The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Loving Feeling | REACTION

[@ViewsFromThe502]

For those who were confused by us saying this is dubbed, here is the actual audio from this live performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTMhIigfcaIrrssi=78IRu3Ey7lHAhQBG

[@rock4evr2]

You ought to listen to Peace Brother Peace by Bill Medley. Was played when the any channel signed off for the day.

[@billdomitilli8125]

Better yet.

[@Great-Documentaries]

When you two are ready to appreciate Bobby Hatfield (the one with the "higher" voice), react to Unchained Melody, the 1965 color TV version.

[@AP-sg2ut]

Bobby’s singing on this song is iconic

[@georgeanthony7282]

I totally agree... this version is even better than the original studio version, folks!

[@mainequeen]

Definitely!

[@Ladyfirst22]

~ The live performance of "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers on the Andy Williams show is outstanding!!! - It's even better than the recorded version!!! You have to see that performance.

[@rebeccalipps23]

That is a good performance, however, since Bill isn't part of the song, I prefer "Rock & Roll Heaven". The call & response between the two vocals makes this song memorable to me.

[@kellypickle]

I’ve known this song my whole life. It NEVER gets old

[@marleneobstnash5517]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind hearing it everyday! ❤

[@bryanCJC2105]

A very young and unknown woman named Cher was one of the background singers for this song.

[@BonnieW-lo5oe]

GIVE A LISTEN TO SOUL AND INSPIRATION BY THEM, IT IS OMG!

[@Ceba-pw8hk]

Welcome to what was called Blue Eyed Soul. My generation had the best music

[@joancurrie6748]

This song is the most played song of the entire 20th century.

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s one of the most played songs in radio of all time. ❤ Bill Medley- baritone/bass Bobby Hatfield- tenor

[@marklamora885]

Bobby had quite a range - tenor/countertenor

[@kevinfriel6182]

Yes, I read that it was the most played song in radio history, until about five years ago, when it was overtaken by The Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’.

[@beatlesarebest]

These guys are AWESOME! You need to hear Unchained Melody next! It's just Bobby singing, and he is AMAZING....and he's LIVE!!!!!!!! Be prepared to be blown away again!

[@bethlovcy1276]

Gentlemen, I am 75 years old. This is my music, lol. The Righteous Brothers were called "blue eyed soul" back in the day. They were one of a kind!

[@pauljones9061]

The most played song on American radio stations

[@trudywolfe2795]

The most played song and requested song of the 20th century. 😊😊

[@williamcabell142]

Outstanding, amazing talented… These two men invented blue eyed soul!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

There are people alive today who were conceived because of this song. Their voices ain't "fire", they're a volcano.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Iconic singers. No autotune at all.

[@mikemiller3069]

Don't be fooled by the "little microphone". It is a condenser microphone, which generally has better sound than the typical "dynamic microphones" commonly used on stage today. Dynamic mics existed back in the day too and were used in concert performances. But for TV performances, condenser mics were usually the choice because of their better sound quality. They aren't as rugged as dynamic mics so you wouldn't want to do any "mic drops" with them, but their sound is superior.

[@rhondaserges5136]

Watching your faces.. made my day.

[@mikemiller3069]

Bill Medley, the baritone who sang lead on this song also sang the theme song to the movie, "Dirty Dancing" along with Jenifer Warnes. The song is called "The Time of My Life" and I'm sure you've heard it.

[@LaurelT1948]

Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar winner for Bill and Jennifer!

[@hkynuts11]

Unchained Melody will blow you away. Blue eyed soul.

[@talltulip]

This song holds the record for being the most-played song on American radio in the 20th century.

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

HAHAHAHA 😂 I am 77 yrs young and LOVE LOVE LOVE your reaction!! This was MY music!! Thanks! 👍👍👏👏🎉🎉

[@gibsongirl2100]

Now, if you were impressed by Bobby's "surprising" vocals - treat yourself to his live performance of "Unchained Melody" (a HUGE hit for them) - it's still considered one of the best live vocal performances ever. And if you want to talk about range, Bobby had like a 4-ocatave range, if I'm not mistaken. Hope you react to it.

[@zanhar7688]

They were opposite ranges... Bill is bass-baritone and has a three octave range. Bobby is a counter tenor with a 3.5 octave range. This has been over-dubbed but they were actually singing live. Here is the original, live performance, complete with screaming fans kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTMhIigfcaIrrssi=1npjcKF1E_WMuLca

[@gregpusczek4473]

Brilliant the birth of blue eyed soul. Always played at every high school; dance in the 60s including mine.

[@memorylane7068]

Unchained Melody, live on the Andy Williams Show is also mind blowing.

[@edwardviner9468]

You might also check their live performance on the Ed Sullivan TV show singing “YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE” It really shows their individual talent as well as the beautiful harmonies!

[@stevemcmurtry1374]

Unchained Melody....best vocal ever !!!!!!

[@memyselfandi3104]

This was played in the original TOP GUN.. with Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis.. Great Song!

[@primalmudcat7145]

The most played song of the 20th century.

[@warrenfoil6851]

I try not to say I can't believe you haven't heard this but OMG! These guys are the epitome of blue eyed soul. Congrats!

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

right! i was like have they not seen Top Gun?

[@MS-zv4bf]

That's Bill and Jennifer Lawrence singing "Time of My Life" during the classic closing scene of Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray.

[@edgarsnake2857]

This song shot to number one. Loved your reactiom. Happy New Year!

[@melissadambro8873]

My mom said they were huge back in the day and I believe it! And Daryl Hall and John Oates did a cover of this song when I was growing up in the 80s - and it was a big deal at that time. They killed it though and yes, they had a lot of hits but you have to watch Unchained Melody - a true classic and Bobby’s voice and range is incredible!

[@mary-y8x8h]

The way that these two sing in their beautifully tailored, pitched voices is to die for, however when lower voiced Bill Medley launches himself for the the higher ranges of his voice, and higher voiced Bobbie Hatfield swoops downwards, they completely change the direction and emotional impact of this gorgeous song. And it is wonderful. Always, always one of my absolute favourites. Secondly, you talked in your video about studio production and there is no problem recognizing the signature style of what Ryan (I think) calls the musical landscape. It's Phil Spectre's famous wall of sound.

[@jimmypadgett1106]

Bobby Hatfield the tenor has died but Bill Medley still alive and is still performing

[@douganderson4030]

To my knowledge, Bill Medley (the baritone) is still performing at the age of 84 performing with Bucky Heard since he re-formed the Righteous Brothers in 2016. Sadly, Bobby Hatfield (the tenor) passed away back in 2003. You may have heard them if you saw the movie "Ghost" when the song "Unchained Melody " was featured. Also, Bill Medley performed the song "The Time of my Life" with Jennifer Warnes in the film "Dirty Dancing".

[@jimroddy6190]

WHOA!!! When I saw that you were going to react to this song, I KNEW you would love it!!! My wife got a kick from your reactions--she thought that Nick was about to have a stroke or something LOL--As most others might suggest, you need to react to "Unchained Melody." That song gives me goosebumps every time, and, on occasion, tears. Keep up the great work, Gentlemen.

[@varnishgal]

I didn't expect to run into this today, but it took about ten seconds for me to be sixteen again, slow dancing at the Saturday night 'hop.' I also didn't expect it to bring tears to my eyes -- it was such a time, with such wonderful music, and it's wonderful to remember it.

[@jobill8487]

This recording 60 years old and still being discovered by new fans! Three other greats by them are "Just Once in My Life", "Soul & Inspiration" and "Go Ahead and Cry".

[@Sactown5472]

Unchained Melody live on the Andy Williams show, also Soul and Inspiration live also on Hullabaloo show from the 60s both so amazing.

[@rebeccalipps23]

The epitome of "Blue-Eyed Soul"!

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

You've just witnessed BLUE EYED SOUL!!! Sweetness!!

[@no2all]

Long before Daryl Hall and John Oates and Robert Palmer, the blue-eyed soul torch was carried by these two. Magnificence, personified.

[@Great-Documentaries]

Ironic comment, given that Hall and Oates had a hit in 1980 with this very song. In fact that is the version I grew up with and still prefer, even though Hatfield is by far the best singer in either duo.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Very well put.

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Yeah, they were talented dude’s. Love the blue eyed soul!!!🤘🔥

[@piedmontish]

The most played song in the 20th century! I echo the below viewers; “unchained melody” which I think is the greatest live performance by a singer that I’ve ever seen. Early audiences did not know their “make up“ until they actually came out on stage so you can imagine their confusion, as they often played on the same card with the four tops and other Motown groups! By the way, another live suggestion. He is a very short version of “you’ll never walk alone“ on, I believe the Ed Sullivan show, which to me is the greatest rendition of this World War II classic.

[@bjm9071]

Their "I Just Want to Make Love To You" is the best example of blue-eyed soul!

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Considered one of the greatest pop singles of all time. The Righteous Brothers literally were the vocal act that the term and genre "blue-eyed soul" was coined for and about. They are the Godfathers. In the grander scheme of things, I wonder whether it was fate, karma, kismet, or divine providence that brought together two such impeccable, soulful singers, from opposite ends of the vocal spectrum. Bobby Hatfield, the high tenor, will lay you flat with his version of "Unchained Melody". It's been a much-covered song, but he gives the most amazing, ultimate performance.

[@user-Spicoli]

My mom and dad seen these guys in Vegas and he sang this song to my mom because she was in the front row. Great Memories!!

[@LaurelT1948]

I saw Bill Medley in concert last month! I was in the front row and he sang a line to me! Still swoon-worthy!

[@timothybrouse6056]

Now you know why people suggested this. Pure fire. Pure talent. Women love this. The clarity, range and soul that they pour into their songs is beyond perfection. This maybe over 50 years old but it still packs a punch.

[@anitawright7169]

This is pure raw talent! No auto tune. These guys are icons! This is called Blue-Eyed soul. Love this song and these guys so much. Love your reactions!!

[@cjen1959]

Bill is great but Bobby’s from another galaxy. As someone mentioned here, Bobby’s Live version of Unchained is one of the greatest vocal performances ever.

[@aimfuldrifter]

I thought you're gonna speak about the music a little. I mean the quality isn't perfect as it's an old record but imagine listening to this in HD. Cause the bass quality and the small noise/hum in the background could have been removed (I bet there's a different version on YT). Although, apart from everything, their vocal performance has a stamp of timeless greatness. The love songs had a class back then, were romantic, subtle, sweet and beautiful. I thought the women are going to sing towards the end of the song. :) Like a choir or big backing vocals. Now THAT would have been even better. :) All in all it's an exceptional song and performance. I've heard other songs from this duo and not this one I think. Nick is so dang right, this music mustn't be forgotten and we have to cherish it by passing onto younger generation.

[@marygoodson4920]

Their voices complimented and balanced each other so perfectly. Two equally fantastic singers. ❤❤❤❤

[@r2x262]

Isn't that amazing? Still floors me even after 60 plus years. Check out unchained Melody.... Thanks for bringing this guys

[@BonnieW-lo5oe]

NOTHING LIKE OLD SCHOOL, REAL TALENT!

[@marknorman5698]

Been listening for years with one request, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, "California"

[@dalekrampert1920]

these guys had soooo much talent, excellent reaction........... thank you, so much......................

[@cosmiccowboy7764]

When he sings -Baby Baby I’d get down on my knees for you -Ladies panties magically fall off 🎼🎶🎼🤠

[@karenj3611]

“His voice is amazing too”! That’s why they are Righteous

[@mariaportengen2959]

I always most think at the movie "Top Gun". There was a scène in that film, that the actors sang that song. A great song, by the way. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@garysunshine9643]

Unchained Melody (live on Andy Williams) is a definite must, will blow you away again, and probably more. Then you may want to check out one of their later hits, Rock and Roll Heaven

[@JoDean1545]

Love this song, I was 13 when it came out 😊 Also this was the most requested song of the 20th century

[@billbryant9995]

Just awesome. Now you should hear them sing "Soul and Inspiration". You have to appreciate talent!!!!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Enjoyed watching you two listen to this for the first time. Hard to believe you never heard it before. The Righteous Brothers are legendary.

[@GailGray-r2n]

Unchained Melody next! Bobby Hatfield is a force of nature.

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

You're right both this song and the Righteous Brothers are a masterpiece. This song is 60 years old and still an iconic song. ❤❤

[@davemuench7272]

I can see how profound your reactions to this immortal classic were!! Wow, guys. You really enjoyed this one. These comments people here have made are spot on. Proud to be a Boomer. There's a lot more music like this out there and I'm proud to know you'll carry it on to all those you know and all those they know. Timeless and ageless is this piece. Nick, your expressions made it clear that this song affected you deeply and personally. This is the best review I've seen from the both of you. Felt like I wuz there with ya!!

[@fredjones7675]

….. from BMI ……. Various music writers have described the Righteous Brothers version as "one of the best records ever made" and "the ultimate pop record".[1] In 1999 the performing-rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) ranked the song as the most-played song on American radio and television in the 20th century, having accumulated more than 8 million airplays by 1999,[4] and nearly 15 million by 2011.[5] It held the distinction of being the most-played song for 22 years until 2019, ………… it’s a product of Phil specter’s “wall of sound generation”

[@tomfinan7776]

Just another morsel of nighttime tv entertainment from the 60s. We were blessed to be there.

[@davidrichards6509]

That massive baseball bat to the face background orchestration music was called "The Wall of Sound" and it was the signature sound of a recording produced by Phil Spector who was convicted of second degree murder and died in a California prison in 2019.

[@davemuench7272]

What a strange man Phil Spector was for sure, in just about any regard. The "Wall of Sound" was the start of a lot of careers and a lot of famous music. They say he hated stereo and thought his way of creating music shouldn't be tampered with. It was very costly and complicated to produce, but it is unmistakable all these decades later. The "Wrecking Crew" did a lot of work with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. Just a couple of bits of trivia you might enjoy.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

Music changed radically from 1962/63 to 1964/65.

[@gospelpopsoulman]

Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) was an American singer. He and Bill Medley were the Righteous Brothers. He sang the tenor part for the duo and sang solo on the group's 1965 recording of "Unchained Melody". Hatfield died at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, on November 5, 2003. He was found by Bill Medley and the Righteous Brothers' road manager Dusty Hanvey. A security guard let them into Hatfield's room after he had failed to show up at the concert venue when expected. He apparently died in his sleep, hours before a scheduled Righteous Brothers concert. In January 2004, a toxicology report concluded that cocaine use had precipitated a fatal heart attack. The initial autopsy found that Hatfield had advanced coronary disease. The medical examiner stated that "in this case, there was already a significant amount of blockage in the coronary arteries." (Wikipedia)

[@glennhall9257]

Righteous 🤘

[@christines1709]

You should try "Soul & Inspiration" by them!

[@darlenebobik2219]

You must see the live Andy Williams show performance of Unchained Melody. It is live.

[@suemiller9458]

Beautiful heart-wrenching lyrics. A slow dance masterpiece.

[@richiegangemi5258]

I couldn't wait for your reaction to the end of this song...I knew it would blow your mind..😂

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

Thats Bill Medley and the other man is Bobby Hatfield.

[@ChrissyCancilla]

Danced to this as a teenager..........so popular when I was a teen ♥♥♥♥♥

[@BabsR]

Love these guys, you should give Rock N Roll Heaven a listen

[@mizzcarla7191]

Great reaction. Love the song. You two were so surprised 😮😮😅

[@flarrfan]

Blue-eyed soul at its best...

[@maureenbaker5348]

I can't believe you guys are just getting around to them. What a treat! check out all their songs but unchained melody and summertime are a must.

[@buddyboy3254]

I was seven when it came out. There was always music in the house and I feel like I have heard so much of the good stuff. Back then was when I first heard of Aker Bill, Stranger on the Shore. If you haven't heard it yet check it out.

[@reidsejbjerg5421]

I would like to see your expressions when you hear unchained, melody.

[@pippilangkous3308]

So so glad to hear and see your reaction to this timeless masterpiece!!!!! It REALLY is 'harmony heaven'❤❤❤❤ You have to be made of stone to not absolutely love this song! And what about the upcoming choir/orchestra?!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AjaxCaper]

Really enjoyed this reaction. I can tell you will love hearing Brook Benton singing Rainy Night in Georgia. Studio version. He is a genuine dark burgundy velvet when he sings. Big hit.

[@AjaxCaper]

The live is good, but the sound quality is better on Studio.

[@catangel70]

This is beyond fire, this is NUCLEAR! - so good!!

[@msfoodiediva]

Unchained melody is must to check out

[@jdw5678]

Simply the greatest blue-eyed soul song of all time.

[@richardingles2011]

Tom Cruise and friends did a little of this in "Top Gun". If you ever watched the movie "Dirty Dancing", Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes end the movie with "I've Had The Time Of My Life".

[@lisawilham-pepper]

That is what was known as blue eyed soul.

[@CapnBob2010]

Another vote for you guys to do Bobby going solo live on the Andy Williams show singing "Unchained Melody". One of the greatest live performances ever. No auto-tune, no digital shenanigans. Raw unchained talent.

[@bobthebear1246]

You guys need to do "Unchained Melody" next. 🔥🔥

[@JosieBowman-u2c]

Bobby doing 'Summertime' getin' pretty wild with it

[@elmoomle4565]

GREAT reaction guys to this absolute gem of a tune. It's always fun seeing you two being 'gob-smacked' at the talent being listened to !!

[@deborahlyons1624]

I was lucky enough to get to hear these 2 velvet voices live years ago before Bobby's sad demise. They were just as awe inspiring in their later years.

[@suzanneprock7286]

Righteous Brothers have been around for a long time, very popular in the late 60's and early 70's. They had some wonderful songs and both have tremendous voices. "Unchained Melody" (Bobby Hatfield) is my favorite. He also sings "Time of My Life" in Dirty Dancing.

[@billdomitilli8125]

Bobby Hatfield was a natural Countertenor. Bill Medley was a natural Bass-Baritone. Both had natural Soul. Neither had formal vocal training..

[@lipschix3662]

Bill Medley also sang I’ve had The Time of My Life from Dirty Dancing

[@glennsmith8390]

What of the greatest live performances of any song, at any time and anywhere in the Universe.