Home Free - Unchained Melody | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@sarak4180]

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[@patricks.6812]

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[@TubThumper6969]

You need to check out the real Samson!!! Hot shit and ball if I want to!! Everything he does is insane

[@dickywalker6288]

What do you think about Tim Foust low bass voice,man?

[@UpperLevelFitness]

J ....i would love to hear reaction to Marilyn Manson "Beautiful People" ...I say Do It lol.

[@edwardwadsworth9959]

What this world needs is more music to bring folks together.

[@albertknapp8392]

If I were deserted on a remote island and had the conveyance to listen to one group until I either died or be rescued...Home Free would be it. They've done it all. Soul, Do-Wop, Blues, Country, R/B, Xmas...and maybe another genre I can't recall now. Their ceiling is above our comprehension.

[@danalloyd1733]

"If you’re gonna cover a song..Cover the damn song!!” Love it!

[@paparazzi323]

i'm so happy to see its coming back its good its wonderful its pure from the soul make you listen.

[@dagmar.6954]

The Righteous Brothers had a big hit with "Unchained Melody" in 1965. Home Free did such a beautiful rendition of this classic song. The video in prison is very fitting as this song was originally written for the 1955 prison film "Unchained". The film centered on a man who contemplates either escaping from prison to live life on the run or finishing his sentence and returning to his wife & family. The song focuses on someone who pines for a lover he has not seen in a "long, lonely time"

[@dee_dee_place]

Thanks for the information. I didn't know the background of the song. Home Free's rendition pays fabulous tribute to Bobby Hatfield's memorable rendition; that is in no way an easy feat.

[@Marrero79]

Really appreciate knowing the background of this song!! Thank!!!💕💜💕💜

[@barbarakennedy2667]

The movie "Unchained" is available on KZbin to watch. I saw it and I can highly recommend it.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Much respect to Bobbie Hatfield. It took 5 very talented mento pull thus off.

[@wickedwings7611]

It was nice that they started out with Tim(he's amazing), as long as I got to hear my Austin! Lol. He sounds like an angel 😇 the rest of them are also incredible.

[@Treasacello]

That transition though, melted butter!

[@davee7344]

I think it’s safe to say these “brothers” will always be invited to the “cookout” , so much swag , Motown, r and b, country, beat boxing , beyond crazy

[@TheStephenPJensen]

That was making music that's been done. Awesome. Which is different than making something new. The great thing about the 60-80's. Nothing was off the table. ANYTHING could be done, created, smashed together and there was a whole bunch of people that just wanted. More, More, More.

[@dbcooper-alltimehideandsee6223]

The Righteous Brothers set the bar high. It took a lot of guts to attempt it. It took a lot of talent to get it right. My hat's off to them.

[@brendagrothier967]

So glad to see you react to the men of Home Free again. In the last couple of years they have done amazing music.

[@kennethdunkin1955]

The Unlikely Origins of This Love Song The song was originally written as part of a score for a 1955 movie called Unchained, which was based on a book published by Kenyon Judson Scudder in 1952. Both the book and the movie follow the story of a man serving time in a medium-security prison. He is deeply conflicted and must decide whether to behave himself behind bars and serve out his sentence or try to escape so he can see his wife, who he loves deeply and misses so very much. The movie version of the song was performed by Todd Duncan, who also had a minor role in the movie. Who Wrote "Unchained Melody"? "Unchained Melody" was written by composer Alex North and lyricist Hy Zaret. North composed the score for the film and was then asked to write a theme song. Zaret was originally not interested in helping North with the lyrics for the song, but North kept after him, and Zaret finally agreed. Two different versions of the song were released to coincide with the movie's release; an orchestral version and one with the lyrics performed by Al Hibbler. Hibbler's version of the song hit the number one position on the R&B charts in 1955, as did a version by Roy Hamilton. Another version from June Valli reached the #29 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles list in May 1955. The song was also recorded by Harry Belafonte later that same year.

[@martic51]

There are just not enough words for these guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️Love them!

[@denise_landry]

Love Home Free! Their chord structures and harmonies are unmatched. Great reaction. Thank You!!

[@Retromolarman]

Was reading the other day. According to the popular music businesses, this is the most covered song in history. It's been covered more than 1500 times! Voting said the Righteous Brothers version is the most popular.

[@pattymesagal2654]

i remember for about 4-5 years my mother was in a tb sanitarium. this song reminds me of the time she was gone. And as a child wishing for her to come home which she finally did with the help of surgery to remove the tb. as an adult it brings back those feelings. thank you for the reaction. love and smiles to you

[@melodymcdonald2140]

Oh my goodness!! I just listened to this 3 times in a row and I'm about to listen again. You actually introduced me to Home Free and I am SO glad you did! Thank you!! 😍

[@janicemartin7560]

Check out the Home Free Buts Remix. Actually everything they do is great

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Love how Austin just holds that last note & the rest catch up to him to resolve the chord.

[@liszabakonyi4135]

definitely a band you should see live.

[@deanm375]

I respect that Austin did not try to duplicate Bobby Hatfield's ending. I know he has the skills to do it but I appreciate they did it differently.

[@nancyl3843]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written--yeah.

[@GaiaOne]

This song forever belongs to Bobby Hatfield. But, no one has come closer to dethroning Bobby than Home Free. A righteous cover.

[@cherylreichardt]

Just amazing what they can do with just those harmonious voices!

[@mikelawson6575]

That was…..an incredible moment. Just wow. It’s your passion for great music that makes you THE top reactor. Not a single one out there does what you do. Thank you for that.

[@tomhansen4576]

Who would of ever thought of a doo wop version of this iconic song? Home Free did. Now we know why. HF never ceases to amaze. Speaking of which, they came out with a cover of Lonestar's Amazed just before this one. It is Amazing!

[@barbarakennedy2667]

The song was written in the fifties, so do-wop is very appropriate.

[@carolinagothic7243]

I found your channel years back because of Home Free!! So when the notification popped up, I had to get right on it!! They never cease to amaze me!! Another great reaction! Keep ‘em comin!! ❤️

[@lindanearing4710]

Home Free takes everything they cover to a whole other level. To me, this was spectacular.

[@conniestone2806]

Always a great reaction Jamel! Home Free also hits it out of the park next level! Harmonies, doo-wop, Austin/Tim, beats, all of it! Incredible! Take care.

[@richb313]

Home Free can cover a song like nobody else can'

[@janethernandez724]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well done! I didn't know they did a cover to this song before but BRAVO to them! I love their take on 'Unchained Melody" I do love the "Righteous Brother's version but this was fantastic! Thank you for reacting to this video! I am inspired to view more of their music catalog. Peace.

[@TheScottEF]

Yes, none of them are in the same stratosphere as Bobby Hatfield, but, Lord, a real tasteful, beautifully-done version.

[@dsusan17]

They leave me amazed. It is like they caress you with their voices. Wonderful pick and reaction!

[@babyfry4775]

Love this. Home Free has a way with doing a classic in just the right way. They did go old school and went back to the original song that was written for the prison movie Unchained in 1955. Loved Tim and Austin’s solos. Loved the black and white film and the typewriter. Just so well done. Great reaction Jamel! 😍😃

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

WooHoo! Happy you're back to reacting to Home Free! I love this song so much and they certainly did it justice.

[@rosedouglas9586]

It's been a minute since you reacted to Home Free. This was worth your time to check it out. I love Tim starting out low, Austin taking it up to the sky, and everyone in between. Adam Rupp is the real MVP, always laying the perfect beat for every song. Thank you! We know you're a Home Fry too.

[@gallerhea5410]

They did a fantastic job! If you want to be amazed, do a KZbin search for Austin Brown singing this song. It is just him and his friend on guitar. It is breathtaking!

[@TheWynch]

I loved their video interpretation of this song, vocals are excellent as always. Thanks for listening to it.

[@stephanieprice5029]

Oh, man! Most beautiful version I ever heard of this. I'm a pretty hard core Rocker but even I can appreciate the musicality of this. Loved the video too.

[@reginaminton1135]

Home Free did an amazing job with this song. I do like the Righteous Brothers and how they did the song, but I really like what Home Free has done with it. Hopes and needs of what awaits when they are finally home. Thank you for a really good reaction.

[@rngodnatone1672]

First time hearing Home Free. Thanks for the reaction

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

Such a beautiful song ❄️❤️❄️🇨🇦

[@duckie48]

True beauty can take many shapes......this is definitely one of them.

[@Wraithlen]

Austin is incredible. As a bass, I love Tim, but damn Austin just brings it. I mean....Home Free is amazing all around. If ya'll haven't seen them live, you NEED to. Trust me.

[@marlahudgins7038]

My all-time favorite song + My all-time favorite band = HEAVEN The guys are in jail because they killed this song!!

[@GaiaOne]

🤣

[@Tiffinz]

Same favorite song of all time!

[@kimking6036]

Hey J! I want to thank you. You introduced me to Home Free a few months ago. I had never heard of them until I saw one of your reactions. Not sure if you know but they have some new ones like When will I be loved, Brother and Listen to the music. ☮️♥️🙏

[@tj7264]

They are so awesome, and I love when you do reactions to them. You have such a good and broad respect for many different renditions. It makes your reactions really interesting and fun to watch!!

[@tracyz9155]

Thanks for reacting to Home Free again. I’m a long time subscriber but don’t often comment. This is just such a wonderful version. The vocals, harmonies and beat boxing is amazing.

[@diannegrach6376]

"If you're gonna cover the song...cover the damn song!" Brother Jamel ❤ DG

[@brianmiller616]

Love this version. Great to hear it brought back and so we'll done.

[@momD612]

Goose bumps good!!! They are sooooo incredible. Always keeping things respectful, in such beautiful ways. 😍 You were jamming! How can ya not?! 🥰🥰

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Hey Jamel !!! Good to see you cover these boys again !!! We miss you so much !! They killed it with this arrangement in a doo-wop 1950's style....it's perfect and the jail, is in line with the original of this song which pre-dates the Righteous Brothers 1965 cover. The original was from a 1955 film called "Unchained: about a pair of lovers separated by his being in prison. So Home Free did it's homework on this one !!! Again it's good to have you back. A suggestion would be to cover Home Free's cover of Dire Straits song, "Brothers in Arms"....

[@ByronRTroy]

Home Free... Ring of Fire or Man of Constant Sorrow. I forget if you did both of those Thank you, man for bringing smiles to so many.

[@firemedic5100]

Many months ago Austin did this cover solo, and I commented then, that Home Free should do this together. I am sure glad they did.

[@lindacantu9885]

This came out great. Loving the Doo -wop sound they added. Great reaction thanks for sharing.

[@debbiehall9091]

Love this rendition as well as the video. CK out Brothers in Arms

[@janegreene2838]

Certainly gave a different and unexpected perspective of that song. I won't be able to think of it the other way any more.

[@sharonmortimer3843]

The original came out in 1955. It was in a movie called Unchained, which was a prison movie. Which was probably why this was done in the way it was. I'm not sure if you know that Austin also did this song on his KZbin channel. Always enjoy your reactions to these guys.

[@kaybegreen7021]

The deeper voice is so different. The voice is truly an instrument.

[@Mudjie50]

These guys are phenomenal!

[@shruggknucklesfistbump4381]

was holding back on watching this one...my ears are melting...wow

[@tilemonkee5510]

So,So not the normal ,kind of thing I would listen to.....but you gotta admire the quality. Much respect for the way the lead vocalist sang like a grown-ass man! It takes a lot more power and conditioning to sing in a deep voice with power. If you don't know,try it! You'll figure out soon enough who needs to go to the gym! Excellent choice and great reaction, bruh! ❤❤

[@debbiecrawford7925]

So glad you reacted to this one. So good. Great reaction

[@marshac7738]

Home Free and their harmonies!! Such powerful visuals and a remarkable version of the song ❤️ I know it hearkens back to the mid-century movie and they portray it spectacularly, but I do hate seeing our guys behind bars. 😕 However, they can definitely "emote" through their music/videos better than just about anyone else out there!! ❤️🎼🥰🎶❤️

[@marielerennie1572]

It is you who helped me discover Home Free. Forever grateful.

[@wbish3]

I would really, really love to see you react to their cover of Brothers in Arms. Seriously Tim singing in that one and gorgeous 5 part harmony.

[@mjackson780]

Have you reacted to their cover "Brothers In Arms"? Tim and Chance did a fantastic job on the lead.

[@marthacrowley1644]

Just wanted to let you know that Home Free is releasing a video today in about 5 minutes. They will not say what it's about but it is a cover of the song "when will I be loved". In a picture it shows everyone in the group holding a dog or cat.... It will be day to at 12:00 PM. Hope you will be able to review it soon. thanks!

[@Lulabee2024]

I feel that about listening with headphones 🎧!! ... I ALWAYS say that when I share the songs I looooove!

[@karenc1564]

Jamel, you need to watch Tim's recent video, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay". Talk about keeping great music alive. Tim knocked it out of the park with that song. Appreciate your channel so much!!

[@johnthegreek5836]

This was damn great and will definitely be added to my playlist

[@terrichristenson432]

Home Free is just Amazing in everything they do !!!!! This is taken back to the original written for a movie "Unchanined" about a man in prison missing his wife. I think it dates back to 1955. Have you heard Austin solo of this song on his channel? Would love to hear you react to it. Just love your hoddie, going to order one.

[@TracyfromNC]

I'm shocked at how they always seem to bring a new and great rendition! So lovely. So much so, I now follow Austin...he literally has so much good stuff. Check him out.

[@davidsanders5788]

More home free. Yesssss

[@digibirder]

Can't beat massed voices. More powerful than any other instrument.

[@cullumkille2372]

This is a great cover. You can never go wrong with Home Free. Austin Brown covered this song solo. Thanks for the great reaction video. 💙

[@MyLorissa]

Yes he did about a year ago & it now has over 8.7 million views! Check it out on Austin's solo channel!

[@marylee7467]

Man, I saw you were doing this I came a running. They do a phenominal job on this. If you love hearing Tim really sing check out Brothers In Arms. Theres so many new ones they've done (hint hints lol) thanks again for this. Peace and love

[@onemanriot100]

Tim does great with "Over Misty Mountains Cold"

[@theresaswallows4274]

Totally agree Mary, Brothers In Arms is absolutely beautiful

[@susansabatka5318]

They are so amazing 👏

[@barbarapetitfils5017]

They are so awesome!

[@mandysmith1756]

They've released a whole lot of music since you last reacted to them. Try Folsom Prison Blues, or When A Man Loves A Woman. Love Home Free.

[@quiltie1774]

This is such a great cover!

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Oh and that deep note. With the hell going on in the world nice to know we can come to this channel and get reprieved. Thanks so much. 🙏❤️

[@donparker8246]

THAT.... WAS.... INCREDIBLE!👍🎶😁

[@johnmccarthy-behindtheveil]

The original version in early 1950's was actually about a man in prison, thinking about his true love.

[@darrenhokanson1232]

Always appreciate ur reviews, especially when u review Home Free! Appreciate your time and talent!

[@Dana-kb5mk]

LOVE this and you are right Jamel - *many* layers

[@victorcowboywest]

Home Free done right by paying homage to the movie "UNCHAINED " a 1955 low budget little-known movie, about a prisoner torn between escaping to be with his wife and family or finishing his sentence. In the movie the song was by Todd Duncan and was written by Alex North (music),Hy Zaret (lyrics) In the year of the movie Al Hibbler, and Roy Hamilton Les Baxter hit Billboard top 10 in the U.S. and Al Hibbler, Les Baxter, Jimmy Young and Liberace appeared in the top 20 in the U.K. simultaneously for the same song. In 1984 the Manhattan Transfer did a remake of cover found on their "Bop Doo- Wopp". Also check out Tim solo project.

[@thehansonproject44]

Jamel, have you heard Ted Hawkins "Watch your Step"? He's an unsung hero of folk, blues, rock, and soul. Only two chords, and the first three lyrics HIT YOU IN THE FACE LIKE A BRICK!! Keep on rockin' brother, I watch this channel every night!! ✌❤🎸

[@thehansonproject44]

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[@vickiadkins9844]

Im glad u reacted to Home Free again!! Have you reacted to Brothers In Arms? Anyway, they made unchained Melody into a masterpiece again!!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

This is just drop dead gorgeous!! Tim just killed those low notes and Austin and his high notes soaring up there… wow!! I really liked Adams part in this too🐝🤗❤️

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Oh, yes!!! ❤️ Thank you for this!!! 🤗

[@freadadillon4071]

Stunning.

[@lorriehil4212]

Your a pleasure to watch. Have a lovely day from 🇨🇦

[@terri8988]

I love Homefree ❤️

[@bladerunner752]

Tim does a great cover of "stay" and say you'll still love me tomorrow. Gotta check that out he really shows his range as well

[@Stacey67643]

You make me so happy with your reactions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperFlowback]

I love this song done in the doo wop style

[@sandyblack2687]

Love your reaction!!!❤️Love HF!!

[@tamifuller5407]

Tim has been releasing music from his own album. You should check out his channel.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

so glad to see you reacting to home free again