This solo live performance by Bobby Hatfield of “Unchained Melody”, while not the first rendition, is widely considered to be the best, as well as to be one of the top five live performances of all time. It is widely considered to be the single best performance of this song, of all time. Bobby Hatfield and his singing partner, Bill Medley, put “blue eyed soul” on the musical map. One man, one microphone, no autotune, no computer tricks. Just pure talent and that rarest of all singing voices, the contra tenor. Brilliant. Timeless and brilliant.
Many times Bill and Bobby sent women to the ladies room, or if with their significant other in a private area, panties hit the floor. I’m pushing 70, and everyone always hoped that any song by the righteous brothers would come on the radio….
All you men: pay attention. Ask why all women fall in love with this song, to this song. It's about true love, loyalty and faithfulness. That is what we all want from you.
As the one lady said "I've just been serenaded by the Gods" - so true. He knocked it out of the ball park with this song - the voice, the lyrics, the music - it's perfection.
This was my mom and dad's song! Married in 1960. I have a video of them dancing to this on their 50th. My mom passed away from covid in 2021, and I played this song for her until she took her last breath! I will forever love this song!
That was a wonderful thing for you to do. To bring back all those memories for your mum at the end, bless you, you would have made her passing so much more peaceful. My mum didn’t die of Covid19 but a mixed type dementia 3 yrs ago during covid that took her within a year. She was saved the years of decline and was able to die at home. She was at peace while I played the Irish songs she loved including I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen, and I Wish I Was In Carrickfergus, she died with a smile on her face as I sang along quietly. As hearing is the last sense to leave, I’m comforted that she had that experience as I’m sure your mum did too. Take care, love from Northern Ireland xx
Now imagine... you're a teen at a dance and this was a Ladies Choice. Was a good time for us guys 'cuz the girls would hold you tight as this played. No A/C in those days, I can still taste the girls' 'Spray Net'. @@juschu7312
Seriously, my wife and I’s wedding song in 1983. In 2008 our son and daughter made a video with this song and a few others for our 25th anniversary. July 2 of this year is 40 years for us, a son, 2 daughters, and 4 grandsons and a granddaughter later, we still love each other and slow dance to this song. She was with me throughout my Marine career of 30 years, and now leukemia from the Camp Lejeune water. My wife is my soulmate, and I NEED her love, and am so blessed that she is STILL MINE❤️
I just love seeing these young folks hear these great songs for the first time and their reactions. Because it was great music. And this is such A romantic song.
I was 17 y.o. in 1965 , music was real back then !! Vietnam was starting to rock hard !! Music was everything for all of us in high school , & in uniform !!! So powerful !!!!!
Watching the reaction of such young people to this music made so long ago is so rewarding! Every one of y’all brought a big smile to my face! I am 72 and remember this song from my yesterday! Music brings all of us together!!
@@suewerner5997I'm 37 and this is the music I was raised on. It was all I knew for a long time. To see their reactions gives me the same joy as it does to you all. I am thankful that daddy raised me with this music.
This is the kind of music that makes you love and not hate because you won’t have time to hate. At 73 years young I still listen to this music.there’s so much of it that I don’t have time to listen to anything else 😂😂😂
I loved watching the awe and appreciation in these young folks eyes. True beautiful soulful sounds. Bobby did this better than anyone else every could or will. I'm 70 years old but these songs bring back my youth. We were the generation with amazing music.
I love the response from the black people watching a white man sing a song like that. So much respect shown. Makes me proud to see that. You all should listen to the song Black Betty, also sung by white men.
I’m 43 born in 1980 and I have been listening to the Righteous Brothers since I was 10 years old. If anybody disagrees that the best soul doesn’t come from the south I will fight them with you.
What really kills it is how relaxed and composed he is while he sings, just smiling pleasantly and making it look completely effortless... except that last note, that took a little... push lol! An immortal performance.
Two points to this performance... 1. He was recovering from a cold. If you listen you can hear it in spots. Very well covered though. 2. His mom was in the audience and he wanted to show her a great performance. I think he achieved that as well. What Mom wouldn't be proud?
Sadly, he was anything but relaxed. He had crippling performance anxiety that eventually led to him becoming a drug addict and his early death. An enormous talent cut down by his demons.
While he was singing this song he looked like it was a breeze in the park. He didn't struggle or strain on not one note. That's what this generation lack. They are surely missing the mark And another famous song of they have is " You've lost that loving feeling " react to that one.
I remember my Mom had this record when I was little and played it when I was in my bed. I'm 66 now, and this song, this voice, gives me chills by the words "your touch". .. it looks like those reacting here feels the same way, you can see each person physically reacting by that same word.
I was ten years old when this song came out. I spent my teenage years with my transistor radio held to my ear listening this played over and over, through the years. My first girlfriend and I slow danced to this at our prom. I'm a pianist. I played and sang it to my wife. I'm sixty-eight now. My loves are memories now, but "Unchained Melody" is still one of the greatest love songs ever written. It is timeless. It will never need a remake. Now... if I'm honest, it's hard for me to listen to. But that's ok. They are tears with fine, fine memories.
It makes me happy to see generations enjoying each other's music. I was lucky. When I was born my grandmother was an opera singer. My aunt's music was the late 50s, my mom's was the 60's my youngest aunt the 70s, my music the 80s, my little brother's music the 90s, and then there was grunge. I listen to everything from jazz to pop to rap to country (classic) and modern country. I had fun with this, thanks!
As i know he studied musik for four years at the south californien university. You can see his breathing technique. This is not talent only. This must be hard work. I also believe he had to train his voice intensive. From GER
You young folks have made an old man smile…I’m 73…white..retired musician from that era. I love every single one of you. Thank you. Keep up the wonderful work. THIS is how we all come together..one love…
He did this live , his Fiance and Mother were in the audience. It was an amazing performance. Im 64 so it was great to se reruns of this on tv. Just amazing talent.
Many don't realize how truly incredible and difficult this is. It is so hard to have that kind of control with that melody! to sing that slow is crazy!
This is the ONLY song that always gives me chills EVERY TIME I hear it and I was around in the 90s when all the radio stations constantly played this on the hour every hour.
I love seeing these folks reaction to the Righteous Brothers- of course I’m 67 and have loved the Righteous Brothers for years. Many have had the very same reaction. I love it. Surprise!!!😅
back when some singers only needed a band ,a mic and pure talent... no auto tune , no lip syncing nothing but an amazing voice and an awesome range ... RIP the legend Bobby Hatfield now kids of today might understand us oldies when we say music has gone to the crapper compared to days gone by
So very good to hear someone actually wanting to hear real music - give me Tina, John Denver, Aretha, George Harrison, Cyndi - people who sing their hearts out! Singers with “soul”, man. :) 💕💔
I still can't believe people never heard of this song!!! It just baffles me!!! Lol I'm just glad people are listening to older music for the first time!
Back in the day this was called "blue-eyed soul". No TV music videos at the time and people were surprised to find out they were white; conversely, people were surprised to find out that the great Charlie Pride was Black. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield.
First song that caught my ear on the radio was Ring of Fire with Johnny Cash and the second one was Charlie Pride- Kerliga. I was 10 love Charlie Pride!
I was an 80's child raised on music daddy grew up listening to. Watching these type of reactions to music I've known my entire life is probably just as much to me as it is to those who actually grew up with this being the music they had available at the time. The thing I probably miss the most about my father is riding next to him in his truck as a young child, shifting the gears for him and listening to truly great music that was so full of emotion and soul. Boy I could shift gears like no one's business before I could ever reach the pedals. Every time I hear this type of music, I can smell the exhaust from that old truck, the smell of the stale cigarette butts in the ashtray and see the smile on daddy's face.
A small club near El Toro Marine Base in So. California. A black Marine stood up and called out, "That's righteous, brothers!" A : while later, Bobby suggested they call themselves "The Righteous Brothers." The beginning of the greatest duo in the history of music. I wish Bobby were here to see the impact just listening to his voice has on everyone who has the good fortune to hear him. But being Bobby, he would be very humble, but happy. And Bill...great in his own right, still performing at age 82.
Somebody, pleeeze tell these Young Bloods that The Righteous Brothers COPIED the styles of the R&B greats from Day One. "Unchained Melody" was a huge hit by Black artists in the same style copied by The RB's; the RB's BECAME famous precisely as two White boys who sounded Black. Look it up, People!
Elizabeth Rich. The Righteous Brothers had great respect and admiration for Soul, RnB, loved performing them. When I first heard them in the early 60's, I thought they were black. They were so talented and did great justice to black music. They didn't do it to "copy" black music, but because they loved it. And they did they did a great job!
Your grandad has excellent taste in music 👏🏻 And massively strong mind and body to fight what he’s been through.. I hope he’s doing well by the way stay blessed 🙏🏻
My wife and I had this song played at our wedding in 1991. I loved since the first time I heard it 10 to 15 years before that. Loved it in the movie, Ghost, which was one of my wife's favourite films. Sadly, my beautiful wife passed away suddenly, on 1st Sept, 2004. We had 4 primary school aged kids at the time. Now, every time I hear this song the memories of that day come flooding back and make the tears just pour down my cheeks. I'm 70 now and this wonderful song, sung by one of two very talented men, is still great, maybe perennial. Just look at the faces of Empress JoyJean and TooSushi. They get it. Beautiful.
This was my high-school sweetheart and my song. We moved on but this song will never let me forget my innocent days. One of the most beautiful songs ever made
I grew up on this music. My family taught us well and I taught my children who now have children. And now I am teaching my grandkids. That was actual musical talent. What the industry is sorely lacking now.
I feel for all these youngsters experiencing the Righteous Bros for the first time. I grew up being able to slow dance to all their tunes. The ladies would get close! Now check out "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling".
Hi this is my 1st time seeing your channel & am so impressed with you and the love you have for your grandpa. I’m 71 years old and I remember this song so well. I’m really enjoy listening to “good” music again. Thanks for reacting to it. I’m a new subscriber.
This song is CLASSIC. It is without a doubt the best make out song EVER! You don’t hear music like this anymore. I’m so lucky to have been a teenager in the 60s when we had the best music.
I can still remember slow dancing to this song with a man I fell in love every weekend at a little hometown nightclub. He was in the military and I from a military family. We melted into each other’s arms as we slow danced, like no other slow dance and would get lost in this beautiful love song. It would give me the shivers - I don’t know how else to describe it ! My love and I grew so close Thru this song when suddenly war broke out suddenly and he was snatched away. It’s been decades gone by and I was never able to find out what happened to him. Just that he was on an Aircraft Carrier And something horrible happened. I still cry when I hear this song. I still wonder where he is.
@@katthill7506 It was the Andy Williams show. The single was released in July and peaked in August before that October performance which is why Andy wanted him to sing it.
I was born in 1950 - the music from my growing-up years was beyond compare. I was 15 when this song hit the airwaves and it was a wonderful time to be alive.
Every time I listen to this or anything with a Bobby Hatfield solo, it simply breaks my heart to know how we lost him. He was just an amazing singer. My heart goes out to his family, and of course, Bill Medley. Together they were magic.
The scariest part of Bobby Hatfield nailing this live was the lip bite at the end. He knew that it was the best performance he gave with this song. Yeah, no auto tune or any of that other stuff they use nowadays, but that lip bite said it all.
The song was written by the Bee Gees . It has been cover by my artist like Al Green in the 70's. Listen to the Bee Gees sing it. It one of their many hits.
@@Aurora-tp3dyI hadn't heard that. They had also just done another song, had about a minute convo with Andy where he sounds out of breath before doing this song, was supposedly also under the weather, plus nervous becuz his mom was in audience seeing him live for first time. He nailed it.
I feel that the music from My Generation, the 60's, 70's and even back to the 50's music would help to make this world a better place. Music, like this helps in making people feel good. In the 60's, my dad would always have the radio on and all these great songs would be played over and over. We had The Bandstand, Soul Train and others that helped in keeping us introduced to all these great artist music. Such an awesome time and awesome music of my generation and I applaud this younger generation having videos that share this music of an era that was awesome and still is today. Thank you for taking the time to listen to these classic great hits that has transcended time. 🤗
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This solo live performance by Bobby Hatfield of “Unchained Melody”, while not the first rendition, is widely considered to be the best, as well as to be one of the top five live performances of all time. It is widely considered to be the single best performance of this song, of all time.
Bobby Hatfield and his singing partner, Bill Medley, put “blue eyed soul” on the musical map.
One man, one microphone, no autotune, no computer tricks. Just pure talent and that rarest of all singing voices, the contra tenor. Brilliant. Timeless and brilliant.
He was also using yodeling techniques!
TIMELESS
Written in the 50s for a prison music.
First sung by an inmate struggling in prison.
He started it, Bobby finished it like nobody. ❤ 👏👏🙏
Bob MEDLEY, Bill HATFIELD
@@kristykanen9315 nope. Bill Medley. Bobby Hatfield.
ISN'T IT AMAZING HOW MUSIC NOT SCREAMED AND CURSING CAN TOUCH YOUR VERY SOUL!
Amen and it so beautiful when you can understand what the person is singing
Really wonder do you
They never used voice overs back in the day... IT WAS PURE TALENT 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻
it was a war song, and a soldier was not sure if his girl would still be his when he returned
Uhhh, lip syncing was done for live TV performances all the time back then. Not this performance but it was very common for pop and rock acts.
don't forget tube amps , cheers
@@charlessumner969actually it was a prison movie
I’ve heard at least a dozen really famous artists sing this song but nobody NOBODY sings Unchained Melody like Bobby Hatfield ❤
Still wooing ladies in 2023, what, sixty years later??! Says alot about the power of his voice.
You all need to listen to Sam Cooke sing this this song. Amazing!
For real.. I don't think any of today's music will be swooned over in 10 years nevermind 60
Very happy to see young folks enjoying our old music; it brings love and happiness. ♥️
No flash, no bling, no distraction, no agenda...pure talent, pure goodness.
Also no Auto Tune. This was Live T.V.
The only bling Bobby wears is that pinky ring! Subdued but sophisticated!
@@markbrecher4914 ...Yup! You beat me to it!!
@@linedriver1 ...Are you on CRACK?? They grew up in Orange County, California...English, your a**!!?? 😅🤣😂🤔🤨😒🤫🤐🥴😵😵💫
But that one clip from the guy singing from prison is just really SAD!
Bobby Hatfield has to be one of the best singers we have ever had. RIP Legend...
But not like Bobby Hatfield😮
Amen n Amen
Sorry but our whole Era had the best singers black and white
I'm 63 years old and this song always takes me back to the love of my life. I can't hear it without breaking down 11:44
We ouchere.. 63 here also. I despair for the youth
@@TheClairemyst I am 67 years old and makes me have tears.
Love it ladies or men. My mom is 75 and I played this for her today, she loved it.
It always affects me to...I'm 71, we had real talent then...
I’m 40 and it does the same to me.
This song was recorded by more than 160 people around the world. To me it will always belong to Bobby.
Agree totally
True that !! 😊
Many times Bill and Bobby sent women to the ladies room, or if with their significant other in a private area, panties hit the floor. I’m pushing 70, and everyone always hoped that any song by the righteous brothers would come on the radio….
Love man
Yes it will, nobody else does it anywhere near as good.
All you men: pay attention. Ask why all women fall in love with this song, to this song. It's about true love, loyalty and faithfulness. That is what we all want from you.
The righteous brothers know how to speak the language of women. Few men do.
As the one lady said "I've just been serenaded by the Gods" - so true. He knocked it out of the ball park with this song - the voice, the lyrics, the music - it's perfection.
Knocked it out of the planet!!
Bobby was from another planet, a heavenly blessed one
Yes, I'm 73. I still tear up when the Righteous Brothers sing! It touches the soul. These white n... were something else! ❤
After 50 yrs. I still have goose bumps. I remember when it was released, it's just AWESOME 🎉
If you don't catch a tear you could be dead inside.
I remember when it first came out. It still gives me goosebumps. One of my favorite songs.❤❤❤
I'd love to let you hear my remix
It's funny because the guys listening are jealous and the girls are swooning.
When music was music and talent was real.
Too true. ❤
You hit it right on the head. They touched your soul
So true ❤
Young ppl……..BRING THAT SOUND BACK!
True, that!
This was my mom and dad's song! Married in 1960. I have a video of them dancing to this on their 50th. My mom passed away from covid in 2021, and I played this song for her until she took her last breath! I will forever love this song!
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Oh how beautiful sorry u lost her to that covid I'm 74 great health but not married like them
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That was a wonderful thing for you to do. To bring back all those memories for your mum at the end, bless you, you would have made her passing so much more peaceful. My mum didn’t die of Covid19 but a mixed type dementia 3 yrs ago during covid that took her within a year. She was saved the years of decline and was able to die at home. She was at peace while I played the Irish songs she loved including I’ll Take You Home Again Kathleen, and I Wish I Was In Carrickfergus, she died with a smile on her face as I sang along quietly. As hearing is the last sense to leave, I’m comforted that she had that experience as I’m sure your mum did too.
Take care, love from Northern Ireland xx
Tears. She’s watching you and proud. Enjoy.
Yes we had the best singers in our time this is what we call music this song gets down into your soul ❤
Born in 1950s. You got that right.
The look on all of the ladies' faces is priceless 😂! Still serenading generations and decades later ❤.
Guys you wanna get a lady ? Sing that stuff ! That’s the music we need back. Romantic , heartfelt
You are so right. Did you notice the ladies' reactions? Love it. ❤
Now imagine... you're a teen at a dance and this was a Ladies Choice. Was a good time for us guys 'cuz the girls would hold you tight as this played. No A/C in those days, I can still taste the girls' 'Spray Net'. @@juschu7312
OHHH YEAH.😊💕
Depends on the lady, my friend. You wanna get me? Go with metal! ;)
@@JessieNebulousGamingYou start off with metal and later on put the REAL music like this on.
Seriously, my wife and I’s wedding song in 1983. In 2008 our son and daughter made a video with this song and a few others for our 25th anniversary. July 2 of this year is 40 years for us, a son, 2 daughters, and 4 grandsons and a granddaughter later, we still love each other and slow dance to this song. She was with me throughout my Marine career of 30 years, and now leukemia from the Camp Lejeune water. My wife is my soulmate, and I NEED her love, and am so blessed that she is STILL MINE❤️
MANY,MANY PRAYERSNLUV THE BEST GIFT GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH - WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SALVATION ❤❤MAY GOD BLESS & HEAL YOU❤️❤️✝️✝️❤️🔥❤️🔥🙏🙏🤲👑
You're blessed,,and I pray for you to continue to stay blessed 🙏
I’s?!
@@catherinemori4496IKR? I give credit for not using "myself".
I just love seeing these young folks hear these great songs for the first time and their reactions. Because it was great music. And this is such A romantic song.
Back in the 50’s and 60’s the music was awesome. A slow dance to this was magical. 💖💖
I was 17 y.o. in 1965 , music was real back then !! Vietnam was starting to rock hard !! Music was everything for all of us in high school , & in uniform !!! So powerful !!!!!
And cars were awesome...
Watching the reaction of such young people to this music made so long ago is so rewarding! Every one of y’all brought a big smile to my face! I am 72 and remember this song from my yesterday! Music brings all of us together!!
Isn’t it refreshing to see their eyes light up!! 😃
This is one thing I’m grateful for via the Internet 🎶🩶
It warms my older heart ❤❤❤❤❤I love seeing reactions by the young folks.
I am 77 & their reactions made me want to laugh & cry! Thanks kids.
@@suewerner5997I'm 37 and this is the music I was raised on. It was all I knew for a long time. To see their reactions gives me the same joy as it does to you all. I am thankful that daddy raised me with this music.
This is the kind of music that makes you love and not hate because you won’t have time to hate. At 73 years young I still listen to this music.there’s so much of it that I don’t have time to listen to anything else 😂😂😂
I'm approaching 70 years on this earth. THIS song was a part of many relationships when I was a teen. Beautiful!
I loved watching the awe and appreciation in these young folks eyes. True beautiful soulful sounds. Bobby did this better than anyone else every could or will. I'm 70 years old but these songs bring back my youth. We were the generation with amazing music.
I love the response from the black people watching a white man sing a song like that. So much respect shown. Makes me proud to see that. You all should listen to the song Black Betty, also sung by white men.
The majority of the great singers were white. Stop acting surprised.
I watch so many of these types of things and the reaction from these younger people makes me feel, young again. It is all so heartfelt.❤❤❤
I’m 43 born in 1980 and I have been listening to the Righteous Brothers since I was 10 years old. If anybody disagrees that the best soul doesn’t come from the south I will fight them with you.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What really kills it is how relaxed and composed he is while he sings, just smiling pleasantly and making it look completely effortless... except that last note, that took a little... push lol! An immortal performance.
True that 🙂 !!!
Well, goldenagenut...he sure didn't push very hard!!
Two points to this performance... 1. He was recovering from a cold. If you listen you can hear it in spots. Very well covered though. 2. His mom was in the audience and he wanted to show her a great performance. I think he achieved that as well. What Mom wouldn't be proud?
Sadly, he was anything but relaxed. He had crippling performance anxiety that eventually led to him becoming a drug addict and his early death. An enormous talent cut down by his demons.
While he was singing this song he looked like it was a breeze in the park. He didn't struggle or strain on not one note. That's what this generation lack. They are surely missing the mark And another famous song of they have is " You've lost that loving feeling " react to that one.
Go listen to
Pentatonix
Hozier
And Ani DiFranco
No auto tune
Live performances are best
Pentatonic is acapella!
No instruments even
His technique was his falsetto, just like Miriah Cary, Celine Dion and others takes training but some are naturals like Bobby
I remember my Mom had this record when I was little and played it when I was in my bed.
I'm 66 now, and this song, this voice, gives me chills by the words "your touch". .. it looks like those reacting here feels the same way, you can see each person physically reacting by that same word.
This man had such awesome talent lookat the mic and the cord this was live no filters just pure gift of talent another two brothers we're talented too
Hands down my all-time favorite song. I'm 68 and it still brings tears to my eyes...every single time❤️
Every time ❤️
Me too❤❤❤❤❤❤❤, I love his voice and the song, I wish for a love to sing that to me every day!!!!
I'm right there with you 😌
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
76 years ago and still counting😊
I was ten years old when this song came out.
I spent my teenage years with my transistor radio held to my ear listening this played over and over, through the years.
My first girlfriend and I slow danced to this at our prom.
I'm a pianist. I played and sang it to my wife.
I'm sixty-eight now. My loves are memories now, but "Unchained Melody" is still one of the greatest love songs ever written.
It is timeless. It will never need a remake.
Now... if I'm honest, it's hard for me to listen to. But that's ok. They are tears with fine, fine memories.
It makes me happy to see generations enjoying each other's music. I was lucky. When I was born my grandmother was an opera singer. My aunt's music was the late 50s, my mom's was the 60's my youngest aunt the 70s, my music the 80s, my little brother's music the 90s, and then there was grunge. I listen to everything from jazz to pop to rap to country (classic) and modern country. I had fun with this, thanks!
This is on the level of EPIC. It feels like an event all on it's own
Let you know he's not a trained singer. Pure talent! 🥰
Love you young folks enjoying this music!
Pure beauty from the 1960s
As i know he studied musik for four years at the south californien university. You can see his breathing technique. This is not talent only. This must be hard work. I also believe he had to train his voice intensive. From GER
He studied music in college; he's had a lot of training and practice. You don't reach this kind of level of virtuosity without it.
Yes, for real! They did not lip sink at all. It was live! The '60's music was fantastic!
I love watching people watch music for the first time. We had so much fantastic music in the 50, 60, and 70s I think was the best.
You young folks have made an old man smile…I’m 73…white..retired musician from that era. I love every single one of you. Thank you. Keep up the wonderful work. THIS is how we all come together..one love…
He did this live , his Fiance and Mother were in the audience. It was an amazing performance. Im 64 so it was great to se reruns of this on tv. Just amazing talent.
This performance was on the Andy Williams show. I remember watching it. They were all so very young.
Archaic electronic gear, no auto tune, straight singing.
Remember that this is decades before auto tune, this is live, no retakes, a microphone and a voice from heaven. RIP Bobby
Fabulous voices!!! I remember when the Righteous Brothers first released Unchained Melody. WOW. Gorgeous song!
Many don't realize how truly incredible and difficult this is. It is so hard to have that kind of control with that melody! to sing that slow is crazy!
My mom left this earth in August. This was her absolute most favorite song
I grew up listening to the Righteous Bros. Their music was so great! ALL the music from the g e 50's & 60's was great!!!!
60 years later. That's raw talent❤
Omg, when you hear Bobby sing, your heart will melt. You will get chills!!! He was timeless, and his music, will never end
Another great performance of Bobby singing is "Ebb Tide", a Righteous Brothers song that Bobby Hatfield did solo.
This is the ONLY song that always gives me chills EVERY TIME I hear it and I was around in the 90s when all the radio stations constantly played this on the hour every hour.
You are so right❤❤
As a teenager this song struck too close to home and hard to listen to with dry eyes. As an old man - nothings changed.
I love seeing these folks reaction to the Righteous Brothers- of course I’m 67 and have loved the Righteous Brothers for years. Many have had the very same reaction. I love it. Surprise!!!😅
I was born in 73 and I have to say, I love watching all you young people react to the oldies I grew up listening to.
back when some singers only needed a band ,a mic and pure talent... no auto tune , no lip syncing nothing but an amazing voice and an awesome range ... RIP the legend Bobby Hatfield now kids of today might understand us oldies when we say music has gone to the crapper compared to days gone by
I completely agree with that.
I loved the 70's and early 80's music
so true the heart in the music is gone
@@lindadobranetski6302 but this song is from the 60s
60s were the best era
No auto tune just actual talent
Top shelf blue eyed soul. Back in my day when talent was wonderful and men ❤️ women.
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So nice to see all these young people discover this performance. Love the "I told you so look" on the face of the older of the two women.
One of the best songs that I have ever heard. An all time favorite.❤❤❤❤❤❤
You should watch them sing "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" . It'll blow your mind.
Definitely need to hear the two of them sing "You've lost that loving feeling"!
Absolutely yes!!!!!
One of my favorites!!!
That loving feeling is one of my favourites, unchained melody although beautifully sung is a bit too saccharine for me.
@@lizroberts1569 That's my favorite as well. The two singing together is always better. 😁
The most romantic song ever. Bobby’s parents were in the audience and he was very nervous.
So very good to hear someone actually wanting to hear real music - give me Tina, John Denver, Aretha, George Harrison, Cyndi - people who sing their hearts out! Singers with “soul”, man. :) 💕💔
I still can't believe people never heard of this song!!! It just baffles me!!! Lol I'm just glad people are listening to older music for the first time!
Back in the day this was called "blue-eyed soul". No TV music videos at the time and people were surprised to find out they were white; conversely, people were surprised to find out that the great Charlie Pride was Black. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield.
First song that caught my ear on the radio was Ring of Fire with Johnny Cash and the second one was Charlie Pride- Kerliga. I was 10 love Charlie Pride!
They also did “you’ve lost that living feeling. Another amazing tune.
So funny watching the reactions of all you young people !!! This was music from my day! ❤
I love this song always gives me goosebumps
A piece covered by many, but none better than Bobby Hatfield.
Surprise, surprise! Women swoon! I’ve loved the Righteous Brothers for many many years. I’m 67. 👍 Everyone should hear them. You won’t be sorry.
I absolutely love this song! It is truly a classic.
I was an 80's child raised on music daddy grew up listening to. Watching these type of reactions to music I've known my entire life is probably just as much to me as it is to those who actually grew up with this being the music they had available at the time. The thing I probably miss the most about my father is riding next to him in his truck as a young child, shifting the gears for him and listening to truly great music that was so full of emotion and soul. Boy I could shift gears like no one's business before I could ever reach the pedals. Every time I hear this type of music, I can smell the exhaust from that old truck, the smell of the stale cigarette butts in the ashtray and see the smile on daddy's face.
A small club near El Toro Marine Base in So. California. A black Marine stood up and called out, "That's righteous, brothers!" A : while later, Bobby suggested they call themselves "The Righteous Brothers." The beginning of the greatest duo in the history of music. I wish Bobby were here to see the impact just listening to his voice has on everyone who has the good fortune to hear him. But being Bobby, he would be very humble, but happy. And Bill...great in his own right, still performing at age 82.
We, Marines, have influence everywhere. Semper Fi!
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Somebody, pleeeze tell these Young Bloods that The Righteous Brothers COPIED the styles of the R&B greats from Day One. "Unchained Melody" was a huge hit by Black artists in the same style copied by The RB's; the RB's BECAME famous precisely as two White boys who sounded Black.
Look it up, People!
Elizabeth Rich. The Righteous Brothers had great respect and admiration for Soul, RnB, loved performing them. When I first heard them in the early 60's, I thought they were black. They were so talented and did great justice to black music. They didn't do it to "copy" black music, but because they loved it. And they did they did a great job!
This song moves me all these years, now I’m 76💖
Me too, 76, and it still makes me cry it's so good.
Your grandad has excellent taste in music 👏🏻
And massively strong mind and body to fight what he’s been through..
I hope he’s doing well by the way stay blessed 🙏🏻
The world stops to listen when this song comes on. My favorite in the whole world. I cry when I hear this .
My wife and I had this song played at our wedding in 1991. I loved since the first time I heard it 10 to 15 years before that. Loved it in the movie, Ghost, which was one of my wife's favourite films. Sadly, my beautiful wife passed away suddenly, on 1st Sept, 2004. We had 4 primary school aged kids at the time. Now, every time I hear this song the memories of that day come flooding back and make the tears just pour down my cheeks. I'm 70 now and this wonderful song, sung by one of two very talented men, is still great, maybe perennial. Just look at the faces of Empress JoyJean and TooSushi. They get it. Beautiful.
Unchained Melody isn't a group ,it isn't even 2 guys. It''s Bobby Hatfield all by himself with his amazing voice.
This is my Favourite performance ever. So happy to see some youngsters giving Bobby Hatfield his flowers...
I am 71.... and I listen to this music non-stop .. had it played at my wedding
This was my high-school sweetheart and my song.
We moved on but this song will never let me forget my innocent days.
One of the most beautiful songs ever made
They started as a garage band. My cousin knew them and sang with them back in the day. She also hung out with Tom Jones. 😂
It's beautiful...My favorite song in the whole wide world 💚💌
So very happy these youngins are hearing these great songs. They will live on !!! Makes my heart full. ❤
I grew up on this music. My family taught us well and I taught my children who now have children. And now I am teaching my grandkids. That was actual musical talent. What the industry is sorely lacking now.
I feel for all these youngsters experiencing the Righteous Bros for the first time. I grew up being able to slow dance to all their tunes. The ladies would get close! Now check out "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling".
Hi this is my 1st time seeing your channel & am so impressed with you and the love you have for your grandpa. I’m 71 years old and I remember this song so well. I’m really enjoy listening to “good” music again. Thanks for reacting to it. I’m a new subscriber.
I was a sophomore in high school when this was released….it was played at every single school dance after its release. Best slow dance song EVER. 😊
This song is CLASSIC. It is without a doubt the best make out song EVER! You don’t hear music like this anymore. I’m so lucky to have been a teenager in the 60s when we had the best music.
No-one sings this like Bobby did. This is the definitive version.
I can still remember slow dancing to this song with a man I fell in love every weekend at a little hometown nightclub. He was in the military and I from a military family. We melted into each other’s arms as we slow danced, like no other slow dance and would get lost in this beautiful love song. It would give me the shivers - I don’t know how else to describe it ! My love and I grew so close Thru this song when suddenly war broke out suddenly and he was snatched away. It’s been decades gone by and I was never able to find out what happened to him. Just that he was on an Aircraft Carrier
And something horrible happened. I still cry when I hear this song. I still wonder where he is.
Love seeing these young people seeing what REAL talent looks like.
This song came out by the Righteous Brother's in 1965. It was a hit. Then they put it in the movie Ghost and it became a hit for the second time.
But it was a cover song.
@@katthill7506 It was the Andy Williams show. The single was released in July and peaked in August before that October performance which is why Andy wanted him to sing it.
@@Aurora-tp3dy you're right.thanks
What a wonderful medley of reactions! Delightful to watch, and to hear. A great song for any generation.
NEVER underestimate a person who lived through the sixties and beyond. It was magic. Your granddaddy ROCKS!💕💕💕💕🇨🇦
I was born in 1950 - the music from my growing-up years was beyond compare. I was 15 when this song hit the airwaves and it was a wonderful time to be alive.
Every time I listen to this or anything with a Bobby Hatfield solo, it simply breaks my heart to know how we lost him. He was just an amazing singer. My heart goes out to his family, and of course, Bill Medley. Together they were magic.
The scariest part of Bobby Hatfield nailing this live was the lip bite at the end. He knew that it was the best performance he gave with this song. Yeah, no auto tune or any of that other stuff they use nowadays, but that lip bite said it all.
The lip bite, it was a nervous habit. He supposedly said that right before he began he thought he was going to faint.
Pavarotti did the same at the end of a recording (live performance) of Nessun Dorma. He knew it was perfection
The song was written by the Bee Gees . It has been cover by my artist like Al Green in the 70's. Listen to the Bee Gees sing it. It one of their many hits.
@@caroljackson912 Unchained Melody was written by Alex North and Hy Zaret in 1955. Did you respond to the wrong song?
@@Aurora-tp3dyI hadn't heard that. They had also just done another song, had about a minute convo with Andy where he sounds out of breath before doing this song, was supposedly also under the weather, plus nervous becuz his mom was in audience seeing him live for first time. He nailed it.
This is beautiful! So much emotion. An oldie goldie!😢😊😮
The ladies swooning is the best part. They are getting absolutely swept off their feet by this Unchained Melody.
I love that the old songs/singers are being recognized and appreciated by new and younger generations! 🎶
Hope your Grandad is still doing well!
Now of course you have to listen to "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" to get them both singing. It'll knock your socks off!
I feel that the music from My Generation, the 60's, 70's and even back to the 50's music would help to make this world a better place. Music, like this helps in making people feel good. In the 60's, my dad would always have the radio on and all these great songs would be played over and over. We had The Bandstand, Soul Train and others that helped in keeping us introduced to all these great artist music. Such an awesome time and awesome music of my generation and I applaud this younger generation having videos that share this music of an era that was awesome and still is today. Thank you for taking the time to listen to these classic great hits that has transcended time. 🤗
I'm 70, and to this day I still get goosebumps every time I hear him sing this song.❤