Millennial listens to RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - "Unchained Melody" | First Time Seeing

I know that I've heard this song before, but I've never seen the live version nor did I even know who the Righteous Brothers were! I'm here for an education, people! Drop some knowledge in the comments down below!
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[@ericnorthman4846]

NOBODY OWNED THIS SONG BUT BOBBY HATFIELD!

[@daveofarrell7795]

He "owned" this song. Pure genius!

[@carlajeangilliland70]

Hey it's the 77 year old grandma, it's because of singers and music like this from the 1950's and 1960's that all of you youngsters are living today if you get my drift. lol. My generation had the most beautiful love songs ever recorded in the history of the world, we all fell in love slow dancing to these great singers. Oh and Bobby here is only one half of the righteous brothers. Put the two singers together and you have real greatness. Welcome to the world of real music.

[@JoeSmith-iv3sf]

You ladies got to live in a time where talent got you pushed forward and fame. Now they only sign artist who will push agendas and manipulate children w political and social agendas!

[@mordenwyldanebonbolt8729]

While it originated in the 60s, this one (and a number of others) carried over well into the 80s & 90s. Good music transcends its generation, its origins, even (sometimes) its medium. A lot of those songs greatly enriched the movies & TV shows of the 80s, "reviving" them in popularity for later generations. (Eventually we'll get him listening to Bach, Handel, Tallis...)

[@dot1466]

@@mordenwyldanebonbolt8729 ive listened to this kind of music most of my life

[@65zee]

Hey Carla, 70 year old Grandma Zarita here. Bobby Hatfield, Bill Medley, and Barry White are the reasons I'm the mom of 4. I love first reaction videos to our music.

[@BarbaraJean2]

Amen.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Live, no autotune - just pure talent! - They were called "Blue Eyed Soul"

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Sadly, we lost Bobby Hatfield in 2003...he was only 63. During this performance, he was 25. He and Bill Medley were NOT brothers. They adopted that name when while on tour, fans were shocked to see they were WHITE, and then called them real “Righteous Brothers”. As everyone else says, check out their biggest hit: “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”. Bill Medley starts it out. That’s where many ASSUME they were black. The term “blue-eyed soul” was coined about these guys.

[@FEARTHEEER1]

@@Ididnotwanttojoin Exactly. The black marines who heard them would exclaim "That's righteous, brothers" or something to that effect, so they adopted that expression for their name.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Thanks for the clarification, guys!

[@amcasanave]

@Scott Allen I've heard Bill sing it (in a tribute to Bobby). It's very good, but Bobby, with his unreal vocal range (his head voice) brought it to a level nobody could match. Even the Elvis cover sounds cheap by comparison.

[@Peggyanns]

He sang this live with no auto tune. He hot 24 noted. This is what true romance is. This is glamour and class. Blue Eye Soul

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

One of the things that made this so popular at the time was that so many young couples in the U.S. were separated by the young men being in the Viet Nam war. They were literally wondering if their girls back home were still theirs or not. It was "the song" of so many couples of that generation!

[@patriciafournier7462]

All of Bobby Hatfield's solo ballads are incomparable..His range, control, emotion are beyond unique..This live performance is one of the best you'll ever see/ hear..those notes at the end ?? Lights out..🙏🙏💜❤

[@Fissi0nChips]

and Mic drop.

[@michellecole6325]

IMO, absolutely THE most romantic song ever.

[@susankeating8678]

Michelle Cole Sung by the most gorgeous man ever!

[@daventunes3822]

Actually, it's more likely that the Ken doll looks like him. Heh.

[@sarahblack1632]

Bobby Hatfield’s voice was and is unmatched. Great reaction. Subbed

[@mariareale9040]

His parents were in the audience when he sang that song. Their pride had to be through the roof. RIP

[@johnsouthwell1869]

and I read that was the reason he was so nervous - the smile at the end shows that he knew he didn’t just do ok, he absolutely killed it

[@jimfrederick3907]

Now "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" - The most played radio song of the 20th century! - Then "Soul & Inspiration"

[@carytakagawa2760]

Those are both great songs and unlike Unchained Melody, they feature both "brothers" - Bobby Hatfield (the soloist here) and Bill Medley). You've Lost That Loving Feeling was also featured in the movie Top Gun and the TV show Cheers.

[@FEARTHEEER1]

...and the most played song of all time on all mediums.

[@stephenfuller2119]

yup, then comes in the other brother and boom, second time mind blown.

[@TranShar]

There is a very good live performance of You've lost that lovin' feeling that is in colour. Most review the black and white one.

[@phyllisb4634]

Lots of covers but none like Bobby Hatfield. Definitely soul.

[@tonypreston1426]

Blue eyed soul or panty dropping music back in the day. Lots of covers but this one IS the best version out there. No autotune pure talent.

[@theoxley]

This is what your grandparents listened to when they were kids.......pure heaven.

[@stevecausier4299]

1965, no auto tune, no trickery, just a guy with a mic, and a helluva lot of talent !

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

It's considered by those who know, the best live cover performance in music history.

[@MsAskog]

Saw Bill Medley in Las Vegas a few years ago and he sang this with pictures of Bobby Hatfield in the background - I was surprised at how moving I found it!

[@nadogrl]

Anna-Marie Skogsrud - just watched it on a YT video.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

As close to perfection as a human can get! ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@georgelynch6139]

His mom was in the audience, notice him biting his lip at the end when he realized that he nailed it, live, alone, no second chance, no auto tune, no editing. Just nailed it to the history board

[@davidkeith6595]

I do not think the master even has to breathe

[@danliberty734]

The song of death on America’s Got Talent. No one can sing it well enough to please Simon.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Angelina Jordan could. Her version is amazing!

[@candicescott7176]

He liked Clay Aiken's, I think.

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

No one can sing Unchained Melody like Bobby Hatfield. You can try to duplicate it and sing it with ONLY a microphone and orchestra, no autotune nor electronic enhancements but you'll never top Bobby.

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

@@jimfrederick3907 get your hearing checked dude, its was shredded to pieces an embarrassment.

[@iamthatiam4496]

MichaelDB Hawker from what I hear this song is difficult as hell to sing. And nobody could do it like Hatfield.

[@827dusty]

This is a solo performance by "one" of The Righteous Brothers, the late, great Bobby Hatfield. What an absolutely fantastic voice. Miss you Bobby, God Bless.

[@heidibowie549]

Such an amazing song!! It has been covered many times; I think Elvis' is one of the better-known covers. This version amazingly re-charted when it was featured in the movie 'Ghost'. I'd love to see you discover the classics! If you stick with Righteous Brothers check out You've Lost that Loving Feeling (yes, it was in the 'Top Gun' movie!) and Soul and Inspiration. If you do a classic journey consider breaking it out by decade. There is a LOT of amazing music out there!

[@direnova6284]

It's a cover but it's the most famous version, Bobby Hatfield made it his own. He's half of the "brothers" who got their name from some black guys who used to see them in the club they were singing in and gave them that nickname, which they adopted as their real name.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This is real deal! I watched Bobby sing this song on Andy Williams show in 1965. I'm 72 yrs old and I still get goosebumps when I hear him this song. It's pure raw talent! This is Bobby's song. RIP 🙏 💞

[@MrHorsepro]

You are remembering the song from the 1990 movie Ghost With Demi Moore and Patric Swayze. It was Bobbie Hatfield's track that was used in the movie. Nobody has ever done that better than Bobby Hatfield, one-half of the righteous brothers. The other half Bill Medley produced this live performance and there was no autotune there at all, that was just Bobby and the orchestra standing up and ripping it out. Bobby suffered from severe stage freight his entire career which I’m sure lead him to use cocaine. But contrary to the commonly held belief, he did not die because of a cocaine overdose, he also had a long-standing heart condition that ultimately took his life. Someone coined the name of their style as blue-eyed-soul, and they were indeed that to the core.

[@blurph412]

This is the group/sing that started me watching music reaction videos..which landed me on your channel Jase!

[@Blue-rl5dp]

My favorite from them is "You're My Soul And Highest Inspiration". I tell ya, If my man sang that song to me I'd never let him escape the bedroom. Mmm, mmm. They knew how to write love songs back then.

[@jamesmichael5475]

A tune sung by many, but no one killed it like Bobby Hatfield, a beautiful arrangement sung to near perfection.

[@beverlysmith8025]

Listen and learn from your elders, my son. I am a 70 year old granny who grew up on this kind of wonderful music! You have found the fountain of youth! Enjoy!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Amazing, I enjoy watching him and his brother sing, they look like there is no effort, their faces are so calm whether they are killing the high notes, low notes or anything else. They are just so talented.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

They were not really brothers! Read the bio. It’s Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley.

[@lesliekerins2595]

BLESS HIS LOVELY SOUL

[@fionacrouch1732]

The memory this beautiful song evoked for me was twofold. First was from the movie Ghost as commented before. The other is Elvis performing this song. Well worth a listen. As a side note, Elvis performed this 6 weeks before he died, and it was only aired two months after his passing.

[@hildareynolds231]

Bobby Hatfield had terrible stage fright, which led to a lifelong battle with alcohol and drugs. His voice was so pure and beautiful.

[@gailboyd9080]

Live show. One of the best Live Performances ever. And he doesn't even have to work to hit those highs! Bobbie Hatfield, gotta love him

[@courtneyvial3799]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. It's a classic and NO ONE sings it like Bobby Hatfield did.

[@bdustin65]

Thank you for this. The song was born the same year as me. We used this for our first dance when my husband and I got married in 2007. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@Ptxlive]

This is my favourite song, from the beautiful scene in Ghost

[@djthehunt]

Great reaction. Pretty amazing vocal on this. Yep, he really can sing. Cool that you reacted to this one

[@hiawatha.g]

Love the blast from the past. Old guy here, this was part of our soundtrack growing up. Yes, their original song, covered by many. They sang most of their stuff as duets (this is Bobby Hatfield, the bass/baritone is Bill Medley); this is Hatfield's solo tour-de-force.

[@Mr54nomore]

Unchained Melody was written for the prison movie 'Unchained' (1955). The movie was based on the book titled 'Prisoners are People' by Kenyon J. Scudder. The song was first sung in the movie by African American opera singer, Broadway and film actor, and Howard University professor Todd Duncan...A true Renaissance Man. The song was composed by Alex North (1910-1991) and the Lyrics by Hy Zaret (1907-2007). Their song has been sung by almost every major recording artist around the world since 1955. Thus it has become one of the most recorded songs in the history of music. Ten years later in 1965. Bobby Hatfield of the 'Righteous Brothers' on the Andy Williams show. Gave one of the greatest live performances in television history. Thus his version of 'Unchained Melody' (1965) has become the quintessential version of them all. It is this version that recording artist from around the world use today. In 1991 the blockbuster movie 'Ghost' starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopie Goldberg who won an Oscar for her role. Featured 'Unchained Melody' as the movies soundtrack, and Bobby Hatfield's version was used as the films title song. The rest as they say is history... Note: It has been noted that in this live television performance. Bobby Hatfield was able to hit 20 notes that most singers can not get to in a live performance. Priceless!

[@johnrodrigues5974]

He is Bobby Hatfield original record used in the Movie Ghost. His partner is Bill Medley. Check out Soul And Inspiration by them

[@irishangel5689]

LOL, Yes you are telling us how young you are by not knowing The Righteous Brothers. One of the best American Duos ever recorded. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They were once part of a group called Paramours but split from the group and called themselves The Righteous Brothers back in the early 60's. They sang some of the most popular songs in American Music History and a lot of their songs are still used today in movies. Yes, this is their original song, back in '64 it was very rare that someone did a "Cover" although Elvis did an amazing rendition of this song. Unchained Melody and You've Lost That Loving Feeling are two of their top hits but they have so many more like Soul and Inspiration, You've Lost that Loving Feeling (which were two of their other HUGE hits) Ebb Tide, Let It be Me, Georgia On My Mind, and more recently (in '87) Bill Medley did a duet with Jennifer Warnes with I've Had the Time of My Life, which was a huge hit and made popular for the soundtrack of Dirty Dancing . Both men were extremely talented. Bill Medley is still alive and still tours at the age of 80.

[@larrymcdonough907]

Original song of the riotous brothers . No auto tune raw talent .

[@sarahfish132]

Blue eyed soul. It was used in Ghost, but I don't remember if they used the original or a cover.

[@SuperThad1]

It is good to be old. I was alive to see that. Good singing is long gone.

[@Janewski11]

Unchained Melody was sung by Bobby Hatfield. The other half of the Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley wasn't involved in this song. "They were both singing in, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling". They played that song in the movie "Ghost" with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. From what I understand, when this song was released, it was played on the radio until a number of stations found out that they were white. Once they found out that they were white, they stopped playing their music. Back in that era, there was so much great music, so many singers and great bands, that it amazes me that people today have never heard of them, I mean, what are they listening to these days? When I see reaction videos with people saying they've never heard of singers or bands like, The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, The Momas and the Papas, Carly Simon, Carole King, Steppenwolf, ZZ Top, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and the list goes on and on, I wonder if they've been kept in the basement all of their lives?

[@Aquagirl-wf5ur]

I've read the comments and they're all pretty accurate. What always amazes me when I watch this video is that at the very end after he has totally nailed those highs notes - live no less - is that he looks as it was totally effortless. Then he just pauses and gives a little smile with No huge fanfare like "look what the hell I just accomplished", nope, just a little smile and a tiny bow. What talent! Ok, now on to their next hits please and thank you. :)

[@jperez2087]

One of the best songs ever written and sang!!!

[@sarahcoleman5269]

This is probably the most known version, but it was originally the theme song for a movie called Unchained back in 1955, thus, Unchained Melody. You have most definitely heard this before, but probably in the background of a movie or a commercial, maybe without the words. It has been a pretty popular melody since it's inception for it's sultry, moving melody.

[@labelladonna8099]

Yes it was covered, by over 670 singers! He is Bobby Hatfield, the tenor brother. No one ever came close to Bobby on this song, not even Elvis . The other was Bill Medley, whose solos were also covered. Bill is still out there performing, but Bobby passed away in 2003. We all loved them in those days! Still do. By the way, they were not biological brothers, just soul brothers. Listen to more - they did some really great songs. 🎶❤️

[@tomhansen4576]

This a cover and the Righteous Bros. version of the song is considered the gold standard of all those who ever covered the song. It was written in 1955 as a soundtrack for a prison movie called Unchained. Many artists have recorded it, but Bobby Hatfield's is by far the best version. His partner Bill Medley sang in the background track very subtly if you listen very carefully.

[@ninstone3457]

No special effects, pure and effortless

[@tarkusi5111]

The Righteous Brothers were an amazing duo. This particular song is sung by Bobby Hatfield as a solo. The song became known in 1955 when it was recorded by Al Hibler and Roy Hamilton. The Righteous Brothers made the song famous in 1965. There are many recordings of this song, including versions by Elvis and Perry Como. This live version is the best I've ever heard. Bobby kills it. If you want more of this group check out "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin'" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." You won't be disappointed.

[@9Ballr]

The late, very great, Bobby Hatfield. No one will ever sing this song again like Bobby did.

[@user-moonbeam77]

I am 74 years old and I remember listening to The Righteous Brothers when I was a young teenager in the 60's and this was one of their songs, so I would think they are the original recorders of the song. They were extremely popular. Thank you for reviewing it and bringing it back into my life. History of the lyrics: awsommusic.blogspot.com/2011/08/unchained-melody-history.html

[@rcinsley]

JG - I'm a year behind you and would have sworn their version was the original, too. But it wasn't. The song had been around 10 years (it was an "oldie"!) by the time they recorded it, but for whatever reason, our generation wasn't ready to make it into a "best of all time" song until the RB did this version. Take a look at this who's who list of all 469 covers: secondhandsongs.com/work/3321/versions#nav-entity You will see A LOT of familiar names in the early years. (My favorite "other" version was the one recorded by The Fleetwoods in 1959.)

[@Safir91b]

Bobby Hatfield in solo. I guess nobody could ever follow his range, that's why we do listen to him - 55 years later. Bill Medley his other "brother" was base baritone, and well suited together as duo. I feel confident they will be listen to in decades to come. I remember well, when this was released - I was sixteen at the tim.

[@michaelengel2077]

I am so blessed!!….I'm almost 65 years young and bless my Mom...I was raised on this kind of music....then the 70's....my god!!

[@Wheelwizardpuff]

The original was sung by todd duncan for the movie "unchained" hence the title though the word Unchained was not included in the actual song

[@sallymaria]

This is by far the most well known version of this song these days, because it was featured in Ghost, back in the 1990, but it had been recorded by many artists both before and since the Righteous Brothers. I believe there were multiple versions near the top of the charts at the same time, because it was an era when songs were regularly recorded and re-recorded by big names - most songs weren't written by the people who sang them, and if it was a great song, why wouldn't you do your own version? You didn't necessarily have the concept of a cover version in the same way that we think of now. That said, it wouldn't have had the impact that it did if it wasn't a great version, and well worth listening too - he's a really talented singer.

[@herbkornblau9340]

check out the Doo Wop version kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYjdmmmimZqcjrM

[@artbagley1406]

Song goes back to 1955 for the movie "Unchained," about the pending release of a long-term convict. The song, as plaintive and heart-felt as it is, asks his woman if he should come home, asks if she still wants and loves him, as before the prison term. Lovingly, longingly, questioningly it is sung by the master of this tune. Live studio audience plus national TV broadcast seem not to have exerted pressure on Bobby. Nervous though he was, as his Mom was in the audience, and he was just getting over a head cold, he delivered a flawless performance that so many folks fell in love to, fell in love AGAIN to. This recording should be preserved in the Library of Congress national treasures vault!

[@jrneff1]

This is a real singing live no studio tricks Just a man with a great voice. This is the original song by them.

[@MsAppeljack]

Bobby was the real deal. Pure Talent. Back when you either had it or, you didn't. Bobby had it ;) No Auto Tune, Live on The Andy Williams Show.

[@garrymorris2843]

A song after hearing it hundreds of times, can still bring tears, growing up in an era of music that had feeling, and singers had to have pure natural talent to survive, the 50,s 60,s

[@pjfsr7024]

50s,60s and 70s the 3 best decades of music EVER !

[@nancyberry1039]

The Righteous Brothers were a duo, but occasionally they would sing solo. They were prime examples of what we call Blue Eyed Soul... Bill Medley brings the deeper baritone sound while Bobby Hatfield's higher voice perfectly compliments Bill's. "You've lost that loving feeling" is a great example of their voices blended together. It holds the title of the most radio played requested song of the 20th century. I was born two years after this performance, but I always heard it being played at home & on the radio. It's been one of my all time favorite songs since I was a young kid. It is considered to be one of the greatest love songs ever composed. It has been covered many times over by many great artists but Bobby Hatfield's version is probably the most well known & beloved the world over. It was used as the main love theme for the movie GHOST starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, & Whoopi Goldberg (she won the Academy Award for best supporting actress that year). This was definitely Bobby's song as no other can match his performance - so silky smooth & melodic, such a one of a kind ethereal voice that can make anyone swoon - LOL. Keep in mind also that he did this in front of a live audience, on live nationwide TV back in 1965, years before any computer aided autotune or post production editing. *side note - speaking of vocal talent... Please 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. 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).

[@yummybahamas]

Omg this takes back when I was 14 years old, what a voice,

[@davidschiller1097]

one of the best popular songs ever

[@susieq1565]

The song was written for a movie called 'Unchained' in 1955. The movie didn't do well but after several covers of the song, BOBBY HATFIELD'S cover made it famous forever! In '74 (?) The Righteous Brothers sang a beautiful tribute to the singers we've lost called ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN. Rest easy Bobby, you always did sing like an angel 💕

[@nancydanise5073]

First there are two Righteous Bros but at times they did solos performances in their careers Yes remember this was a live performance on the Andy Williams show there was no do overs just his pure gorgeous voice and a small microphone. Many artists before and after him have done this song but no one will ever compare to his performance. HE OWNS THIS SONG .I still get goosebumps when I hear him sing this song I was in school when I heard this.Many fell in love to this song and with him ❤ His partner Bill Melody was there just not singing this song.

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Thank you so much young man for playing this beautiful song sung by Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Could you please play another solo "Summertime"1965 LIVE. I sure do thank you. And I wouldlike your reaction of his musical abilities. Thank you young man. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Beautiful, Blessed New Year. Keep up the good work Daddy'o. Totally Groovy, totally "Righteous". "Blue Eyed Soul". Not bad at all.

[@luannscafe420]

One of my favorites from back then. Loved it when it came back in the movie Ghost. Also loved Elvis' version. Thanks for your reactions. Listen to more of their music. It's good.

[@carolclements1275]

This song was on the movie ghost.

[@ChicagoDB]

Bobby Hatfield breezes through two octaves in this song with ease...high ones!

[@terryfirestone6342]

Blue eyed soul at its best...GOAT.

[@jamieritter3873]

Bobby Hatfield died a few years back. However, Mr. Medley is now featured in a RB act in Vegas. Medley is 79 years but can still sing a great song.Hatfield is the soloist in this video.

[@fredneckteddy]

you are a very mature millennial LOL This song came out 5 years before I was born and I loved it before it was even in the movie "ghost" LOL not sure if you're familiar with the little thing called "the wall of sound" by Phil Specter. I believe the Righteous Brothers caught the tail end of that "era". The wall of sound was also used with other artists. it was a style that had the pop singer backed up by not only rock n roll band but a huge symphony orchestra. Others can probably correct me if I'm wrong.

[@amcasanave]

They were under contract with Spector. This song did not have the "wall of sound" and was considered filler on an album. Bill Medley produced the recording because Spector wasn't interested in songs that weren't huge. It was also the B-Side of a 45 (RPM record). DJs kept playing it more than the A-Side. It was one of the reasons they moved to MGM Records.

[@coffeeboy71]

Loving the throw back, let’s make that an occasional thing. Surprisingly, this is not an original of The Righteous Brothers. The song was written in 1955 for a movie, but became hugely popular when they recorded it. It has become very much associated with them. The song received a huge boost in popularity when it was used in the movie “Ghost”. Great choice to check out, man. Loved it!! Good luck on the move.

[@ingfig1]

The song was written for a 1955 movie called Unchained, about a guy in prison who couldn’t wait to get back to his girl. The guy who wrote the lyrics refused to put any of that stuff into the song so it became a general love song, sung by many before the Righteous Brothers did it .. but nobody else did it like this, altho many other singers covered the song later (including Elvis) and based their versions of it on this version by The Righteous Brothers ... It is a solo song, but the Righteous Brothers were a duo so they flipped a coin to see who was going to do it, and Bobby Hatfield won. The other member of the duo was Bill Medley who arranged the music for the studio version as well as for this performance AND he played piano while Bobby was singing .. so it was still a team effort. Bobby sang another version for the movie “Ghost “ and this revived interest in the 1965 version (this one) which was then re-released. The Righteous Brothers and this song made history by having two different versions of the same song in the Top20 of the charts at the same time, competing against each other!

[@lindalandry2519]

Love how Bobby exploits his vowels. What an awesome heartfelt delivery of a love song presented with class and flair.

[@teesiemom]

This song was dedicated to me by my husband when were dating and had to be apart for several months. It's still our song. ❤ These 2 guys (yes, there is another brother who sings baritone), are incredible singers, and have many great songs. No auto-tuners back then, just amazing vocalists. Blue-eyed soul at it's best. I was 6 when this came out. Oh, the music I can introduce you to, dude! 😄 From the group that coined the term heavy metal (Steppenwolf) to some great Motown sounds, to original Woodstock greats like Janis Joplin, and 70s rock that will blow your mind! So much great music, so little time, man.

[@jimbob.2299]

Originally written in 1955 by Alex North and Hy Zaret. This song was covered by over 600 people but the Righteous Brothers (Bobby Hatfield) did it like no other and really put this song on the map. A version of this song was in the movie Ghost. Another Righteous Brothers song "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" was also a huge hit. It was soundtrack in the movie Top Gun.

[@LPyxel]

True story, the singer, Bill Medley is from my family! (Technically speaking, he was my grandfather's cousin, which Google says makes him my grandfather too? It's weird) Was pretty surprised when I saw you reacting to this! Loved the reaction ^^

[@Wheelwizardpuff]

Not exactly. More like cousin twice removed i think

[@LPyxel]

@@Wheelwizardpuff Probably something like that xD Google's wrong most of the time anyway, so I didn't really believe it too much.

[@errol-ih4jy]

this is a epic vocal lesson for anybody.

[@chetpietras8402]

Sorry, but I gotta say it's actually amusing to watch a millennial's initial REACTION to what is the REAL beauty in music...Pure, Meaningful and Honest. Your facial reaction is common for your age for sure, and it's great to see you enjoying this level of talent as I did over a half century ago, and still do... It's simply in a class of it's own...ENJOY!

[@iangraham46]

I love it when our American friends are shocked when they see we Brits are actually good at something!! Only kidding my friend,women melted at that tune,and still do today,Bobby Hatfield was an amazing singer,no longer with us,but seriously never forgotten.. I wish you well.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

I'm hoping you do a reaction to Soul and Inspiration as well as You've lost that loving feeling. Bobby makes me light-headed and want to swoon. Bill's voice make my heart quiver and i go weak at the knees, especially when he belts out "baby..."

[@jayneharmon550]

His name is Bobby Hatfield, and he is 1/2 of the Righteous Brothers. This is the original and LIVE recording. By the way, Phil Spector ( who is in jail for murder) produced their albums. Phil Spector was famous for his "Wall of Sound" music. Listen to the Righteous Brothers " You've Lost That Loving Feeling" also. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@rebeccabaldwin3885]

Bobby sang this solo and no one can do it as good.

[@donnelson2674]

Song from a movie titled "Unchained" , a guy in prison worried about the love of his life. You saw a live performance of half of the Righteous Brothers. Find the b/w version of this song done by both members. You will be glad you did.

[@mdfield1]

I was 15 in 1965. This was the tenor, Bobby Hatfield. The bass is Bill Medley. They aren’t brothers but they were great. My family lived in the same county, Orange County, in Southern California as they did and we lived in the same city, Anaheim, as Bobby. Bill lived in nearby Santa Ana.

[@anessalyn1035]

its from the love scene in Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, this was their version, it was originally done in 1955 by someone else

[@rcinsley]

There's a wonderful site that keeps track of who's covered what. It's called Secondhand Songs. This link takes you down into the history of "Unchained Melody." Scroll down the list of 469 known versions and look at the names of the performers. It's a who's-who list! The original release is credited to Todd Duncan in January 1955. secondhandsongs.com/work/3321/versions#nav-entity

[@patriciab8876]

Actually, it's from the movie Unchained. Song was written in 1955. It was recycled/borrowed in the movie Ghost.

[@anessalyn1035]

@@patriciab8876 I meant that he probably heard it in Ghost

[@rcinsley]

@@patriciab8876 That's right, it was performed in "Unchained" by Todd Duncan as the character "Bill Howard."

[@thesweetone8968]

Im new to your channel. Love your reactions. I especially love watching you react to Avi Kaplan. This song was actually an anthem for girls who"s boyfriends were in VietNam in the late 60s . Beautiful song.

[@Coolyguy27]

And that is LIVE ! Nobody playing with his voice or any vocals for that matter. HE IS A NATURAL. Just like you said. THE REAL DEAL. Pretty impressive huh? Today you can have a horrible voice and they can make you sound good. But he is live and every girl in that place fantasized at the sound of this guy. They all imagined that he was singing just to them. My mother saw them live in 65 and most likely she was pregnant with me . Being born in 65. JUST SHEER RAW TALENT.

[@wayneh5501]

i grew up with their music , yes thats the original and they were the real deal

[@lovebeingawife7215]

Such a great reaction!!

[@travisrussell9166]

Interesting fact, other then he looks like a Ken Doll, you can not tell it here, but he suffers really bad with stage fright. There is another guy that sings with him,but not in this song

[@shelbyonehalf]

Bill Medley is the one with stage fright....not Bobby.

[@shellieeyre8758]

@@shelbyonehalf no, it was Bobby.

[@shellieeyre8758]

@@lizcampbell321 what?

[@rubydazzler]

maybe the ken doll was made to look like Bobby, he was so cute!

[@stuballs42]

The Righteous brothers were a two man team, great songs ,but a coin was flipped to see who would do a solo performance of this song ,and Bobby Hatfield won ,and became " Immortal"