Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody | First Time Reaction

[@Neil_BT]

Bobby Hatfield - live, nervous as hell, no auto tune, and just one of the most astonishing performances you'll ever see.

[@mgass1354]

I've watched singers react to this and they talk about just how effortlessly he sings even with the high notes. This is just pure talent on display.

[@svtinker]

Did Bobby tell you he was nervous?

[@miked6761]

His mother was watching him perform live for the first time.

[@terryduncan31]

100%

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

He also had a cold

[@garysullivan3144]

Bobby Hatfield is still melting hearts over 50 years later...there is still hope for this planet

[@lloydmetevier5052]

Well, his voice is, he sadly passed in 2003

[@bbwng54]

I don't think that I have ever seen a more perfect performance than this- it is truly one of the most iconic performances in music history. Time and time again, I see women swoon over this performance.

[@dasdguy7606]

He made it look easy. Those high notes are astounding.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Yeah.. but she is not Italian.

[@christophermondone6864]

No one ever did it better than Bobbie did he did it perfectly. He passed away in 2003 i still miss him

[@mgass1354]

This was 1965, he is singing it live, and, he was so scared he'd mess up as his mother was in the audience and he just wanted to nail the performance. He did. This is pure talent. You heard it in MANY MANY movies, with Ghost being one of them.

[@alekhidell]

That and he had a head cold, which you can hear in his tone.

[@HGWTPaladin]

His lip bite at the end tells us that he was happy with his performance.

[@mgass1354]

@@HGWTPaladin As well he should have been. It is easily one of the best live performances ever, especially since we know it was him singing given the year. Even in the 80s, you had groups lip singing to a track (Alan Jackson made a point to mock that during an award show). Today, it's autotuned, lip singing, etc. One of the reasons I absolutely love the classic music (50s-70s for me); back then, you either had talent or didn't. Bobby had it.

[@HGWTPaladin]

@@mgass1354 So true. Thanks

[@lobo7792]

Imagine how proud his Mother was. We lost one of the greatest voices ever. R.I.P.

[@billgoodwin8742]

One of THEE greatest singing performances of all time! The range, and the feeling Bobby put into it.

[@davidbusciglio5529]

No question about it.

[@terrystrand]

Agreed, but what were the other two ??

[@shuggiemcg1]

Id have to say Queen live Aid performance @@terrystrand

[@charleslangrishl9124]

Oh give me a break!

[@matthewgoodA1206]

One of the most classic love songs ever, it is timeless and will forever be so.

[@InnaSoloMusic]

I can see why! 😊

[@bbwng54]

Amen!!

[@remowilliams7029]

Other than Marvin Gaye's sexual healing this song and that one are the top 2 wet panty droppers and baby makers.

[@spacefanatic]

Hundreds of singers have sung this song but none have done it better than Bobby Hatfield. The studio version was used in the film 'Ghost' and was great but this live version is stupendous. No auto tune or gimmicks just pure talent. He had a cold, his mother was in the audience watching him perform for the first time and he suffered with stage fright. When he hits the high note at the end his face does not contort like other singers' faces when they hit a really high note. He just bites his lip and smiles as if to say 'I nailed it'.

[@leema-p9g]

No one has song this song better than the late great 'Bobby Hatfield' of the 'Righteous Brothers' as he did back in 1965 on the 'Andy Williams Show.' This (Live) television performance was one for the ages. Many in the music industry called it the best live television performance ever. The Andy Williams Orchestra and its String Section were to die for. They along with the incomparable voice of Bobby Hatfield made this version of "Unchained Melody" composed by Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret (1955) the best of them all. It has Become the quintessential version of them all.

[@richardmattix5322]

THIS SONG STANDS OUT BECAUSE THE RIGHT MAN SUNG THE RIGHT SONG AND MADE IT HIS .

[@charliefortin555]

As a guy who grew up in that time, I KNEW that song was eternal. I am just surprised that in the time which “has gone by” everybody doesn’t know about it. I know it’s not your fault. And I am so glad you got to enjoy it. Because none of us are here forever, and everybody should hear Bobby Hatfield do this at least once.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Bobby Hatfield sang tenor/countertenor which is why he could hit those high notes at the end. I think this performance was better than the studio release (used in the movie Ghost). This song is from a 1950's prison movie called Unchained (which was not very good). It's been covered by many (hundreds?) of singers, but Bobby owns it. If you watch it again, notice how relaxed his jaw is. That cresendo/decresendo he did early in the song takes such fantastic breath control! Just 3 minutes of total perfection!

[@johnclibbens6803]

This is (was) Bobby Hatfield. The other “brother” is Bill Medley, who is still with us. They normally sang as a duo, but did occasional solos. To see both watch You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling.

[@tonyward6999]

My favorite song of all time.

[@InnaSoloMusic]

It’s a beautiful song!

[@the_realistic118]

In fact this is one of the most world famous songs of the history

[@JGoolsby]

This is Bobby Hatfield , a member of the " Righteous Brothers " . He is performing this song as a solo . This is a supreme performance and I must say that this is phenominal !!!!! This has been 1 of over 700 recordings of this song .

[@wcwindom56]

The song was written and 1st sung in a 1940s prison movie called "Unchained" It was also in the movie "Ghost"

[@foranken]

Yes, the first time he performed this with his mother there, and he was sick with a cold. Amazing!

[@gregwilliams386]

Bobby Hatfield was born in rural Wisconsin, Beaver Dam to be exact. During this performance his family was in the audience.

[@ChicagoDB]

This version is far better than the version used in the movie “Ghost”. Sadly, most people have never heard this live performance, which is vastly superior to the studio/record/movie version.

[@MrGadfly772]

This song has been used in many, many movies, TV series and commercials. I am sure you have heard parts of it before. Elvis Presly also sang this and had a popular version, but this song is first and foremost Bobby Hatfield's song. He made it famous, and he really owns the song. Curiously it is from a soundtrack written by Alex North... most people don't know that. It was composed for a forgettable movie called "Unchained." Bobby found it, bought it, and made it famous.

[@janicecarter7417]

Beautiful song i had it for my wedding waltz 26 years ago still gives me goose bumps when i hear it l

[@theretiringbarber]

The greatest performance in history .

[@janetgallo5720]

You’ll never see a better live performance in your life. Bobby Hatfield had it all, and he owns this song. and we are a poorer world without him. RIP🎉

[@davidmyers5916]

The Righteous Brothers were hugely popular in the 1960's. This song was re-recorded by Bobby Hatfield and used in the movie Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Inna! you've probably heard it - but not like THIS.. as said by others... Bobby was nervous... it was live, and his MOM was in the audience... I'm sure she was proud! (amazing voice... no straining or screaming... and def. not "autotune") appreciate your listen...

[@Joe-d3t1t]

REAL Music.

[@WayneSTom]

That's a very old classic song..which was very popular in the 60's.. .seniors would remember it fondly when it first came out, but probably not younger people!

[@thomastimlin1724]

This always makes me cry inside, I grew up with this music, and was a music teacher. Twenty years ago in 2003, on my way to work, the car radio was on, they reported that Bobby had died in a hotel room before a performance with Bill, the other Righteous Brother, in Kalamazoo Michigan. I had almost bought tickets to the show, but was too busy to go so didn't. It was only 50 minutes from my house! Imagine having to teach music a bunch of kids who had no idea who these guys were and keep my mouth shut about his death because they could never relate to this great music. When I took them to the Rock and Roll Roll of Fame on a trip they only knew who Elvis and Michael Jackson were.....duh....the dumbing down of American music by the media and the cash register. "What's a Cash register?" they might ask now...oh God....thank goodness for reactors learning about all kinds of music, our only hope.

[@ChicagoDB]

Bobby was an incredibly talented countertenor.

[@SomKing123]

There can't be anyone who haven't heard this song, if have ever heard some great song!

[@maddy7]

Bobby Hatfield was gifted with a unique vocal range; he's a contra-tenor and no falseto. He uses his upper head voice, he has complete control of each note (about 20) plus the lovely runs throughout the song. This song was used in the 1990 movie GHOST.

[@shirleynoble685]

In terms of what people relate to: this was the era of the Vietnam war and many of the people who were sent there knew there was a real chance they might not return. So very relevant. It is also one of the most covered songs of all time. To understand how good this performance really was, you need to see some of the people who are vocal coaches, opera singers, etc describe what is happening. They know how very difficult some of the notes were to produce and how very great Bobbie Hatfield was. As an aside, the Righteous Brothers singing as a duo which they normally did made a song called “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” which became the most played song of the 20th century.

[@foxgod4466]

Good react again Beauty. This is an absolutely classic. A time when the vocal and musical quality was authentic. No more words! See you at the next 🤟🏻🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥

[@j20tower]

Of course you e heard it. It one of the most famous and greatest songs ever recorded. The gold standard as this song is covered by over 670 artists. It’s in the movie Ghost. Sadly Bobby left us in 2003 but his music will last forever

[@allensauler7960]

The PERFECT COUPLING, the picture “Ghost” & “Unchained Melody”! ! !

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

The very best!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Inna! To my mind, this live performance is perfect.

[@ferrodell2194]

Bravisimo! A song sung like that can only be felt from a heart felt experience. ❤ RIP Bobby 💜✨💜

[@vtbn53]

Many great Righteous brothers to react to, go for it!

[@tmr626]

Hi Inna from Canada! Just discovered your channel. I want to pass along a whole list of Righteous Brothers hit songs for you. You'll love them! 1) You've Lost That Loving Feeling 2) Just Once In My Life 3) See That Girl 4) White Cliffs Of Dover 5) Ebb Tide 6) He 7) Soul And Inspiration 8) You'll Never Walk Alone 9) Rock And Roll Heaven. Enjoy!

[@richiecabral3602]

So, The Righteous Brothers are not actually real brothers, but were a singing duo of Bobby Hatfield, whom performs this song alone, and Bill Medley. They were popular in the 60s for a while, and then when their song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" was used in the movie "Top Gun" in the 80s, they became popular again. That's probably their most famous song, and you get to see the two of them perform together, so you should definitely see that one. Then this song was used in the movie "Ghost" in the 90s, which brought them attention again, and this song has definitely been used in other movies and commercials since then. "Soul and Inspiration" is another good song of theirs. They have a handful of good ones that were popular in their time. Bill Medley also did a duet with Jennifer Warnes for the song "I've Had The Time Of My Life", that was specifically written for the movie "Dirty Dancing" in the 80s, and was a big hit at that time. Bobby Hatfield died 20 years ago, so the band is not still a thing. Bill Medley is still alive, i believe, so maybe he still performs, but he's in his 80s now, so I kind of doubt it.

[@melissabrooke1146]

People say Bill is still performing! Sweet!

[@mikeconway9849]

Bill is still performing and touring!

[@zanhar7688]

More than 'a few' good songs. They had 22 in the Billboard Hot 100 and in '65 had three albums in the top 20 simultaneously.

[@lowkey1969]

IIRC the way they got their name was while performing in the US South in Soul and Blues venues, one night when they finished a song someone in the audience yelled out, "That's righteous, brothers!" They adopted the name, and are one of the original "Blue Eyed Soul" groups.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Yes you would think most people would figure out "How many people have the last name of "Righteous?" lol

[@joeb4142]

Considered by many to be the best live solo performance in American history.

[@charleslangrishl9124]

This guy was a colossus of singers . I think you have nailed a big part of what is so good about this and what i took from it from the first time I heard it......... His obvious love for and commitment to making the best music he could........., Whatever the state of his nerves at the time!

[@FrancisP-b5u]

Great song to slo-dance to. I grew up in a Italian household in the 50s and 60s listening to Lou Monte and Louis Prima singing C'e La Luna , ( Lazy Mary) and many other songs. I loved your reaction to the video a very good singer Bobby Hatfield was. I hope to see more of you on KZbin. CIAO

[@TheDagda1000]

Thank you for this trip down Memory Lane. Very nostalgic for me; I was 19-years-old in 1965. ❤

[@paulrt3]

Definitely need more clean entertainment like this nowadays. The shock factor is his incredible voice, not taking clothes off or anything like that!

[@danielbenincasa770]

This was live in 1965 with no gimmics or auto-tune. Pure his voice. This was in the movie Ghost

[@KathrynLiz1]

All live, no editing, no dubbing,... first take...... talent......

[@Robert-jh8yo]

The launchers of blue eyed soul. The great Righteous brothers.

[@paulhadfield7909]

thisis oneof the most famous songsin the world,used in every film made in hollywood

[@InnaSoloMusic]

That’s why it sounded a bit familiar! 😊

[@romamazza5881]

Only one of them sings this song! One of my all time favorites,!

[@stevedem76]

My only problem with this performance was Bobby Hatfield didn't go ahead and invent the mic drop, right there. You're not gonna hear a much better live vocal than that.

[@johndigiacomo1674]

@stevedem76, sorry but you'll never hear a live vocal performance near this one, nothing equal, and NEVER better! I do agree about the Mic drop, nothing even close.

[@geoffreymarston5948]

Great Classic ! Thank you !

[@ronbishop3289]

Absolutely perfection...

[@coldservings]

The Righteous Brothers us a duo, Bobby Hatfield (here) and Bill Medley. This particular song was a solo number for Bobby. To hear them both, I would suggest You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling or Soul and Inspiration. Both awesome songs.

[@entropy2002]

This was a solo by Bobby Hatfield, check out both partners in You'll Never Walk Alone.

[@Bill-sp2cb]

I wish I had that talent for one day

[@rrobinson1137]

Another Righteous Brothers song you’d recognize is “That loving Feeling”. That has both guys (who aren’t brothers) singing

[@metalmark1214]

This first appeared in the 1955 movie Unchained, starring the former football player Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch. The movie takes place in a prison, and the song was written for the movie to reflect the mood of the prisoners as they wait for time to pass.

[@keyrat1753]

Check out YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING. You will see both members of the Righteous Brothers performing (black & white video from December 1964).

[@InnaSoloMusic]

Thank you very much for the suggestion 😊

[@Tiger99311]

Music before 1975 , Lyrics from the "Mississippi" song "now the country song forever lost its soul when the guitar player turned to rock and roll"

[@tonilharmon]

Janis Joplin's "Ball and Chain live at Monterrey Pop " will leave you with your jaw on the floor. GUARANTEED.

[@gilbertikorong2636]

His name was Bobby (Bobby Hatfield 1940-2003) and with his pure talent he took Unchained Melody to a very high level. May he rest in peace and may the earth be light for him. Indeed, we are dust, nothing but dust (by the way, isn't it written: "you who admired me yesterday, do you know that I will be dust forever tomorrow?"). Rest in peace Bobby; Amen

[@chevy266nova]

Remember this was live TV back in 1965.

[@HGWTPaladin]

Oct. 25, to be precise. On the “Andy Williams” show. He was married five days later in Las Vegas and if I remember correctly his fiancé was with his mom in the audience. I’m 71 and it seems like I first saw this performance yesterday.

[@mikebunner3498]

It does not ring a bell for you because it was way before your time. Many say this is the greatest love song EVER!! Bobbie the man singing is darn good, he had a big vocal range. Keep in mind that this is live, no computer studio magic. Just a man with a great voice!! A little warning for you and all of the other ladies out there -- at the end watch for the lip bite.... !!!! Now you must locate and review the Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin Feeling.

[@christopherrobertson8098]

The righteous brother's consist of Bobby Hatfield and Bill medley. This is a solo by Bobby with Bill playing piano in the shadows

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

He played piano on the studio recording, not here.

[@tomcollens4621]

What a wonderful song & performance! No, nothing to do with Lionel Richie! Totally different vibe!

[@George-ux6zz]

No auto tune back then, just pure talent

[@futuregenerationz]

Proves you don't have to play an instrument to be a fabulous musician(though he probably did). His timing, dynamics and anticipation is just flawless. Like Louis Armstrong on the trumpet.

[@JmesFloyd76]

No one, not even Elvis Presley can perform this song like Bobby Hatfield. And when Blacks heard him sing like that, they said "That's righteous, bro!" And the name stuck, for there are two men, a duo, who sing, Bobby Hatfield, a tenor, and the other, Bill Medley, a bass and it was because of Bobby Hatfield's rendition of "Unchained Melody" [1970]which was originated by Alex North in 1955 that became the iconic standard Bobby Hatfield owns this song forever.

[@petej3800]

From a 1954 film called Unchained by Al Hibbler, Bobby was a one of two great singers, give Hope and Inspiration, You`ve Lost That Loving Feeling a listen so good.

[@romamazza5881]

I'm half Italian on my dad's side of the family. They came from Calabria Italy!

[@InnaSoloMusic]

So cool to know! I live in Italy but in the north

[@christopherrobertson8098]

This has been used in movies. One of which is called ghost

[@richardkawucha1232]

His mother was in the audience, at this performance. They (his partner - Bill Medley) joke around, that the tossed a coin to see which would record this song, Bill lost.

[@LasseEklof]

The movie Ghost (1990) with Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopie Goldberg. The guy Sam (Patrick) sits behind Molly (Demi) and together they sit at a turntable where Sam in a charged mood holds Molly's hands while this song is played.

[@mikebunner3498]

Raw talent. Movies for sure!! Good job lady. Young lady this is a true LOVE song!!! YES, you are correct it is a joyful love song Very special and yes genuine! Great word for this song!!!! Bravo............ Thank you lady!!!!!...................................

[@eddie623]

Love the righteous brothers and he did live not In a studio where now they have the technology to help your voice and it was on the sound track of ghost with Patrick swazyr and Debbie Moore remember the clay scene where they're holding hands love the music you bring to the table and your reactions are like 🍒 s on top keep up the outstanding work darlin ❤️

[@bella-xp7qd]

This was from the Andy Williams variety tv show. You missed the beginning where he interviewed Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. They told how they got their name and that Bobby would sing thins song by himself. Bill is off stage.

[@skyfox77]

Great reaction, I am glad you liked it! This is a true classic, it has been sung in many movies, so Its no wonder you find it familiar :)

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

No "American Idol" b.s. here, friend!😂 This is what music was like pretty much until Mtv came along in early '80's & turned music industry into image over substance, which continues to this day. I'm a Nashville boy, the little known 5 yr training-ground for the GOAT electric guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. & I tell ya, I can find bums under the bridge here & hand them a guitar & they're better than 99% of anything you'll find in rest of Nashville, "Music City, USA"!!! Sad but TRUE! But they're not pretty enough so back under the bridge they go!😂 Best Wishes from NashvilleTowne!🙏 ✌🌎❤

[@zzrydr]

I love American Idol!! But mostly because I love Katy Perry 😜

[@davidjones6616]

He never messed it up, it was pure class but please listen to the whole song then make a comment, it then becomes worthy

[@JimFlickinger]

What a voice!!!

[@jefffiore7869]

It was used in the movie Ghost with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze.

[@matthewpaul1111]

Inna you had me from the start. I really loved your sweet personality and that Italian friendliness and honest emotional openness that I've seen in my Italian friends. Your reaction to my favourite live performance made it extra enjoyable for me. I felt compelled to sub so that I could continue to see your sweet smile light up each time the music/singing reaches your 💜

[@kitharley6159]

And this is just one of the duo, Bobby Hatfield on his own. In *another* performance for the ages, you should listen to him along with Bill Medley on 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'.

[@JuniorMonteiroOficial]

Ghost do Outro Lado Da Vida. Kkkkkkkkkkk. Quem tem 30 e poucos anos como eu e é brasileiro, cresceu ouvindo essa musica no filme na Sessão da tarde. 😂

[@thomaspittock4018]

That music and your beauty made my day.

[@InnaSoloMusic]

❤️

[@anthonyl.6879]

Used in the movie " Ghost"

[@jerome4631]

elvis did a cover of this song. and Gene Vincent too.

[@marco19830]

buona intenditrice tua madre... no autotune!!! musica, poesia, voce...sentimenti!!! quello che oggi manca!! 😉

[@caplondon]

A classic performance. Yes, this song used in many movies and TV shows. Great reaction, you really enjoyed! Yes it's a duo, sometimes they sang solo. Great reaction, you really enjoyed 🎉❤

[@edhorton2766]

Right. And this live tv performance was the best version ever. Really top level stuff. Bobby Hatfield.

[@hudsonhollow]

My beautiful girlfriend went to see the Righteous Brothers in Vegas with her mother. Bill Medley came down into the audience and took her hand. Took her up onstage and sang her a love song. Yes she was/is that beautiful!!

[@thinking6307]

Great Reaction!!!!!

[@InnaSoloMusic]

Thank you very much 😊

[@waynegood9233]

I graduated high school in 1965 and heard this song many times it was my best friends music group and is no longer alive to enjoy

[@tomevans4402]

Beautiful nothing like it

[@frenchiechanel64]

Track unchained melody used in the movie “ Ghost “ Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. Movie was released July 13,1990.

[@bertjones3010]

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was their highest charting record. Slow dancing were the Brothers except for their first single - Little Latin Lupe Lou

[@TheTriumphbsa]

If not mentioned below, it was the song from the movie Ghost.; and as commented many many more things!