RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS “UNCHAINED MELODY” | REACTION

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[@johnkeith8072]

For my money, this is the greatest solo vocal performance ever. Done live, no auto-tune, no second chances. That's talent...

[@susanmcewan302]

my all time favorite, his rendition is a masterpiece!

[@lesliehorwinkle]

Certainly valid choice.

[@gdfggggg]

‘Tom Jones, ill never fall in love again’, has to be up there.

[@billbutler775]

without a doubt

[@nihlify]

I mean, you're allowed to have that opinion but plenty of modern bands do it live with no auto-tune and no second chances. Come up with something better...

[@h8rraider227]

1 million babies were born 9 months after the Righteous Brothers released that gem

[@chrisguzman7926]

🤣🤣

[@josematamoros794]

@@chrisguzman7926 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤣🤣 🤣🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leftcoaster67]

That's it?

[@Oldscule62]

Facts

[@richardmoore2124]

Only a million? Probably more than that!

[@shrimpgeisha]

He sang this song and was nervous because his parents were in the audience. He did THAT despite being nervous.

[@kathlelan]

AND had a cold...

[@Jakexx01]

At our wedding my wife walked up to the front of the church to this song. I'm not ashamed to say she made me weep. She's still the best after 18 years. Love your reactions!

[@altheagray103]

😥

[@peteg8920]

Just proves we're all the same.

[@shirleebostrom7230]

CONGRATS!

[@Gangrel442003]

Be honored my friend...

[@evaa3944]

And I just cried just from reading this♥️😅

[@RonHerring5300]

I`ve been a musician all my life. Spent 9 years back in the 70`s in a 8 piece group in Honolulu, Hi. One night this guy ( Bobby Hatfield ) came in and wanted to sit in. He stood right next to me and sang this song. He was FANTASTIC! ( the band also killed it!) I`m sure no one in that crowd will ever forget that performance. One of the extreme highlights of my music career. Still gives me chills.

[@johntipton516]

Sometimes being lucky is the best thing that can happen.

[@Jakexx01]

You were given the opportunity to perform with greatness. I'm glad to see you're grateful. Awesome!

[@karenlee4874]

You are soo fortunate to have had that experience.

[@carriekloosterman5469]

Very cool!😊

[@GJoeJ010841]

From the movie Unchained Very haunting melody. Also; recorded by Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler Some unknown singer sang it in the movie. The movie starred Elroy "crazylegs" Hirsch, a former athlete.

[@johnrooney1033]

The late great Bobby Hatfield. Sang that cold with no auto-tune, or any help on live TV.

[@lindahake1666]

John...we lost him way too soon.

[@IanLeoTV]

Rest In Peace Bobby❤️ one of my favourite singers ever

[@stephenspero3201]

John Rooney That's it! no auto tuned, overdubbed, multi looped, drum machine driven cacophony of crap that is presented as a stage show disguised as music! Argh! I can't take it.! What a great time to grow up musically 60's and 70s. I am forever grateful.

[@chriscornelius2518]

I don't think as youths, you can appreciate the ability of performers of those early eras. I believe there is every bit the talent out there, but the music has devolved so much into over production that vocalists are really secondary.

[@rachelgarber1423]

They didn't need autotune, they knew how to sing. Although Cher's singing is autotuned, I read that she doesn't need it

[@THEFITNESS411]

Maybe the best live song performance ever 😎 He knew he killed it at the end 👍

[@dawnaberry8452]

Best LOVE song too!

[@davidlightfoot348]

Bobby Hatfield opens his mouth and magic comes out.

[@digittbr1688]

There is enough smooth silk in that song for half a dozen kimonos.

[@prislaem3838]

This comment is so underrated! XD!

[@enlightendbel]

There's enough to make a damn shirt for Gabriel Iglesias.

[@halfrutter2226]

Great comment!!! 👍🎉

[@kenmatheson5794]

Love yer work Terry . :)

[@danij1586]

LMBO

[@Oxmustube]

After watching dozens of reactions, nothing beats "I need that suit!"

[@Deviax28]

Honestly i think i would even wear that suit out of respect for Bobby and an amazing voice. He wears it better than I would though lol

[@Oxmustube]

Deviax You show up on a first date wearing that, including the pants, and you either hit a home run or you strike out...no in between.

[@patricialabbe1416]

They both had one which they sometimes both wore on stage appearances. Lol.😂 I love those suits. No fear of wearing pink shirts there.

[@jivebunny3765]

Jamel would like superb in dusky pink.

[@MicheleDoolan]

Agreed!

[@hellhound551]

This song was used in Ghost. This was a live performance and it was flawless. That voice is epic and we will never hear another voice or song sung like this. Bobby Hatfield had a once in a lifetime voice.

[@kellyhoward6941]

Many years ago I read a poll that voted this the #1 performance of the most romantic song of all time. Can't argue with that!

[@dyanlogan6776]

I am a white lady, twice your age and then some and I have fallen in love with you. You are funny, and your whole face exudes warmth. Can not watch you without feeling better and that sir is a gift. thank you from Canada

[@jamelakajamal]

THANK YOU DYAN🙏🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU

[@5siggi]

I'm 61 and I hear you Dyan! I love watching him everyday and he's easy on the eyes 💙💜 Thank you Jamel_AKA_Jamal for being you! Appreciate you, all the way from Chicago 😎

[@rowenanunn590]

I'm am so with you Dyan! I'm 54 and he makes me smile every single time🥰✌

[@stephanietip]

Me too.50 years for me(just turned 50 2 weeks ago)and this young gentlemen is my favorite by far

[@jamelakajamal]

5siggi 🙏🏾Thanks for the Love

[@artbagley1406]

After viewing about 150 reaction videos for this tune, I just now realized he had no "feedback" speakers at his feet on the stage. One small microphone, a very fine band behind him, a live TV audience surrounding him (nerves?!), and his raw talent -- this must be saved as an American treasure in the Library of Congress.

[@markhooren5530]

It was like being serenaded by an angel......Bobby had one of the most perfect voices of all time and this has was simply stunning.

[@riomichellecorrales7096]

Such a great voice... RIP Bobby. Now a soul will not have a color. Thanks Jamel for your great reaction to this great singer.

[@bostonwhofan]

Bobby Hatfield's voice was smoother than peanut butter! Rest In Peace, Bobby Hatfield.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Smoother than a Playboy bunny.

[@reneepurdis8573]

I love that you let it play from start to finish. Others always stop the song to comment,when all we want to do is hear it without stopping and starting! Thanks for that!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This is Bobby's song! He killed it! I still get goosebumps everytime I hear him just like I did in 1965. I'm 72 yrs old and still this song. One of greatest singers!!! RIP Bobby! 💞💞💞💞

[@ruudversteege2868]

I am from the Netherlands and first heard this song in 1968. Then I was 8 years old. Ik had toen al een goed oor voor kwaliteit. This song has never left me. Everything is right, the man, the voice, the orchestra. This is by far the best love song ever. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

​@ruudversteege2868 such a beautiful song and his voice is awesome! ❤

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

​@@ruudversteege2868greetings from denver Colorado, USA 🇺🇸

[@jamesmabrie8410]

If Bobby Hatfield were alive and he did a Concert and singing Unchained Melody in this era He would have all the Ladies in the Palm of his Hands

[@wilfbentley6738]

I think he had all the ladies he wanted back in the day - and probably for years after.

[@denisejacob2032]

He DID have all the ladies in the palm of his hand ❤️🌹

[@tanyaphillips4518]

He still does even now!!! What a lesson in how to do it righteously!!!!? Sigh!!! Love them then & Still!!!!🌹❤️🥰

[@jpsned]

There wouldn't be a dry seat in the house.

[@dawnaberry8452]

He still does. For the last 58 years. Still love him.

[@davidward3122]

Can you imagine being in this audience and witnessing this masterpiece. Speechless. We grew up with this music. We were so lucky.

[@tannaorr4133]

David Ward yes we were! Just thinking the same thing.

[@PsychedelicFerret]

It was on a friggin tv show, imagine that!

[@sean_b_drummer]

Plus, it was recorded live! No lip-sync! 😍😍

[@jamelakajamal]

Exactly 👍🏾

[@Gizmologist1]

No auto tune either! Pure voical magic.

[@sukioki6983]

Exactly! No auto tune!

[@theresarandall7448]

No need for sexy dancers either

[@Gizmologist1]

@@theresarandall7448 Agreed. IMO the ever-present activities of most all background dancers adds nothing at all to the songs and is simply an annoying distraction , IMO. The reaction of most ladies even today indicates how gifted both these incredible artists were when they first appeared on the scene. I know a lot of guys over the t=-years have said the same thing "Man! I wish I had that voice", referring to BOTH artists. I sure did and I was singer a few years ago. My voice was in the range of the baritine, Bill Medly. Even though I have the same vocal range, I do NOT have his pure soul. I have never heard anyone who did or does even now. One syllable and his voice is instantly recognized by anyone who lived through their era. Bobby Hatfield was not even in a 'field of of singers'; he was the ONLY man with a voice, delivery, and a purely natural presentation like that. Their teaming up created a never-to-be repeated emotional experience. God in His wisdom, broke the mold after Bill and Bobby.

[@chuckcarles8288]

I am 81 and have heard several artist before Bobby’s version and several after. No one comes close to this, Bobby owns it. This version came out as I was headed for Viet Nam. You can feel the loneliness in the words and the way we felt as we were away from our families for one long year. Bill and Bobby always did one solo on each of there albums and while on tour. They both wanted to do “Unchained”, so they flipped a coin. The music was written as the theme for the little-known prison film “Unchained” (January 1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers. The movie “Unchained” is about a man in prison and longing for his wife and children. Hoping his wife will still be there when he gets out. So you can now understand the meaning of the song. The movie was not very good, or so my friends told me. But we were all teenagers so what did we now. Several artists sang it and it made the billboard top 100. But no one can come close to Bobby Hatfield’s version. Bobby’s version hit the top ten chart. And did it again when it was used in the movie “Ghost” It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by Bobby. According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of "Unchained Melody" have been made by more than 670 artists, in multiple languages.

[@raymondreid4987]

Smooth is this mans voice when he hits that upper register. He is just incredible with his high notes.

[@steelheart4148]

No lip sync. No auto tune, no digital exhancement. In other words, a real singer.

[@joshland7826]

One of the most amazing things is that when this was recorded auto tune didn't exist. Those guys had a real and true gift.

[@oakeysmokey]

auto tune? dude this was before cable tv

[@buckhorncortez]

Before Xerox copiers, fax machines, FedEx, personal computers, calculators, etc. I think they're still might have been dinosaurs...

[@rabdog43]

Best Jamal comment: "I need that suit". Priceless!

[@John-gv2ug]

When you said "Art" Jamel you were spot on - Bobby Hatfield's voice is the equivalent of a Botticelli masterpiece.

[@RLibera1]

This performance will live on for generations!!

[@dawnaberry8452]

@@RLibera1 It already has, and will continue into the next century, if someone perpetuates the preservation of this masterpiece. Bobby was one in a trillion.

[@jnagarya519]

Huh? Botticelli was a painter; not known for singing.

[@John-gv2ug]

@@jnagarya519 Read and think more carefully. My comment said it was an equivalent masterpiece in respect to its beauty, no reference to Botticelli as a singer. Have you never heard of comparison? I am perfectly aware that Botticelli was a painter, I have prints of "La Primavera" and "The Birth Of Venus" on my mantlepiece and I have seen these and other Botticelli paintings in the Uffizi Gallery three times, as well as his works in the Sistine Chapel and elsewhere.

[@vtbn53]

Others have said it but the fact that this was a live performance gives it momentous clout.

[@glaxowelcome1907]

Sorry, but it wasn't live. He is an incredible singer but he was lip synching here. How can you tell? First of all, where was the band? Whenever you don't see a band it's a sign that they are lip synching. Second, it''s really, really hard to match up your mouth with the recording for every second of the sone. There are always parts where it doesn't match up exactly. Watch at @ and @, his stops singing but the singing continues, for just a little bit. Third, the recording equipment back them was primitive compared to today and it would have been nearly impossible, on a live performance, to exactly balance the volume all of the various instruments and his voice like they are balanced here. Also, televisions stations back then didn't want to take a chance that a wrong note would be sung and would insist on lip synching. Think about all of the songs performed on American Bandstand or ALL of the other variety shows, all were lip synching. He actually has a fantastic voice, but this performance was just not live.

[@matthewpaul1111]

@@glaxowelcome1907 They often had the band and back-up singers out of sight for television singing performances back in those days. The video can be a little out of sync when transferred so many times over the decades. Yet I went over this video and his lips and jaw looked perfectly in sync. You might want to check your puter for porn virus' that make your screen a bit "jerky." ;) The equipment back then was primitive by our standards but the best equipment back then got clean and balanced sound for the higher quality TV shows that had musical guests.

[@EmmaGS]

@@glaxowelcome1907 watch his neck and jaw. If this is lip sync, explain how he manages to get the muscles in his neck and jaw to contract with the same speed, duration and intensity as the vibrato we hear simultaneously in his voice. This is a live recorded performance. No other record of him singing this exact version. I've seen at least one video that they did lip sync; it was identical to the album track. But not this performance. No lip sync here.

[@nodak81]

Back when it required actual talent to be a famous musical act.

[@liquidminds]

Back in the day, you got one instrument and you dedicated your life to it. These days you can download an entire studio and most people don't spend as much time with the entire suite than people back in the days spent on one single device. You had to become a local act first before they considered you for a global market. Today, they sign up artists, write their albums and immediately market them globally to maximise profits.

[@Jeffro5564]

@@liquidminds yep and that's new bubblegum factory songs and guess what these songs you won't remember 50 years time compare to timeless classics like righteous brothers and others

[@liquidminds]

@@Jeffro5564 there's still good musicians all over the charts. I mean, not the singers or bands, but the hand full of producers in the background, who write and produce every song and manage to get people to buy it over and over and over again. And the few bands that are actually good musicians, playing as a band, don't really participate in the stupidity that is the music industry.... they tour and sell their merch. They are happy, despite not being played on the radio.

[@michaelrowell7798]

Spot on, today social media allows budding artists who may have taken years to come to light to be in our faces almost immediately, but the flip side is that is dilutes the talent pool so much. The kids that perform today have not earned their dues in any way shape or form, that's not their fault it's just that the music industry is out of synch with today's market. There is little time taken to develop and nurture craft and musicianship, nowadays if you look good and can even half hold a tune you are marketed as a "big thing". Too much is getting "dumbed down" for the sake of just getting content out there and maximising profits..

[@Patruicio]

And the truth is, If they appeared today, they would destroy their concorrence!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elaines5750]

This song was around long before "Ghost."

[@cfinley81]

That's how it came into my life. But my momma remembers when it was cool long before, too.

[@0davydebrycke328]

Yep 1965

[@davidjack7418]

Pretty sure he knows it was long before that, but I think he's just referencing that for someone his age it was popularized heavily by that movie.

[@elaines5750]

@@davidjack7418 doesn't seem like he knows. "Ghost" is not the reason the song was popular. It was a hit 25 years before the movie came out.

[@davidjack7418]

@@elaines5750 It also re-entered the charts in over a dozen countries including the US Billboard Top 100 as a result of the movie "Ghost", so yes it absolutely was popularized by the movie for many people that may have never heard it before. It charted in 1965 and again in 1991. One can respect the original and the attention it gained due to a popular movie at the same time.

[@denisejacob2032]

His little smile at the end of the song, when he bit his lip....he knew he KILLED IT!!!

[@nanaberry4120]

This was the love song for boys who were in Vietnam to their wives and sweethearts back home. “Wait for me... wait for me.” “Are you still mine?”

[@eoinMB3949]

He flawlessly hits that high note near the end.......that is truly the voice of God.

[@victoriamyers7273]

This was my late husband Eddy, and my favorite song. We used to sing and dance to it all the time. Miss him so much. 😢

[@ajatkonyak7211]

😥😥 you will be meet her in heavens when the right time comes. Sorry to hear n stay strong

[@juliethompson1786]

The greatest love song of all time, in my opinion and the slow dance to end them all. Perfection.

[@normacraig7894]

Absolutely one of the best songs ever! I mean absolutely flawless!!!

[@language-n-learning]

R & B and soul music sung by whites back then was called "blue-eyed soul."

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@chriscornelius2518]

I never heard that.....fascinating.

[@language-n-learning]

@@chriscornelius2518 Evidently, that was how DJs told their radio audience that the singers were white. Something like, "And now for some blue-eyed soul from..."

[@chriscornelius2518]

@@language-n-learning wow. So interesting. I love discovering little facts like this one even though it's associated with segregation. A different time with wonderful music, but a transitioning society.

[@language-n-learning]

@@chriscornelius2518 How is it associated with segregation?

[@haroldlee1989]

The Righteous Brothers are known as"Blue Eyed Soul"; their voices compliment each other, they're very soulful, this is an exceptional live performance

[@mikedee2412]

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

[@kimking6036]

This was my Cousin and his wife's (my friend) song. They passed away, young, in a boating accident. We played it at their funeral. They mentioned the river to the sea, always gives me chills 💔

[@Sable30]

I’m in the sweltering south but I get chills every time I hear this song

[@margiegreen7886]

Smooth Soulfulness of Bobby Hatfield RIP sir.

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

I close my eyes, listen to this song and melt. Beautiful song and reaction

[@kathleenmavity3004]

Watching your face while listening to him hit those high notes was a double scoop of fun!

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾🤣

[@OldJoe212]

"Unchained Melody" was first written and released in 1955. A bunch of folks recorded it but this is the best.

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@stevecasucci7136]

Do the Oldies version with Vito & the Salutations!

[@OldJoe212]

@@stevecasucci7136 I heard that version before but didn't know who did it. Fun, but I'll still go with Bobby. Thanks.

[@OldJoe212]

@@stevecasucci7136 BTW, a young Leann Rimes also has a good cover.

[@jamespasifull]

The Brit, Jimmy Young did a pretty good version too, maybe a little too 'clean' for some, but he can definitely sing!

[@johntipton516]

The song was used in "Ghost" but was originally written in 1955 for a movie about prisons called "Unchained". Hence the name "Unchained Melody".But when Bobby Hatfield sang it 10 years later (the Righteous Brother here) the song became world renown.

[@petej3800]

Al Hibbler sang the original give it a listen.

[@johntipton516]

@@petej3800 I know who Al Hibbler was _ I will.

[@josephobrien8019]

in 1955, it was done by Vito and the Salutations, and they weren't the first either

[@johntipton516]

@@josephobrien8019 Joseph, Thanks for the info. In 1955 I was 4. When the Righteous Brothers did it around 1964-1965 I did not even know Unchained Melody came from the movie about a jail prisoner. As a teen I never understood why it was called Unchained Melody. What was unchained about the melody? Shows you how ignorant I was about the song until just recently.

[@sheiladrucker6872]

Oh, I got the "chills" with this one!!!! so smooth!!!!

[@beefonweckeastside3323]

He sang and made it look so effortless as if he was just having a good conversation and man the world listened

[@gracep9368]

Well said...

[@karlapaiz3376]

I mean if this isn’t one of the most beautifully sang song.

[@jeffstevens4262]

What a beautiful and classic song from way back in the '60's, sung so amazingly by the late great Bobby Hatfield. Ah, the memories...

[@TheNoisyNinja72]

gives me goosebumps every time I hear this song! Jamel's reaction just makes it better.

[@JennRighter]

Something about how gentle his runs are give them far more power. The effortless and quiet and simple beauty of his voice is just crazy. Don't get me wrong, I love some power house vocals. Whitney Houston on the National Anthem, Celine Dion on everything she sings, James Brown 'Man's World', I love those crazy loud belts that people can do. But THIS is some crazy talent. To have so much power in such a soft and controlled voice. It's really hard to think of a comparison in that way.

[@brianwilson3952]

Jenn Righter... You might want to reword 'how gentle his runs are give them far more power.' Awwww. 😂💛

[@HulkCrow]

Meat Loaf. Powerhouse.

[@JennRighter]

@@brianwilson3952 Lol, love this humor haha.

[@brianwilson3952]

@@JennRighter At least you got the joke. Lol. 💛

[@philpotts3893]

Great comment..it is crazy good..I know what you mean

[@robertarnold7187]

Thats the best live singing performance I've ever seen and heard.

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Better than studio, too.

[@glaxowelcome1907]

Sorry, but it wasn't live. He is an incredible singer but he was lip synching here. How can you tell? First of all, where was the band? Whenever you don't see a band it's a sign that they are lip synching. Second, it''s really, really hard to match up your mouth with the recording for every second of the sone. There are always parts where it doesn't match up exactly. Watch at @ and @, his stops singing but the singing continues, for just a little bit. Third, the recording equipment back them was primitive compared to today and it would have been nearly impossible, on a live performance, to exactly balance the volume all of the various instruments and his voice like they are balanced here. Also, televisions stations back then didn't want to take a chance that a wrong note would be sung and would insist on lip synching. Think about all of the songs performed on American Bandstand or ALL of the other variety shows, all were lip synching. He actually has a fantastic voice, but this performance was just not live.

[@razorback9926]

glaxo welcome: It was indeed live. Listen to the studio recording, he doesn’t end it anything like this, there is no big finish like this on the studio recording.

[@debbylambert3319]

@@glaxowelcome1907 The music was recorded, but he sang this live. That's why no band.

[@alexemerson9886]

"That was too easy for him." Friend, you nailed it.

[@thewarrior5486]

"Where was the other one at? That was just the Righteous BROTHER." I LOL'd

[@ingfig1]

So this was Bobby Hatfield, half of the Righteous Brothers duo. The other half was Bill Medley. They usually sang duos, with Bobby’s counter-tenor voice (that means he can reach the same notes as a female soprano!) and Bill with his bass-baritone voice - listen to that deep rich voice in You’ve Lost That Lovin Feelin. Anyways, this was a solo song so they flipped a coin... but it was still very much a team effort because Bill arranged the music for both the studio version and for this live version, and he also played the piano in the musical backing. I’ve left more info in the general comments section for this video, if you’re interested ...

[@shelleybradford3395]

There is another one, Bill Medley but they flipped a coin for this song. Thank goodness Bobby won! History was made!

[@dawnaberry8452]

@@ingfig1 Yes. Bobby was a counter-tenor, and a lot of sopranos couldn't reach the high register that he could. Most people think those high notes were falsetto. They were not.

[@ingfig1]

@@dawnaberry8452 .. yes, I heard one of the “reactions” by a singing coach who said that it was full voice not falsetto - so thank you for corroborating. He was an amazing singer.

[@nanook8721]

Bobby Hatfield’s voice, that song - it’s like a prayer. I have a recording of him singing Somewhere from West Side Story. I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and it still gives me chills. He was a gift.

[@annapercy6002]

Thankyou Nan Rod, I hadn't heard it - agree it's a prayer and touches the soul

[@patmcnair2784]

I’ve heard numerous artists have a bash at singing this song, but none of the could ever reach the high notes that he did so effortlessly! He makes it seem so easy but it really isn’t! Beautiful!

[@Military450Veteran]

PLEASE LISTEN to LeAnn Rhimes. I think that MAYBE (??) she might be the ONLY Other Singer who does justice to this BEAUTIFUL SONG, But FOR SURE The Righteous Brothers VERSION WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST 👌 VERSION To EVER BE RECORDED (EVER). His BEAUTIFUL 💙 BLUE EYES ARE SO DREAMY, may he Rest In Peace. 💔 😢

[@clintlewis8122]

In my humble opinion: Simply the greatest live performance EVER!

[@debrabiderman4275]

The loveliest love song ever.

[@foots-qt4pk]

Bill Medley, the tall guy, deep voice, sang a song from "Dirty Dancing" with Jennifer Warnes called "Ive Had The Time Of My Life", a MUST hear!

[@Heathershayfanpage]

Yes!

[@HeidiHaaland]

"That was too easy for him." LOL

[@sibbycooter9105]

My dad took my younger brother & me to see their show in our small Appalachian Tennessee town. It was my first concert, and I fell in love with not only my dad again, but also this new “Blue Eyed Soul”, as it was known at the time. I was over the moon happy! Thanks for the memories, Jamel! There’s a reason why I so love your reaction videos, and it’s why yours are the only reactions I watch!😊

[@teresastuart5138]

Truth doesn't have to try hard. Bobby was feeling every word of this heartfelt song. In turn I felt the Love he expressed so honestly.

[@chandellmonroe5254]

This was an era where people had to be able to sing. Performing half naked wasn't even an option. And I made a mistake during your last reaction. It was this song that someone suggested that Dimash sing. Either one would make my day.

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾 Yeah he could sing anything

[@lindahake1666]

Chandell, yep, either one! Lol

[@glendak4093]

Please do Roy Orbison singing "Crying".

[@Toledo_Doodee]

Omg yes please!!!!

[@matthewmacalister52]

Yes...I actually prefer the version with Roy and KD Lang

[@debcecotti8273]

Yes please

[@eldonelder7254]

....with k.d. lang.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

Got my first kiss to this song. Absolutely magical and divine. Great memories.

[@nesgimp6099]

I got mine during the movie silence of the lambs.

[@cmoeller3]

Guessing many babies were made to this song as well lol

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Just think back then we had voices like this and Karen carpenter's.

[@ejay1474]

One of the most stunning performances of a tune ever.....moves me to deep emotion every time. Beautiful song done magnificently.

[@raleighburner1589]

Pure magic how did we go from that to 2019 what went wrong

[@jamelakajamal]

🤦🏾‍♂️

[@randiewasserman8831]

Greatness. Fab title... he still has me fifty years later... his look transcends time🙋🏻‍♀️❤️

[@debbielessard4040]

This song was recorded originally in 1965. It was used in the movie "Ghost"

[@hankarooni]

Actually, this song was written and recorded for a prison movie in 1955. The movie was called "Unchained," so the song was "Unchained Melody." The Righteous Brothers did not write the song, nor were they the first to sing or record it.

[@sarge1231]

It just amazes me how quietly the audience watched this, I would be losing my damn mind if I had been there.

[@gracep9368]

They were stunned into silence

[@orion351us]

He is more intuned to SOUL than a lot of "brothers" I have heard singing. What I love the most, is that this is WAY BACK in the 60's, when you couldn't really fake your talent.

[@jamelakajamal]

Exactly 👍🏾

[@Oldscule62]

No lip synching, no studio filters just a man ,a mic talent and soul. Nuff said! The song was put out way before ghost. You are looking at the beginnings of authentic blue eyed soul.

[@pg1171]

Most likely the pinnacle of blue eyed soul. Everything else was just floundering at the foot of this monster of a performance!

[@patnau7767]

I’m 74 years old...Fantastic! Just had to close my eyes and sway back and forth to the music! Thank you, Jamel. I watch you all the time, you take me back to my teens. Thank you!

[@csdthadude]

You're exactly right, soul isn't a color it's something that comes naturally, it's a feeling that gives you the ability to express something from the heart and make the listener feel exactly what you're talking about, take Chris Stapleton and Tennessee Whiskey, that is soul, love me some soul music!!

[@peterblood50]

One of the great belt buckle polishing songs of all time. 😉 And sung by a first class tenor. RIP Bobby Hatfield 😭

[@Tawroset]

"I thought these dudes were black!" And I lost it lol. That's what everyone thinks. Amazing Bobby with his golden voice.😍

[@adrianarencibia2716]

I don't know how many times i rewatched this song but when i watch it it seems like it's always the 1st time I've seen the video even though i already saw the video but for me its always amazing. that's how amazing the song is and thats how amazing Bobby is i love the righteous brothers And how Bobby put the microphone very far away to his mouth it's amazing It's like 9 feet away to his mouth. Sorry guys if anyone sees this comment I might have been a little bit exaggerated but that's how incredible hes singing is that's how incredible he pushed his microphone so far away and seems like it's very close to his mouth. away to his mouth and it seems like it's nothing to him for bobby it's simple.

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

It was the music of Ghost. The song was written 1955. The Righteous Brothers did not write it, but this is, hands-down, the best version ever recorded.

[@davidm.857]

Everyone's moms and grandmoms got it to this song. Loving feeling was the warm up then once this song hit...

[@jamelakajamal]

🤣👍🏾

[@lanachumley7183]

My Husband (75yr) and I (53 yrs) have been married almost 35 yrs. We dance to this song weekly! We call it "Our Song".

[@dawnaberry8452]

All Bobby needed was a stage, a mic, and a beautiful song. And a whole nation of women fell in love that night. I was one of them.

[@greeneyes92061]

I believe it was Unchanged Melody in Ghost.

[@jamelakajamal]

Yes!!

[@tomconstance2391]

Unchained, not Unchanged haha

[@GlueGunsRoses]

Yes, Ghost the pottery wheel part of the movie.

[@greeneyes92061]

Tom Constance hasn’t your phone ever auto corrected a word to the incorrect word??? I know the name of the song, thank you.

[@vtbn53]

@@greeneyes92061 Yes, but it was funny, don't take it personally, it happens to all of us sooner or later - someone ought to make a list and video of funny "auto corrections" - this would be among the best because if you think of it, it could have been a deliberate mistake. It works!

[@MJLOVEnow]

I played this song incessantly when it first came out, and then when it was re released after the movie Ghost came out. God, what a gorgeous voice Bobby Hatfield had! And the production of that song was amazing. Miss that music being on the radio.

[@teemo9436]

That was sooooo damn smooth. I can't believe it's not butter!!

[@wrutledge1]

Parkayyyy😂 (I couldn’t resist😁)

[@patlarson5288]

Bobby had a cold that night and this is their first national show, coast to coast, with his mom in the audience. No Pressure!

[@jnixa1010]

I always thought this was a black guy singing. He’s crazy talented

[@jamelakajamal]

Yes So GOOD!!

[@MrDryqula]

@USA#1 !! I know eh? I have a deep bass-baritone voice. More than once I've phoned to make an appointment somewhere, only to show up and have the person looking for someone completely different. The funniest reaction I've gotten was "Huh, when I spoke to you on the phone, i thought you were a big guy, but you're just average!" Didn't know what to say to that one.

[@alisonfrazier1314]

@USA#1 !! Sit down!When that song first came out most black thought they were black! It's true!! They sing with soul!

[@patriciadowning4036]

I can remember driving in a car with my boyfriend, listening to this on the car radio. It was one of those times when you wanted to roll down the window and cruise along, in love.

[@lovetocheerx0x0]

Best love song ever sang or written.. Elvis also did this song and did it great, well because it was Elvis. For all you people who have had this kind of Love, good for you. I’m very envious!!

[@pjfsr7024]

50s,60s,70s best decades of music, I'm glad I witness many great performances.

[@CDO1113]

This was one of my mom’s favorite songs. She passed away last year at 63...this song will always remind me of her. ❤️

[@jamelakajamal]

🙏🏾

[@walkingwounded3824]

Condolences🌹.

[@CDO1113]

Thank you. I definitely miss her every day ❤️🙏🏻

[@walkingwounded3824]

@@CDO1113 I lost mom in 2009, I'll always miss her and I'm still so thankful for the time we did have. She taught me both concepts. :-) Sounds like you were close as well.✝☮

[@CDO1113]

Walking Wounded she was my rock. She was a three time cancer survivor and made me believe anything was possible. It’s still hard to believe she’s gone. I’m sorry for your loss as well. It’s never easy 😢

[@ratso4444]

One of the all time great live performances. He knocked it out of the park. Right-on Mr. Hatfield!

[@jamelakajamal]

⚾️

[@roberttompkins6489]

amazing performance-real talent

[@jaymehanousek8326]

Never saw this before today but ooohhhh the goosebumps!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@efw9060]

No, it is not from Ghost. The song was a hit a LONG time before the movie . They used the song in the movie. "Unchained Melody" is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th Century. I am so glad to see the younger generation appreciate great music. Great music is one of the few good things about he 60's. I like your reaction videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@carollandrum9223]

Bobby Hatfield! What a voice he had. A cocaine overdose brought on a heart attack and killed him in a hotel room where The Righteous Brothers were set to perform. ☹

[@grahambriggs8775]

Flawless Vocal, and yes we all need that suit !!!

[@alabhaois]

Pure joy listening to this song-- never gets old-- stunning!