Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

I've never watched Ghost. I know, I know, but I haven't. This puts me at a severe disadvantage when someone says, "you should do the song from Ghost!" because I'm clueless.
When I saw how often this song is covered though (I think I may have heard Elvis sing it?), I am surprised I've never heard this version before. So, here we go!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to the Righteous Brothers for the very first time, performing "Unchained Melody” Live from 1965.
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Performed by Righteous Brothers - Words and Music by Alex North & Hy Zaret
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@2storycorey_245]

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[@maxchristie8261]

Hi charismatic voice,love yr videos,I've been watching since u started on here, I like how genuine yr reactions are, sometimes others react for the camera which spoils the experience in my little humble opinion. I know you like Chris Stapleton... Wud u do a react to a track of his called "whiskey and you" please. Now I know it's not crazy vocals in this one unlike in some of his music which is liquid gold, To me it's the story (words) of "whiskey and you" that not per say shines more than Chris but heightens the experience even more, Much respect and love

[@elmegapeluco]

It is ok but I prefer the Elvis Presley Cover.

[@katheryne-bois]

One thing amazing about him is that he never took any music classes to learn or improve is way to sing, it is just natural and he learned as an autodidact to sing that way!

[@bruceromero5451]

I really love your videos of the singing technically of the performers you review.could you do one on jay black of jay and the Americans,walking in the rain.Its really a sweet song and I think you would like it.It would be nice to hear your commentary on it.cheers

[@timothylamont845]

This was a live appearance on the Andy Williams Show. No tricks, no redos, no second chances, no autotune, no nothing but his talent. IMO this is one of the all-time best live performances ever.

[@bsmith5970]

Totally agree!

[@mayloo2137]

Agree too! His vocal range is amazing.

[@chord972]

Absolutely.

[@silvereith]

No argument from me. What a shame he died in his early 60s from a cocaine overdose.

[@wnsafford1854]

Adding to your list; no "backing track." Bobby is singing to Andy's live orchestra (I actually prefer their arrangement, over the studio version). This is pure talent all the way around.

[@CuteLesbo69]

I'm a hardcore metal head and think this is honestly one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@NS9213]

Me too, Metal and Prog Rock and I agree that this IS one the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@moottori_paa]

i'm with you

[@garyskinner2422]

Yes no matter what genre we are into I'm into soul myself, this is off the charts good

[@doomwolf7963]

Same , not even a doubt about that

[@thanossnap4170]

Same, chief! The metal is my life, but this song just melts my soul. Hatfield had the voice of an angel.

[@Bzrking_hound]

Arguably the greatest solo live performance of all time... His voice was perfection... 👌

[@higgins007]

This sentence is one word too long ;)

[@jessieball6195]

@@higgins007 yes, no "arguably" necessary.

[@LLWarmJaY]

Yes. I’m there with u

[@atlasking6110]

Can we also talk about how that orchestra is absolutely killing it? Just sublime.

[@nosuchthing8]

Thats so true. The best orchestra for this song I have heard

[@tems81]

💯%

[@emichin7010]

Absolutely !

[@JackPoynter]

My wife and I met in January 1969, while I was still in the Marine Corps. We were married May 3rd of that same year. Unchanined melody was always "our" song, she died, of cancer, in 2013, loving each other to the end. I cannot listen to this song without weeping. I wish that all of you have what we had; may God bless you all.

[@halouniverse7334]

Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@JackPoynter]

@@tyranny4937 Semper Fi. Being in the Corps ('66 to '69) has always been the defining fact of my existence, right after my marriage. and children. But I didn't go to 'Nam, I went to Washington and Kansas City for four years. It's a long story why, and I won't bore you with it. As I'm sure you know, the Corps pretty much sends you where they want you to go.

[@carolynsteinecke]

Bless you. You will see her again.

[@JackPoynter]

@@carolynsteinecke We live in hope.

[@alexanderseton]

Bad to hear your wife passed away. My birthday is may the 3rd. I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful life together. And very nice song to share with a loved one

[@brentonl1746]

I believe his mother was in the audience and smiled at the end because he absolutely nailed it in front of her. True greatness.

[@dwightdodd3734]

It's a wonder her heart stayed in her chest on this one......

[@agapephilerostorge]

She's still alive I think 🤔

[@Cthulhoop]

@@agapephilerostorge What? You think his mother is still alive? He was born in 1940. And you think she's still alive? lmao

[@agapephilerostorge]

@@Cthulhoop 😂 🤪

[@Tom_McMurtry]

@@Cthulhoop she could have given birth at 21 and only be 103

[@catserver8577]

Pretty sure your giddy reaction was exactly the response he was going for when he sang this. Makes the heart flutter, even today.

[@dinoc734]

that little smile of victory he has

[@Johnnycdrums]

He knew he nailed it. I've seen that expression before with singers such as Eydie Gorme ~ "I Wanna Be Around" Tonight Show 1966.

[@brasschuckles3138]

My Grandpa passed when I was 8 years old, he was my hero. I was sitting in the kitchen with just my Grandma and myself listening to the radio( this was a rare time the house was empty) this song came on and she started to tear up. I asked her what was wrong and she said “ this is the song me and your grandpa danced to for the first time together, what I would t do for one more dance with him. “ I took her by the hand and walked in the living room and said “ I know grandpas not here, but I’d love to dance with you.” That was our last dance together. Love you Grandma ❤

[@BookieHeretic]

Beautiful.

[@rosyrose4620]

Sweet 💖

[@kazemshakas]

❤❤❤

[@koldaussie]

There is nothing in my eyes, honestly... must be my eye drops coming out of my eyes from an hour ago..... I can't have tea sessions anymore. My Aunty N used to do that with me. I couldn't own a full China tea set anymore after that... Thanks for that memory if your Gramma.

[@artor9175]

Is it just me, or did it suddenly get really dusty in here?

[@garretisla5282]

The back story behind this performance is absolutely amazing. He was a nervous wreck, as he had a strong fear of performing in front of others, and further more, his parents were in the audience that night watching him perform for the first time to others. He said himself that he nearly fainted right before he started the song. Most of the start of his career was performing at small rented halls and venues to African American Marines on leave or being provided entertainment for in southern California, where the band got their name from. He used to perform on a completely empty stomach, because he said he would throw up if he ate before singing in front of others! One of the greatest vocal talents of all time, yet deathly afraid to sing to others! He didn't take lessons, either, just naturally started to sing and Ad-lib his vocals. Amazing!

[@zanhar7688]

Apparently his stage fright was a big part of the ‘brothers’ splitting up. As their fame rapidly grew, they were booked into bigger venues and became the headliners instead of just one act in a show. Bill wanted to ride the wave but Bobby couldn’t handle it. As Bill said “Bobby never signed up to be a rock star”

[@aaronpaterson1615]

Thanks for your story, enjoyed the background info, yes Bobby was a talented singer

[@tjcint]

Garret Isla, thanks so much for this information .. so very interesting ...

[@bigmike2464]

@@zanhar7688 ALso led to his drinking unfortunately

[@zanhar7688]

@@bigmike2464 Yes, think so … and other risky choices… Such a sad loss of a stunning voice and, I understand, a wonderful person…

[@wernervanderwalt8541]

No gimmicks. No attitude, No pretences. Just raw natural talent giving it his ultimate best. I love this song.

[@mauricefaulkner455]

One of the most beautiful songs of all time

[@kfiscal01]

This masterpiece was a send-off song for many troops heading to Vietnam, it was a last dance for many who are on the wall in Washington DC.

[@waynejohnson1304]

Bobby Hatfield owns this song. It is his and his alone. No one has ever sung this song as good as Bobby Hatfield and no one ever will. This is the GOLD standard. Period.

[@markhill9275]

Gotta agree, there are so many songs by solo singers i love, but this has to be the one that every comes back to! There's been covers of some great songs that have outsold the original, like dame Shirley bassey's Something, but nothing, no one could even come close to this, just friggin timeless!

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@markhill9275 I'm glad you brought up Shirley Bassey. No one could have sung the song, Goldfinger, the way she did. She will always own that song. 😁😁😁

[@cal2062]

Exactly ✔️

[@markhill9275]

@waynejohnson1304 So true, theres a lot of songs Dame Shirley has sung that she owns! Big Spender, and i have Peggy Lees original, but Dame Shirley owns it. There are very few artists or songs that get truly owned, Bobby singing this is one, anything Judith Durham sang she absolutely owned. Sinatra and My Way, actually Gerry Marsden, You'll Never Walk Alone, he just owned it. John Farnham You're The Voice, even Celine Dion bowed to him on that! But i think everyone comes back to Bobby Hadfield, for Unchained Melody. We are so lucky to have been around in the Golden Era of music, From the 40's through to mid 80's.

[@waynejohnson1304]

@@markhill9275 I agree 100%. :)

[@pjsin9472]

I am primarily a Metalhead. Megadeth and Pantera all day. But this guy has the most fantastic voice I've ever heard in my life

[@e.w.p2968]

I'm a 54 year old headbanger and I agree.

[@Valhalrik]

I still like Ronny James Dio. that man could sing. and so could Bruce Dickenson Iron Maden

[@pjsin9472]

@@Valhalrik I'm lucky enough to say I seen deal sing with Black Sabbath in Buffalo New York period And I seen Bruce sing with Iron Maiden in Rochester. Testament opened. I'm so happy I grew up when I did

[@adoboFosho]

That's why that Anthony guy just covered this song

[@pjsin9472]

@@adoboFosho I heard there are a few covers. I'm honestly not even interested in hearing them. Can't top it

[@pnojazz]

Bobby could sing anything with his God given talent. He wasn’t taught, no music lessons or auto tune. Just pure and unadulterated beauty!❤

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

You are correct there was no auto tune back then.

[@joehedgecorth8582]

Last night I watched 25 - 30 Reaction videos of Bobby's performance. 5 or 6 were done by vocalists. All the women, vocalists included, just melted in their own ways, and the guys were equally awed by the potential of love that could evoke what this song by Bobby does. This is the only comment I wrote, though nearly every single video deserved it, but I have to admit, the Charismatic Voice woman does such a professional musical analysis, while melting like all the other ladies, that her stops and comments only add not take away anything from Bobby's performance. Oh, I should add that of all the videos I watched, I had streaming tears at times during most of them. This song, sung by Bobby hits the emotion of love like nothing I have ever heard. I teared up again today listening again to this video!!

[@bobwallace9814]

Biggest takeaway, he stands up from the audience and sings live with no auto tuner nor any effects.

[@Keld1987]

I would like your comment, but it has 69 likes and the universe has thusfore spoken.

[@jimrayburn4131]

And sounds better than any auto tune

[@andyskiles9542]

@@Keld1987 214 likes.

[@hotcoffee7933]

Yep. Fortunately, this masterpiece was performed in 1965 so there was little chance for a sound engineer to tinker with it.

[@AdamHarte]

Yeah, he uses a microphone and an amplifier though, therefore it must be bad.

[@mikejschin]

This rendition of "Unchained Melody" was one of the greatest singing performances ever. RIP, Bobby Hatfield, who left us way too soon in 2003 at the age of 63.

[@codename_unknown2046]

Oof

[@jesusissalvation74]

GOD sure blessed him with a great set of vocal chords.💕🎵🎶

[@JeanetteFaith]

What did he die of???

[@mikejschin]

@@JeanetteFaith He had advanced heart disease. The coroner's toxicology report showed cocaine use that probably precipitated a fatal heart attack.

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@mikejschin Wow. I would never have guessed he was a coke head.

[@user-cw7rt4ds1h]

I've watched this analysis a multitude of times. The vocal coach is charming beyond words. Her description makes that beautiful song even more beautiful. Outstanding job young lady!

[@deepthought708]

Voices like that do not exist anymore. Amazing!

[@peterfreund2223]

Totally amazing how after 55 years he can still make ladies giggle and get flustered like a young high school girl with her first crush.

[@TheFioda]

you nailed it

[@Enkephalen]

No matter how many times I hear Bobby sing this sone, it makes me cry and happy at the same time.

[@rfichokeofdestiny]

Every woman who reacts to this video on KZbin does that. It’s really funny to watch them melt into a puddle. 😏

[@redchili6927]

Yeah, pretty much every female who listens to this song has the same reaction.

[@bobfarris2245]

My brother called him “probably the greatest panty melter of all time.”

[@GaiaOne]

This is the definitive version of this song. Many may cover it, but this song forever belongs to Bobby Hatfield.

[@marksmess136]

Thank you for recognizing the technical achievement of this performance. Very few reviewers do. He had no vocal training. Bobby had a cold, and he was nervous because his mom was in the audience. I was a countertenor long ago in 1972, so every time I hear this song, I get teary at the end because of the beauty of such talent. Its feels like ...

[@chrisofnottingham]

The fact that he doesn't drag out the last note even tho he has breath to spare is incredibly cool :-)

[@stanwhite9148]

Bobby singing Unchained Melody is the Mona Lisa of music. Unsurpassed to this day. This is a gift from God to Bobby to the world.

[@frankford1115]

Well said. This is THE version of this great song.

[@GamesandNonsenseUnleashed]

@Vicious Alien Klown World Mercury was a great front man, one of the best. But his voice cannot compare to Bobby's raw ability. Not a bad thing, but just a fact. Both will be remembered, but for their uniqueness.

[@archyleach]

No one, and I mean no one, could pull this off like this.

[@miguelalejandro4357]

@@GamesandNonsenseUnleashed what about the prince of soul Marvin Gaye my favorite singer of all times

[@GamesandNonsenseUnleashed]

@@miguelalejandro4357 Marvin Gaye is fantastic, absolutely. But like food, it is all a matter of taste. :)

[@Bob-lp7ke]

I really can understand her reactions because Bobby sings this to perfection. He OWNS this song and will never be matched.

[@nde-mt2yc]

She was complementing his voice, Truly one of the Greatest solo performances ever...

[@wombatwilly1002]

Agreed

[@dwightdodd3734]

NEVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DrBeckyEm]

Absolutely.

[@davidkettell6236]

I agree i have heard Roy Orbison try it and as great as he was ,he was no Bobby Hatfield .

[@roseterry2744]

I heard that Bobby had a head cold when he sang this on the "Andy Williams Show," Remember seeing this...a true professional , impressive, and memorable. I loved Bobby Hatfield, he is sorely missed! RIP Bobby!💝🌹

[@nz6065]

A display of unparalleled musical excellence in a live performance by vocalist , chorus and orchestra.

[@billrichards1965]

Bobby never had a singing lesson in his life, just naturally brilliant.

[@michaelbends2569]

That is amazing! When I first listened to his performance I thought this level of performance was totally professional and the result of many hours of coaching and practice! So amazing!

[@user-ps1ft1hy4j]

If so, that is just as amazing as his perfectly calculated and calibrated performance. He could have interpreted the lyrics in any kind of way, perhaps ... but he chose a way that gave full vent to genius.

[@edwardhart8449]

The best part is his smile at the very end. He knew he nailed it.

[@agresticumbra]

Probably looking at his mother when he smiled. That’s what I like to think anyway, since she was in the audience.

[@EmreCanKorkmaz]

That's rather a "I knew I was going to nail it, and now you know as well." smile. Now if that's not badass, I don't know what is. :)

[@MrHorimiya]

He nailed women alright ;D

[@jejona6989]

Joy and love in that performance and that smile at the end, no other way to sing that way

[@berretta9mm17]

@@MrHorimiya I have never known any woman, no matter what her taste in music, or her apparent "hardness" in attitude, who could listen to this particular rendition of this song, without either tearing up from a pent-up longing to hear these words and feelings from a man, or who wasn't in love, and vulnerable, with Bobby Hatfield as an artist, a story teller, and an honest, loving, good man, by that last note - and the following sweet, shy, unassuming smile. As a man, I have felt what this song describes many times in my life - that aching longing to receive the love of a woman you so desire that you would give anything for her to notice you - to love you. It was brilliant song-writing, with universal appeal, sung by a master vocal stylist who (like so many of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s singers, instrumentalists, and drummers) had NO FORMAL TRAINING, and was just blessed with an ability and a strong desire to become what he did: one of the best, smoothest, extended-range male vocalists of all time. I believe this is a large part of what sets music of that era from everthing before or after it. R.I.P., Bobby. You will be remembered for a long time.

[@scottmoyer1357]

Hands down the best male vocalist of all time possessing more passion and vocal technique than any one to hold microphone.

[@Jayll1984]

You are laughing n giggling and I am crying. What a gorgeous, gorgeous lyric!! And what a great performance! I love the Righteous Brothers.

[@floralevario5084]

When she laughs and giggles like that it means the performance is really getting to her. She may be explaining techniques but the emotion shows through. I learn a lot from her; also love seeing her expressions. He makes me giggly too 60 years later.

[@robertwilken9542]

Elizabeth, I really enjoyed your review of this wonderful song! I love to see you giggle and laugh and your deep breaths when you are so enamored with a part of the song. You are also very pretty and your knowledge of voice placement and pitch is amazing!

[@jimgreen2027]

I love his little smile at the end. He knew he nailed it.

[@perryrush6563]

It was also humble and shy

[@KS-xk2so]

@@perryrush6563 Honestly he's probably just thinking "thank god I didn't screw it up." lol

[@reformmedia20]

I've always felt that. He knew he made his mother proud, his friends proud

[@dwightdodd3734]

He hit this so far out of the park , THAT ball will NEVER be found !!!!!

[@dwightdodd3734]

I don't mean to be vulgar,but I have to believe 1/2 the seats in the audience needed to be dry cleaned after this performance.....

[@chrisoakley5830]

Billy Joel once said that the RB performance of this song was one of his very favorites. He stated that people just didn't realize how difficult this song was to sing and this man really nailed it.

[@bulgermomentos91]

The signature of this song is unusual. It's in 12/8 which gives the song a sweeping uplifting cadence.

[@dwightdodd3734]

doesent matter whose song this is....Bobby OWNS it,hands down !!!!!!!!

[@dwightdodd3734]

And he looked like it was virtually EFFORTLESS ! Talk about Skill.............

[@bebeglazer3541]

He doesn't even look like he's working at it. He makes those notes look so easy. Amazing!

[@hoon_sol]

@@bulgermomentos91: 12/8 isn't exactly very unusual.

[@pstoneking3418]

I'm 74, and the righteous brothers have been one of my favorite groups for as long as I can remember.

[@ohnorickyo]

Every woman reactor that sees this has the same reaction, they get the giggles, and they melt

[@hmj8469]

After he sings "I need your love", judging by her expression I'm pretty sure he has it. He literally turned her into a school girl with a crush...

[@bleesedbythebest]

Beautiful! Feeling In song

[@JeanetteFaith]

She irritates me!

[@StripeGurger]

Man, how could anyone not be in love at that moment?

[@timothymills3864]

Beautiful smile at the same time as mine. Constant!😁

[@Mostly_Peaceful_Protestor]

@@JeanetteFaith To each his (her) own. I really like her.

[@j20tower]

You can’t mess with a masterpiece and that what this is. The quintessential love song by the late great Bobby Hatfield. Covered by over 670 artists. But no one can match this live performance. Nothing else needs to be said

[@beegee1960]

The only one who comes close is Elvis. But I still prefer Bobby.

[@SleepySeel]

I have that original record my nan left it to me with her collection.

[@CJTELE]

Amen

[@paulmccarragher4106]

What I like is that although Elizabeth is trying to do a complete analyse of the song if you watch her softer side comes out as the music gets to her like so many other women.

[@frankdanfelt7059]

Bobby Hatfield took this song and made it his own. You don't want this song to end. He is sorely missed. RIP.

[@gilbertikorong2636]

This is what they call "pure talent". The level Bobby (1940-2003) took this song was very high. RIP Bobby and May the Earl Be Light For You; that all I can say. Amen

[@sonicmaiden]

His execution is flawless. His technique is his own. Together it really conveys the meaning of the song. timeless.

[@davidspencer8711]

Easily the BEST performance of this song, by anyone, anytime.

[@dwightdodd3734]

I have never heard better !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I am only 72...............

[@Zzyzzyx]

The best performance of ANY song, by anyone, anytime, ever, ever!

[@gomoshgo]

The Texas tenors version of this song on America's got talent was good too.

[@jackkomorowski2722]

Understatement of the century!

[@maccheese9072]

The best by far

[@billgoodwin8742]

This is an amazing performance

[@garthreid7114]

No one realised, I don't think, how subtlety, the strings came in, and how influential they are in enhancing the song, watch and liste again, you can see everyone suddenly, ' listens ', and realise, this is pure class.

[@timwilkinson6726]

Witness 100% singing talent, no gimmicks or tricks, just a pure gifted voice in full effect.

[@pheenobarbidoll2016]

What's insane to me in regards to his falsetto is how utterly effortless it seems to be for him. Like, he's just speaking. Insane.

[@joeb4142]

Yes!

[@dwightdodd3734]

ABSOLUTELY !!! Doese'nt break a sweat..... A freakin HEART THROB if there ever was one.....

[@nadogrl]

That’s because it wasn’t falsetto. She’s wrong!

[@maccheese9072]

She is wrong Bobby has 4 octaves.

[@scottchace780]

This rendition of this song is nothing short of divine.

[@LiLiJo]

I love your enthusiasm and love for music. You relate the techniques in a way that makes sense without being condescending. Thank you.

[@juliell2139]

They say he smiled at the end because his mom was in the audience and he knew he hit his high note

[@danboutwell1565]

This young lady is so cute and sweet when she gets excited.

[@sisuboy]

That's at least what I would say, Dan. Would that I were Bobby Hatfield today.

[@stevejette2329]

Dan - YES. And authentic excitement watching him.

[@shanehenderson8756]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@rubydazzler]

She's knowledgeable too, did a proper analysis of his singing technique, other than Fil from Wings of Pegasus, I've not seen other reactors impart any useful knowledge to their audience. I'm certainly going to watch her other posts.

[@justinm.791]

She's absolutely adorable!!!

[@ericlawrence9729]

Pure passion, it’s just a joy to see someone like yourself a true subject matter expert walk us through this incredible performance. Love your passion, God Bless.

[@randal_scandal]

I love his runs, then his stops on certain words to create rhythm 😊

[@shevawn1973]

His parents were in the audience. He was naturally nervous wanting to make them proud. He did it 110%! 💘

[@ryanhayes2210]

I think he was sick as well??

[@nancydanise5073]

This was his own rendition of this song.His voice was from the heavens no one's been able to copy his performance it was sheer perfection .He was the whole package women and even men loved him.

[@georgee.steinfeldtjr9961]

Really superb singing , rip, Bobby!

[@magdalentonks6129]

Perfection

[@rosemarywilliams3398]

Absolutely perfect!

[@jameschamplin1742]

Absolutely. Bobby owned this old standard and made it his own. And yes. Even men loved him. I'm just now in my 40s and I love Bobby Hatfield's style, and I work it into my own.

[@dwightdodd3734]

You have absolutely NO RIGHT to be that Handsome AND Talented.........................

[@robinsnest4306]

I’m 69 years old and so glad people are appreciating the music of my day which was so beautiful and tender. Glad you are discovering some great tunes and some great artists. Actually, I heard his mom was in the audience that night of this performance and he was super nervous and I believe he did an absolutely Amazing job. They have such great songs. You have to check more their songs out. They’re a great group who should be rediscovered for this timw period

[@carolmuszynski931]

Elizabeth, over 670 artists have sung this song. NO one sings it like Bobby Hatfield! Bobby died in 2003, knowing that year, The Righteous Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The reason this song passes all time limits, is because...it belongs to every Military Guy! Who left his sweetheart at home from Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan...every war and conflict past and future. It's the words he want to tell her and it breathes life into all who listen.

[@larryslibertybell549]

Yes.

[@williammcallister5000]

The way she broke down this song actually made me appreciate it even more than before.

[@katie-didellis2437]

Thank you. The same here. I always loved this song, loved this performance. Outstandingly. Her breakdown can only lead to even greater appreciation of Bobbie's Voice, technique, and depth of understanding how to deliver this type of memorable performance with all the voice effects. WOW If even possible I now love this song more. (Sorry I get gushie.)

[@tracyneely1412]

She had me giggling too.

[@tracyneely1412]

Same here! Grew up with this song but she's got me giggling!!!

[@MannydeCardenas]

Manny de Cardenas Unchained Melody has been covered by many artists, but none of those sings it like Bobby Hatfield.

[@zubairzubair6044]

I can hear this song million times,No one can sing this song Like him that's for sure! Brilliant, Excellent, Amazing same time!

[@robert12345678912312]

@zubairzubair6044 "I can hear this song a million times." Really, it would be a joy doing so.😊😊🌟🌟

[@trigger399]

search for "unchained Melody the goons" to show how it should be sung.

[@yousufbakht3922]

This couldn't be a human voice This is an angel voice This is really god given talent

[@glennvonmeerskie4206]

Or it's hard work.

[@dwightdodd3734]

cannot be ANY doubt about that.....................

[@jazziered142]

@@glennvonmeerskie4206 or both.

[@TheCjbowman]

Of all the artists that performed this song, Bobby Hatfield OWNS IT with this live performance. Just incomparable - no one will ever top this rendition. RIP, Bobby, you've melted hearts forever with this song.

[@DrBeckyEm]

Chris Bowman, absolutely

[@MsAppassionata]

🎯💯%👍🏽

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

And still melting hearts, and women's panties. ❤🎉😊

[@andrearegan8223]

No one and I mean no one can sing it like him

[@user-ir1bl9ii1e]

❤❤❤

[@missnikkigiron]

The insane breath control after the “still mine” and does in one breath 🤯

[@brettfleiner4906]

I wish I could feel even half as passionate about ANYTHING as she feels about signing, I'd love to be able to geek out the way she does to music!

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

There's no way to describe this as anything other than perfection.

[@justafanmiller7486]

L I V E perfection

[@senator558]

I’ve always loved this song, but I have to say Watching Elizabeth’s reaction here was as big a treat to me as the song itself. She’s just adorable.

[@normcummings1967]

I agree, Senator. I've seen many of her reactions but for the first time, almost in spite of myself, I found myself crushing on her for her adorable reactions of Bobby's breathtaking performance.

[@dwightdodd3734]

@@normcummings1967 She is tremendous to watch ! And she KNOWS her stuff !!!!! I had the same feeling with her........

[@pingpong9656]

The story telling in this song is so deep and it hits men and women equally - quite astonishing.

[@sodiem_23]

This is pure classic. Timeless. Nobody can sing like that.

[@russelljohnson4527]

All of this from a half a century ago and he's STILL making a pretty girl gush! (That's my favorite part, BTW)

[@joshuaswanson1977]

Forgive my crudeness but, this song is a panty dropper. Especially this version.

[@Suchega_Uber]

@@joshuaswanson1977 I was just about to say the same thing. Gush is exactly right. It really gets the motor running for sure.

[@BoozenBoard]

too true, don't know a single woman who doesn't go weak at the knees with this

[@fryskomuttens]

they just melt before your eyes

[@benedictdonald4338]

BEST YT COMMENT EVER!!!!

[@uralbob1]

What is so cute, is that while he sang, you giggled and swooned like a little teenage schoolgirl who imagines he was singing to her!

[@fabrizio9742]

Its called "eargasm"

[@danielmitchell8165]

Dude! I thought that was so cute when she said "ooh"! I've heard women say that before, and the result was positive every time..

[@louisb5563]

Just what I was thinking!

[@hitandruncommentor]

I’ve yet to see a woman listen to this song for the first time and not have that reaction.

[@douglaspearson4853]

This just popped up on my youtube. I have to say I was 9 when it was released. And Robert Lee Hatfield hands down did the best version of the song. I think its great you appreciation of the song. I get a chill every time I hear it. I am single again and I tell ladies I love slow dancing and when they ask what song are you putting on its this one. Most of the ladies I talk to never heard this song so I tell them it has to be the Righteous Brothers version. Since I think Robert is great, I am a romantic and I can not sing at all it is great for the mood. You do have to believe in a higher power as he is truly blessed. What I wouldn't give to sing like that. My second in the romantic songs is Tom Jones "I'll Never Fall In Love Again".

[@dwightdodd3734]

Yeah,I am kind of an atheist but after hearing and seeing Bobby do this one I am considering switching sides............

[@douglaspearson4853]

I used to be myself. But after a Motorcycle accident which I survived and was able to keep my left leg (with nothing artificial) I am a believer (Like the Neil Diamond song). I think anybody who is gifted and can sing like that there has to be.

[@RayJ.JohnsonJr]

The best, Bobby Hatfield. No training, just pure soul.

[@bucketheadistheman]

Welcome to one of the best live vocals ever recorded.

[@dheller777]

One of the most beautiful voices ever to sing a note. Rest in peace brother.

[@brianhuff2083]

I'd put Garfunkel in that running, but you're 100 percent correct...

[@kmc8ij1]

He is very much in the running for Most Underappreciated Male Vocalist.

[@ControlAllDa1337]

Absolutely insane range on his voice

[@bbb462cid]

I have recently read that Hatfield _gained a note_ when he was a little older. Imagine that.

[@ControlAllDa1337]

@@bbb462cid wow really? I didn't even know that was possible

[@bbb462cid]

@@ControlAllDa1337 Me too but with today's tech it seems possible to check and see

[@jamesbradshaw3925]

Can't imagine only hearing elvis trying to do this song then hearing this. Would absolutely blow your mind. Someone who commands the time and emotion rather than elvis rushing the vocals.

[@Kiwichick138]

In the day when he and his partner sang as 'Righteous brothers' they were called 'blue eyed soul' because they were white and had blue eyes. I also loved how he bites his lip at the very end - he knows he has knocked it out of the park. Apparently his mother was in the audience watching too so he wanted to make her proud

[@Uncle_T]

Live performance, no auto-tune or post-production BS, absolutely wonderful.

[@williambill5172]

And his mom in the audience hearing him live for the first time...nah, no pressure!

[@dard4642]

No antics, no stage lighting synced to the dynamics of the music. Just a crooner with a mic and complete control of his craft.

[@danieldickson8591]

@@williambill5172 Bobby said Unchained Melody -- an earlier cover -- was one of his mother's favorite songs, so he couldn't screw it up. Needless to say, she must have been proud.

[@rikudouray]

A once in a lifetime singer, with a timeless performance. This live performance of him is my grandpa's favorite. :)

[@charleshussey665]

Saw them live five times. Had a beer and private chat with Bobby after one show. A true gentleman and easily among the top five male vocalists I encountered in my life as a pro-former.

[@OutlanderAnatomy]

I LOVE Your response. I was 24 when Bobby sang this live in 1965. It was written for a 1955 film about a man in prison who yearns for his wife. Bobby turned it into a love song for the ages. This was Bobby’s interpretation. He also had a head cold and his mom was in the audience for the first time. He was very nervous but one would never know. Beautiful singing and gorgeous man! 😍 I think the lip bite meant he knew he nailed it!

[@CorsetGrace]

The original recorded version of this song sounded nothing like this at all. Bobby made this song his own after this performance. I believe this is the single greatest recording of a singer's live performance ever. And even then, the single greatest performance of any song ever. Also, all versions of this song and it's arrangement since this, have followed Bobby's arrangements.

[@mitchellsilverman5595]

he added the one last crescendo and yodel to the live performance

[@walkawaycat431]

@T.J. Kong Sorry. Mercury was good, not on this level.

[@nicholashylton6857]

@T.J. Kong I think a better comparison would be with Queen's 1981 live performance in Montreal. Freddie Mercury belting out, "Somebody To Love" still sends shivers down my spine. (With a special shout out to Roger Taylor for his falsetto.)

[@nicholashylton6857]

@@walkawaycat431 I think Freddy could probably do an excellent cover of the song but it would _definitely_ be a different feeling at the end. Bobby's voice was angelically smooth, Freddy had that amazing gravelly/gritty quality to it, and they both had power and a vocal mastery in their performances. For *total* vocal range I would throw my hat in with Bobby. But for flexibility across different music genres, I'll give Freddy the advantage.

[@barrytooley6724]

@T.J. Kong So go and watch it, you goof

[@Tbone51]

Hatfield delivers one of the most beautiful songs ever! There are some songs, and performances, that are beyond words. This is one of them.

[@dandupuis8812]

I just love to see how you react to these songs and get a kick of when you have that little giggle once in a while. Beautiful. Keep up the great honest reactions.

[@jmn93065]

I saw Bobby in Laughlin Nevada one month before he passed. He and Bill performed together and he sang this song of course. He did a marvelous job considering he was 63. You would be hard pressed to find a male vocal better than this live performance. He was a man of immense talent and he is missed.

[@jeffnovack1321]

Now you need to watch the Righteous Brothers TOGETHER singing "You've lost that loving feeling"

[@Vatharian]

Yes, yes, YES! This! I second the motion!

[@mrKrabbz]

I third that!

[@Kotori32]

I fourth that

[@mattpotter8725]

I fifth this!!! Another amazing song!!! And if she's not seen the movie Top Gun either I'll despair!!!

[@valhopeless856]

Yes! Apparently Cher was one of the background singers in the video for that song, way back before she was....well, Cher.

[@COLOFIDUTI]

ma man makes it look so easy to sing this song.For a live performance this is crazy high level of performance

[@rods1379]

Amazing. For someone so young she is so knowledgeable and fun to watch too ; ) I love seeing someone so passionate about their craft / study

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Elizabeth is a pro. Check out her performance under her name.

[@Tupemo]

How young you think she is?

[@rods1379]

Early to mid 20's? Just guessing from the video. 9674 recommended I check out her performance but I haven't yet.

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@rods1379 ; I'm guessing about Thirty something, still young in my book.

[@SeanPaulRogers]

So the song was written for a prison film. called Unchained. The song is about wondering if his wife will wait for him while hes in prison. "Time goes by so slowly" Time can do so much Are you still mine" In the movie he has a choice to escape or finish out his sentence and go back to his wife and kids. This particular live version Bobby sings completely different than the recording that we are used to. This is the only recording that i have found where he sings that high falsetto ending. All other recordings he does not go up high on that "To me...."ending

[@SebHaarfagre]

This comment should have more likes... it put everything into context for someone like me. 2 times I've invented a completely new song in my dreams. But songs are nothiing without context, and this song goes from being a buttery (although flawlessly executed) meaningless pop song just for showbiz, to something so much more powerful, and I now like this song a lot more.

[@jeli3953]

You said exactly what I going to say. Thanks

[@daviddempsey8721]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn20poWdeK-fjJo is a clip of the original sung by Todd Duncan

[@garyhoward2599]

Really enjoyed your video. No one can compete with Bobby's unchained version of this song. Would really like for you to do a review of the late great master Roy Orbisons Crying and Only the loney.

[@toulee8051]

That's because you haven't heard LeAnn Rimes cover of this

[@Huepe12]

43 years ago, I was at my first prom, with the girl of my choice… We are dancing a long time.. …and at the end of this song she kiss me first time…. So many memories.. thanks Elisabeth to bring this back to my mind…🤧😍

[@Anglovox]

11:55....She says he "plans" his singing, in some way....He DOES NOT. I can assure you....It's called, "soul." He has soul.

[@Anglovox]

Bobby Hatfield's voice: Simply Perfect

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Aww, that's sweet. Glad you more than like it! :-)

[@Nightmarigny]

This is a singer who knows exactly what his voice can and cannot do, and how to use it flawlessly. Normally I'd say too many runs, but it's just too enjoyable. And his tone is gorgeous. This song has such emotional weight... Elvis's version makes me sob.

[@robert12345678912312]

Beautiful commentary. A singer of great repute? Thank you, Elizabeth. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Bobby is an exceptional singer with a wide diversity in his voice; sound modulation over various phrases and vocally clean. My gosh! Such magnificence. 🌟🌟🌟🌟😊😊👏👏👏👏

[@sarabrown7488]

His facial expressions never changed hitting those notes at the end. It’s amazing

[@chapelgrovefilms]

The best part of this is watching how much she loves and gets excited when listening to this song. I enjoy her reactions SO much!

[@rayhasajob7205]

Yes, not only is she spot on as a vocal coach, but, as cute as a button as she listens to truly talented singers!

[@leegoldman7491]

I was and my girlfriend we were 17 when this song debuted and we would be making out at the drive in movie but I had an eight track tape player in my car, and when this song came up she would stop and listen to this song. So a lot of good memories here, thanks for playing...

[@antoniomete7972]

I have watched your reaction to this song over a 100 times and I still get excited at your reaction to Bobby's singing. The best and most honest reaction to any song that I have heard. Thank you!

[@jmartin4396]

To get the full affect of the "Brothers", you should try "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling". You'll never be the same. :)

[@ToddPro]

Definitely

[@johnmerrin2907]

I completely agree. The most played song of the 20th century on radio and television.

[@Donna-C]

Top Gun movie! 👏

[@NathanLuke77]

Came here to request this. PLEASE!!!!

[@zantes4061]

Adding my vote for this reaction.

[@nursemarn]

Welcome to blue eyed soul. Bobby is unmatched and he owns this song. Nobody has done it better.

[@Diana-xm1dm]

Could you imagine a handsome guy like him singing this to you. I'll say, yes, yes...I'm still yours, lol.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Hell YES, ! Diana,and I'm a GUY !!!!!!!!!!!!! and I am NOT gay.This guy should melt Women like chocolate in the desert sun ! If this performance doese'nt give you chills,you HAVE NO Soul ........... It was'nt the version played on the radio at the time it was improvised on this performance and knocked it OUT of the Park !!!!! And the orchestra was the best I have ever heard...What a combo,THAT evening !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donaldweigandt4051]

I have always enjoyed this song 65yrs but never really appreciated how truly extraordinary this is .thank you for opening my perspective wow