Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody (Reaction with Ali!)

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[@SebsDuran]

Sorry y'all for the issues with Ali's mic. We'll get that figured out :)

[@billwieland8497]

Are you, subconsciously or maybe purposely, saying that what she has to say isn't as important!? lolol JUST KIDDING!!

[@stillracer2514]

It's great to see the wife reacting again!

[@kayhodge5951]

blue eyed soul

[@seanscanlon9067]

Is this an er, Duran Duran reaction? 😋

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

An excellent performance by Bobby Hatfield!!! He makes it look so easy! This is better than the studio version! I miss live TV & the performances from artists like Bobby!!!❤❤❤

[@spacefanatic]

Apparently he had a cold at the time, his mother was in the audience and was seeing him perform professionally for the first time and he suffered stage fright. No autotune or gimmicks just pure talent. This version is so much better than the studio version which was used in the film 'Ghost'.

[@larryclark4297]

So true

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Amazing

[@mrtibbz10]

Crazy if he actually had a cold as its one of the best live performances of all time imo.

[@fernandopessoa7077]

As if he had a cold, who started that horseshit..

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

​@@fernandopessoa7077 Bill Medley, the other Righteous Brother, has said Bobby had a cold then. If you watch other videos with the interview prior to this performance, you can hear it. He even coughs.

[@garyhorton9827]

No falsetto, just a magnificent counter-tenor ! No auto-tune, that would be invented decades later, just great talent. No digital-tune either for the same reason. Bobby OWNS this song!! Without a doubt the greatest live performance in my 72 years. I was a teenager at the time and you heard this song EVERYWHERE !!!!

[@finnmcool2]

I love it when someone comments on how good he is at the beginning of this performance. They have no idea what miracles are coming up.

[@joydawnreed1507]

EXACTLY.......Wonderfully Stated!.. Yes,.... The Magical Vocal Notes to Come Are..... Out of this Stratosphere, Beautiful! God Given,.... Exceptional, Talent!❣️

[@mindyhorton4288]

You are exactly right. Hatfield is unmatched in his talent still. Pure magic!

[@DQ_Mine]

I've always loved this beautiful song.

[@dianaprobst3157]

Not that they noticed since they talked all through the performance.

[@francesbass1322]

Right!!!

[@geraldjensen6831]

Twenty years in his grave and Bobby Hatfield is STILL making women's hearts flutter...

[@janetgallo5720]

Bobby Hatfield had a counter, tenor voice, and the range, and Breathing control that turn this performance into a magnificent performance. He was totally relaxed. He just opened his mouth and all this Beauty just poured out. Best live performance from the best musician ever.

[@steviesvideos319]

Agree 100%

[@2Cambourne]

This is most likely the greatest (live) television performance in recorded history. The music arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra of the "Andy Williams Show" (1965). Is the best musical arrangement of this great classic ever! The Strings and Horns sections made this version off the charts beautiful. It helped to create an even bigger and better sound. Unchained Melody was written as the musical score for the (1955) Prison Movie "Unchained." It was composed by multi-Award-winning Composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. Together they created one of the greatest and most loved ballads in music history. The late great "Bobby Hatfield" a Counter Tenor of the "Righteous Brothers" gave a performance that was one for the ages. May he rest in peace.

[@reborndaughter445]

The original blue-eyed soul singer. We love you, Bobby.

[@NashvilleKat1]

This song isn’t sappy at all. Sadly, people have become so jaded or hardened that we’re afraid to show that kind of vulnerability. This is a man dropping all of his guards and showing his true feelings and needs to his woman. That’s why this song still resonates 60 years later.

[@ripmod1]

1965, Bobby was 25 years old at the time. He is in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@lauriebowman6979]

Back in the days when you actually had talent. Singers knew how to sing...no autotune. Just pure talent.

[@chuckcarles8288]

I am 81 and have heard several artist before Bobby’s version and several after. No one comes close to this, Bobby owns it. This version came out as I was headed for Viet Nam. You can feel the loneliness in the words and the way we felt as we were away from our families for one long year. Bill and Bobby always did one solo on each of there albums and while on tour. They both wanted to do “Unchained”, so they flipped a coin. The music was written as the theme for the little-known prison film “Unchained” (January 1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers. The movie “Unchained” is about a man in prison and longing for his wife and children. Hoping his wife will still be there when he gets out. So you can now understand the meaning of the song. The movie was not very good, or so my friends told me. But we were all teenagers so what did we now. Several artists sang it and it made the billboard top 100. But no one can come close to Bobby Hatfield’s version. Bobby’s version hit the top ten chart. And did it again when it was used in the movie “Ghost” It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by Bobby. 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. If you want to hear another song like this, it is LADY by Kenny Rogers. It was written by Lionel Richie for Kenny. If you react to it you needed to have your wife with you.

[@dwood21851]

thank you for your service

[@janmazzone2090]

Thank God the coin flipped in Bobby's favor!!!!!

[@bfv8]

I think Elvis sang this song magnificently

[@johnnyzhao7698]

Bobby Hatfield must be one of those good Christian man, those humble and honest people, though some of them are bad, evil cunning and wicked lol

[@awy1977]

Thank you for your service, Chuck, and welcome home. I love how a song can transport us back to another time, a lifetime away.

[@wdking8833]

Bobby was one of those rare male singers who could hit a perfect high C note. The other "brother" had a very low gravely voice. Astounding together as when they sang "You've Lost That Loving Feeling".

[@kay9549]

Actually the last note was a g5. I'm going with the wings of Pegasus that broke this song in octave range.

[@dirtcop11]

The song was written for a "prison movie". The guy was hoping his wife still loved him and wanted him back when he got out of prison. He needed his wife's love to give his life meaning. Bobby nailed this song by the emotion he put into it, and his talent as a vocalist. This was a live recording and was made with pure talent, no recording gimmicks.

[@paulbattson834]

The movie was called "unchained" from 1955.

[@janetpoludniak1938]

Righteous Brothers were very popular, and that was a TOP song. A lot of artists covered it. My brother was drafted to Nam, Air force, in 1964. That war was a political ploy and a disaster for America. Many young men fled to Canada to avoid the draft. Vets returning home, after risking their lives, were insulted, treated horribly, spat at, and abused when the came back. They went because they had to, not because they wanted to. It was horrific. My brother was never the same.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Blue eyed soul, The Righteous Brothers were of another world….they were unbelievable and this was live and unedited!! U should definitely react to “You’ve lost that loving feeling” with both members

[@stj971]

Ebb Tide also excellent!

[@mzaree3821]

This song was originally sung by Todd Duncan for a movie called "Unchained" about a man in prison singing to his love to wait for him. First sung in 55' and was a nominated song for the Academy Awards but did not win. But did make #1 on the Billboard Charts. Then in 65' Bobby Hatfield recorded his version of "Unchained Melody" and that topped the Billboard Charts at #4. Throughout the years there have been many who have performed this song but none could beat this version of Bobby's. He was only 25 at the time he sang this live version on the Andy Williams Variety Show on TV. His mother was sitting behind him in the blue dress. I was 15 and watched this episode on TV. All us girls were crazy over the Righteous Brothers then. Bobby Hatfield is one half of the Righteous Brothers. Bill Medley was the other half though they were not brothers. These boys had so much soul and passion in what they bring to their music. This song was on the flip side of a record and was not supposed to be the hit. "Hung on You," on side A was the song intended to be the hit and "Unchained Melody" was on the B side. The DJ's were more interested in playing the B side. Then in 90,' "Unchained Melody" was re released for the movie "Ghost" and it topped the Billboard Charts, this time at #1. Sadly, we lost Bobby in 2003. R.I.P.

[@marymichael1211]

Good summary.

[@sherigrow6480]

America was publicly, actively fighting in Vietnam from about 64 to 74, with young men being drafted for the war through that time. Initially it was the French in the war in the 50s, and there are still many French influences in that region. Bobby Hatfield could sing anything. Beautiful counter tenor range. The Righteous Brothers were the best. I still play their music.

[@edprzydatek8398]

Yes, that's a better time-line for the years we were.involved in Vietnam.

[@bighands69]

It was a civil war with communist forces being supported from China and then Russia. The US only got involved as an operation and not an act of war and did that due communists trying to take over the world.

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

It's true that '64 to '74 were the most intense year, but the US was involved from 1954 (the first American to die there was either in '54 or '55; however, the first combat deaths were in '59) when the French dumped it on us.

[@libertybell8852]

My dad was there. Beginning in 1969.

[@danielbenincasa770]

The Righteous Brothers were the original singers. It's been covered over 600 times. This is live version in 1965. No auto-tune or gimmicks. just pure live voice. Awesome !

[@MaRoach7]

Bobby owns this song. Nobody does it better

[@kenteague4802]

This is when singers had to perform live , no gimmicks😂😂😂

[@ScaryPoppins]

I can watch this performance over and over and I do. I think I've seen every reaction video out there because I love watching people's facial reactions to this specific performance. It's magical.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Kids - Bobby was amazing... no screaming, straining, etc. Just pure talent.. and perfect breath control... plus, I heard he was nervous about this live performance b/c his MOM was in the audience.. I'm sure she was proud! lol

[@geebrewer8186]

It is the most perfect song ever sung. He looked perfect, he sang perfect. No one can or ever will sing that song like this performance. You are right, no where in the song do you see him straining to hit any of the notes. You Tuber Wings of Pegasus listens to this song and takes the music out of it, and it is really odd at first, but just shows the perfection of his voice. And I LOVE his little lip bite at the end of the song. You still got to listen to his live version of Summertime, amazingly different.

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

He is dreamy! His voice and this song are perfection. Magnificent! ❤️

[@dagmar.6954]

Best version hands down of this classic song. Absolutely loved the Righteous Brothers. Sadly we lost Bobby Hatfield about 20 years ago. He had a beautiful one of a kind voice. Home Free recently did a great version of this song. And Austin Brown also did a very beautiful tribute of this song about a year ago. You may want to check them out.

[@tinamarcum6170]

Back in the day when singers were singers. To hear live performances like this is what you knew you were going to get when you went to these performances. Man I miss those days. Thank you for taking me back to simpler times.

[@drittenberry1]

This is grandma from Texas. I watched this performance when it aired on TV the first time. It’s funny we took some of the talent in our era for granted. We were just used to it. Also, there was a standard on television programs that was very strict as far as dress and suggestive movements of the body. You can see these gradually become less and less restrictive through the years. Y’all kids doing reactions to these old songs give me a brand new appreciation for them. Thank you

[@PaulineMcDonald-su2ms]

The lyrics mean so much more when you realize this was 1965 and the Vietnam War was in full swing. When he sings "Time goes by so slowly and time can do so much." - you can picture him in a fox hole terrified he won't make it home. When he sings "Are you still mine?" and "I'll be coming home, wait for me." it is heart wrenching because you know in the midst of the horror, all he wants to know is that she still loves him.

[@allenpierce4575]

bobby hatfield is a counter tenor, his high voice domes out naturally, a falsetto is being forced out. wheh bobby is singing high notes he is doing it naturally

[@sandyleewhite]

I really miss the days, when men sang songs like this, to the women they loved 💖💖💖

[@sugoruyo]

I'm sorry to say, most of us don't sound anywhere near that good and couldn't possibly do a Righteous Brothers song the justice it deserves... I do not even think the attempt would be duly appreciated, frankly.

[@richardgleason5953]

This is the gold standard. RIP Bobby.

[@larryclark4297]

​@Vivian Allen I second that extremely great music we got to listen to

[@GilgaladvonVerge]

Thanks for your reaction, I made it an addiction to watch the reactions to this song. I think this recording is one of the top ten male non-opera live performances of the 20th century, and I am happy to live in a time with modern media availability to have dug up this jewel!

[@marvinboswell6889]

This done live in a TV show ,remember this in the early and mid 1960's if you didn't have great talent you didn't make it , Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley ( the righteous brothers ) had the talent and there music is still great today .thanks for your reaction, thumbs up 👍

[@dortheyc5276]

This is pure talent! No auto tune or computerized enhanced voice. Just a man and a mic. V ery few men can hit that last note he sang. Bobby had stated he was a little nervous because his mother was in the audience. Seriously!! This is his voice when he's nervous. So many babies were made that night, LOL

[@susanboyd245]

Amazing song, still gives me goosebumps after all these years 💕

[@mcshawn56]

There was no auto tune back in the day! Just beautiful and natural voices!

[@pamelaesparza1586]

My dad was in the army from 1954 to1956 and this was his and my mom's song when he was stationed in Panama ❤️

[@thomasstone6200]

Sorry to say this but the song wasn't released until 1965

[@user-yy9bc7sn5v]

The original song was written in 1955 actually

[@donrudd1358]

Perhaps the greatest live recording of all time. That brother could flat ass sing. Saw the brothers live in Reno , he did not need no auto tune just God given talent.

[@charlesmarkley220]

Agree, certainly one of the greatest vocal performances ever.

[@yolanda-fn3cm]

Talento puro, maravillosa voz, Bobby cantaba con el alma,con el corazón!!!!!!

[@jwmson7791]

Pure blue eyed soul! 😌

[@waynegood9233]

I graduated from high school in 1965 and this duo was my best friend's music group and as he has passed I think of him when I hear this song I was in the Navy from 1967-1971

[@coletteservice5586]

Ebb Tide is another Bobby solo which is beautiful and to really hear the Righteous Brothers different voices, You'll Never Walk Alone from the Ed Sullivan really showcases their voices

[@kay9549]

Yes Colette they need to tune into ebb tide, or his version of the classic summertime; he does put his own spin on that song, it does show his range of octave (s). Bobby does own this song, and always will. Bobby could reach those notes, no other artist could ever compare with his range w/o using autotune that came out in the 90' s. Bobby was such a blessed individual, with such a god given voice. Perhaps this young individuals, should take a look see into the classic 🎶 that was done in the early 60' s perhaps even earlier. No autotune, just natural voice. No one in that era or even now could ever do this song the way Bobby sung it. Ray Hamilton, even though being a baritone, did have a similar range as Bobby. Ray did this version in 1950. Bobby had a god given voice, we have been blessed that we are still able to such a beautiful voice. After all these years he is dearly missed.

[@quantumlove-m7t]

I have goose bumps as he is singing. Thank you dear people.

[@js3599]

Elvis was one of of over 1500 covers of this song... Even this, Righteous Brothers version, is a cover! The original version was from the 1955 movie, "Unchained" 10 years before the Righteous Brothers did it... Their version, however, is considered by many to be the penultimate version of them all, which is saying a lot, because there are so many mind blowing versions out there. There should have been an interview in the beginning of this video, which many reviewers often cut out because they are there for the song, but then the all seem to ask the same questions about them, and this song... Such as "Why is there only one brother?" or "Why did Bill Medley, the other brother, choose not to participate in this song?" or "How did they get their name?"... All were answered in that short interview. This song was one of the most played on the radio in the 20th century... but the song that takes top honors, number 1 in that category is also a Righteous Brothers song, and features BOTH brothers (They are NOT actually related) was "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" Check that song out and be prepared to be wowed by Bill's deep, baritone voice, accompanied by Bobby's Tenor prowess... Good luck finding better harmonies too, especially with two voices that compliment each other as perfectly as theirs do. "Blue Eyed Soul" at its best.

[@marymichael1211]

Good points, especially about the importance of the introduction.

[@paulnelson5713]

Probably one of the greatest performances of all time ,beautiful ❤❤❤

[@LindaLandry79]

Bill and Bobby were guests on the Andy Williams show when this was recorded. This live version is even better than the studio recording which charted twice. As a duo they were dubbed 'blue eye soul' and many of their tracks, even as solo's, depict their soulful side. You can hear it in this performance when he rolls his vowels etc. A fantastic once in a life time performance performed at the age of 25. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are missed. PS: check out Bobby's solos like My Prayer and Summertime.

[@waltshields5483]

This song had a special meaning to us who were going to Vietnam.

[@serafyo]

His voice came straight out of Heaven

[@rcinsley]

This song was written for the 1955 movie "Unchained." It expressed the sorrow and longing of a convict serving time in prison. The movie was a flop, but this song is one of the best love songs of all time. MANY great artists have covered "Unchained Melody", but this live performance by Bobby Hatfield (one half of The Righteous Brothers) is the definitive version.

[@becksullivan4796]

This man was a remarkable singer. That can’t be overstated. What a gift that it can be shared with people today, do many years after it was on tv and so long after he passed away. So cool.

[@mikeat2637]

He was one of the most technically perfect singers of all time.

[@jeffautry111]

I really enjoyed this reaction. You were very complimentary as well as the look on your face at times mirrored my feelings. Beautiful voice and beautiful song. You did it justice. Stay classy!!! Thanks you!

[@kimking6036]

It's a very hard song for me. My cousin married my friend. This was their song. They went out on their boat and never came home. We found them after they passed. I'm grateful for that. We played it one last time when we said goodbye. I had chills listening to the references to water.

[@jodydarby]

His control from head to chest voice is amazing along with most amazing breath support.

[@karenlobosco9646]

This has always sounded like a letter home from the wars. It could really be any war when a soldier writes home to his wife or girlfriend. Touching.

[@Shasha-yg1mm]

It was actually first sung in a movie (Unchained) about a man in prison. He's hoping that his love will still be there for him after his release.

[@cmale3702]

I was happy to hear you say that it's the most perfect vocal performance you have seen someone perform live. I've felt the same way for a long time. You get a new subscriber for that one. :)

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Since he sang this one basically by himself, you need to hear both brothers. Check out 'You've lost that lovin' feeling'. Yes Vietnam was 20 years long. My brother served & this song was very popular for veterans & their families. ~ Off subject, in your up-voting link, people suggest something that was already listed, so the totals are 5 here, 3 there, 4 there & they are for the same song. People are goofy. LOL They suggest something before looking to see if it is already on your list, dang it. The numbers are low when not combines as they should be. People are messing up your system. LOL Love you two & your thoughtful reactions.

[@edprzydatek8398]

I'm a Vietnam veteran and that war was from about '64 to '73 or so. In fact, when we first started sending troops over there it was called a "police action".

[@bighands69]

It was a civil war for the majority of that period with communist forces from China backing the Vietcong. The US only got involved in 1965 when it was clear that communist's intended to try and conquer all of Asia.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

@@edprzydatek8398 you are correct about when we actually took military action, but the war technically began in 1954, although most articles say 11/1955. We had advisors throughout the 50's & stepped that up in larger numbers in1961 & then brought in active troops in 1965. The North Vietnamese called it the American war, because we were the largest allies to South Vietnam, so we became their enemy. My brother served 3 tours there as well. Came home with some weird disease that manifested on his plane ride home. He had huge lumps on his face & no Drs. knew what it was or what to do at the hospital here in Michigan. Thankfully they found a Dr. who had served in Vietnam & he recognized it as something caused by Agent Orange. They were like giant cysts that had long roots. They looked like carrots being pulled from his face. Freakiest thing ever. He was never the same & died at 60. Thank you very much for your service.

[@edprzydatek8398]

@Cathy Brookeburt Between agent orange, napalm and PTSD that war did a lot of damage, even if you made it home. Sorry for your brother. May he rest in peace. God bless.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

@@edprzydatek8398 Thank you

[@chevy266nova]

You can feel his voice in your soul.

[@johnnyshell2839]

You can't listen to Bobby Hatfield singing this and not get sappy. So raw and pure. Truly magnificent

[@dianehall4959]

So many weddings I went to used this song as the first dance for the newly married couple.

[@nanook8721]

As you mentioned, this was a live performance on I believe the Andy Williams show around 1965. As I always mention, no autotune, just Bobby’s voice and that’s all you need. I don’t care who records it, it belongs to Bobby. RIP

[@JessMoonen]

Check the history of the song. It was written for the movie "Unchained". It was a prisoner pining for his love, but not knowing if she would be there when he got out.

[@philipconnolly2494]

I watched that live on the Andy Williams Christmas show..i am 81 years old and have never forgotten Bobby singing that song 😢 Makes me cry.❤

[@dennisfreeman7099]

You have made the best commentary on this performance I've ever heard. Thank you.

[@rhondadananay2106]

At the end of the song,he bit his lip and smiled. He knew he had nailed it!

[@delbertreno8089]

Live TV, 1 Take, With his Mama in the audience!!!! He was so nervous he could not eat before he performed!!! Nailed it Absolutely Nailed it!

[@gailvolm3862]

Blue eyed soul, and Bobby's version on the Andy Williams Show in 1965 is THE BEST ever! Love the Righteous Brothers, together or apart!

[@linhager12]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Such Good Memories. Have danced to that a number of times. Back in my much younger days. Love them both soo much... thank you for the review❤❤

[@ronaldolson6210]

Rest in peace Bobby thanks for the beautiful music you gave us

[@rhondadananay2106]

My husband said this song was popular during the Vietnam era. After he left Vietnam,he said you could go in nightclubs and watch their performance over and over as long as you had a drink in front of you!

[@knockoutking3764]

No autotune, pure talent! 🔥

[@crmlcd]

Back in the day not only were the clothes “ buttoned up” so was the singing. You can understand every word. The enunciation is immaculate!

[@RonniePeterson]

Very few singers get a mention in the same breath as Bobby Hatfield.

[@georgebenton-tl2cl]

I really enjoy your reactions with Ali. I enjoy both of your perspectives and experiences.

[@garyjohnson7133]

I was 15 years old watching him perform this on the Andy Williams show. Unbelievable talent !

[@hockemeyer1]

From the mid 60s back, most musical acts, regardless of ethnic group, performed well dressed. The hippie and very casual dress came about 65.

[@therockbiter8140]

This was from a live TV recording, no studio, no mixers or anything. Just raw ass talent and skill. Who can do anything like this today?

[@Emilypost70]

Hey dude …you’ve just taught me a great lesson about head voice vs chest voice …I’m just a person that feels music in a way I didn’t think others did and I’m thinking I found you for a reason …this is just super ! I’ve watched with such intensity just like you some of my favourite artists …Bee Gees …Glenn Campbell and many others! Many times as I’ve wondered how they do what they do and you’ve given answers and words to my feelings! Love that ❤

[@lauracwhitney]

When the Righteous Brothers first were being played on Radio, we all thought they were black artists. When they were later seen on television and in concerts, everyone's jaws dropped in amazement. Their music became known as "blue eyed soul". Great reaction. Thank you.

[@amyholman354]

I like how you knew right before he did it that Bobby was going to go for that last high note. The song actually comes from a dark movie about a character in prison, but it was sung by many afterwards as a love song.

[@amyholman354]

Love song, not long song. I corrected it

[@dianequick-tb3po]

In the mid sixties men were clean shaven, wore nice clothes,& bobby hatfield was dress to the t’s.you don’t see that anymore..& this song nobody’s ever sang it better.💜💜

[@brucecronin6396]

Love your reaction, to this great performance !! Bobby was a true "Counter Tenor" and in the last few notes he used his "head voice". He never needed to use falsetto. In this song Bobby uses 21 notes across 2-1/2 octaves. What a SINGER !! Keep up the good work !! also that night he had a slight cold and his parents were in the audience for the first time. The song was writtten for the movie "Unchained". A 1955 movie about prison life in California.

[@rufusray5941]

this was a time when singers sang. there was no auto tune back then.

[@jennifermolina4396]

Beautiful performance. Best live performance ever.

[@kathrynhaskins3491]

No auto tune. Real deal.

[@CarolArmendariz-xp9tr]

This is my daughter & son-in-law's song, played at their wedding. But there is a story before their story. I was a teacher, teaching just outside an AF base. A lot of my students had military parents deployed to Middle East in the '90's. After school one day I was led to pray for them & during that prayer I thought, "The future husband of one of my girls might be there." So I prayed for whoever that might be. New Years Eve, much later, my daughter was to go to a party but sick with a cold so stayed home. Her friend kept calling her saying she HAD to go. Finally went & met her future husband & yes he had been in Saudi Arabia when I had been praying! Now, 32+ years later, still together, 3 children & 2 grandchildren later, happy as can be.

[@TexasMagnolia]

The Vietnam War is a must learn about. Especially since, so much music is about it.

[@mrsgennyann]

I am a 71-year-old woman, and I have to say, that is one of my all-time favorite songs! Thank you so much for the memory!

[@sherribrock2726]

If you want to hear a later song of theirs, listen to “Rock n Roll Heaven. It pays tribute to singers who had passed at that time.

[@johnpyles2041]

This song was really a message to the loved one of a warrior...back from a very tragic situation...trying to forget what he had seen and did....we wished that our loved one there then...feeling safe within that relationship....I have seen hardened soldiers walk away, wiping their eyes....longing for her touch...yes

[@arrjay2662]

You guys are great. This was a love song about the man going off to Vietnam. You are the first to express that. This song was an expression of the guy, saying goodbye. GREAT JOB GUYS

[@cyu5251]

Yes, he did that ❤ He happened to be fighting a severe cold when this was recorded live on the Andy Williams show. No matter how many covers are done on this song, Bobby "owned" it ❤ It was a featured song in the movie "Ghost". Love you guys ✌🥰

[@jeffbrowning4684]

I had the joy of taking my wife to see the Righteous Brothers in Las Vegas a few months before Bobby passed. Magnificent show, Bill is a great front man and Bobby still hit that note.

[@ashleyshayday1526]

I've heard many singers cover this song. And although I love Elvis' version. Nobody can beat this performance in my eyes. Also, my uncle and father both fought in the Vietnam War. They are tough as nails or crocodile skin men on the outside but have a deep sensitive soul as well and love their family and show it But they could easily put the fear of God into any boy I dated. My boyfriends knew to treat me right with respect and understand that "No" means no.. I remember my uncle telling one of my boyfriends that he loved me like a daughter and if this boy ever caused me harm. He'd have no problem with going to prison. Lol I think he wanted to scare my boyfriend because he was a marine soldier during 2000 and on for several years. And I think he just wanted to put him in his place and humble him or something. I'm not sure when it comes to what's going on in protective father and uncles minds. So my boyfriend did fight in Iraq during those times when 9/11 was fresh on our minds. While away he wrote and called me. And I tried to stay strong and hopeful that he would be ok. But it was so scary having a loved one fighting for their country. He got injured and came home to make a full recovery. And I helped him however I could. He was a volunteer fire fighter at home. And he went to medical school and became a doctor and he always treated me well and with respect and was a good gentleman. So obviously I had good choice in men. But I still found it kind of funny how my father and uncle could easily scare the daylights out of my boyfriends. My marine soldier was respectful and took their warnings rather well compared to my old boyfriends. I think it had to take somebody with tough skin to be my boyfriend and get past my father and uncle and gain their respect. Lol My marine and I also had a shared love for music. We were both singers and musicians. And he especially loved to play piano and saxophone. And he was so cheeky and flirty sometimes in the things he would say to me as he played me songs from the saxophone. Making me blush scarlet. He often played for me. And he had alot of charisma. And he sounded alot like Elvis when he talked. Same southern slang as well. So it's no wonder I swooned often for him.

[@georgesheffield1580]

About to get blown away ,both of you . This is real ,very real music

[@bugvswindshield]

love this song. I watch a reaction to this song every weekend. I was pleasantly surprised to see you here Seb. Brilliant. Rip Norm

[@pamelalipscomb8332]

The passaggio between the voices is flawless as well. You will hear some singers with almost a clunk and you can tell immediately they have dropped into chest or gone into head, and the timbre of the voice will change, but you can tell that his voice is open and free flowing the entire way without constriction and spun out by his masterful breath control.

[@bessiehadley3497]

I caught your reaction to American Pie & loved it so much that I went right to this reaction. Unchained Melody, sung by the Righteous Brothers' Bobby Hatfield as a solo on the Andy Williams Show is the best music video ever done in many folks' opinion. It's true his vocal performance was perfect, but I noticed the slow camera movements, starting at the song's bridge, slowly moving away from him emphasizing the subject's feeling of distance & isolation - loneliness. For a weekly tv show, this recording/performance was extraordinary in my opinion. All I know is that Unchained Melody is my favorite song, & I love all kinds of music. I have the 45 record by Les Baxter myself, recorded in 1955.As far as the Vietnam War is concerned, it lasted generations, but we got involved from late 50's to late 60's - my high school & college years. To me, the song of the VietNam War was "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree. That reflected our true feelings from over there & here, too. You might like to play that one - Tony Orlando recorded it & he sang it on tv shows, too.