RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS "UNCHAINED MELODY" REACTION | Asia and BJ

[@deltabravo287]

So amazing to realize this was LIVE- no editing, no auto-tune. Pure talent.

[@pcraig1383]

The orchestra killed it too!

[@robertarnold7187]

@@pcraig1383 Most people think the orchestra was a playback, but it was not.Pure talent.

[@danieldickson8591]

Bobby Hatfield was in god mode that night. A flawless, masterful performance.

[@MooreCEJr]

@@danieldickson8591 Rumor has it his mom was in the audience.. he had to make it good... not that it was never performed badly. :)

[@lozloz7418]

Auto tune is like steroids for singers

[@facetiouslyinsolent8313]

No version ever done touches Bobby's live performance. That man was an all-time great!

[@nkcbrazil]

Yes not even close to Bobbie

[@shaunconnerley4345]

U need 2 listen 2 Austin Brown from Home Free sing this

[@kidyubyub]

@@shaunconnerley4345 Good, but doesn't match Bobby.

[@Invictus357]

Amen to that, no one comes close.

[@jasonsalinas5771]

Dying elvis?

[@marvinboswell6889]

This is a live performances on a TV program , no auto tune 1965 electronics , one take and yes Bobby Hatfield could sing

[@scgreek1114]

Back in the day this was called "Blue-eyed soul." No computerized Autotuned crap, just pure talent. Pretty hard to believe considering the quality that this is a live performance from 56 years ago!

[@Harvestersz]

One of the single best vocal performances ever caught on tape and she's hung up on his looks.

[@billsmith8825]

She's not the only reactor to have done so. One girl said off and on throughout the whole video that "he is just so handsome, isn't he?" Lol

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Yep 🤦‍♀️

[@mumbles215]

Bobby was a stunner for sure. But that talent tho. Wow. That last note was studied to see how a man could sing that high note. It’s sublime

[@nathantaylor1921]

Absolutely Correct. 100d

[@sammygouge1325]

All the women were

[@TheDrawde21]

Asia you totally missed on this one. Talking about hair and makeup while one of greatest voices in history is in your ears. BJ gets it

[@wantutosigh1117]

Agreed

[@chrisgrethlein6196]

In fairness, she said she's heard this song many times, but the video was new. So, she was focusing on things that were new to her.

[@jessiem276]

I don't think he had much makeup on, but he had a tan. Beautiful voice and he was very handsome!

[@Charlie-qe6lv]

Agree. Very distracting.

[@M00159]

Agreed. I hate when that happens. The disappointment when someone misses recognizing the pure talent on display. Oh well.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Okay guys. Here is a little info. This was Bobby Hatfield, one half of the Righteous Brothers along with Bill Medley. This was on the Andy Williams TV show. Live. No electronic cleaning or autotune. This was called the greatest recorded live pop music performance ever. The guys also did You've lost that loving feeling, which was the most played pop song of the 20th century. The guys used to perform under a different name. One day they were performing in the south somewhere and after the show a young Marine from the audience walked past them at the meet and greet and said that was righteous brothers. They decided to keep that as their name. Bobby suffered from stage fright, and also his Mom was in the audience that night along with his singing partner Bill. You'd never know he was nervous.

[@maureencroushorn2580]

BJ, you felt it like you should!! Asia didn't seem to get the emotions like you did.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Too worried about his hair.

[@ronwilliams6565]

She would rather hear a cover singer I guess...I dont get her reactions sometimes.

[@derekwholden]

Disappointing that Asia was completely disconnected with one of the finest vocal performances in pop history.

[@danbobway5656]

frrrr

[@ScottRachelson777]

I think people are reading too much into her comments.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Her reactions are often "muted," missing the important "nuances" of the singer/song.

[@marisavl1]

Lo siento Asia, traduce si quieres , soy una cirujana española de la Unión Europea que hablo un perfecto inglés británico y me niego a usar dado la falta de respeto con respecto al castellano. Jamás hablo inglés cuando estoy en USA, antes hablo en Alemán o Francés . Tienes un actitud absurda, no entiendes nada de de música vocal o. Tienes algún problema con que los hombres lleven blazers rosa? . Yo puedo decirte ahora mismo lo que no concuerda en tu rostro con respecto a tu piel (no enseñes las manos que se nota) , y quereos un poco más , a mi me encantaría ser morena de tez y tener el pelo negro y rizado, nací caucásica pura muy blanca muy rubia con el pelo muy liso y ojos claros . Aceptate y acepta a los demás empezando por ti misma .

[@gasser217]

@@marisavl1 SHUT UP AND GO AWAY.

[@beartracks2584]

This is one of the greatest live vocal performances of all time. In my opinion it is better than the recorded version of this song. No auto tune or any other enhancement, just pure talent.

[@ronaldolson3214]

Rest in peace Bobby thank you for the good music you've given us

[@beauculberson]

I don’t feel you appreciated the vocals on this one. Maybe the greatest of all time. No mfn cap. It kills me to say that. He tore the ass out of this.

[@Mckatt2]

No she didn’t get it at all, more interested in nonsense like was he wearing make up 🙄

[@sandybradley5196]

I totally agree with you..... I just started watching this site and I don't like that they stop the music TOO much and talk too much !!!! AND it will be right at an awesome part of a song !! No disrespect just my opinion

[@beauculberson]

@Spoon I ain’t mad...respect

[@edithmaxim2041]

Apparently you've never seen a handsome well put together man. His voice was heavenly.

[@mrtibbz10]

Racists.

[@johnflynn5044]

No auto tune, no anti static and no synthesisers Just a set of lungs and more than a little class. Perfect phrasing timing and vocal control Trust me there's nobody out there now who could out do this performance

[@denisesevera9490]

Right not even the late great Elvis ( just a little side note EVERYONE in show biz wore / wears makeup; stage make up. If you look at Elvis, that man had dyed black lacquered hair, thick dark face makeup & smouldering eye make up). If you look at his early pics, like early to mid 50s, he has light brown hair & fair skin. I'm not downing Elvis; it just was & it was part of who he made himself over to be Bobby just has the usual face makeup people wore for stage appearances maybe a touch orangey but blondes tan like that sometimes and they were probably just matching his tan

[@cahillgreg]

Flynn, you crazy - Hahaha

[@finallythere100]

The color was distorted to teh yellow. Someone straightend it out, looks like he has a spray tan. When it's corrected color, his skin looks normal, and the jacket looks less salmon and more purple-pink.

[@judygodwin1777]

So sad that all the attention was put on this man's looks. He was an incredible singer. You missed out.

[@doria5978]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@Darmesis]

To me, it just makes it “more interesting” to the youngin’s when they experience it cuz they never, ever have been exposed. They ain’t being bigoted, just surprised from their experience (or lack of) because so many local, popular radio stations and TV put out canned crap in a genre that sounds( and looks) the same.

[@dawnhauton7543]

She is being such a bit h, almost but not quite being a wee bit anti-white?????

[@sukioki6983]

@@dawnhauton7543I noticed that when she made a comment about the lead singers hair during "Wild Cherry, Play that Funky Music" reaction...

[@nickfiorenza5930]

Yes, yes, yes, I think she really didn't appreciate this beautiful classic by BOBBY HATFIELD. I guess everyone has there music choices. Sad, a beautiful song.

[@danieldickson8591]

Bobby Hatfield, who sings this live performance, was the person singing this song in the movie Ghost. The movie used the track from the Righteous Brothers album. But as great as that track is, this live performance is on another level. No one has ever matched it.

[@GinMae]

Oh yeah - this is the ultimate version!

[@ChicagoDB]

Definitely, this version is vastly superior...it’s a pity that most people have never heard this best version...it’s far more powerful and dynamic than the radio/album/studio version.

[@craigdoriety9798]

The video quality is also amazing.

[@mollybrownuptown5849]

He sung that with a COLD! His Mother was in the audience and he was nervous.

[@sandragray4598]

I heard he was actually sick with covid 19

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@sandragray4598 not too funny.

[@sandragray4598]

@@elizabethrogers8306 "Not too funny," but still kinda funny? You have to understand the placement in another time of something that didn't yet exist. Hey, nobody pays me for this, give me a break!

[@jordanknight336]

@@sandragray4598 Covid 19 wasn't out yet must have been Covid 18

[@janehillsley7105]

@@jordanknight336😂

[@Skuggkatten]

After the second stop I was like; If she interrupts again I’m gonna flip. This is soooo beautiful and she’s totally disconnected… 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@toddbrown3606]

Annoying as hell.

[@nancydanise5073]

This was a live performance on the Andy Williams show 1965.there were no do overs just his amazing voice and a small microphone .No Gimmicks Just his God given talent.His performance was effortless, smooth and sheer perfection. Many Artists before and after him have done this song but no one will ever do this song like Bobby He OWNS THIS SONG. Many fell in love to this song and with him he was gorgeous the whole package ❤. You should listen to You've Lost that loving feeling with the two of them. Also Your my soul and Inspiration. THIS was a solo performance which both would do throughout their careers. NO ONE today can compare without using AUTO-TONE and other things. He had His God given voice from the heavens above.

[@pzpete]

Doesn't matter who you've heard singing this - until you listen to this version you haven't heard it.

[@seanshukoski3457]

The man didn’t even break a sweat hitting those notes! What a voice.

[@Mckatt2]

Oh my God I damn near lost it when they kept pausing it and she paused it one time to ask if he was wearing make up for chrissakes oh my God I can’t watch these people any longer

[@StellaJean1000]

This performance was masterful. I felt you were not understanding the greatness of what you were watching.

[@filyblunt2572]

Focus on his looks, ignoring the pure soul in his voice

[@lizd85018]

They're just jealous that there's no talent today and everybody just wears fashionable stupid clothes back then was real music

[@aaronstudley1753]

Yes little petty sensitive on her . But whatever

[@sherigrow6480]

Bobby earned that tan mostly on the golf course, but also just off his honeymoon here. That ring I believe is his wedding band. He was absolutely gorgeous, funny, and sexy.

[@scythianking7315]

Nah, the color on the video is distorted.

[@zanhar7688]

The colour on this version is ‘off’ - there are colour corrected versions out there which are a lot more natural. The ring is a signet ring with his initials in diamonds … both he and Bill had them and Bill still wears his. This was taped in September and he was married in October, so no wedding band yet.🙂

[@mzaree3821]

@@zanhar7688 There is a color corrected version of this video. Much better visuals.

[@zanhar7688]

@@mzaree3821 that was my comment 🙂

[@mzaree3821]

@@zanhar7688 Also mine. I've seen the two in comparison. The color corrected one had much better visuals. I watched the original when I was 15 on the Andy Williams show when it first aired on tv and it was in color.

[@gretacarrick5934]

LIVE! No editing or anything! Pure perfection! And you’re not the first to call him a Ken doll. Beautiful man

[@donrudd1358]

The brother can flat out sing.

[@irenelopez7555]

👍

[@elizabethstops1574]

im kinda surprised at the ladys reaction to Bobby Hatfields looks. Are you astonished because of how beautiful and polished he looked or were you jealous of how goodlooking the man was. and his gorgeous looks are secondary to his gorgeous voice. so whats your beef exactly ?

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Kids! the "Ghost" version was the recording - but this is Bobby LIVE - the best ever - apparently he was nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience -- I'm sure she was proud - I love how his voice is so effortless! He doesn't need to scream or strain.. just calm, and perfect!

[@danstanicki4636]

A lot of guys fighting in Vietnam at the time dedicated this song to their girl back home.

[@allow-itman9749]

No autotune, no reverb, no EQ.. All. Natural talent.. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield 💓💓💓💯💯 let's see a recent artist do this... 🙄🙄

[@crystalsmith4919]

I don't know an artist today who could deliver such beautiful live vocals without auto tune or any special effects!!!

[@debbiedisan229]

The Best Duo in History..Timeless..They both complemented each other with their great voices.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Men have always worn make up on TV. He is singing his ass off. How he looks is rather immaterial...

[@paulrollings5291]

Well put! Totally disrespected the song and the singer.

[@elizabethstops1574]

@@paulrollings5291 Yes why did she feel the need to disrespect him ?

[@mailynryan9287]

@@elizabethstops1574 Right. She didn't seem to be getting the song at all.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@mailynryan9287 It's like she said "I've heard this song before" and stopped listening.

[@AliasMark69]

“The Righteous Brothers” are considered by most to be the Greatest Male Vocal Duet Of All Time. I agree. Between Bill Medley’s Lows and Bobby Hatfield’s Highs they can hit every note on an 88 key piano. No other male singers can do that. Legendary. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” was the most played song on radio in the 20th Century. "Unchained Melody" - Bobby Hatfield Live 1965. Considered by most as The Greatest Live Male Vocal Performance In History... I agree. Bobby's use of "Runs" is brilliant. He is the master of the technique and started the trend. 7 notes just to say the word "I".... Their name came when they did a show in a smaller venue and a black man told them…. You two Brothers are Righteous. In 1983, in Newport Beach O.C. Calif. Bill and Bobby at the Jolly Roger Restaurant . I was 13 feet away for... "Unchained Melody"- "You've Lost That Lovin’ Feelin‘" - "Soul And Inspiration".... They were perfect, awesome, amazing, incredible......

[@brandonelkin3166]

Y'all gotta do You lost that loving feeling by the Righteous Brothers

[@haroldrhodes2610]

YES YES YES

[@mikehess7687]

Agreed

[@swcoder]

I lip synced that in 8th grade when they still taught music in schools.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Yes! And Soul and Inspiration

[@debbieharrell4974]

Please, Pretty Please

[@swoesteban5570]

No one else who tries to sing this song can ever come close to Bobby. You feel the anguish in voice.

[@TheNatalieem]

And that’s it! In addition to his incredible talent and range, he’s feeling what he’s singing and he makes YOU feel it! The orchestral accompaniment brings it to an elevated level! I HATE the renditions that have a fast tempo and the artist is SMILING ! Bobby displays the pained passion and longing that is essential for the greatest love song of all time!

[@artbagley1406]

You may have heard the "Ghost" version (in the studio by this Righteous Brother Bobby Hatfield), and the "Angelina" version, but you've not heard any presentation better than this LIVE TELEVISION performance. Song originally penned in 1955 for a prison movie. A prisoner was about to be unchained/released, but he had doubts about his reception at home by his wife/girlfriend.

[@scottgman86]

I'm glad you guys did this one you gotta get you've lost that loving feelin

[@jutwilton7363]

Still considered to be one of the greatest live vocal performances ever !!

[@OutlanderAnatomy]

This was 1965. Virtually all performers were buttoned up with perfect hair and narrow ties. Bobby’s pink suit, shirt and tie really pushed the boundaries but it is his remarkable voice that still thrills this 80 y. o. Woman. 🥰

[@doughaviland1729]

In case you didn't get the memo..... YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING....

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Regarding the make-up? This was a live performance on the Andy Williams Show and they wore make-up for the TV Cameras...Other than for TV, men back then would not wear make-up...

[@iAMahab1100]

This isn't even the original video. It was shot in black and white and redone in color.

[@rubydazzler]

@@iAMahab1100 that's interesting - and amazing. I didn't realise that. You cant even believe the evidence of your eyes these days. In the earlier clip with Andy Williams, he's not so orange, though. I also thought he looked a little sweaty in the final close-ups, but put it down to the belief that he had a cold at the time, he does sound a little husky on a couple of occasions. Still, it was superlative performance, never bettered yet.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

Live! His Mom was in the audience and he was nervous. Perfect tone and great singing. When are you guys going to do my suggestions ( pretty please) Kelly Clarkson nashville sessions Meaning of Life, Allen Stone Brown Eyed Lover and Carrie Underwood Drinking Alone? 💜

[@827dusty]

This is a solo effort by one half of "The Righteous Bros. Duet. Bobby Hatfield's voice was truly amazing. Bill Medley sat this one out, to let Bobby have the spotlight all to himself. What a performance, and what a voice!

[@brewswillis9783]

They actually flipped a coin to determine which of them would sing it and Bobby won.

[@rubydazzler]

@@brewswillis9783 Not on the show, for the studio verson, I believe?

[@brewswillis9783]

@@rubydazzler Oh yes, for sure. Though it would be cool if there was a recording somewhere of Bill singing it also.

[@rubydazzler]

@@brewswillis9783 I can't imagine Bill singing UM or Ebb Tide. He was too raspy and he didn't like the song anyway, from what's been said. I think he was too much of an Alpha to be so romantic! But Bobby's voice was so dulcet, seductive, velvet silk, he was perfect for it. Although he could rock out too, as in Justine and other songs. I've heard Bill singing it as a tribute to Bobby, but it was a bit rubbish, I won't lie to you. Although, at his age, it's pretty good he can still sing anyway. :D

[@brewswillis9783]

@@rubydazzler Look what I found: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4eZeWOlhKiAaLM

[@markbiggs6302]

When single women watch this they fall in love. When married women watch this, they feel guilty. The guy literally puts a spell on women with his voice.

[@tomh5006]

Not sure what terminology to use but Bobby is singing in like 7 different octaves. This is about as close to perfection as your going to get. Just him a 🎤microphone . No re-takes no auto tuning. Live I might add as well. The ending was dam near opera!

[@ejaedike]

He covers 20 notes from C4 through F5 an octave and a half with no force or distortion

[@krw73]

When artists dressed up for appearances and had class. My man was dripping in that salmon colored suit...lol.

[@brendahipsher273]

His mother was in the audience, he wanted his mother to enjoy this song. And she did.

[@gordonhaire9206]

The movie soundtrack was the studio version. It doesn't touch this live version.

[@raid7752]

No autotuned here folks, this is deep down from the heart.

[@JudeAussie]

Let’s not forget that Bobby had a bad cold at the time singing this. What a talent? My favourite version. No-one even comes close.

[@yennydavila5056]

His voice was so beautiful and sweet. It's not important how looked in that moment. This song has 4 guinness world record.

[@gimptf9273]

Not sure if someone else mentioned but the Ghost version was the studio version. Most people prefer this one.

[@carolynsteinecke]

I had loved the record, but let's face facts... this blows it out of the water. Will be played at my funeral; my song with my husband. I was 6 & he was 17 when it came out.

[@LaptopLarry330]

The Righteous Brothers were Bobby Hatfield (seen here singing "Unchained Melody") and Bill Medley. When Bobby and Bill went into the recording studio to record albums, each of them would record one song each singing solo. Both of them wanted to record "Unchained Melody" (which was a cover of a 1955 song for the obscure prison film, "Unchained"). They agreed to decide the matter by a coin toss. Bobby Hatfield won the coin toss. They had a number of hit songs, such as "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", and "Soul And Inspiration". They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in March, 2003. Bobby Hatfield died in November, 2003, at the age of 63.

[@edchaput3577]

He had insane voice control

[@ripmod1]

"UNCHAINED MELODY" is one of the greatest love songs ever written. We use to call Bobby " BLUE EYED SOUL"

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Bill Medley, too!!

[@StonefieldJim4]

Pleaaaasee stop pausing! Please! This is one of the greatest vocal performances of all time. Please just listen to it. Thanks.

[@rubydazzler]

but, aren't they supposed to be reacting to it? If you just want to listen to the song, just call up the original vid.

[@terrysolien4870]

@@rubydazzler some songs need to be heard first and then reacted to after.

[@russellrdr]

Pausing to comment on hair was the issue I believe

[@chevy266nova]

Bobby Hatfield, whose the upper harmonies of the pop-soul duo the Righteous Brothers, died In January 2004, in a hotel Kalamazoo, Mich. He was 63 . The initial autopsy found that Hatfield had advanced coronary disease. RIP Bobby, you are missed

[@crsounddoctor4937]

You may want to react next to these Righteous Brothers songs: "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "Soul and Inspiration."

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Yes, and hopefully concentrate on the song instead of her disgraceful comments on Bobby Hatfield’s appearance and the ridiculous number of interruptions.

[@rond4690]

This is from the Andy Williams show - LIVE - back in 1965 and just might be the greatest love song ever. Ask your grandmothers if you don't believe me. This showcased Bobby Hatfield's incredible range. Just a classic that will stand the test of time. Bobby melted some young ladies' hearts with this one

[@edp5886]

In most reactions, you can see the girl's eyes say - "you can hold me and kiss me" most guy's eyes say "damn, he would get all the girls".

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I am old enough to remember the mid-60s and everybody dressed up like this. Any time my parents went out to dinner or to a movie they dressed up. As my dad's mom used to say, "If you are going out you dress to look your best." I miss those days.

[@Arianze]

As a woman approaching 50 who has listened to this song for as long as she can remember, I have to say that I'm sticking with BJ on this reaction. That was the music of my grandparents (who I grew up with), a time when people were musical instruments in human form: not autotune, audio systems that are probably now part of some museum collection and still... . Orchestras with "real musicians" and singers that did not require smoke, choreography, or anything else, they were just music... and the magic was done.

[@suzzanimalchannel1030]

Awe, he said when he hears this song all he wants to do is look in her in the eyes. So sweet!!

[@livelaughandlovelong]

Bobby Hatfield OWNS this song. The panties rained on the stage. Try to remember. This was LIVE with no auto tune. Pure talent.

[@janetbreckon8211]

Bobby was 25ys old there. He had a cold that night on the Andy Williams variety show. Live. He was nervous, too, because his parents were in the audience for the first time when it was live. As you see, at the end, he is biting his lip, ment he knows he nailed it perfectly. Consdering the cold and nerves. HE will always be the best version for me and many others. God rest his soul, R.I.I Bobby Hatfield. As it reminded me, I want to visit The Rock and Roll Band if and when I get there. (Heaven comes to everyone) my moving on time.

[@hifinsword]

How many people can hit those high notes, male or female, without showing extreme effort? Bobby looks so relaxed as he hits those notes without any apparent real effort. He makes it looks so easy, although we all know it is anything but easy. His voice is so soft and calming, yet attention getting! Bobby Hatfield was a master vocalist, and owns this song!

[@ClandOp]

Bobby Hatfield, no mixing, no autotune, nothing but a microphone. Just mastery. Also, love Angelina's version.

[@strawberryfields2680]

You can’t be a woman and not fall in love with this beautiful man, Bobby Hatfield.

[@Rick-or2kq]

This song was written for a prison movie I believe in 1955 named "Unchained", hence the name of the song, Bobby Hatfield's version is the most well known.

[@cynthiamoore4127]

Though Bobby Hatfield can never be replaced, my husband’s military school roommate, Bucky Heard, tours with Bill Medley now as the other Righteous Brother and man can he sing.

[@shaitanlavey]

The song was originally written for the 1955 prison movie 'Unchained' and clocked in at under a minute and a half (vocals by Todd Duncan). A very different song. The same year that the film premiered 3 other artists made the Billboard top 10 with their own versions, and it has since become one of the most covered songs in music history. Bobby's version has been the staple since it came out.

[@davidrichards6509]

This was early in the days of color television. Can you imagine how vibrant this was to those of who saw this when it first broadcast on the Andy Williams Show (in living color) with that absolutely GORGEOUS salmon colored jacket. Somewhere on KZbin there's a longer version of this that shows Bobby Hatfield (singing here) along with his fellow Righteous Brother Bill Medley talking with show host Andy Williams and explaining how they got the name The Righteous Brothers. And even this is not the original of this song it's just the most successful.

[@thomass5169]

Yes, that was among the greatest live performances of all time. God bless Bobby, he is greatly missed by all.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

A monster hit in the 1960s. And one of the songs that's iconic for its era.

[@georgephillips3625]

They had talent back then.

[@bdizzle2144]

BJ showing his expertise on the movie Ghost.

[@derekwholden]

Asia, you seemed more interested in his appearance than his amazing voice. You spoilt it for me.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

The Righteous Brothers were very popular and they are iconic 'Blue Eyed Soul' singers. Check out The Righteous Brothers on Andy Williams Show, 'Tell You What I Say' a Ray Charles tune. And men and women had to look well groomed, 'polished' for live performances. Yes he was a looker with beautiful blue eyes. His voice is unbelievable and he could have sung opera with his falsetto voice, but did not. You guys miss-out on how he truly sounded like, getting distracted with his attractive appearance. lol

[@ronburgardt6495]

Two notes. This was the most played song on the radio in the 20th century. Also, the lyrics were written from the perspective of someone in prison wanting to know if his lady would still be there for him when he got out. FYI.

[@dard4642]

Most of us men don't have any idea what it feels like to be beautiful but Bobby Hatfield sure got to know.

[@amyholman354]

He took his voice higher on this TV performance than on the studio version.

[@erasedfromgenepool.4845]

Now this is real music. No cussing and swearing. No violence and calling females filthy names. No auto tune!! Just pure harmony and talent from Bobby Hatfield. The man is a true gentleman. You put this on when it's just you and your girl and it's red panties night. ❤️❤️❤️😆😆😆

[@MrPeterbrock]

The greatest live performance ever n I am speaking in 2022 .I remember when this song came out

[@kurtwhiddon6751]

Blue eyed soul… got to love it

[@drakrenzerwm-jv1jz]

Thing about the Righteous Brothers is they both could sing beautifully. No one could sing " YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN FEELING " like Bill Medley nor could anyone sing " UNCHAINED MELODY" like Bobby Hatfield....they were both unsurpassable

[@jflaugher]

"Unchained Melody" was written in 1955 by Alex North and Hy Zaret. It was written as the theme song for the prison film "Unchained," hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. In 1955, three versions of the song (by Les Baxter, Al Hibbler, and Roy Hamilton) charted in the Billboard top 10 in the United States, and four versions (by Al Hibbler, Les Baxter, Jimmy Young, and Liberace) appeared in the top 20 in the United Kingdom simultaneously, a record for any song. Of the hundreds of recordings made, the Righteous Brothers' version, featuring a Bobby Hatfield solo, became the jukebox standard and reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 in the UK in 1965. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, but the Righteous Brothers' 1965 version remains the most popular. According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of "Unchained Melody" have been made by more than 670 artists, in multiple languages.

[@wiggion]

1965 early in color-TV era, for Andy William Show. Like a performance today on a late night show, filmed live before a studio audience. This better than studio version that was used on Ghost. He just cut loose, knowing it would be broadcast to a nationwide audience on NBC.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

This is Bobby's song! He killed it! RIP Bobby!!! ❤

[@SecondsOfAnOrdinaryLife]

I know this was posted a year ago, but I loved Asia 2 seconds in, "Where have we been?!" I literally laughed out loud at her joy

[@michellehammock3023]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

I love your reactions, but I was surprised at the focus on his looks and not his talent. Bobby Hatfield sang this SO beautifully...and the man had a head cold. This was such an amazing live performance.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

@john b. Yes, musical talent certainly is a gift!

[@dennissantoni7060]

Greatest live vocal performance this side of Alpha Centauri

[@DeusSalis]

Maybe even Zeta Reticuli

[@raymondreid4987]

What you are watching is pure talent this is his voice no autotune, no board to get his clear range just a man and a microphone. And he nails it.

[@marthahanley6650]

Their *You've Lost That Loving Feeling* is the number one played song on the radio til this day;

[@Decopainterandtea]

All performers wore stage makeup. They still do. The hair was the style of the day. The suit was color coordinated. They were on a show and it was Valentine's day. Please stop picking him apart.

[@carytakagawa2760]

If this is your first time reacting to the Righteous Brothers, it makes no sense to me to start with a solo. You need to hear the fantastic harmonies of both "brothers" singing together like You've Lost that Loving Feeling or Soul and Inspiration. After you hear them both, then you can move on to a solo like this one.

[@smithereensfan3766]

They can do what they want, and apparently, based on their comments during the react, they had no idea what this performance would be.

[@ricabel321]

@@smithereensfan3766 LMAO! Or they are both lying and have heard this before and made this because they think it makes them look smart and fair & balanced (if you know what I mean). And they think they can fool a lot of viewers. Did they fool you?

[@Bill-White-001]

Any makeup was so the camera film could capture the image well. There was no digital anything back then. Notice how the live audience was so respectful so as not to cause nay distractions, and so as not to miss a moment of the performance.

[@fancypants7706]

Live band and performance. The Righteous Brothers (not real brothers), Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield both wanted to record the single, so they tossed a coin and Bobby won. It was meant to be because no one could match this perfection. No gimmicks, no autotune, no jumping around the stage and no veins bulging in his neck and head for those high notes. Just pure talent and amazing range. After 60 years it’s still thrills old and young alike. RIP Bobby.