UNCHAINED MELODY - RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS (Live Performance) - REACTION VIDEO!

[@vincentsablan732]

Ok... I am a 57 year old--fully GROWED UP, MAN!!! And every, single, bleeping time, I hear this song, it RATTLES me to my core!!! In my humble opinion, it is probably the single best performance, EVER recorded....

[@normanmoss217]

I agree and I have left a similar comment. I just wish I had seen the Duo live but it wasn't to be so. N.

[@finn-fredriklange6610]

I totally agree. I have 3000 hand picked songs. This one is no 1. Also not Even Elvis could match Bobby Hatfield on this amazing song❤️❤️❤️

[@troyjordan9721]

Best vocal ever....bar none ...lady by kenny Rogers close

[@fenderboy68]

Vince I agree, to me the closest is Elvis singing "If I Can Dream"

[@davidhenryandthemysterons3220]

Same here mat.

[@ThePoolerguy]

Bobby Hatfield hit 24 different notes during that performance and never strained once. There will never be another like him.

[@allenlustig172]

Bobby, rest his soul, is Numero Uno for sure

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Did this with a freaking Head Cold too dudes unmatched

[@strawberryfields2680]

Beautiful, meaningful song performed by one beautiful, incredibly talented man, Bobby Hatfield. 🥰

[@wmbmorgan]

He is an absolutely amazing singer. A one of a kind.

[@nicholashylton6857]

Unbridled talent let loose. A perfect performance.

[@MrBBaron]

Bobby 's solo is the best male solo ever. A gold standard that has not been achieved by the many others trying their best. Girls and Boys this is what real talent in the '60s was all about. No autotune, nor computerized enhancement, just pure God-given talent.

[@johnoconnor9343]

Roy Hamilton.

[@gordonhansen508]

Bobby owns this song many artists have covered it yet they all pale in comparison.

[@skroy8671]

Smart girl not to do a comparison. No offense to other vocalists, but Bobby owns this song.

[@katie-didellis2437]

Yes Bobby is the gold standard for this song and all others fall short in comparison.

[@suzanwahlquist3258]

Yeah well I've heard that his mother was in the audience at night and he wanted to do a real good job I'm sure he was watching over towards her where she was sitting

[@Music--ng8cd]

Bobby had more talent in his pinky ring than most singers do today, the man is a BOSS.

[@jimfrederick3907]

And you could add the names of dozens more singers from that era!

[@momentary_]

I love how you didn't say pinky or pinky finger, just the ring on it. lol

[@MrNannynooch]

Truth! I'm considering this for the greatest vocal performance ever

[@johnbridge1773]

Greatest vocal performance!

[@erikb835]

Yes he owned this song ,never will someone be better

[@dougsaint4394]

I'm 66 and never get tired of hearing this most talented man ever...

[@hooligan6a]

Bobby is the master of this song, no one can top him, even the great Elvis.

[@johnoconnor9343]

Roy Hamilton

[@917orlando]

Different type of voices

[@johnoconnor9343]

@@917orlando Quite true.

[@ijickfwingwaga7351]

Woa now partner

[@richardgrace4500]

Ehhh i mean elvis was basically dead when he tried singing this song because was the last performce he ever did but ok

[@jdgoodwin325]

This is one of the greatest musical performances of the 20th century. It brings tears to my eyes EVERY time I hear it. Beauty.

[@roncypert8255]

Mine too, sir, mine too!

[@TheTedterrific]

I think this the the GREATEST performance in the history of pop music. The counter tenor notes at the end are other-worldly.

[@aucourant9998]

His breath control was phenomenal.

[@MarkFSeidl]

I've recently watched about a dozen different "reactions" to this song and your assessment is the best yet. In my humble opinion this is the greatest solo performance by a male vocalist in the last 50 years.

[@MyRofaith]

Wow, you are exactly right....

[@staneads8330]

I would heartily agree if not for the fact that this recording wasn't done in the last fifty years! Shall we say "in the history of recorded music"?

[@osimnod]

Like you, I've watched several "reaction' videos to this song. To a person, they are stunned with how Bobby nailed this version. Another that ranks very close in power, emotion and quality is Tom Jones "I'll Never Fall In Love Again". Another "live" version. Such talent.

Cannot touch young Elvis in “You'll Never Walk Alone”

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi Mark, I just saw this reaction yesterday, and it's an interesting reaction as well. KZbin video: Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

[@psw4763]

Bobby Hatfield never disappoints. He owned this song. Gone too soon

[@Jessie-rj5zf]

When we Hatfields lost Bobby it was a very sad day for all of us..RIP COUSIN

[@dondee5439]

The Righteous Brothers got their name while performing for the military. Several black soldiers upon hearing their singing exclaimed, "Those guys are righteous." The Blue-eyed soul sound was brought front and center.

[@dondee5439]

This song found a new base of fans when it was used in the film GHOST.

[@richardkev3077]

I’ve not heard all 670 singers who have covered this song. But I cannot imagine anyone doing it better.

[@angelagardner5230]

never heard anyone better

[@markwiggins8289]

This is Bobby’s song . 55 years later and still a masterpiece 👍🏻

[@dougmacdonald3678]

....and masterpiece is not overstating.

[@MrRaidermanbill]

The lip bite at the end has evolved into the "mike drop" of today. KILLED IT.

[@nicholashylton6857]

A *TOTAL* mic drop moment!

[@williamburns8716]

The lip bite, he knows he NAILED IT, DAMN BEAUTIFUL

[@shirleykelly9971]

He sang this with no electronic help just pure talent it's still amazing to this day thanks for the memories and the beautiful reaction

[@stephenwillingham1284]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written!

[@College-Boy]

"Unchained Melody" was recorded by at least two dozen other artists, and was recognized as a great work of songwriting. Then Bobby Hatfield did this, and his stunning performance became the essence of the song. No other version comes remotely close.

[@deboraduke]

I

[@johnoconnor9343]

@@deboraduke Roy Hamilton's rendition. It was Elvis's favorite.

[@davidhershberger5783]

TOO RIGHT!!

[@BarrySlisk]

@@johnoconnor9343 Elvis was wrong ! :)

[@davidjones8164]

Covered by 720 Artist!

[@DavidB-2268]

He had his mother (possibly both parents) in the audience for this performance, and that little grin at the end when he knew he'd nailed it.

[@DaniAtkinson]

That is just sooo sweet!

[@thomasriccardi9040]

Correct-amundo! and yes, mon and dad were there...also Bobby was a great baseball player

[@christopherbako]

He bit his lip...So cool👏🏻

[@utubetommy]

I can just hear his mom in the audience after his performance, "That's MY Son!"

[@sharonjohnston4806]

They say he was really nervous with his parents in the audience, but you couldn’t tell it. Notice no auto tune. Just wonderful singing. He was my idol way back when!

[@albowman5964]

One of THE greatest live performances of all time. Just incredible.

[@j20tower]

No one can sing this like Bobby Hatfield. This was done in 1965. No autotune. Love The brothers ( not really brothers) flipped a coin to see who would sing this and thank you to the music gods for that. Bill Medley was great as well. Try You’ve Lost That loving Feeling which was the most played song of the 20th Century. Also Souls and Inspiration and Rock And Roll Heaven. Thx for playing this great song.

[@nbkoala5635]

Bobby Hatfield was magnificent. But may I put forward Dimash Kudaibergen , I've linked him singing SOS for you to compare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbdYqR9iJWHZ7M

[@dennismartelli3415]

When Bill Medley saw this version performed by Bobby, he turned to Phil Spector and mused how were they going to follow up after that.

[@thunderbuffalo7093]

@@nbkoala5635 dont compare dimash with bobby hatfield the technoligy they got these days is not the same they didnt ave it in the 60s dimash is good and so is the technoligy

[@nbkoala5635]

@@thunderbuffalo7093 are you claiming that Dimash uses auto-tune or other audio enhancers?

[@j20tower]

@@thunderbuffalo7093 absolutely correct

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I'm so proud to be a baby boomer! This is our greatest singers of all time. He was awesome!!! I fell in love with him from the first time I heard him sing this song. I was in high school when I heard him sing this song. ❤❤❤

[@johnperkins5467]

I''ve loved this song since 1965 when I was 19 years old I'm now 73 year old and I still love and listen to it now.Great reaction by the way well done

[@paulgardner6239]

Every so often a singer hits complete perfection. Bobby Hatfield's moment was this. No wrong notes just a magical voice that never required auto tune or other electronic gadgetry. A classic.

[@yesterdayproductions1019]

Bobby Hatfield would put 99 percent of so called "Singers" today absolutely to shame. The guy had a great tone, vocal control, phrasing, intonation & an incredible high range.

[@edhorton2766]

To be precise, 99.99 per cent of singers.

[@ncmike225]

Thanks for NOT interrupting a lot.... like so many reviewers of this song do. And I thuought your comments were spot-on and very accurate.... good job on an amazing song!

[@darrengriffin8609]

I guess you don't know what a reaction video is then.

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

Truly the only version of this song that brings chills everytime I hear it. Absolutely phenomenal. I loved your review. I am subscribing

[@bekydelacaridadtoledogutie1839]

The more I listen this version the more I like it.

[@seapilot4042]

I too enjoyed her genuine reaction to this song, she did the song and herself justice, Your words touched many I'm sure. Cheers

[@matthewpaul1111]

Yes I've been watching reaction videos to this superb classic by Bobby Hatfield and seen several women reviewers get goosebumps and chills of pleasure and naturally go into a self-hug. I've never seen a song bring out such deep emotions and joy in both men to a lesser extent and for sure to most women. Bobby did have the voice of an Angel and I think God rigged the coin toss on who got to sing this song Bobby or Bill Medley. Bill would have done a very good job but God wanted to gift humanity with a perfect version. :)

[@kaymccastle1154]

Many of the men reactors also mentioned having goosebumps as a result of listening to Bobby's performance of this song. I can never hear him sing it too much!

[@jerryjones7293]

7 days shy of 80, my feelings still vibrate with this performance.

[@riverbender9898]

It's wonderful to see the youth of today enjoy the music that I grew up with. Thank You.

[@powerdavid6235]

One man, one mic, and a 5 octave voice.... How many thousands of kids were conceived when their parents were listening to this song?

[@ChicagoDB]

He breezed through two octaves in this performance with the greatest of ease :-)

[@milotorres6894]

So true my daughter was a love child I still love her beautiful mom even though she is not with me 💔 Life is still a wonderous thing in crazy squirrel flu time...

[@georgeisaak5321]

I would dare to say he might be responsible for the overpopulation of the planet !!!!

[@ChicagoDB]

@Tee Ess yes indeed amazing talent -people like him...Julie Andrews, Karen Carpenter - superb vocal abilities and talent.

[@kevin7151]

Dani, what you are witnessing at such a young age is simply the best singing performance in recorded history. God bless your youth, as you will have many years to see others perform and compare to this magnificent performance.

[@octaviusmanago8640]

You know your music Ms. Dani. Among the many reaction videos I've seen on this particular version. You are the only one who noticed his facial expression (which was very relaxed) and his hardly noticeable breathing technique. Kudos.

[@kathlelan]

What always amazes me watching these reactions is that Bobby has them 5 seconds into the song and they don't even know what is coming yet. Magic, talent and gone too soon, and his sex appeal doesn't hurt to say the least. Please rest in peace Bobby Hatfield. You are still much loved.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Well I'm certainly not gay but he even makes ME all warm and fuzzy.....can't blame the girls AT ALL !!! Never be another like him.........Thank God for recorded material........

[@mikeburnett1211]

Right on girl, gone since 2003 but never forgotten. RIP Bobby, Love to his widow Linda and his children

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

@@mikeburnett1211 Linda passed away a few years after him. She had Lupus for years and then cancer. He held an annual golf tournament and Righteous Brothers concert for many years to raise money for Lupus research. After he died, his wife continued it.

[@mikeburnett1211]

@@Aurora-tp3dy Thanks so much, I wasn't aware of her passing. I just loved that song sung by him.

[@randyodom3804]

One of the best slow-dance songs ever. You, young lady are doing a great job.

[@awall1701]

It get's me every time I hear Bobby Hatfield hits that high note. I love your analysis on the song.

[@jayneharmon550]

You put it perfectly -- "it sounded like an angel sang it." So precious.

[@tomswinburn1778]

Real honest to God TALENT. No electronic mumbo jumbo to disguise an inability to hit each note, exactly. Not only have I never heard it done better, I've never heard it done nearly as well. RIP Bobby Hatfield. Unmatched then and now.

[@TheRootedWord]

In my estimation that is the most perfect live performance I've ever seen.

[@davidcamp4324]

This is the era of great music in the United States fostered by the Greatest Generation. We may never see America like this again.

[@mariannshake4396]

This music is NOT from the Greatest Generation. It's their kids' music.

[@jamesmortensen9232]

Every so often God let's an angel come to show his beauty!

[@johnlachappelle6408]

Bobby Hatfield owns this song. Covered over six hundred times by many great artist, but no one sings it like Bobby. Thanks for beautifully describing this masterpiece, your description was spot on.

[@JefferyMalik-e9t]

The very best!!!!!!

[@MrSander1755]

That's a performance that will transcend generations.

[@marine5480]

I love his little grin at the end. He knew he absolutely killed it and just had to smile about it.

[@riceski]

I hhave watched about 10 Reaction Video's and the one word that all use is BEAUTIFUL. What a great performance by a man who was always good to his family and fans.

[@Triton_Secure]

Show me one modern artist who could go anywhere NEAR this performance. No autotune, no agonised face... just perfection.

[@josephcampbell9351]

Sang it before Elvis! I was in the audience that nite. Now by that you know I’m old! 4th row left seat.. cry Every time I hear that song. God Bless young lady….❤

[@markplacker5651]

One of the best live performances ever without doubt or question

[@hoponpop3330]

The only thing close is Art Garfunkel singing Bridge Over Troubled Waters to a crowd 500,000 people in Central Park. Amazing live performances.

[@jennifermanchester683]

A gift from God voice. I don't think it could ever be repeated.

[@bnoel3414]

Bobby set the gold standard for sure with this , nobody can ever do it better than Bobby 72 yrs old and still listening to him sing this song, R.I.P. Bobby

[@bruscifer]

Simply the BEST versions of one of the BEST songs ever written.

[@timstafford5079]

Wow , even hearing Bobby sing this about 500 times I still get goose bumps.

[@shadowbanned5164]

This is the definitive version of this song quite possibly the best remake of a song in history.

[@Jeff-pi6ol]

"I feel like I just watched an angel sing that song" ...... you did.

[@frankrice5364]

This man with his voice took it to another level his blessed voice put the Soul in it

[@johnvender]

Best version by far, no autotune, live with real band and orchestra backing one of the most amazingly skilled vocalists

[@theallseeingmaster]

For this song, there is Bobby Hatfield's performance and then there are all the others. It always leaves me breathless whenever I hear it; his voice soars effortlessly like a graceful bird effortlessly flies the winds currents.

[@utubetommy]

No matter how you cut it, the guy nailed this song. This song was made for his voice. Too bad we don't have that kind of talent and quality song writing like we had back then. Absolutely great performance!

[@johnchandler2975]

Takes my breath away most moving song ever. Unbelievable

[@larrywashington6199]

Yes Dani, this is only one of the many great singers from the past 50s and 60s that have almost been forgotton, but in all us old timers they will always be in our hearts. R.I.P. Bobby.

[@lindalandry2519]

Beautiful,soulful talented Bobby melting hearts decade after decade. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are missed

[@r.o.y8940]

He nailed it his mom was there he was nervous before he wanted to make his mom proud boy he sure did

[@claud1able]

There is nothing better than the Righteous Brothers they were amazing

[@nirmalsuki]

Hatfield was nervous, almost reluctant to be there, but this performance just wanted to exist and came out of him, and even 50+ years later, people are talking about it. That's significant... A real iconic cultural moment.

[@stevehughes2482]

I'm sorry, pal, but you READ something below about his being nervous because his mom was in the audience. YOU DID NOT HEAR EVEN THE TINIEST HINT OF NERVES, LET ALONE RELUCTANCE IN HIS VOICE. THERE WAS NONE. PERIOD.

[@dwightdodd3734]

That violin is absolutely perfect accompaniment for this song.....................PERFECT combination !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tomchell4360]

When he sings this song you believe every word..thats what makes it Gold.

[@danstarnes2375]

Greatest love song ever! Righteous Bros, second to none!

[@MIKE-ej6ud]

it is pure heaven to watch Bobby literally extract the emotion from Dani at the 4:25 mark. it was his gift to men and women. i get chills every time i listen to it

[@dianacasanova3756]

The most beautiful smooth voice unmatched.

[@nadogrl]

I’ve been watching a dozen or so reactions to this song. I appreciate that you split the screen with him, instead of just a thumbnail. Been loving this version since 1965, when I was 14.

[@michaelchilds3553]

For me, is the most beautiful song ever made in the world of Pop Music. Good music never die. Thanks to you ma dear Dani Atkinson.

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

I love your reaction to this fantastic song. Not breaking in too much. And your face tells it all. Lovely! Bobby Hatfield, half of Righteous Brothers, is 25 years old here. He had severe stage fright. And this was a live performance plus his parents were in the audience and it made him even more nervous. And he did THIS!! Watch how he bites his lip with a little smile at the end. I think he thought...."yessss! I nailed it". 😀

[@richardreyes3906]

Bobby Hatfield's voice back then and now still is pulling the heart strings of the ladies with his voice that was so buttery, smooth , velvety that it will linger for ever in that ladies of the past, present and future have, are and will fall in love with Unchained Melody....

[@allensauler7960]

That is “Bobby Hatfield” crying (singing) his version “LIVE” of Unchained Melody! ! ! NO sound effects, No Background Videos, just Pure Bobby Hatfield Magic! ! ! This is the standard all others are measured by! ! ! Thank You LORD for letting us hear this incredible voice! ! !

[@MaryHofstad]

Not falsetto counter tenor

[@colinkelley6493]

I was senior in High School when this song first came out. My best girl and I used to close dance to this song every Friday night at the hop after the high school football game. I played on the football team and was stiff and sore, but it was so beautiful and breath taking we both cried every time. It was "our song". She had a cute little pony tail, long bobby socks, and pleated white skirt, and she wore my letterman sweater. I was so proud of how good she looked inside my letterman's sweater. She was the prettiest girl in the world. We went to different colleges. Time and distance ended our romance. 25 years later my daughter and I danced to that song at her wedding, and she wore the same letterman sweater, white bobby socks, a pleated skirt, and a pony tail. For some reason everyone cried. It is such a beautiful song. I am so happy the younger generation has discovered it.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello young lady. I viewed the airing of this song on the Andy Williams Show ( another talented singer ). The song had been playing for a couple weeks prior to this television program on " top 40 " radio stations and was already well received by listeners. I've carried the memory a long time now. I'm glad that Mr. Hatfield's rendition found it's way to KZbin. I'm thankful to have seen your eloquent description and sense about this song. To me this is the definitive version. Subscribed.

[@RussellALeenders]

The way he vantrickulated every fiber of his being through his voice indelling sound waves the very essence of his true feelings of emotion capitalizing on his unfading love with tenderness gives effortless power of electricity which energizes a person to want more and to share in giving the whole world the same endless journey everyone needs to endure Love in TIME,,,, Forever

[@annemariefleming]

Bobby Hatfield had one of the greatest voices of his time. This song is widely thought to be the ultimate love song. It was the Righteous Brothers who gave rise to the term "Blue-eyed Soul". I love that this generation are coming to appreciate the non-electronically-enhanced music of those days.

[@johnvizzi2553]

I’m real glad you enjoyed it , this is the kind of music I was raised on

[@Mr54nomore]

Unchained Melody was written for a prison movie titled 'Unchained' (1955). It was first sung in the movie by African American opera singer, film and Théâtre actor Todd Duncan. The song was composed by Alex North with lyrics by Hy Zaret. Since 1955 this song has been sung by major recording artist from around the world. Making it one of the most recorded songs in history. In a live television performance on the 'Andy Williams Show' 1965. Bobby Hatfield of the 'Righteous Brothers' gave an epic performance that was one for the ages. His rendition has become the version every recording artist has used and uses today. Making it the quintessential version of them all. The rest as they say is history.

[@richardzinno4909]

Todd Duncan did steal the show, in the movie “Unchained”, with his rendition of the movie’s theme song. He sings the song in its entirety during a live action scene, which depicts the tortured souls of the prison inmates. Duncan’s version was, necessarily, more restrained than Hatfield’s version, because of the intimate setting, of prisoners gathered, listening in sorrow. Todd Duncan would’ve been a much more famous singer (perhaps adding “recording star”, on top of his successful career in opera and stage); if the movie “Unchained” made it past the Drive-In Theater circuit.

[@ruimonteiro7167]

I dont now what is more beautiful,if you or the music.

[@alistairmccausland1580]

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

[@DaniAtkinson]

Real raw talent!!

[@FERATLETICO]

it's the most beautiful song to love. it's priceless

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

When he bites his lips and slips in a smile...Bobby owns this🎤

[@johnoconnor9343]

Roy Hamilton.

[@MrGetoDac]

@@johnoconnor9343 neah. Bobby's version is way better

[@johnoconnor9343]

MrGetoDac neah, I disagree, but to each their own.

[@MrGetoDac]

@@johnoconnor9343 don't have to agree with me, it's the reality

[@johnoconnor9343]

MrGetoDac the really is that you have a right to your own wrong opinion.

[@dianebenker3072]

This is a God given talent, perfectiom!!

[@cnatview]

Fantastic reaction, Dani....... So enjoyed listening to Bobby this morning. I read an article on him awhile back that stated that Bobby was extremely shy and that performing in front of people was difficult for him..... my gosh, you'd never know it. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@DaniAtkinson]

That’s really surprising, he was as relaxed as can be! His voice is perfect with a cup of morning coffee!

[@Wombatmetal]

@@DaniAtkinson Ella Fitzgerald is another introvert. You should hear her sing At Last or Summertime. Carly Simon is another one. The frontman for one of the biggest bands in metal doesn't like to be the center of attention on stage. I don't think the shyness is at all uncommon.

[@carlhaug]

I really appreciate the reactions from a musician's standpoint. You give us an extra level of insight to things that we may not be aware of. Those high notes at the end are not part of the studio version, yet he apparently was confident enough to hit them on live television. As I am not very good amateur musician, I ran and grabbed my guitar (Sears Catalog - 1978) and discovered that the last high note he hit is the highest E on my guitar. As you explained, the fact that he looked so relaxed is amazing.

[@bbwng54]

One of the most iconic performances in music history!

[@danieltrickey9285]

A sweet and tender voice that can slay a room.

[@87Wayne]

This is one of the song that has been covered many times after this performance but NEVER topped!

[@Rick-i6x]

This is the BEST ALL-TIME version--hands down!!!

[@MrBradymoss]

Because of the extreme depth of talent that Bobby Hatfield had and and delivered in this iconic performance I usually watch all the reaction videos of this song. You did not disappoint with your honest and correct take.

[@orionridge]

My computer and monitor reeked of estrogen when Bobby sang "I need your love"! LOL, great reaction, Dani!

[@suzyq7748]

Beautiful. Thank you Dani....great to see you😊🌻The split screen allows the viewer to see you and the singers in a larger format...looks great.

[@JeanetteFaith]

Good job! Good to see young people seeing real talent!!!

[@jmrx12]

Many have tried after him, but none have even come close to matching this, the original, the REAL king of this great ballad.

[@waltersulak9300]

Both the girls and artists reactions are priceless thanks.

[@barbsmith235]

Beautiful love them ❤️ they sure was good and that song brings back memories to me thanks dani 👍 u sure now good singers 🎶 another good song and another one l love ❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@riff8114]

Reminds me, of my girl when i was 19 :) my favorite song ever... :)

[@kerrypapworth1526]

I normally believe Elvis does the best version of every song but in this case I have to give it to the Righteous Brothers, superb 💕💕 Perfection 💕💕

[@jessieball6195]

Elvis's version not even close-and that's saying something.

[@Cashcrop54]

Like an Angel. Wow, I cannot add anything to that. Thanks Dani!