Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody I First Time Reaction

[@robinbeerman4726]

Love watching the younger generation become aware of the talent. Of musicians from the 40s to mid 90s.

[@jwb52z9]

Bobby Hatfield had a very rare voice called a counter tenor. Most men who had his voice throughout history were Italian opera singers centuries ago called castrati, meaning they had been castrated to preserve the voice. He had a 4 and a half to 5 octave vocal range and extremely good control, producing notes and changing between them as usually only classically trained opera singers can. He had no formal training. On top of everything else, he had a head cold that night of this live performance.

[@garrymoore2161]

Contra Tenor

[@stephensmith2937]

As long as this song is remembered, Bobby Hatfield will be remembered.

[@melia69690]

RIghteous Brothers. You've Lost that Loving Feeling. Soul and Inspiration. Everything they did was PHENOMENAL!!!

[@verapena9465]

I can’t help but swoon every time ❤

[@kenbecht4434]

The love of my life, Sharon, and I saw Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley, the Righteous Brothers in 1965, in San Diego at the Community Concourse. They were amazing. Tuxedos, Full orchestra. Mixed crowd because a lot if Blacks thought they were Black. Everyone there was so into the concert. Unforgettable night with Sharon & the Righteous Brothers.

[@doloreskrisky1670]

Same experience I had when I saw then in Chicago in '64 or '65. They appeared with the Ramsey Lewis Trio. 💕

[@gearldbuck1852]

I so envy you and her , I was 4 then

[@ruthiewohlforth5464]

What a performance and such a beautiful and sweet voice with stunning control !! One of the best singers ever Jam Jam imho!!

[@JesusTorres-qr1gz]

Seems that Bobby has a heavenly voice enough to get anyone motivated glued to the music at an angelical level, this song if I am correct is from the mid Sixty and has rhe same exact enchanting effects as the first day it came to the market, please enjoy every second of that impressive, outstanding and impecable song.

[@Robert-jh8yo]

Top shelf stuff. When music was beautiful and magical.

[@debrawucik826]

He was unlike no others in talent presentation and voice.❤

[@gailhausmann1329]

Awesome! The great Bobby Hatfield... I was 12 when I first heard this, & am 70 now.. Bobby was so handsome, & could hit those high notes too.. This was on the Andy Williams show.... Brings tears to my eyes... Thanks so much for posting this.. 🙏🙂

[@jimnicosia5934]

Bobby was a natural.

[@DKLGalactus5]

The strange thing is, I could feel a lite tear fall from my eye, and I'm a man, lol. Fantastic performance.

[@robertmyers3443]

Such a song .. such a performance!

[@vickipuckett3360]

Lovely music thanks The Brothers will never get old God bless Humanity forever

[@LindaLandry79]

Beautiful, sweet, charming, talented Bobby Hatfield still making women swoon 50+ years later. Loved your reaction. Bobby did many beautiful solo's like My Prayer and Summertime to name a few. He and Bill Medley were an unbeatable duo with several hits. This one charted twice! RIP Bobby Hatfield you are missed. Thank you for leaving us this gem which BTW is better than the studio recording.

[@jamiesexius7602]

Well said!

[@MichelleHuff-wk1ui]

Swooning in his beautiful Salmon Pink suit on one of the first shows in color. Ahhh soo gorgeous! Such a beautiful voice!

[@billysmith8784]

GREAT REACTION TO THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE IN ROCK AND ROLL... OUTSTANDING!!!

[@jamesrose9114]

You have most of the important comments already, regarding the Righteous Brothers - back in the day, with no social media, only radio, many people thought they were a black duo. In fact, they were nicknamed, "Blue Eyed Soul" because of Bobby Hatfield. I was a teenager back in 1965 when this song came out. All I can say is, this song will forever withstand the test of time. Why? Because Class never goes out of Style!

[@jennifermolina4396]

Yes, everything about this man is perfection. I would've married him in a heartbeat. And had him croon. This is hands down the best version. No one can sing like him.

[@peterfisher6873]

Great song, great reaction.

[@jusmesuz]

Loved your reaction. Bobby's voice can bring you to tears, give you chills, and make your heart ache for that long lost love.

[@jamiesexius7602]

Wow, thank you

[@robertsanders7061]

1965 no tricks no auto tune … just raw talent… Bobby Hatfield

[@FJamesdeWitt]

That was Bobbie Hatfield listen and react to his recording of "Only You" and "you'll Never walk alone"

[@tpiper1976]

Love how he bites his lip at the end!

[@jimmythetout109]

This song has been covered over 670 times .....but Bobby owns it ...Was heard in the movie Ghost .!!!!

[@tpiper1976]

As a guy I feel this song to but I’m sure in a different way than most women would! As a man you can feel the pain of missing your woman’s companionship and love! I hear the song was originally written by a man in prison. If so it would make sense and so would the lyrics! I never get tired of listening to his voice and the way he performs this song! A song and performance for the ages!

[@lindajames978]

Totally agree silky smooth was our Bobby was fortunate to grow up with this music and most of the late 50's 60's and 70's we olden gals were called the baby boomers with music like that you can understand our mood was love love and give love❤❤❤❤

[@roxannekean6025]

This song was from a 1955 movie called Unchained--and is about a man in prison hoping the woman he loves is still waiting for him as he is about to be released.

[@gailhausmann1329]

Awesome: ... The great Bobby Hatfield! I was 12 when I first heard this, & am 70 now: was very handsome & had a beautiful smooth voice: hitting those high notes....very emotional listening to this... Thanks so much for posting!🙏🙂

[@jerryr3752]

This beautiful sound was known in the 60's as "blue-eyed soul". His voice draws out emotions now, almost 60 years later, as much as it did then. Your reaction is priceless!!!

[@SteveJohnson-vz1yh]

A true timeless classic . I am old and remember it well . When I first heard this song , I knew it would always be with us . ❤ So beautiful OMG . Still makes me cry . It's angelic .

[@dorothyward3234]

We had beautiful music back in the day, sounds good so amazing to the soul

[@beverlystebbins3893]

Bobby is my new crush. I love him. He passed away too soon!!! R I P, Bobby. Unchained Melody is YOURS!! A master class in emotion and vocal excellence!! Thanks again, Jaimie , for your adorable reaction!! 😊

[@CharCanuck14]

Hi Jamie! New sub here. This song was taken from the 1955 film "Unchained" about a guy in prison missing his lady. Thanks for reacting. Cheers from Canada

[@donerickangeles2755]

Since I already watched this performance, what i usually watched now are the people reacting on it. And the way you reacted on it was soooo much. Specially when you giggles on every high pitch. ❤

[@MichaelWinkelman-rm1hp]

Bobby grabs everyone with his voice however the man can grab the hearts of women in one heartbeat. ❤️🤣

[@genevandyke4088]

There was a baby boom 9 months after he sang this ❤️

[@cindybaum37]

Bobbys mother was in the audience. He also had a cold when he sang this LIVE on the Andy Williams Show 1965

[@vickipuckett3360]

Beautiful music Thanks Bobby Hatfield we miss you guys SO MUCH.. GOD BLESS E FOREVER

[@pharamathews5152]

Bobby Hatfield & his amazing voice got you too. His Buttery tone & singing with ease is pure natural talent. Your reaction was what this performance does to people. Enjoy the Righteous Brothers rabbit hole whether he & Bill Medley are blending their voices together perfectly or the solos they do. I subscribed.

[@dianemezzatesta3149]

I love your reaction to him, I felt like I was listening to and looking at an angel,still do!

[@claudiamcallister1715]

Definitely a chic song and we all loved Bobby in 1965

[@anitaminyard4901]

Loved your reactions. Hadn't changed a bit since us girls reacted the same way back in 1965. Danced many a mile to this song and still get up and do a few dance steps today. Can truthfully say have heard this song thousands of times and played the label off my 45 and had to replace several times.This was just pure talent. Thanks for our visit today. Oh yeah, my daughter bought me a Righteous Brothers CD for Christmas last year and it stays in my car. That's music.

[@lourdes6633]

He must be in heaven!!!

[@TonyMorgan-u9w]

This was the first time his mom ever saw him sing live.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Rock and Roll Heaven by Righteous Brothers.

[@billyriley323]

Bobby is gone now but his legacy will never be taken that is unchained melody pure talent will never be broken will remain forever

[@beverlystebbins3893]

I found you again! Thank you for reacting I love your reactions to beautiful music.

[@jamiesexius7602]

Welcome back!

[@allenpierce4575]

gotta watch bobby hatfield "summertime" blue eye soul meets gospel

[@vincentvancraig]

SSWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNN, 😳😳😳...., lol....one of the greatest to,ever do it, im only 46, & have only known of this performance from the reactors in these last 2 years....im a musician, but im horrible w/ the technical stuff, but he hit 26? Different notes, i think, over, like, 4 octaves?m its insane, ...its ridicule-ous....just crazy, ......no auto tune back then, just pure talent....from what i understand his mom & sister were in the audience& he was super nervous, but he made a grand slam....anyway, great reaction, im now subbed: D ....awesome

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

He didn't have a sister, only brothers. His mom and dad are at this performance. His mom is the lady in the blue dress and fur stole to his right and back a bit. In this performance he went from D3 to sharp of G5. His range is beyond that which is why there is absolutely no strain. Love how he just smiles through it.

[@edhorton2766]

Bobby Hatfield: Lock up your women.

[@davidlangan4902]

Many people are unaware that they opened for both the Beatles and the rolling Stones on their respective first tours to the US!

[@Jack-pu4rf]

This was sung by Bobby Hatfield he was one of the duo he was singing solo on this song, the other half of the duo had an amazing voice aswell, look for more, thank you great reaction good luck. 🌹 🇬🇧

[@jerrypadgett2166]

The population exploded in each town after every concert

[@TryMyMartini]

I'm convinced, that's your musical soulmate!

[@randolphkersey5155]

One of the best reactions ever sweetie!

[@scottbaldock3363]

I love your reaction to this beautiful song❤❤❤❤

[@frsantariga]

Here's singing that song to you Jamie

[@bruceford1000]

The Righteous Brothers was a duo. There was Bobby Hatfield and Bill medley. This performance was done on the Andy Williams Show . It was a live performance done in 1965.with Bobby Hatfield singing solo . Bill medley was off stage at the time.

[@MsCamicam]

I feel ya! That man is GORGEOUS ❤️‍🔥!

[@craigsowers8456]

Yes, Bobby was one of those Artists that had Women saying "Please have my Babies !!!". As a fellow Vocalist ... Bobby Hatfield this is probably the best Live Performance ever performed of any Song ever. And yes, there are 2 "Giveret" ... but if you search for the intro to this performance with Andy Williams, you'll find out the story behind the Band name and why only Bobby performed this Song solo. Having been in Studios where we can "punch in/out" to get the best outcome and performed "live" as well, there are "choices" are made ... SO many factors go into it ... climate, mood, sound guys, et al. As an "old guy" a reminder that this was "pre-Auto Tune", Tube Amps and a Mic with far less dynamic range that what's available today. So few of us (and certainly not me) can hit high C ... post puberty (LOL and MJ could do it RIP). Utterly amazing IMHO. Just a "visual" note as well ... pre-MTV and the part where he begins to sing about how "lonely Rivers flow to the Sea" sync'd with the fade out with the yellow Globe bulb lights was SO cool ... again, IMHO. And BTW, Todd Duncan was the original release Artist in 1955.

[@lindajames978]

Blue-eyed blues singers

[@emiliomazzeo4286]

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY JAMIE. I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU. THIS PERFORMANCE BY BOBBY HATFIELD WAS PHENOMENAL

[@andre_p]

Song lyrics. It’s a prisoner’s song. He longs for the end of his sentence and anticipates his reunion with his beloved. First heard in the 1955 movie ‘Unchained’. Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered for your touch A long, lonely time And time goes by so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me Lonely rivers flow To the sea, to the sea To the open arms of the sea, yeah Lonely rivers sigh: "Wait for me, wait for me" I'll be coming home, wait for me Woah, my love, my darling I've hungered, hungered for your touch A long, lonely time And time goes by so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine? I need your love I need your love God speed your love to me

[@ronaldstokes4841]

Andre, it became our anthem in Nam as we were far from home for a long, long time. Nobody does it like Bobby. He made grown soldiers cry.

[@machii8542]

Thanks!

[@jamiesexius7602]

thank you !

[@nicholasabbondondolo5979]

👍🥰J.J. I AM A FOLLOWER OF YOU AND YOUR SHOW. I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW I ENJOY YOUR FEELINGS AND THE WAY YOU EXPRESS THEM. GOD BLESS J.J. 😘

[@jamiesexius7602]

I appreciate that

[@GinMae]

Wow, Jamie - Bobby Hatfield was amazing... no autotune, no straining or screaming.. and just plain LIVE.. (also, he said he was nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience...).. lol

[@Antonio-pr1fj]

Love your reaction ^^ greetings from perú

[@jamiesexius7602]

Thank you!! 😊

[@dirtcop11]

The Righteous Brothers are called Blue-Eyed Soul because of the soulful nature of their singing.

[@GinMae]

Yep - and b/c they are "white" - lol

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

@@GinMae Because they both have blue eyes 💙

[@AaronBernstein-pw2me]

You are a doll straight from Heaven. Heart fingers.

[@janprimrose]

Great reaction!

[@shirleyanneyoung955]

I love your reaction!!!

[@jamiesexius7602]

Thank you darling 😘 💓

[@LindaLandry79]

Sweet beautiful charming and talented Bobby was my fave. He exemplifies the 'ken doll' look of the late fifties to early sixties with his well groomed hair, jacket+tie to his pinky ring. His range was extrodinary and he always packed a surprise punch in every song he sung. Check out other solo's like Summertime and My Prayer. This live performance was even better than the studio cut released on the B side of a 45 and charted twice. Listen to Hung on You the A side which he and Bill Medly sing together. RIP Robert (Bobby) Lee Hatfield 1940-2003.

[@davidsullivan4749]

I was beating all of my childhood. Never understood why my mother hated me so much. No one said anything but all in our town knew what she did to me. This breaks me. I love you Maddy

[@bruceburnett1584]

Yeah...you need to hear them both...You've Lost That Loving Feeling would be an excellent choice to react too. This was Bobby, but you'll be amazed by Bills voice to...totally different vibe, but I GUARANTEE you'll love it!

[@JameAndy-wv4dw]

THE LATE GREAT BOBBY HATFIELD AT HIS BEST! 22 NOTE CHANGES WITH 3 OCTAVES! UNTOUCHABLE!

[@silvanaenders410]

❤🥰 ❤ 🥰❤

[@LocoLoco23Tv]

🎉🎉🎉good song 🎵 🎉🎉🎉

[@DanHolmes-o9b]

Fast forward 30 years and you get Milli Vannili lol...Righteous Brothers were the real deal...timeless and priceless...i so adore seeing a new generation enjoying this! 😊

[@jamiesexius7602]

Well said!

[@ronaldstokes4841]

A lil' perspective for Ya. This was THE song at teen dances in the sixties. It was usually a 'Ladies Choice' and the girls thought he was singing to them, and they'd hold us so tight. No A/C in those days so I can still taste the sweaty hair spray of the girls. Later on in Nam, it became our anthem for being away from home and wondering if our girl was still our girl. You'd hear this at night from one of the hootches and it would bring tears. "Time goes by so slowly and Time can do so much, are you still mine?" I still get chillz.

[@aliciafoster4771]

This is my favorite. Then I’ll hear them sing together and melt all while having goosebumps like it’s my first time hearing them. This, as most people know by now, was a live performance in front of a live audience. As you can see, the audience, as was customary in the day, remained quiet until Bobby completed his song. Respect. Also, not only was Bobby battling a cold, his Mom was in the audience listening as well. There is an extended version of this recording with Bill Medley (the other extremely talented half of the Righteous Brothers duo) and the actual host of the show, the wonderful Mr Andy Williams. Andy Williams is a famous😂 singer in his own right. I only mention this for the younger, newer fans who are just being introduced to this era of meaningful, emotional, heartfelt music. Please continue to explore the Righteous Brothers music. Your reaction has got to be one of the best. 🥰🤗

[@donnastupka7507]

💙💙💙

[@williambilljones2684]

The correct name for the color of his jacket is "Salmon". I'd guess pink was considered too feminine.

[@randyrobertson6321]

They both agree to do one solo each for an album. Unchained Melody was Bobby's song to sing. That why you didn't see Bill Melody on stage with him.

[@jeanne2583-w1n]

He had a cold that night, believe it or not.

[@MaryMaxwell-c5i]

It's called blue eyed soul

[@emiliomazzeo4286]

HI JAMIE, GREAT NATURAL REACTION BY THE WAY. BOBBY HATFIELD WAS KNOWN AS A COUNTER TENOR ANDHE SUNG THIS SONG AS A SOLOBECAUSE OF HIS GREATER/BETTER VOCAL RANGE THAN BILL MEDLEY THE STUDIO VERSION WAS IN THAT FAMOUS FILM "GHOST" STARRING PATRICK SWAYZE AND DEMI MOORE AND WHOOPIE GOLDBERG. THIS SONG BY BOBBY HATFIELD (RIGHTEOUS BROS) BECAME A NO 1 HIT AS A RESULT OF THAT MOVIE, WHICH EVERYONE LOVED.

[@reggiefokes6677]

I was 17 in 1965.

[@1211foster]

I laughed!

[@chevy266nova]

You can feel his voice in your soul. What a loss, Bobby apparently died in his sleep, hours before a scheduled Righteous Brothers concert. In January 2004, a toxicology report concluded that cocaine use had precipitated a fatal heart attack. The initial autopsy found that Hatfield had advanced coronary disease. RIP Bobby.

[@DianeAccettullo-yr1ht]

Stop with cocaine use. He had severe heart disease. Yes, they found cocaine but a minimal amount. Please do not tarnish this amazing talent reputation.

[@peterkinberger9741]

Just another ugly truth about drug use ! Too many young talents exit life's stage that way !

[@artbagley1406]

How 'bout that hair and his pinkie ring, too?! No comment on the small microphone? Many reactors mention it, are shocked by its smallness; I think it did an admirable job, tho; do you, JJR? By the end, you'll be melting! I've seen it happen! This song originated in a 1955 prison movie, titled "Unchained." Since it was the main tune in the movie, it received the title "Unchained Melody."

[@antonyevans6944]

no autotune and bobby was good

[@michelleo5080]

Tu es tres sympa grosses bises ❤ Michel

[@billysmith8784]

You should do a reaction to Jay Black k in 2011 on PBS performing Cara Mia.

[@thomastimlin1724]

I'll second that!

[@kaychristensen4394]

❤❤1❤

[@TheMountainTower]

..The Color is Salman......LOL.

[@macscotsman51]

This video was posted a year ago so I’m really late to this party. If you do find this comment somehow, I have 3 words to tell you: You. Are. Adorable.

[@jamiesexius7602]

Thank you🥰

[@thomashartman4270]

And Bobby Hatfield broke another woman with that blue - eyed soul 😮😊

[@andre_p]

Jamie, just to let you know: Bobby reproduced 4 times…😂

[@robertswaney9758]

Check out Blake Shelton song. God's Country. I believe you will like it.

[@dougyacker243]

Maybe he's got a grandson that lives nearby Jamie. Barbara Streisand - Memory m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4jSgopjl5uDnpo

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

He definitely has grandsons. Don't know the exact number, but for sure more than a couple. There's even a little one who will be 2 this year right on Grandpa's birthday. He has a beautiful daughter and 3 handsome sons.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Please re act to Frankie Vali and the Four Seasons.

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Do yall read the comments that are made.

[@jamiesexius7602]

yes i do hunni!😍😘

[@DouglasDruigA]

It is NOT all about you, show the artist not the ghost shows that you are projecting, and also try to keep your comments till the end, you are wrecking the whole show. and WAIT TILL THE END until you yack about the performance.

[@jamiesexius7602]

Why are u so salty ...chill man