Opera Singer Reacts to Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

[@maggiereneemusic]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃 😀❤️ What are you guys thankful for today and who should I react to next? ____________ In today’s video, I show you my reaction, as a Juilliard trained opera singer, to The Righteous Brothers performing Unchained Melody. 🎶❤️ Help make these videos possible: Patreon: www.patreon.com/MaggieRenee PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/MaggieReneeMusic Venmo: venmo.com/code?user_id=2527079350403072930 JOIN: bit.ly/3kbYkS3 Take a lesson with me online! Send me an email: [e-mail] Follow my adventures on Instagram: @MaggieReneeMusic Thank you for all of your wonderful support! ❤️

[@dulcethjay3845]

To The Person Reading This: You're Very intelligent and Adorable Human!! Stay safe and Healthy 💚 My Dream is Have 5K I Been struggling to get There ❤️🙏.

[@user-pr2vt6uf5j]

Still waiting for that Iranian music reaction🙂

[@darwinvillamor937]

you're so beautiful Maggie 😍 love from Philippines 💕💕

[@darwinvillamor937]

you're so beautiful Maggie 😍 love from Philippines 💕💕

[@darwinvillamor937]

you're so beautiful Maggie 😍 love from Philippines 💕💕

[@janice234]

So many have covered this song, most notably Elvis, but none can touch this performance. Legendary.

[@terrypriola3132]

And remember miss Maggie, this was on live tv, no auto tuner, live band and 1 take.

[@nitaonstad9965]

Autotune was not available back then.

[@iansummers6945]

⁠Well back then they didn’t need it! True natural talent was the order of the day…

[@kurfsolb]

@@nitaonstad9965 Computers were big as hangar for 747 back then.

[@toddbrown3606]

This is true, no auto tune, just pure talent.

[@kevinmccue7672]

My wife and I were at the mall and that song came on and everyone froze, transfixed from one end of the mall to the other. No one moved until the song was over. What a tribute to one of the greatest love songs ever recorded.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@giovannideventuri4506]

..."greatest songs ever recorded" supported by an angel's voice.

[@alexanderj.mendez3815]

My mom wanted to go shopping but my dad wanted to see this. So we were at Sears in the TV area and they had it on. The people who knew were there watching with us. Even in the store he got a ovation!!

[@kittyblaine7917]

Everyone has memories of this song…I could see this happening…

[@brendakimbhal6413]

@@alexanderj.mendez3815

[@garrymoore2161]

What impresses me beyond credibility is that was not in a studio with tons of voice-enhancing equipment. He simply held a basic microphone at varying distances from his mouth and sang his heart out.

[@ljwilson55]

Bobby's mother was in the audience, and he was determined to make her proud.

[@patriciahayden8955]

I am 70. And miss the days we see in this video. Thank you for the memories.

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

I can't believe he did this while sick with a head cold and performing live for the first time for his parents. He was so good.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

This is widely considered one of the best live vocal performances ever recorded. Of course...I tend to agree.

[@saladdays180s9]

Yep:)

[@flitemedic55]

NO AUTOTUNE... He just “cut to the chase”... and was in perfect pitch and did only as Bobby Hatfield could do and “owned” Unchained Melody...and A little known fact about this performance; He was very nervous(by his own admission) because his parents were in the audience. Nobody will even come close to Bobby Hatfields version of Unchained Melody

[@ratso4443]

10

[@scottdobson1276]

He does a wink/lip bite at the end that's almost a Mike drop

[@davidg4595]

THE Best live vocal performance ever recorded. Period!

[@debrawucik826]

Yea, Bobby Hatfield brought so much joy to his listeners.

[@dawnaberry8452]

No one ever heard a voice like his. Bobby was a 'counter-tenor, with a natural high range that a lot of Sopranos could not reach. Though he died at the age of 63, he left a legacy of beautiful music and his angelic voice, such as we will never hear again. I call this "Bobby's Song" because no one could ever come up to his standard.

[@yvonnesanders4308]

He's not a countertenor. Listen to choirboys. That's what CT sound like

[@opaltaberna6817]

I love watching these young women react to this beautiful song. I’m 75 and I remember back when this came out. I didn’t appreciate it as I do now. Beautiful. I hope Bobby knows just how much joy he has brought to so many people.

[@MorningInAmerica_Nov_5_2024]

Class of '65? I'm a little surprised that you said you didn't appreciate it that much when it first came out. I thought it was swoonworthy. And, of course, it still is. ❤ My friends and I feel so fortunate to have been born into the generation whose memories were built on the music of that era.

[@lavluvlov]

Today, he would have a hell of a "Standing Ovation" in. But there was many could singing in those years, something they can't do today...

[@sanjuanitaleal2519]

He had that ANGEL FACE to match that voice. The high note at the end was something popular male vocalists did in those days. But Bobby's voice made girls melt. They should have made Bobby Hatfield dolls! I would have bought one. ❤

[@MakerBoyOldBoy]

77 here. In this song's era debut these fellows did break the typical ethnic singing styles of that era. Unknown to all modern singers and critics an earlier singer/songwriter/pianist/actor, Hoagy Carmichael, sang many (then termed Race) songs from the black culture, but with a white style popular then. Other white popular white singers also did the same. The great Paul Robeson reversed the stereotypes and created a new style for singers.

[@paintwithpa8694]

There will never be another Bobby Hatfield.

[@pacowaco2765]

in the giant population of America, there ALWAYS are more Bobby Hatfields . . since the corporate takeover of music in the 80s , we will never get to hear them

[@BluDragon1964]

Only Bobby Hatfield can truly sing this song the way he sings it. Many have tried but few can come even close.

[@propriusly]

You sre absolutely right!!!!

[@shakedown2246]

@@propriusly ...UNCHAINED MELODY RE-RELEASED IN 1990-91WAS THE NUMBER ONE SONG IN THE WORLD & BOBBBY HATFIELD WAS SNUBBED FOR THE GRAMMY...RU KIDDING?...

[@wooshbait36]

Not true, fangirling is cringe and childish.

[@jasoncartwrought9944]

@@wooshbait36 saying 'cringe' just proved to us all that you're a child.

[@terrancethomas9792]

He can say “Ohhhhhhh!” And grabs all females attention. Kiss the girls and make them cry.

[@cindyp9857]

Man is wooing a JUILLIARD trained opera singer after 60 plus years!! WOW!!

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

He has a voice any opera singer would kill for.

[@theallseeingmaster]

It is his smile at the end of the song; he knows that he has absolutely nailed this performance and he knows his mother is in the audience.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@pault1964]

He bit his lip at the end his parents were in the audience pleased he did a good job

[@robertlavallee591]

Don't forget the little bite lip,that always captures me.

[@johnmerlo1315]

100%

[@suekaiser4163]

A lip bite is not a sign of confidence ,it is a sign of insecurity or stress..which for me makes it all the more endearring. Confidence was Not an enduring trait at that time. It was considered arrogant.

[@conorpp1]

What an amazing voice he had. Really beautiful tone to it. Also, crystal clear diction. incredibly beatiful.

[@cdfdesantis699]

This duo had 2 of the finest voices in modern music. Thanks for your reaction.

[@celticarchie]

Barely 10 seconds into the song and you've already fallen in love with him. 🥰

[@dwightdodd3734]

Did'nt take me that long...............and I am a GUY !!!.....a STRAIGHT guy.........

[@Brendawallingbear]

By the words "... your touch" I get goosebumps. ❤

[@NecroViolator]

Before auto tune, there was something called talent !

[@abbynormal4740]

💯👍😄

[@georgemaster4225]

When voices came together!

[@thundertick5666]

As is said by millions all over KZbin every day by the world's fogies, Sean, and no matter how tedious it's become to read it, everything was better in the past! :)

[@mstewart109]

And when you are finished , you might just listen to it uninterrupted through the whole song. True classic talent and voice. No one compares on a cover. I'm glad I know the song already.

[@tonadene]

@@abbynormal4740 and all the songs were one take direct to acetate

[@januzzell8631]

If you want to hear the two of them together - then You've Lost That Loving Feeling is a great one from them both ^-^

[@timhonigs6859]

A true classic. Many of the "younger" watchers saw some of this song from Top Gun.

[@LarryStonster]

I agree. Maggie, you have got to listen to the duet.

[@GT-ry1cv]

Yes, it should be a crime to not listen to both Unchained Melody and You've Lost That Loving Feeling.

[@GreggBB]

Absolutely please listen to You've Lost That Loving Feeeling so you can see what magic they do when performing together

[@jenniferanderson6165]

100% agree. I like both but prefer You've Lost That Loving Feeling. The way their voices play together is excellent.

[@andrearegan8223]

I still listen to them in 2023. No duo like them

[@jeromesloane5392]

NO ONE HAS EVER SUNG THIS SONG BETTER,AND I DOUBT IF ANYONE WILL EVER SING IT BETTER 👍👍

[@svenpoletka5236]

If this is opera, count me in baby!

[@parevashmoosavi2363]

I agree with you. It is magnificent, thar voice will never ever come to sing like him . Never get tired of listening times after times . One of the kind .

[@maureenmons3411]

Yes I totally agree, nobody can sing this song better ❤

[@kimyoung4554]

He had a head cold this night.His mum was there that night ❤❤❤

[@robertsmith-ic1wp]

Bobby never had a singing lesson in his life that's GOD given talent

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@shirleyfisher8313]

You need to listen to you'll never walk alone

[@stevenguevara2184]

He was the most powerful superhero

[@Tryunderstandingsarcasm]

You can’t just take their word for it

[@mnomadvfx]

Never had a formal lesson vs possible thousands of hours singing to himself and others before he recorded anything.

[@alpacino4857]

there is a time when talented gifted people are born into this world JUST to entertain people around the world. Bobby is one of them.

[@mistytharpe3991]

And there are still people born with it .

[@mechanicalman1068]

Man, there is so SO much more than mere entertainment happening there. Way deeper.

[@anonymousone2843]

True natural pipes on him. No auto tune, no computer enhancements. Just raw pure lovely crooning! Was raised on this music thanks to my parents who are now in their mid 70s. Truly soulful!

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[@scrappyjack1]

Bobby's voice is phenomenal, beautiful and magical!! I'm melting ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikebunner3498]

I truly love watching women listening to Bobby sing this song. You can see them falling in love.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@debbiedelgado2877]

Yes. I remember being around 7 or 8 feeling like that when I heard Smokey and Elvis singing. I didn't know what was happening inside but it felt like so warm and fuzzy . Too bad we don't have anyone like this anymore. :(

[@int53185]

Undoubtedly THE best live singing performance EVER! Not even the amazing Angelina Jordan can come close to matching this live masterpiece! Bobby's talent is a once in a century gift from GOD.

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[@lindahake1666]

@James...Dimash has some pretty darn good ones as well!

[@newsing33]

Perfectly said 🥰

[@geminilady75]

Austin Brown's rendition is an incredibly beautiful piece.

[@johnfriedrich1343]

@@maggiereneemusic you need to do Angelina’s cover of Suspicious Minds!

[@leighplant3593]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written… The amazing voice of this man never ceases to amaze me

[@MsNimitz25]

I read that this song was originally performed in a movie about a guy in prison.

[@mikemoroney5204]

It's obvious your as much in awe as everyone else who sees this.

[@mikalabaker6110]

I love how he just bites his bottom lip at the end! His voice just melted out of his throat, no bulging throat veins or anything, just butter, like it was no effort at all. Pure God given talent that gives me goosebumps every time I hear it!

[@newsing33]

Perfectly said 🥰

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

He was nervous as sh.... Hi mother was in the audience, and it was the first time he have to sing it in front of her. He was so nervous for fucking up in front of her.

[@kittyblaine7917]

Me Too💖

[@OriginalPuro]

No one "gave him" the ability to sing well, he practiced, practiced and practiced more.

[@patriciamillin-j3s]

Couldn’t possibly agree more. Getting goosebumps right now.

[@Melbnolan]

No auto tune...no vocal enhancements....just pure raw talent.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@chercee]

Love that little grin at the end. He's happy he did his momma proud! That was live, all him, pure talent!

[@pcppbadminton]

And the genuine smile of contentment after the first line and brief applause. It's like his nerves vanished and he was just purely happy that he was making other people happy.

[@azstarbar]

I read that his Mother was in the audience.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

​@@azstarbarShe's the lady in the blue dress and fur stole...to his right and back. His dad is sitting next to her.

[@CjJohnson-kf1oz]

Too much silliness.Cslm down.

[@CjJohnson-kf1oz]

I mean in the beginning before they sing.

[@ApostleRuel93]

This song is number one, pure talent, and it cannot be compared today. Songs and singers of yesteryears are the very best.

[@randolphpick3057]

Definitely, this is the BEST version. The range and control of Bobby's voice-combined with the effortless transitions really augment this. And he does not distract you by putting on a show (gyrating) or making painful facial gestures.

[@daisyflowers9334]

It was all about the story and the singer conveying the emotion of the story with his or her beautiful voice. It wasn't about vocal athletics.

[@alion7774]

The perfect word to describe the Righteous Brothers was Classy. They no doubt the best duo in music history and perfectly complement each other.

[@peterang6912]

A other duo where real brothers, The Everly brothers, they had also a perfectly harmony together.

[@HorseloverFat1984]

That man singing that song is probably responsible for about 8% of today's population.

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[@rodrigoarmandovaldezzamudi1679]

Jajajajaja that's right

[@leftcoaster67]

I think 8% is low balling it. :D

[@WhelandNorm]

@@leftcoaster67 -- "balling it" LOL

[@amcasanave]

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[@MaryEllen10862]

That fact that his face never changed when he hit them notes was amazing and he made it look so effortless! The 60s and 70s had the best music ever made! I was so blessed to experience these eras. Love the reactions of the younger generations thank you.

[@rons3634]

I like the part when he finishes where he's not out of breath, not breathing hard at all. As if he'd just had a mere conversation with someone. Gotta admire the effortlessness of his singing.

[@maggiereneemusic]

😍

[@XMesandidge]

Effortless.

[@amcasanave]

It takes a lot of hard work to make that seem easy.

[@ge-8135]

Seriously. I was breathing for him. The most charming performance.

[@mhochoa]

It's incredible that he's only 25 years old here!!!! This is way way before autotune obviously and this is absolutely 100% live and no lip syncing. At 25 his voice is so incredibly powerful/polished It's amazing. It's unfortunate that Bobby is no longer with us his voice was absolutely beautiful/majestic and a gift from God. Bill and Bobby together were absolute perfection. Stay safe😷

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@tc1817]

Tons of singers don't use autotune......in fact I'm willing to bet that you don't even know what that is or why it is used.

[@boba.7108]

​@@tc1817 Far too many of today's "singers" use autotune, and it's mostly used to cover up for their incredibly inaccurate singing and inability to stay on pitch.

[@tc1817]

@@boba.7108 Wow. your comment displays an ignorance of the industry and music production that you should not reveal publicly. Name ten singers and post links to the songs where we can hear the use of "autotune."

[@TT-js4jn]

And don't forget he was super nervous singing in front of his mother in the audience for the first time. Who knew it didn't show in his voice achievement

[@bernlockhart7730]

It's the most beautiful song and beautiful voice I've ever heard. The Righteous brothers are the kings.

[@kayrogers880]

Bobby is still the best! Never cared for Bill.

[@chercee]

​@@kayrogers880Bobby passed away in 2003.

[@53roger]

I'm 70 and experienced those voices each and every day as i grew up. I knew then they were good but looking back and comparing today's singers with back then...very very few today can even come close. I appreciate your comments especially bc you know how special that voice is. Thank you

[@davidkelley8964]

His mother was in the audience; knocked it out of the park.

[@bobbyjohnson7191]

I think his birthday also.

[@leftcoaster67]

And into orbit.

[@ilahildasissac1943]

I bet momma was proud.

[@suekaiser4163]

Were you there?

[@Diffidentone]

It was his birthday and he was nervous as that was the first time his parents were in the audience. He nailed it to the barn door in that performance.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

His birthday is August 10th. This performance is October 25.

[@brianeleighton]

@@Aurora-tp3dy However, it was the first time they performed in front of this sized audience on TV. His parents were in the audience as well. He himself said he was so nervous that he performed on an empty stomach so he wouldn't throw up. He wanted his performance to be perfect for his mother, his smile at the end was cause he knew he nailed it.

[@delugesofgrandeur]

@@brianeleighton Literally not the point, Aurora was correcting the other dude on getting the birthday wrong, not sure why you're messaging an irrelevant novel to Aurora.

[@brianeleighton]

@@delugesofgrandeur I was pointing out the majority of what the OP that Aurora was responding to had a basis is some fact, but was confused. It was also to educate the OP. Not sure why you feel the need to be an obnoxious asshole though.

[@janetgallo5720]

@@brianeleighton He also had a brand-new wipe in the audience. I think a wife of seven days

[@jamesbolden9167]

Great seeing someone who knows and appreciates what he did. Watching your face and enthusiasm was truly priceless!

[@joystanton5023]

his style is soul, that's why they are called the Blue Eyed Soul singers. you should hear the two of them together.

[@RexAlfieLee]

I've only heard this song about a million times over the years but I love watching reactions to it. He has a beautiful voice.

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@RexAlfieLee]

@@maggiereneemusic Opposite timezones Maggie. We're 18hours ahead of you. Not impossible of course but difficult.

[@rorigiles1323]

My #1 of all time. Tears come to my eyes every time I hear this version of the song.

[@Grace-cj7ko]

Bobby sang this song from the depths of his heart and soul. I will always love these guys. Memories. ❤❤❤

[@clarkbowen9882]

I loved those guys. Never saw or heard another duo that could intertwine and complement and complete notes and phrases like they did. It was pure magic!

[@aquilifergroup]

That orchestra backing him up is also amazing. What a magical combo.

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

That is Phil Spector's 'Wall of Sound'.

[@andrewtims9524]

His mum was in the audience and it was the first time she had seen him perform professionally

[@JohnPiperBoots]

@Andrew Tims - WOW thanks for sharing that must have been a very great and tear fiilled moment for her indeed! :)

[@sharidyer4332]

And he had a cold!

[@theresacarmen9847]

I was a teenager in the 60s and this song still gives goosebumps.

[@diannecardenas9866]

This is Bobby's song. No one can sing it any better. I remember hearing this song when it came out and it was just so beautiful. It will always be Bobby's song.

[@bonnieperrone7213]

Definitely Bobby's song ❤

[@sanjuanitaleal2519]

Just makes you wish you could go back to this time, everything was so romantic and real. What an angel of a man! 🥰

[@stephenlane9168]

That’s the emotive power of the legendary BOBBY HATFIELD (RIP 1940 - 2003) - arguably the greatest tenor singer EVER - his pronouncing and clarity is perfect. This was his 1965 masterpiece 👌

[@janetgallo5720]

It’s so sad that so many beautiful ballads that he performed were never on video.

[@TimedRevolver]

Bobby Hatfield is the most effortlessly talented vocalist I think there's ever been. Watch how he sang here. No strain, no push, he just rolled from one note to the next.

[@MrRizzo1961]

R.I.P. Bobby Hatfield ✌️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@victorjeffers1993]

Bobby had such vocal control of that song that he made it his ! No one else has ever came close to singing that song as well as Bobby did ! In my personal opinion he mastered that song in such a way that no one will ever top him ! And the way he smiled he knew he had this song he sang it with such ease ! R.I.P Bobby !

[@bobsmoot2392]

On this particular show (1965), he dedicated this song to our young men in Vietnam, and the women who longed for them to come home.

[@jdsguam]

Very Cool. I did not know that.

[@philriosagif1783]

I was in Hiram W Johnson high school Class 1965 in Sacramento California ... l dance slow dance with my high school girlfriend...we were married 1967... l went to college 1968... my life changed when thousands of young men in college had our S-2 college draft deferment revoked and reclassified to 1-A then drafted into US Army to serve 2 years during Vietnam War... came home .... not well

[@heavenbound358]

THIS VOICE EXPRESSING THIS SONG BRINGS TEARS TO YOUR EYES!! NO ONE, ABSOLUTELY...NOBODY CAN SING THIS SONG LIKE BOBBY HATFIELD. R.I.P. BOBBY

[@bonnieperrone7213]

❤

[@sadfaery]

Wow, I'd never seen that interview with them at the beginning before. Thank you for including that!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@lindalandry2519]

When Bobby sang he felt it and made certain you did too. So happy they did solos to display their individual talents. This version was better than the studio version which charted twice. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are treasured and missed.

[@scottviverette14]

I still get goosebumps every time I hear this song

[@imweakfordeaky]

A beautiful voice with enviable range and control... and he was handsome too ! I love me some Bobby Hatfield!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@SuperFlowback]

A perfectly written song and performed effortlessly perfect. I’ve never heard anyone do this song justice

[@davidvannote9281]

It’s not often I see reactions from people with vocal training and can understand the complexities of range and runs. This is one of the best reactions I’ve seen of a standard classic that set the bar for others to follow and improve on. Aren’t you happy to be in an era where the internet can reveal amazing talent just waiting to be ‘discovered’ by others for our release n pleasure. “To the sea, to the sea to the OPEN ARMS of the sea…..” Remember that many, in 65, left and went overseas with a doubtful aspiration of coming home…..”wait for me…” “Oh my love, my darling….” “I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again..” “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot..”

[@yvonnesanders4308]

There's a lot happening in this technically but he does it so effortlessly

[@ebbenraves4338]

This was my wedding song almost 30 years ago. I doubt there’s a better one.

[@peterriley5466]

Back in the days before autotune, this is what we expected from out artists. Live, one man, one microphone done in one take.

[@maggiereneemusic]

😊

[@lindathomas1247]

Pleasssssse check out Bobby Hatfield singing " Summertime" 100% sure that you will be blown away.

[@kevinsimpson3374]

That’s What It Was Like In The Sixties! No Autocues, You Had To Know The Song Off By Heart! The Singer Was , Of Course, Bobby Hatfield! The Other Guy Is Bill Medley!

[@gdept88]

His mother in the audience too.

[@sallyw6423]

No way can this song be sung by any other... than by this man. Many have tried but all have failed. It's just one of those performances that can't be beat.

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[@DavidSmith-kn7ef]

Original single came out in 1955 got into the top ten by Al hibbler

[@zevys]

@@DavidSmith-kn7ef Hibbler's was the 3d recording

[@joeterp5615]

@@DavidSmith-kn7ef That’s the version my Dad knows and loves. I got him to listen to the Righteous Brother’s version about a year or so ago, and he likes it, but his emotions are attached to the 1955 version - which he then introduced me to. He already had 5 of us kids (ended up being 8 of us) by the time the Righteous Brother’s version came out, so he didn’t have much time to listen to the radio by that point. Come to think of it, there is another reason he wasn’t familar with this version: I remember us having cars without radios when I was very young, as Dad thought it provided a dangerous distraction while driving back at that time. By the mid 70s he relented, which we were all happy about.

[@thinking6307]

@@maggiereneemusic Maggie....Why aren't you commenting on the comment? Could you just have seen and HEARD a talent...that was/is/and will be... unattainable??

[@pamstuckey8349]

I really appreciate that you acknowledged the wonderful orchestration supporting this song. Also - I really appreciate your reactions

[@roymagnus827]

I'm 72 and remember this being the last song played at every record hop or dance . Get close to the girl music

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@tomwalker779]

72 here as well, softly whisper the lyrics as you slow dance with your best girl, and she melts into your arms. Does any current music have that effect?

[@griffin2417]

I'm 73, and we were listening to the Righteous Brothers along with the Temptations, the Supreme, Stevie Wonder (13 years-old at that time), and so much more than that at our house parties. Our parents enjoyed it too. It's comfort music for me today. I'm so pleased to see the younger generations on KZbin who are rediscovering and appreciiatig the music

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@tomwalker779 Megan Thee Stallion?

[@u4riahsc]

I remember being at a live Righteous Brothers concert. We were all crying, swooning, screaming, falling to the floor. Being totally exhausted at the end.

[@pauld9948]

Hmm I've seen this video hundreds of times on yt and never have seen the intro part with Andy Williams, great insight into the Righteous Brothers...

[@alangould1465]

Yes,same for me🤔 I've only seen it from where he starts the song. The talking part with the three of them was great.

[@Caseytify]

Same here. Self deprecating humor is always welcome. Williams was a good singer in his own right.

[@edwin11373]

Same here. I've seen a gazillion times this video but never the whole thing. Very rare.

[@BerishStarr]

There is also a video somewhere here on youtube, from the same show, where they sing a song together with Andy. Can't remember the name of the song, but I do remember I liked the video very much! xD

[@ellavader4411]

@@Caseytify Andy looks like he could be Drew and Jonathan Scott's older brother (TLC)

[@michelle32855]

IMO, the most romantic song ever! One thing I sort of miss from those days is the sense of respect. Performers "dressed up" for their audience, and the audience was respectful in terms of allowing them to perform without a lot of shouting and other noise...saving their applause and cheering for the end.

[@pamosborn1956]

I love your comment; So True

[@alangould1465]

Yes,like the girls at a Beatles show😁

[@kevinbuja8105]

Now matter how many times I’ve heard this song, it always gives me the chills. Just, pure, raw God given talent.

[@lotswifemusic9965]

The song, the voice, the suit, the accompaniment? It’s perfect is what it is. Absolutely perfect.

[@michaelengel2077]

This is easily one of the most romantic songs of the 20th century....And this was before auto tune....just pure talent!!!!RIP Bobby...

[@annieb9627]

RIP Bobby. Absolutely effortless and no one does it better.

[@gaylasanders1739]

I absolutely LOVED the Righteous Brothers. I turned 16 the summer Unchained Melody came out & cried everytime I heard it. A girlfriend of mine was dating a young Marine & the two of them listened to almost nothing but the Righteous Bothers, so my Navy boyfriend & knew all their songs too.😄 Very sweet memories to accompany a very sweet song & artist. Thank you.

[@namvet6970bd]

no auto tune or any other tricks Just pure talent

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Did you also like other videos on my channel?

[@RolandDeschain1]

No auto-tune, folks. Just pure vocal talent.

[@irahays3869]

He only gets measurably richer in the lower registers, lilting and playful in the melody, and soars to unbelievable heights so effortlessly.

[@twm929]

Maggie, I have been listening to this song since a child in the sixties. After listening to your sharing insights into what he was doing with his voice while singing has made my appreciation of the song even stronger. Thank you.

[@maggiereneemusic]

My pleasure! 🤗

[@jivebunny3765]

This is the firs time I've seen this clip with Andy Williams at the start and end. I love the look on Andy's face at the end. He's clearly thinking "how dare the little bastard come on my show and sing like that."

[@nolanschmidt5239]

Haha

[@nethanelmasters5170]

Jive Bunny :: he was used to being upstaged he had the Osmand brothers and the Jackson five perform on his show more than once.

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@rashidashabazz7319]

ETERNAL LOVE and GRATITUDE BELOVED BOBBY HATFIELD......YOU are still bringing indescribable JOY, LOVE and BLISS to millions of SOULS all these years later 🙏🏽💚😇💯‼️‼️‼️👏🏿👏🏼👏🏿👏🏼

[@incidentalist]

Always thought he had an operatic voice!! Brilliant man, RIP Bobby!! Thank you for you!!

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@captjon2261]

I grew up in the 50's and 60's. She nailed it, performers back then had a lot of class. Respected their audiences and performed like it really mattered.

[@macscotsman51]

I’m 70 years old and this is the music my generation listened to when we were teenagers in the 1960’s. Your review and your reactions are a hoot! Lots of great memories tied to songs like this one. I would love to hear your full version of this. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@ronfuqua2117]

I an 66 and saw them live in about 1965 if memory serves my parents were big fans

[@B-System]

@@ronfuqua2117 Let me tell you that this was just as righteous in 1997.

[@lauradetjen1573]

@@ronfuqua2117 Me too. They opened for The Beatles in Cincinnati Gardens along with Dusty Springfield. They were the best part of the show.

[@BSGNative]

Same here. I'm also 70 and I've loved the Righteous Brothers for years!! Their sound is really timeless. (Oh, and I remember watching the Andy Williams Show on TV. One of my favorites.)

[@edwardthorne9875]

@@BSGNative And the bear that he would not give a cookie to. Age 66 here.

[@davidleeroth784]

Over 50 years ago. None of the auto tune we have today. Just pure talent live. He nailed it.

[@patriciadowning4036]

Elegance. His parents were in the audience, but he stayed cool.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Did you also like the new reaction video I just posted today?

[@jennifermolina4396]

Freaking beautiful! This is one of my all-time favorite songs. So beautifully sang. Magical. No auto tune, no tricks. Just talent.

[@elocke2424]

Such a great song. I hadn't heard this live version, only the studio which is slightly different but equally as amazing. Thanks for finding this one!

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. 😍 Hope to see you on my Livestream in a few hours?

[@rashidashabazz7319]

In 2 worlds.......AMAZINGLY MAGNIFICENT..........ETERNAL GRATITUDE BOBBY 🙏🏽💚😇💯‼️‼️‼️

[@tric5122]

I've seen it said that he was nervous on this show b/c his parents were in the audience. Dude was nervous and belted out THE perfect song. from wiki: "Of the hundreds of recordings made, the Righteous Brothers' version in July 1965, with a solo by Bobby Hatfield, became the jukebox standard after its release. Hatfield changed the melody in the final verse and many subsequent covers of the song are based on his version. The Righteous Brothers recording achieved a second round of great popularity when featured in the film in 1990. In 2004, it was number 27 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. " I don't know that I have ever heard one of the other versions ever. Mr. Hatfield killed it, and nothing else is going to ever replace it.

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thanks for the info.

[@catmother4214]

Love your reaction !!! Thank you !!! 🌹🌸♥️🌹♥️🌸💖💖🌸🌹♥️🦃♥️🌹🌸

[@timothydrumm5690]

Bobby Hatfield = masterful angelic, GOLD...the rarest gem of all time!

[@maggiereneemusic]

Thank you for your comment. Did you also like the new reaction video I just posted today?

[@jamesharrison6201]

RIP

[@nathanscatts9976]

I love how these older songs were also recorded in single takes, as they didn't have the cut and paste of digital back then. Post Modern Jukebox actually uses that style of recording when they put their arrangements together. And Maggie, never worry about being "extra" it's part of why we all love you! ⛓

[@ERDan62]

And also, for its age the clarity in this recording. WOW!!!

[@thomasarussellsr]

No, they didn't have digital cut and paste, but they did have litteral cut the recording tape and tape it back together with a film tape. Partly where the term cut and paste came from. Mostly from cutting pictures with scissors and pasting them into other media collage style. Old school of what we do on computers now. But recordings were cut and spliced long before digital recording was a thing. After vinyl albums only, but before digital, we had this thing that overlapped both called tape recording. Both reel to reel and cassette styles. Recording booths used reels as did videography. You litteraly cut out the parts you didn't like and taped the recording tape/film back together.

[@nathanscatts9976]

@@thomasarussellsr Yes they did have some sound engineers skilled in the splicing techniques, however if I recall correctly they still tended to favor single takes during the earlier use of using tape media. Remembering that the Righteous Brothers as a duo started their recording career in 1962, and the early 4 track recorders weren't in use until 1964. I would hazard a guess and suggest that many of the smaller labels (such as the first one the duo were signed to) would not have had too many sound engineers, much less ones skilled enough to skillfully splice tapes to commercial quality. I'm more then happy to be proven wrong though, as that way all reading learn more!

[@maggiereneemusic]

LOL! Thank you for your suggestion! 😍 Don't miss tomorrow's Premiere!

[@odettesummers8229]

Love it, no auto tune just pure talent. Before my time but still love them.

[@suzannebenz8928]

These 2 guys were just MAGIC together!!!!!