The Righteous Brothers | Unchained Melody | Reaction

[@aliefarchaeology7907]

The angels in Heaven weep when they hear this song for it's beauty. Nobody can touch Bobby Hatfield's performance.

[@jennifermanchester683]

I get chills.

[@doloresschultz8393]

The only singer who could have performed this ɓeautiful soul touching song live on TV without a single error with his mom sitting behind him and gazillion of viewers at home watching. It is no wonder millions of women whatever age fell in love with him and have missed him since 2003 when he left to join that helluva band ìn heaven.

[@davemeyer1423]

That was Bobby Hatfield. Many did that song before him and many after. But NOBODY did it better!

[@cynthialuvlight2480]

100%!!!

[@randycrocker9459]

When you speak the truth, you sleep better. That's what my dad always said, I'm sure that you sleep as clearly as a baby ...

[@CharCanuck14]

.....and Bobby doesn't even break a sweat......wow!

[@FHIPrincePeter]

Gene Pitney did not do a bad job.

[@sersastark]

@@CharCanuck14 he was nervous, too lol bc his mother was in the audience.

[@AnyFuleKnoThat]

I never get tired of watching people react to Bobby singing this, the BEST live vocal ever!! and I love how he bites his lip and smiles at the end, he knew he nailed it ❤

[@lancewoolfolk8824]

He did it so effortlessly, and it was live.

[@zipahdeedoodah]

Dude, this is some of the best singing I’ve ever heard

[@marvinboswell6889]

No auto tune , live , 1965 mic , and Bobby Hatfield BUSTED OFF ONE OF MUSIC GREAT CLASSIC ..thank you as always I reallly enjoyed your reactions

[@dianelengyel568]

Fortunate enough to see and hear the Righteous Brothers in Vegas just 3 months before Bobby passed away. Those memories will always be with me. Music was real then,no gimmicks. Two seats from aisle when they sang this right next to our row!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@lindagourlay1892]

@Diane Lengyel.. Hi. How very lucky were you! From the UK ❤️

[@brianmasinelli9694]

You hit the nail on the head. Many tried to sing it but absolutely no one, not even Elvis sung it better than the great voice of Bobby Hatfield.

[@jeffyoungblood4978]

Does anyone notice he does your favorite part on one breath. Control.

[@ChicagoDB]

Sadly, most people who know this song have only heard the version used in Ghost. This version is vastly superior....far more powerful and more dynamic. Listen to both versions back-to-back...it's not even close....this live version in is epic!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Bobby can SANG and makes it look so easy. Just think, back then there was no auto tuning and it was live, just wow.

[@lonavalin4679]

Bobby Hatfield's voice will live on forever

[@sweetpea1445]

The crazy thing is he re-recorded the song for the movie Ghost in 1990. That's 25 years later from this video and he was still hitting the notes! Amazing!

[@sharonmowat6649]

He said about the later recording that he had actually gained a note on his 4 octave range,

[@ChicagoDB]

@@sharonmowat6649 - this version is far superior to the studio version used in the movie...this is far more dynamic and has much more power.

[@ChicagoDB]

When it was released and re-recorded also due to the release of the movie /it was the first time that the same singer had 2 versions of the exact same song chart in the Top 10.

[@jtbrah6995]

The only part I like better about the re-recording is the 2nd time he sings “I’ve hungered, HUNGERED for your touch”. For some reason it just has so much power and emotion in that version. Other than that, I like everything about this version better. Especially since it’s live, yet studio quality and the backstory about his mom makes it even better.

[@marielaveau5321]

Not only was this live, but he was sick too. We are NOT worthy.

[@PsychedelicFerret]

He was not sick, he said he was very nervous because his mom was in the crowd.

[@marielaveau5321]

@@PsychedelicFerret yes that's true but I also read that he actually had a cold as well. He certainly delivered a stellar performance either way. 😊✌️

[@jamesrose9114]

The Righteous Brothers were dubbed, "Blue-Eyed Soul" back in the day. This live version is the very best. The album version didn't include the G4 (G5-?) note at the very end. Bobby Hatfield OWNS this song. This song is already 55 yrs old and will always stand the test of time. Why? Because, "Class will never go out of Style".

[@Rosannasfriend]

You Lost That Loving Feeling was the most popular song of the whole 20th century though. These guys are complete and perfect legends.

[@TimedRevolver]

The Righteous Brothers are actually the reason the term 'blue-eyed soul' exists.

[@deco9863]

You were on point with the range. He hit 21 notes in this performance, that's unheard of. Most singers may reach 4-5 in a performance. It's epic to be sure. Peace brother....

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

You had to be my age at 15 yrs in 1965 when I watched Bobby sing this song on the Andy Williams show. This is Bobbys song. No on e can sing it like he did. Even had a cold. God bless you Bobby. RIP Bobby! ❤❤❤❤

[@EM-cz4rd]

His parents were in the audience that night....

[@fancypants7706]

He and Bill Medley both wanted to do the single, so they tossed a coin and Bobby won. It was meant to be because no one could match this perfection.

[@ChicagoDB]

2 octaves effortlessly...I always love the little lip bite at the end: he knew "Nailed it"

[@yybarra79]

Bobby was actually singing to his mama that was in the audience at that performance. Bobby was a cold, cold singer! He is greatly missed…. 🖤

[@joywright8794]

His transitions are so smooth and effortless that anyone else would have to have not only his technique, but his God given voice to duplicate. The difference between a master of his craft and a virtuoso performer.

[@johnnybegood25]

If you listen to this song and don't get chills you are dead inside

[@zachcose5247]

Watching your reaction made me smile. Thank you, Sir.

[@emiliomazzeo4286]

CAN YOU BELIEVE A PERFORMANCE LIKE THIS FROM BOBBY HATFIELD BACK IN 1965. THIS IS WHAT WE NOW CALL "X-FACTOR PLUS". TRULY AMAZING AND SO B E A U T I F U L

[@susanpalmer8931]

The songs from the Righteous Bros are part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Thank you.

[@motaman8074]

I've been bingeing on reaction videos to this amazing performance and I have to say yours is one of the best. Thanks for the insight 👍.

[@johnrodrigues5974]

This is Bobby Hatfield

[@smg85051]

Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley had an agreement that they would each have one solo song on every album they put out. They both wanted to do Unchained, wanted very, VERY badly to sing it. Neither of them would give in so they decided to let a coin toss decide for them. That coin should be on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Many sang it before Bobby did and many sang it afterwards, but no one before or after has ever come close to the magnificence of Mr. Hatfield's performance. He also had an upper respiratory infection at the time, a cold or bronchitis? Aside from suffering from extreme stage fright, losing his lunch before every show, and his mother was in the audience watching her 25-year-old boy singing live for the first time; he was very worried about disappointing her. I think it's safe to say that he did not disappoint anyone that night. One person said that this song was responsible for a 9% increase in the population nine months later. It was also said, that after the applause died down, if one listened very, very closely, they could hear the sound of dozens upon dozens of damp panties hitting the floor ...?

[@ricknbacker5626]

Great reaction TSR. It was concise and reverential and I truly appreciate that. The ease and effortlessness of Bobby Hatfield's delivery is simply astonishing. Mr Hatfields conversational style is unique and his female fans react very personally to it, and him. Their reactions are something to behold. Stay safe, RNB

[@emmacurtis1848]

Loved your reaction and respect of his talent! His voice was beautiful and phenomenal 😊

[@patriciadowning4036]

Notice Bobby's unbelievable breath control!

[@CJTELE]

Best React ever to this It is all about His Voice that simple That Impossible

[@jimmypadgett1106]

He is the phenomenal BOBBY HATFIELD

[@MrTheswayzeexpress]

Great video. You are good singer too man, we can hear it. But props for giving it up this guy. I'm just an average dude but this song gives me goosebumps almost every time. To do this live, is just compete mastery. Not bombast or ego, just control and quality.

[@marcusbetancourt3760]

Thank you for playing this beautiful love song that was written in 1955 by Mr. Alex North for a movie that didn't do so called "Unchained" and yea also was the most played song in the Twentieth Century in America, throughout Canada and the U.K. Yes over 670 other artists performed this song including Elvis Presley but Bobby Hatfield's in my opinion was the best. Anyway, could you please play another solo by Bobby Hatfield called "Summertime"1965. I'd appreciate it. Also your reaction of his musical abilities and why would the Righteous Brothers music be referred to as "Blue Eyed Soul". Thank you. Have a blessed evening.

[@colincampbell5967]

To watch younger people discovering and enjoying the music i grew up with is almost like getting to hear it reborn in my ears (the enjoyment of reflected memory perhaps) and certainly gives testament to the quality of music from that era. Enjoy your journey, may it be long, soulful, wondrous and edgy

[@barblessable]

Yes Colin , a great singer and great songs really do span generations , to see the young people moved as I was and still am is by the music of my youth is emotional .

[@chasitycaddel1187]

I love this song...my favorite performance of this song is Elvis Presley singing it live in concert 1977 six wks. before he passed away..

[@patriciadowning4036]

This is the tenor, Bobby Hatfield. The guy with the bass voice is Bill Medley.

[@supasoulproductions]

I'm still lobbying for 'Just Once In My Life' by the Righteous Brothers. It's my fave from them it's dripping with soul, and it doesn't get enough love!

[@bobbiewallace4008]

You are so right. Great reaction

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

LIVE....LEGEND ⭐️🎶❤️

[@carrieorsel1340]

Heard from someone who was there....He had a cold!!! Still rocked it Bobby (Rest in Peace) would have performed this a zillion times at this point. Could sing it in his sleep. I love how he played with the melody......again...with a cold! You can see how he is dealing with the congestion....

[@docw1819]

Fabulous raw talent. Keep spending the knowledge.

[@MrMacky-co6zn]

I read that his parents were in the audience for the first time and he was recovering from a slight cold. His smile at the end was he was pleased for doing it perfectly for his parents visit. there is a more complete versioin of this video. it is on the andy williams show and andy chats with billy and bobby before bobby sings and there is an explanation of the name for their duo

[@michaelbrewer2903]

Yes sir Bobby Hatfield was singing at that caliber all the way up until his last days on earth in 2003

[@orbahumphrey8329]

The original singer of I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU is Dolly Parton. She also wrote the song back in the 1970s. She sings it a bit softer and it is actually dedicated to her friend and mentor Porter Wagoner. She once commented on how much she likes the way Whitney sang it. Her version and Whitney's version made her millions of royalty dollars.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

The Righteous Brothers were Bill Medley (the tall, dark-haired one with the bass-baritone voice) and Bobby Hatfield, seen performing Unchained Melody solo with his high tenor voice with the remarkable falsetto range. Bobby had another solo hit as a member of the Righteous Brothers called "Ebb Tide." There's no live performance of him doing it on KZbin (don't be fooled, there's a live performance of a guy who looks like him and does a credible job of imitating him on KZbin, but he's not Bobby Hatfield), but there are some videos of the studio recording. The two of them first broke out with their first hit, "LIttle Latin Lupe Lu," written by Bill Medley. "Lovin' Feelin'" was their first #1 hit and it went on to become the most played song on American radio in the 20th century (and deservedly so). Their follow-up to "Lovin' Feelin'" was "Just Once In My Life," which only one reactor has done a video to so far. Then came "Unchained Melody" and "Ebb Tide." Their next big hit was "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration," which also ushered in their time on a new record label, MGM/Verve. Unfortunately, they weren't able to recapture the same magic after "Soul and Inspiration" and their popularity waned. Bill Medley released a solo hit under his own name called "Brown Eyed Woman." An excellent video of him performing it with the Blossoms is on KZbin, and no reactor has yet done a video to it. The song is about interracial relationships and was released just a few months after the Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in Loving v. Virginia which cleared the way for interracial marriage in the US. In 1974, Bill and Bob released "Rock and Roll Heaven," which was their last big hit together. "Unchained Melody" was re-released when it became popular as part of the "Ghost" movie soundtrack. Bill Medley recorded "Time of My Life" with Jennifer Warnes. But that was pretty much it for the Righteous Brothers. They were inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 where they performed "Lovin' Feelin'" again with the Paul Shaffer band, which did a remarkable job of recreating the sound of the original backing track from the single. Bobby, who had lost most of his range by then, did a nice job with Bill performing the song that night, and it's on KZbin. Well worth digging up. Sadly, Bobby died of a heart attack later that year following a cocaine overdose. Bill Medley still performs with a new partner, Bucky somebody, under the name the Righteous Brothers in Las Vegas and can still sing. And on many nights, he performs his own rendition of Unchained Melody as a tribute to his dearly departed "brother," Bobby Hatfield.

[@herbiesnerd]

Wow man that was a fantastic synopsis of their career. I learned a lot. Thank you for that.

[@lesliegeddes7896]

I cannot believe how underrated and unappreciated Bobby Hatfield seems to be in comparison to other performers- Incomparable vocals, his soul poured into every note, exquisite stage presence, infectious humor, joy and charm throughout. 💜

[@pollydwyer9742]

Not falsetto - he was a natural Countertenor … A voice to make angels weep - rare and beyond amazing. RIP Bobby, there’s a sore spot in my heart that never goes away. 🥲😇🙏🏼

[@alrightbal9190]

Bobby died of a heart attack ( 95 percent of the arteries in his heart were clogged)! There was not that much cocaine involved! I don't even know why they had to report that at all.

[@peggysolomon2784]

One addition to your summary. After going their separate ways around 1969 they reconnected in ‘73 and, as you say, had the “Rock and Roll Heaven” hit in ‘74. In January of ‘76 Bill’s ex wife was murdered. Bill stopped performing at that point for a number of years to raise their young son, thusly ending their hit making years. They resumed singing together in the eighties. (The murder was not solved until 2017. There is video of Bill at a press conference thanking the police if anyone is interested. )

[@GhostGXr]

He's an angel.

[@GinMae]

Thanks for this reaction - yeah, Bobby Hatfield did this LIVE solo -- one of the things that I noticed is that he never seems to strain when reaching those incredible notes... (seems like you also have some vocal talent...so I guess you appreciate that lol ) also, I love that story goes he was a little nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience for this... I think we can all assume she was proud!

[@crankyyankee7290]

I would think just being on the Andy Williams show would make one a bit edgy, as Andy was no minor league singer himself,-many records, and his own TV show..

[@mikemarcum7276]

Good reaction from a singer who understands what he just heard. Congratulations to all that get it.

[@aquilifergroup]

Nice to hear a singer comment on this version. Well done

[@colleenholden4148]

At age 72 years, this is still my favorite song of all time. I was in high school then. So sad how he died of cocaine overdose.

[@dianaskrutskie7314]

Thank you for such an astute commentary. You made the same observations as some of the vocal coaches that watched this. You noted his technique and gave him kudos for that. Great job!

[@jackzampella5758]

I know this vid is 2 years old but I'm so happy you enjoyed music from my era. Just an old guy here.

[@mistyblue6396]

Bill Medley says that they flipped a coin to see who would sing this and he was happy Bobby Hatfield won the toss, this was a hit in 1965 and again in 1990 from the movie Ghost, That is how you become immortal RIP Bobby Hatfiled

[@harrygr218]

one night 55 years ago on the Andy Williams show Bobby Hatfield came out before a live audience and owned this song, many have sung it since but nowhere like he did

[@davidhandson2429]

Best Male voice I've ever heard, John Farnham second. I would have loved to hear Johnny Farnham sing this song.

[@finnmcool2]

This was the first time his parents were there to hear him live. He is purely showing off and nailing it.

[@juliecarroll2155]

Another great pure vocal Roberta flack..first time ever I saw ur face...god given talent

[@ronaldfoster6807]

That was Bobby Hatfield. His partner Bill Medley sat this one out. He said it was because he didn’t think it would be a hit. He kicks himself every time he hears it. Bobby was nervous because his mom was in the audience and it was the first time she would hear him live.

[@lanewoods9420]

When Bobby dies, his daughter played this vid and the whole place stood up and clapped ,

[@TexasPride62]

Loving your reactions from a vocalist perspective, and your voice is great also.

[@notagain8661]

What would this world be like if more woman were still sang songs of love like this, instead of what they hear today?

[@terrimobley6067]

Love that look at the camera when he hit that falsetto 💕

[@tskend8502]

NOT falsetto!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@peteypete1216]

Such a classic, another great singer youd love is Tom Jones ill never fall in love again

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

In the 70's they did "Rock and Roll Heaven."

[@wendellburkhart8297]

One of the best songs ever recorded !

[@kirstinmaldonado9229]

I love your reactions and your singing. Makes my day.

[@Bri_g3]

Just effortlessly kickn out 20 notes like a boss

[@matthewgoodA1206]

A really good solo tune by Bill Medley, the tall bass-baritone, is “See That Girl”.

[@billkarg3935]

Great Incite! He hit approx. 2 dozen notes in this song . . . All on key. Great range and he made it look effortless!

[@OutlanderAnatomy]

Bobby was awesome! Live performances with no auto correct. Solo. Marvelous! PS you have a nice voice!

[@vonnietorraville1058]

That was bobby 🎩 felt no one can sing this like bobby song like him.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BloodTar]

I'm a straight man and I have to say that is one handsome dude with an angels voice. I'm sure after doing that song he had to beat the girls back with a garden rake. LOL. Loved your reaction.

[@davidrichards6509]

Yeah no the "other" one isn't in this one. Bobby and Bill flipped a coin for this song and Bobby won and so did the rest of the world for all eternity.

[@geebrewer8186]

and he made it look effortless didn't he? No straining, no sweating, just singing

[@sharonmowat6649]

I believe he recorded the version for a ghost 25 years after this live performance. They did another number with Andy Williams on the same show that you might get a kick out of. Bobby and Bill were only 25 that year. Luckily, William's show had great production quality that has stood up. You wouldn't know it but he had terrible stage fright. They loved Motown as is obvious. Bobby did justice to Sam Cooke as well, I.e. Change is Gonna Come.

[@ytubepuppy]

Why is it "obvious" that they loved Motown? I never heard anything like this come out of Motown records.

[@CJTELE]

no ghost used the 65 recording

[@ytubepuppy]

@@CJTELE "Ghost" used a different version than this. The version in Ghost is just slightly slower and the ending it COMPLETELY different.

[@CJTELE]

@@ytubepuppy They used the record

[@CJTELE]

@@ytubepuppy kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXWTYWSgbbKqZ82Jnchained Melody from the record from 19965 not to be confused with the live version on You Tube

[@jessepischke7094]

When Bobby rehearse for the orchestra he realized how great the accoustics were so he decided to change the way he did the song that's why you've never heard this version before, it was the only time he sang it that way and it's way better than the original record

[@cyu5251]

He was fighting a severe cold during this performance - I like this better than the studio version ❤❤❤

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

There was a studio recording of it on vinyl like a record and there's this live version of it from The Andy Williams Show 1965

[@chris...9497]

You mentioned Unchained Melody being sung in the movie Ghost...THAT was the Righteous Brothers.

[@philliphelms6505]

The two of them flipped a coin to see who would sing this song!

[@ronkrupovich7152]

You're right---it is hard and it's amazing. He has a flexibility at the highest range of his voice that is hard to mimic...

[@danielbritton8588]

I have been dying to find reactions to his sliding soul technique. The last slide down ater the high note is so sweet. This Andy Williams special Had them both. They both did solos. The studio version bites compared to this.

[@FredBiesinger]

That's Bobby Hatfield He's a 5/6 octave counter tenor Bill Medley is the tall dark haired singer Bill is a bass/baritone No straining from either one with singing

[@stevecausier4299]

And back in ‘65 there was no such thing as auto tune, so just pure TALENT !

[@beverlylappi7901]

Beautiful song!! Played it at my wedding reception. Great response.

[@greggbradford2307]

Blue eyed soul... He's the reason for the phrases....

[@Yousless1]

Absolutely effortless. I've heard that his parents were in the audience that night too. Thanks for the reaction.

[@ChicagoDB]

Just as an FYI...this song was originally used in the movie "Unchained" in 1955 - and was very popular with 3 different singers covering it and reaching the Top 20 in 1955! Bobby Hatfield though took it to another level! And this is the best version by far. "Unchained" was a prison movie...and the song is essentially about a prisoner singing about his love for his woman...and praying that she will still be his. The lyrics are spot on...the longing...the loneliness...the uncertainty. A beautiful melody and lyrics.

[@margaretervin8895]

I heard from another reaction that they tossed a coin between then on who would sing this, Bobby won. Good for us.

[@CJTELE]

not true this was Bobbie's Song He had sang this maybe a couple of thousand times He sang on the record his song

[@duckducknight]

True both wanted to sing the song & they flipped a coin to see who would sing this on their album. Bobby had previously sang the song before he & Bill became partners. Bill produced the song because Specter did not think it would do well & was busy with other artist. When the song was a hit & they had to repress Specter's name came out as producer. This video was from the Andy Williams Show with Andy's orchestra in Oct 1965. In each album Bill & Bobby each chose one solo & this was Bobby's. It is not the first time it was recorded just the greatest.

[@CJTELE]

@@duckducknight Donna if you have a Hit with a song EX Bobby Unchained Melody you don't just change singers in a coin flip Bobby had the hit Bill would have never sang this This was National TV right during the time the song was on the charts

[@duckducknight]

@@CJTELE Bill & Bobby both wanted to do the solo on the album & the tossed a coin to see who recorded it. Bobby sang the song & Bill produced the song because Specter didn't think it would be a hit & was working with another act at the time. It became a hit & on the repress Specter put his name as producer. NO one knew it was going to be a hit when it was recorded ie coin flip time. READ what I said next time. The song was released summer of 1965 this performance was Oct 1965 on the Andy Williams show with his orchestra & done live.

[@CJTELE]

@@duckducknight What happened at the session I do not know But we used to travel the same circuit as the brothers and would catch them any chance Last set Bobby sang unchained Melody From the days of the Paramours on through all it was Bobby Never Bill By the way you seem to know a lot about them what is your story

[@grege9019]

Bobby and Bill flipped a coin backstage to see who would do this solo. Bobby won, but was incredibly nervous because his mother was in the audience and would be seeing her son perform this song for the first time. No auto tune, no studio tricks. Just Bobby walking out and crushing it!

[@rollomaughfling380]

They flipped a coin in the studio when they recorded it, not on this show.

[@grege9019]

@@rollomaughfling380 I had only heard the story of the coin toss being held backstage. I stand corrected. Thank you, sir.🙂

[@randycrocker9459]

Cant do it better than that, you couldn't be more correct. Ray Charles does," I Can't Stop Loving You ", I've said the same about him doing that song, because you just can't do it better than that. I tell people that I just bow, for I know I'm in the presence of greatness. What else is there to do or say... Ray Charles was a bad, bad somebody RIP AND THANK YOU SIR Your reaction is absolutely spot on, sir and thank you, you do justice to your endeavor....

[@nancydanise5073]

Bobby Hatfield did this song solo and it was sheer perfection. No one before him or after him will ever do this song like him.He had the tenor voice from the heavens above. They each did solos in their careers together ❤. HE HAD IT ALL. S o many fell in love to this song and with him. But you are interrupting a little to much.

[@Irockthere4]

Tell me another singer who has nailed a live performance like that?

[@sherigrow6480]

They would each contribute one solo to their albums, and this was Bobby's. Bill produced the studio version for the album. He was on this show as well, just offstage while Bobby sang. Pick any song from them, they're so good. I like Bobby's 'For Your Love' with Bill backing on vocals. Audio only, no live performance.

[@maryday8465]

Remember no auto tune just talent

[@sheilacooke1543]

Enjoyed your reaction!