any other song in American Radio history.No other song has surpassed it. Just think of this for a minute most played song. Bobby Hatfield was the tenor voice and Bill Melody was the baritone voice they shouldn't have blended together but they did and it was pure magic.

[@crystalsnap]

The levels are the rudimentary sound system they had back them. These gentlemen didn't have auto tune, mechanically altered voices. This was a live performance as most of the sixties. Watch "Unchained Melody" It focuses on the tenor....Bobby Hatfield. He's amazing too.

[@kmills62]

its so sad that many younger folk has not heard music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s.....not much real music written and sung since that time....current music is a bunch of pig slop.

[@carmenvillarreal4683]

Fabian I was awake and you came out and I had to tell you I was 12 years old when these songs came out no they are not blood brothers they had lots of good music dying that time Unchained Melody came out in the movie Ghost if you remember and you' be lost that loving feeling came out in the movie Top Gun ,sadly to say Bobby Hatfield passed away in 2003 and he was the best of the best I still listen to there music R I P Bobby

[@mamak2002]

This song was used in the movie Top Gun. Check out their song Soul and Inspiration!

[@jarhead4ever1]

Good to see ya. Hope all is well.

[@Gundowner4]

big fan! From a fellow Fort Worth Bro!

[@jerideaube9859]

Great reaction--Lets remember there is no AUTO TUNE!!!!! JUST PURE TALENT..... THEY ARE NOT BROTHERS... 🦋🌈

[@marvalstith2749]

Yeah . . . beautiful music from the past. Nice treat tonight finding this. Thanks. I don't know I they came after or simultaneously with Motown. Maybe there was no proximity. I'll see.

[@cmb32898]

I have noticed that the gain riding is more obvious with the compressed stereo version and less noticeable in the original mono version of Phil Spector produced Righteous Brothers recordings.

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Check out Nancy Wilson singing How Glad I am and Dorothy Moore singing Misty Blue.

[@helgar791]

When you hear the audio levels increase and decresse it's called "gain riding" and Phil Spector, the producer of this record was notorious for it.

[@FortWorthFabian]

ooooooooooo

[@RP-sj6qn]

pre compressor days....pre everything days! No autotune, no computers, no software - nothing just voice and a mic.

[@stevenellers1939]

It was reported that this song was the most requested song to be played on radio stations in the 20th century.

[@wheelmanstan]

it's also filmed perfectly, directed very well

[@Feed_The_Fink]

It all started in a club near San Diego when some black marines stood up and shouted "these brothers are Righteous" but they are not brothers

[@raymondharris8814]

When you listen to Unchained Melody you might shit your pants

[@Ryanrichey13]

Love your analysis, to the point and insightful, great content!

[@marcgreenberg1271]

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, was the most played song of the 20th century.

[@christopherdobinson710]

If you like how they compliment each other check out their song Soul and Inspiration. It’s soooo good

[@Russ-gy7tx]

Check out “You’re my Soul and Inspiration” another of their Hit records

[@FortWorthFabian]

okok

[@rosecloer5877]

Saw them live, love them, have their album. If you remember vynal.

[@livelaughandlovelong]

One of their songs, Little Latin Lupe Lu.is a song written by Bill Medley about a High School sweetheart. It was a live performance for the show Shindig. What makes it fun is that you get to see professional dancers doing the dances of that ERA. And the best part is the Brothers themselves show off their own moves. Here's a the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opW5d3ZmqbV1p9k

[@Heidelbergensis2011]

It cant be todays audio quality. Its from 1965. I think the singing is so good. No autotune, remix or anything else. Just two guys singing better than most of todays singers.

[@nberrypatch02]

This song was recorded by The Righteous Brothers in October 1964 & released the next month. They are not related though - Bill Medley is the lead singer on this song & Bobby Hatfield is his back up partner. This song holds the title as the most requested song of the 20th century. I think with all these KZbinrs reacting to it in recent years that it may also earn the title for this century as well. It continues to live on, with a renewed breath through the younger generations that are discovering all this great music from the past. :-) "Soul & Inspiration" is another great song by them together. Bobby sings solo on "Unchained Melody" Please also check out Sir Tom Jones (aka The Voice). He was dubbed with that moniker decades before the competition-reality TV show of the same name. Tom is held in such high regard not only by fans, but also his peers in the music industry. Elvis Presley really admired Tom's vocal talents - such a powerful, booming, yet so melodic voice. Some of Tom's big hits that other KZbinrs are reacting to lately are: Delilah, I'll never fall in love again, Green green grass of home, It's not unusual, She's a lady... oh, and he did a cover of KISS (by Prince) with the band, Art of Noise, back in 1988. He's still singing strong & touring at 80 years old (his b-day is tomorrow June 7th)

[@duanehirini2078]

All of America needs to bring back that lovin feeling

[@Coolrockndad]

I read somewhere that his tune was the most played song on radio stations in the U.S. during the 20th century.