HES BEEN DOING IT FOR 55 YEARS AND COUNTING , I BELIEVE MORE BABIES WERE CREATED BY THIS SONG THAN BY ANY OTHER SONG EVER WHEN I GOT BACK FROM NAM , MY WIFE AND I MADE IT OUR BUSINESS TO SEE THEM IN PERSON , WE SAW THEM FOUR TIMES IN FOUR DIFFERENT VENUES AFTER EACH PERFORMANCE MY WIFE WOULD ASK ME , BILLY DID YOU HEAR THAT WHILE BOBBY WAS SINGING UNCHAINED MELODY , I WOULD ANSWER NO MARYANNE WHAT , SHE WOULD SAY , ALL THOSE PANTIES HITTING THE FLOOR , I WOULD LAUGH , AND SAY WHERES YOURS , SHE WOULD SAY IN YOUR JACKET POCKET , AND WE WOULD RUSH HOME AS Fast as possible
Bobby was 25/yrs old when he sang that song live on the Andy Williams TV Show. His mother was in the audience and he wanted to be perfect. And perfect he was. The studio album cut of this song doesn't include the G4 (G5?) note at the very end. It ended with a different octave. This is THE recording to have. Bobby passed away in 2003 but this song lives on. It will forever withstand the test of time! Why? Because "Class Never Goes Out Of Style".
And he was perfect while being sick and running a fever! He was nervous, because his mom was in the front row and had never heard him sing live before.
This song has been recorded over 700 times and this is by far the best recorded version ever!!!!! Bobby Hatfield is the best performer of this song ever!!!!!! This was recorded on the Andy Williams television show in 1965 and no one has ever even come close to matching his performance!!!!! Thank you so much for playing this!!!!
It just amazes me that after 56 years, this song still affects women the same way as when it was first released. Just goes to show how special Bobby was and how timeless this song is.
Exactly, and many have covered the song, and done a damn good job at it, but no one can compare to Bobby. Truly one of the best songs out there to show someones vocal ability. Even more amazing for people to think about, there was zero autotune or any other type of aid back then.
@@lizziethegangsterhippie9291 , his parents were in the audience that evening, and he was nervous about pulling it off. But he did it in a legendary, immortal way!
I am 76, I was single and 21 at the time this song was released. Slow dancing at the club to this song, just at closing time, was the greatest gift a young man to get.
Years after this performance, this song kinda became an anthem for us in Nam. We'd hear it at night comin' from someone's hootch and it would bring tears. Bein' far from home: "...are you still mine?" "...wait for me!" "...time goes by so slowly." Damn, this would rip your heart out! Welcome Home Brothers.
The great Bobby Hatfield of the aRighteous Brothers. It was his Mom’s birthday and she was in the audience. No auto tune, just real talent. I remember when this first came out by Bobby. May he Rest In Peace…
I declare, I think another woman has fallen in love with Bobby and this song. What can I say this reaction has been happening for over one-half of a century. I think it is because this is universal. It transcends places and time. I sincerely hope you liked it.
55 years later and young folks are falling in love with beautiful songs from my era... I think they will outlive violent rap, autotune and computer generated music.for another 55 years plus. I watched this live in 1965 on The Andy Williams Show..
While I am sympathetic to your basic point, I need to push back on a sweeping generalization of gangsta rap. For many of us, there are many songs of that genre that resonate emotionally because it’s speaking truth to power& expresses the anger & frustration of being forced to live under ghetto conditions &/or mistreatment by police & general marginalization by society at large. Having said that, I do agree the Righteous Brothers make beautiful music. Yes, there are those of us who love both art forms.
A beautiful song and a very nice reaction. Miller Charlie I would challenge that none of us are forced to live in ghettos nor are we generally marginalized by society at large. We are all endowed by our creator with basic rights if Life, Liberty and the persuit if Happiness however we choose to define it. These circumstances are the result of thoughts and actions taken either by ourselves or our ancestors. Please read or listen to the writings if Thomas Sowell. Thank you for the discussion topic. Best regards, Scott
@@scottlarsen2000 appreciate the respectful reply. I am familiar with Thomas Sowell, and I wouldn’t challenge his expertise in economics. I can only speak as a person having experiences as a child and young adult that made me very angry. I’ve been fortunate to have success but when I speak of marginalization, I’m referring to the very real unawareness most people have about how many parts of our country are like third world countries. There appears to be an apathy & even your response implies it’s “their”fault, without accepting responsibility for the society today of which you are a part. Many people are forced in the sense that they don’t see a way out, & Thomas Sowell has spoken about how Harlem is very different now than when he grew up, implying opportunities for others to replicate his journey, or say the upward mobility of a talent like Ben Carson, is a vanishing possibility becoming more remote. I am glad we can exchange ideas, and I also challenge you to consider the most effective solution to improve social & economic mobility. My comment about music holds that it is the real frustration felt by many that the country is so indifferent to their situation that is not uncommon. How can we make that difference?
It's strange how we never thought of it at the time, but now that description really jars to the modern ear, like claiming white people couldn't really have soul. It was just soul, which like music, has no colour.
Is it not a blessing from out LORD to be able, through technology, to hear great performances from decades ago? Just think of how many future generations will fall in love with this beautiful rendition.
This was before Electronics could adjust your voice to sound how they need you to. This was REAL RAW Talent, I remember when this version came out my sisters would just keep repeat playing it for hours. Back when men would sing with emotion to women not speak a phrase at them. But it never gets old, Thanks for the memory's.
No autotune, no electronic tricks, just an orchestra and a gigantic talent. Bobby was labelled "The man who stole a million women with his voice". He had me at "Oh......", and I was 15 years old, lol!
Thank you so much for your reaction to this beautiful song done by Bobby Hatfield. I grew up in this time and actually went to the same college as they did in Santa Ana, CA. Bobby's range and vocal ability are second to none. This song was very carefully crafted. There were many very romantic songs back in the day. The Righteous Brothers rendition of Unchained Melody has a special place in music history. It has been chosen as the #1 song in the twentieth century above all others. Over time, there were several renditions of this song by other artists before Bobby to it to a new level. Your reaction to this music was very natural and you are lucky to be so sensitive. There are very, very few songs that can make the listener reach a new level of emotional feeling and many people actually get goosebumps listening to it. Many cry from joy. While more modern songs out there today have merit, I am hoping that you will listen to this special song many more times in your life. Doing that will give you peace and joy. Thank you again for making your wonderful video! Best Wishes! Michael
My favorite love song ever done to perfection. If Bobby Hayfields rendition doesn’t stir your heart you have no heart. I was in high school when this came out and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
You know what amazes me is what how old the song is is your terms and how young you are and you can still soon see the beauty in this music it's amazing to me I love it
No auto tune back then that is just pure gold and if you notice he bites his bottom lip and smiles because he knows he nailed it. And his parents were there and he was nervous because he wanted to impress them and make them proud. He never had to worry about because that was perfect.
His beautiful sound was known in the 60's as "blue-eyed soul". His voice draws out emotions now, almost 60 years later, as much as it did then. Your reaction is priceless!!!
1965, 18 yrs old, graduatinv high school, and slow dancing with your girlfriend to the Rightous Brothers Unchained Melody! We were blessed with beautiful and amazing talent back then and never realized just how great they really were!
I was so blessed to have seen the Righteous Bro. When they went on tour with their first big hit, Little Latin Lupe Lu, and seen them in Las Vegas before Bobby pass away! My wife and I had gone to 5 of their performances during their Career together! What a blessing!!!!
Bobby Hatfield sang this song on the Andy Williams show live back in 1965, I was three years old when this was on the show, also Bobby's mother was in the audience when he performed that song and he said he really was nervous. This live version was even better than the studio version that's why this video is so popular. RIP in Bobby, you are truly missed.
@@wandajaneburlinson5288 he was just a lyrical god! A siren in human form. Who could resist him. Every song he ever sang just effortlessly became his song.
The sad thing is that Bobby Hatfield is no longer alive to enjoy all these wonderful reactions to his brilliant performance. He wasn't a carpenter, but he really nailed it.
I bet Bobby's singing coach said to him (when he did the final version of the song) 'If you sing like that, in front of an audience - I guarantee you, people will be raving about this, for years', and he was right. Here we are 57 years later, and it is still, by far, the best love ballad ever sung. A lot of the reactions we're seeing on youtube, are of people watching it for the first time, and giving us their opinions about it - but if you want a real professional, who gives a detailed analysis of Bobby's singing, then go to @ called 'British guitarist analyses the Righteous Brothers live in 1965'. He will even give you the notes Bobby sang (all 20 of them), when he performed this stunning rendition - no auto-tune required!
Hi Lizzie, This song has been covered by many artists even to this day (2021), but in my humble opinion, no one performs or sings it like this guy: Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers, he absolutely owns this song and will forever own it!!! Oh by the way, that "thump" you just heard, was not your mic, it was me "dropping my mic!!!"
I was lucky enough to have grown up in the 60's & 70's when the Righteous Brothers were touring. I was fortunate enough to see them live on opening night when they opened their club "The Hop" in Fountain Valley, Ca. and again when they opened another "The Hop" in Lakwood, CA.
Bobby Hatfield was so damn good looking as well as being a superb singer, many of us ladies would fantasize about him in carnal ways. He brought out the BEAST in us, what a ULTIMATE HUNK.
@@sharncoppy9527 No offense intended. His performance was incredible. But I was taken aback by the "ULTIMATE HUNK" comment. It just was curious to me to discover he had THAT kind of effect on some of you. But, hey, go ahead and fantasize about whomever triggers your "BEAST."
This song has melted the hearts of generations of women...it took him 20 sec. to get you! It's a VERY popular song at weddings, and is responsible for lots and lots of babies. :-)
I was! I danced to this song at my high school grad. But I remember it so well... and you're absolutely correct... when this song was released it absolutely took the world by storm. We had never really heard anything like it before. When Bobby sang this song it almost sounded like an angel... it was that perfect.
song came on?... heck I had the REB greatest hits on my 8 track in my Mustang. I didnt wait for the radio to play it. If you couldn't get to first base with the RB on the box, you were truly pathetic.
Awesome!!. The great Bobby Hatfield; he was 25 at the time...he sang so smoothly & had a beautiful voice... I:m 70 now - whenever I hear this it gets me emotional.. Thanks for posting. 🙏🙂
"Okay with the effortless slayage!" Greatest reaction line I have heard on youtube. So honest and open. Love your reactions. "Come on high note!" I have watched this reaction video probably ten times now. It never gets old. Keep doing YOU girl. I LOVE IT.
What was truly remarkable about this particular video was how you were distracted at the beginning by your mic and then genuinely startled back to attention by the softness of his voice.
@@donrudd1358 whether I have it or not is irrelevant. The point is: you couldn't pick an autotuned vocal out from a group of 5 and I'm betting you couldn't consistently pick it out even in an A/B test with the same vocal. His vocal is amazing, no doubt, but it doesnt require knocking today's singers for something you couldn't put your ear on if you tried and especially considering his vocal also "set the bar beyond reach" for even the best singers of his own day (long before autotune) Legends don't need anyone to bring something else down to lift them up, they transcend on their own merits. Like how a beautiful woman doesn't want/need to hear you call another woman ugly to get your point across. Try liking something for once without telling us how bad/ugly something else is in your opinion.
He was singing this live on the Andy Williams Show in 1965...The strings & instrumentals you kept mentioning that you liked, is because he was being accompanied by a full orchestra!!! Please react to these other songs by The Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost That Loving Feeling," "Soul And Inspiration," "I Just Want To Make Love To You," "Ebb Tide," "Summertime," "What I'd Say," "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Rock And Roll Heaven." You will be glad you did!!!
The fact that film composer Alex North co-wrote this song makes a huge difference, too. The lush sound of the song is all him. Hatfield's vocals, of course, were the final touch that made this a classic.
I was a young teenager when that song came out. Not even old enough to date yet. But that song was sooo beautiful. How can you not feel what Bobby was feeling when he sang that song. The look on his face...who was he singing that to? Oh so lucky lucky one. I am so happy to see young people getting to hear his magic. It was magic and still is. Thank you Bobby, we miss you " so much." Rest in Peace.
That was Bobby Hatfield, that song was used in the movie Ghost. Check out You've Lost that Lovin Feeling. It has also Bill Medley the other half of the duo. And they used it in the movie, Top Gun.
The difference between this dude and most other performers is, this guy is actually expressing the song and lyrics, not merely reciting the text. It's like he's serenading his audience. Absolutely brilliant performance. btw, i came here only because of the channels name. your name i guess :)
You can't imagine how much joy and tenderness this joy has brought me at many dance parties in the sixties and seventies. Usually it was played at or near the end of each party to top off a great time of slow dancing with your sweetheart. Even at my ripe old age of 74, this song still stirs the embers within this old body and takes me back to those days of "young love". Never do I get tire of hearing it and never will. Thank you, thank you and thank you, Bobby Hatfield
The strings and the voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield made this version of 'Alex North's & Hy Zarets' "Unchained Melody" the greatest version ever!.
I know you will also really enjoy both brothers (not really brothers, a black marine went to their show with some buddies and after they sang he said "thats righteous brothers" and they adopted the name) singing in these videos "You've lost that loving feeling" and "(You're my) Soul and Inspiration"
@@lizziethegangsterhippie9291 Oh forgot to mention the best version of "..Loving feeling.." is the black and white version with 11M views and 3:47 in length. Here is version of "Soul and Inspiration" its a bit blurry at the beginning but has good sound. ua-cam.com/video/wsnj6FmuUp8/v-deo.html These versions are of them in their prime and with no audience noise distracting from their songs.
I heard you mention you would like to make this song your first dance at your wedding. Another possibility is a song called "Paradise" by Styx from the album Return to Paradise. It's a beautiful song!
True-no autotune, but to be fair, you only know that because of when it was recorded - in other words, I'd bet my life you couldn't tell the difference between an autotuned vocal and a straight take
always thought it was cool the little smile he gives at every break. You'd think he is smiling at some girls but he said later that he was smiling at his mother who was in attendance and he knew he was nailing the song
Like I said before. I love your honest, heart felt reactions. And, DAMN GIRL! Your eyes! So captivating! Keep the oldies coming. I grew up with my parents listening to a lot of these songs! Brings back sweet memories.
Agreed - You've Lost That Loving Feeling was the most played song on American radio and television in the 20th century, featured in the movie Top Gun and TV show Cheers, and best of all it features both "brothers" Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield (the soloist here). If you are going to listen to the Righteous Brothers, you really should listen to the harmonies of both "brothers' rather than just one.
elvis did a version of the song, the live version was heart wrenching knowing his past lost and that he will be dead soon. but this is the best version of all by far.
I sang this to my wife at our wedding in 1983. She, however she said I murdered it. I'm guessing it's not a song for a baritone, she told me I was of better sticking to my drumming. I thought it was an appropriate song as I was in the Royal Marine Commandos, I had returned from the war for the Falkland Islands when I proposed, and now was shipping out to Sierra Leone two days later, so much for my attempt at being romantic. On the upside she liked me in my Dress Uniform, and having my comrades forming the sword tunnel helped. I must have done something write because we're still together. With 4 children and 7 grandchildren, we got busy on baby's when I was home. I served my Queen and Country for 34 years as a Royal Marine Commandos and Specialist Forces, and then 2 years in hospital, and she stuck by me even though I'm wheelchair bound now. We do actually have a song by Queen called "Your Me Best Friend", a very apt song as she has been my best friend since we were both 16.
He sinply slayed that track. I'm a 40 year old man, and if Bobby suddenly somehow came back to life, and stood at my door singing that song to Me, there ain't a thing in this world, he couldn't make Me do haha 😂 he'd sing the song and then be like "and would you please go rob a bank for Me", and I'd already be on my way, crowbar in hand😎😊
On a scale of 1 to 10, Bobby Hatfield's brilliant rendition of, "Unchained Melody," is a 15. No wonder Bill Medly (the other Righteous Brother) was kicking himself for allowing Bobby Hatfield to perform it solo.
That song came out when I was 12 years old I am now 65. I have never heard anyone ever that didn't really like it. All the girls love Bobby. He was just awesome.
I think the music is actually better than on the studio version. Does anyone know what the instrument is just before the crescendo that makes that pa-pa-pa sound? It sounds lonely and the music is sort of limping along like a tired man trudging hopelessly in the dark, the crescendo slowly rises warning us that something momentous is about to happen ... and then Bobby hits us with his high notes and just knocks our socks off!! I love it ... I get more chills now that I did when it first came out. Probs cos I'm old and grey now and no-one loves me like that anymore. boo-hoo! :D
I was in high school and college in that era, and you are so right--slow dancing to songs like this was truly a dream! And it seemed that every day another song came out!!
I know the feeling. I've heard this song MANY times over the years but the violins in the background are absolutely beautiful and that voice could melt butter. OMG!! He was AMAZING!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
How’s everyone doing today? 💗✨
My beautiful gangsta girl 😂♥️
Good morning love your reactions
Doing gr8 had a good sleep. hehe
@@dvdgway 🥰🙏🏾
@@trucnman20 thank you! 💗
And Bobby Hatfield melts another heart 54 years later.
Yeah, that one's kind of timeless.
HES BEEN DOING IT FOR 55 YEARS AND COUNTING , I BELIEVE MORE BABIES WERE CREATED BY THIS SONG THAN BY ANY OTHER SONG EVER WHEN I GOT BACK FROM NAM , MY WIFE AND I MADE IT OUR BUSINESS TO SEE THEM IN PERSON , WE SAW THEM FOUR TIMES IN FOUR DIFFERENT VENUES AFTER EACH PERFORMANCE MY WIFE WOULD ASK ME , BILLY DID YOU HEAR THAT WHILE BOBBY WAS SINGING UNCHAINED MELODY , I WOULD ANSWER NO MARYANNE WHAT , SHE WOULD SAY , ALL THOSE PANTIES HITTING THE FLOOR , I WOULD LAUGH , AND SAY WHERES YOURS , SHE WOULD SAY IN YOUR JACKET POCKET , AND WE WOULD RUSH HOME AS Fast as possible
@@williamfox666 HEHEHHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHE!!!!
My two favorite singers Elvis and Bobby. May they both really love heaven. Rocking roll Heven. That is where they both are.
@@williamfox666 he was awesome but his years stopped counting a long time ago unfortunately
Bobby was 25/yrs old when he sang that song live on the Andy Williams TV Show. His mother was in the audience and he wanted to be perfect. And perfect he was. The studio album cut of this song doesn't include the G4 (G5?) note at the very end. It ended with a different octave. This is THE recording to have. Bobby passed away in 2003 but this song lives on. It will forever withstand the test of time! Why? Because "Class Never Goes Out Of Style".
And he was perfect while being sick and running a fever! He was nervous, because his mom was in the front row and had never heard him sing live before.
This song has been recorded over 700 times and this is by far the best recorded version ever!!!!! Bobby Hatfield is the best performer of this song ever!!!!!! This was recorded on the Andy Williams television show in 1965 and no one has ever even come close to matching his performance!!!!! Thank you so much for playing this!!!!
And she mentioned the instrumental accompaniment. Good catch. Not your average garage band.
It just amazes me that after 56 years, this song still affects women the same way as when it was first released.
Just goes to show how special Bobby was and how timeless this song is.
It’s absolutely beautiful 😭😭
Icons legends with beautiful voices music will always live especially if people like us can introduce others to music we listened to
Exactly, and many have covered the song, and done a damn good job at it, but no one can compare to Bobby. Truly one of the best songs out there to show someones vocal ability. Even more amazing for people to think about, there was zero autotune or any other type of aid back then.
Hate to enlighten you Rick but it also affects men. It mellows them out and makes them think of actually being romantic.
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@@lizziethegangsterhippie9291 , his parents were in the audience that evening, and he was nervous about pulling it off. But he did it in a legendary, immortal way!
That young lady is “Blue Eyed Soul” at its finest. Live, no auto tune , no retakes. Just straight up talent.
Perfect pitch by a singer without tech. Amen.
Without properly placed commas, that first sentence takes on a whole different meaning... 😜
true
Perfect pitch, perfect control, perfect phrasing...hell, even his SUIT is perfect. And the orchestra is just killin' it. This is a masterclass.
The shy smile, head tilt, bedroom eyes, Yup, she's hooked.
When you're good, you're good, and Bobby was real good.
When you realize your elbows are sweating, you're there. Beautiful lady, Bobby Hatfield was blue eyed soul.
Good, yes, really good... but bedroom eyes? No, sorry.
Bobby not awesome. Dinky dow!!
I am 76, I was single and 21 at the time this song was released. Slow dancing at the club to this song, just at closing time, was the greatest gift a young man to get.
Sounds beautiful
Yes I just a few years younger than you this was the music my wife loved.
Bobby, from the grave, makes today's TV talent shows look like amatuer karoake night.
It's sad that talent like him perishes but through the miracle of recording, we'll have performances like this forever.
I can’t watch those shows - I saw the Righteous Brothers live - nothing compares.
@@u4riahsc okay, I'll take the bait; I'm jealous: YOU SAW THEM LIVE; Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's a good conent .. so true ..
Amen, Brother, Amen!
Years after this performance, this song kinda became an anthem for us in Nam. We'd hear it at night comin' from someone's hootch and it would bring tears. Bein' far from home: "...are you still mine?" "...wait for me!" "...time goes by so slowly." Damn, this would rip your heart out! Welcome Home Brothers.
The greatest possible tribute to Bobby Hatfield: he's still melting hearts seventeen years after his death...
yep
melting hearts and panties lol
Donald Ball took the words right out of my mouth.
And here we are in 2023 and Bobby is still making the ladies melt 20 years after his passing. He was one of a kind!
I wonder if he realized at the time that he just pulled off one of the best live performances in music history.
The great Bobby Hatfield of the aRighteous Brothers. It was his Mom’s birthday and she was in the audience. No auto tune, just real talent. I remember when this first came out by Bobby. May he Rest In Peace…
This performance is October 25; his mother's birthday is January 10.
I declare, I think another woman has fallen in love with Bobby and this song. What can I say this reaction has been happening for over one-half of a century. I think it is because this is universal. It transcends places and time. I sincerely hope you liked it.
It's been said this song and Bobby's voice is responsible for 10% of the worlds' babies.. I can believe it! :)
No auto tune either. Now you know why your parents and grandparents say they don't make music like they used to. RIP Bobby
Now you know what was playing when your grandparents made your parents, LOL.
Now you know where you came from...😎
The man did this live ! No voice enhancements! And his mother was in the crowd ! Absolutely amazing performance !
55 years later and young folks are falling in love with beautiful songs from my era... I think they will outlive violent rap, autotune and computer generated music.for another 55 years plus. I watched this live in 1965 on The Andy Williams Show..
While I am sympathetic to your basic point, I need to push back on a sweeping generalization of gangsta rap. For many of us, there are many songs of that genre that resonate emotionally because it’s speaking truth to power& expresses the anger & frustration of being forced to live under ghetto conditions &/or mistreatment by police & general marginalization by society at large. Having said that, I do agree the Righteous Brothers make beautiful music. Yes, there are those of us who love both art forms.
@@chemquests well said 🥰💗
Truly for realz my music list has 1000s songs
A beautiful song and a very nice reaction. Miller Charlie I would challenge that none of us are forced to live in ghettos nor are we generally marginalized by society at large. We are all endowed by our creator with basic rights if Life, Liberty and the persuit if Happiness however we choose to define it. These circumstances are the result of thoughts and actions taken either by ourselves or our ancestors. Please read or listen to the writings if Thomas Sowell. Thank you for the discussion topic. Best regards, Scott
@@scottlarsen2000 appreciate the respectful reply. I am familiar with Thomas Sowell, and I wouldn’t challenge his expertise in economics. I can only speak as a person having experiences as a child and young adult that made me very angry. I’ve been fortunate to have success but when I speak of marginalization, I’m referring to the very real unawareness most people have about how many parts of our country are like third world countries. There appears to be an apathy & even your response implies it’s “their”fault, without accepting responsibility for the society today of which you are a part. Many people are forced in the sense that they don’t see a way out, & Thomas Sowell has spoken about how Harlem is very different now than when he grew up, implying opportunities for others to replicate his journey, or say the upward mobility of a talent like Ben Carson, is a vanishing possibility becoming more remote. I am glad we can exchange ideas, and I also challenge you to consider the most effective solution to improve social & economic mobility. My comment about music holds that it is the real frustration felt by many that the country is so indifferent to their situation that is not uncommon. How can we make that difference?
And remember, this was a time where there was no technology correcting the voice. This is live and pure. They called it blue eyed soul.
It's strange how we never thought of it at the time, but now that description really jars to the modern ear, like claiming white people couldn't really have soul. It was just soul, which like music, has no colour.
White men have souls, too! ♥️🤠
Is it not a blessing from out LORD to be able, through technology, to hear great performances from decades ago? Just think of how many future generations will fall in love with this beautiful rendition.
I wish I had a hundredth of the talent this man had. A once in a lifetime voice.
The first reactor I've seen who mentions the beauty of the music.
The orchestra did an impeccable performance to accompany an impeccable vocal.
My Father Bounced For Hatfield , Medley And Many Other Bands Back In The Day ..Said They Were The Most Talented He'd Ever Seen ...
Good old school pure talent, no auto tune to disguise you can’t sing, best music for me came from the 60’s 70’s & 80’s
This was before Electronics could adjust your voice to sound how they need you to. This was REAL RAW Talent, I remember when this version came out my sisters would just
keep repeat playing it for hours. Back when men would sing with emotion to women not speak a phrase at them. But it never gets old, Thanks for the memory's.
And here comes the goosebumps again! Sing it Bobby...RIP ❤
A man with a voice And a song the world stopped and listened
Thank god this was recorded, the best live performance of all time
I'd put this, easily, in the top 10 of live musical performances.
No autotune, no electronic tricks, just an orchestra and a gigantic talent. Bobby was labelled "The man who stole a million women with his voice". He had me at "Oh......", and I was 15 years old, lol!
Thank you so much for your reaction to this beautiful song done by Bobby Hatfield. I grew up in this time and actually went to the same college as they did in Santa Ana, CA. Bobby's range and vocal ability are second to none. This song was very carefully crafted. There were many very romantic songs back in the day. The Righteous Brothers rendition of Unchained Melody has a special place in music history. It has been chosen as the #1 song
in the twentieth century above all others. Over time, there were several renditions of this song by other artists before Bobby to it to a new level. Your reaction to this music was very natural and you are lucky to be so sensitive. There are very, very few songs that can make the listener reach a new level of emotional feeling and many people actually get goosebumps listening to it. Many cry from joy. While more modern songs out there today have merit, I am hoping that you will listen to this special song many more times in your life. Doing that will give you peace and joy. Thank you again for making your wonderful video! Best Wishes! Michael
My favorite love song ever done to perfection. If Bobby Hayfields rendition doesn’t stir your heart you have no heart. I was in high school when this came out and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes.
You know what amazes me is what how old the song is is your terms and how young you are and you can still soon see the beauty in this music it's amazing to me I love it
😭💗 thank you
It makes her even more beautiful than she is, doesn't it!
I love it when a singer isn’t just singing words but you can see the emotion in their face, and know that they actually feel it.
No auto tune back then that is just pure gold and if you notice he bites his bottom lip and smiles because he knows he nailed it. And his parents were there and he was nervous because he wanted to impress them and make them proud. He never had to worry about because that was perfect.
His beautiful sound was known in the 60's as "blue-eyed soul". His voice draws out emotions now, almost 60 years later, as much as it did then. Your reaction is priceless!!!
1965, 18 yrs old, graduatinv high school, and slow dancing with your girlfriend to the Rightous Brothers Unchained Melody! We were blessed with beautiful and amazing talent back then and never realized just how great they really were!
I saw The Righteous Brothers in 1984. 15,000 people were silent when this was sung. 🥰
This was our music when I was young. It was such a romantic time for love.
I was so blessed to have seen the Righteous Bro. When they went on tour with their first big hit, Little Latin Lupe Lu, and seen them in Las Vegas before Bobby pass away! My wife and I had gone to 5 of their performances during their Career together! What a blessing!!!!
I am so jealous. You were so blessed.
Bobby Hatfield sang this song on the Andy Williams show live back in 1965, I was three years old when this was on the show, also Bobby's mother was in the audience when he performed that song and he said he really was nervous. This live version was even better than the studio version that's why this video is so popular. RIP in Bobby, you are truly missed.
He was nervous as hell because his mom was in the audience. Still crushed it
He had a cold, too!
@@wandajaneburlinson5288 he was just a lyrical god! A siren in human form. Who could resist him. Every song he ever sang just effortlessly became his song.
I’m 73 years old and I grew up listening to this music. This is all live, no extra enhancements, nothing but Bobby Hatfield in all of his glory.
And a pretty freaking awesome Orchestra arrangement!
It's wonderful that this breathtaking performance was captured for future generations to enjoy.
The sad thing is that Bobby Hatfield is no longer alive to enjoy all these wonderful reactions to his brilliant performance. He wasn't a carpenter, but he really nailed it.
I bet Bobby's singing coach said to him (when he did the final version of the song) 'If you sing like that, in front of an audience - I guarantee you, people will be raving about this, for years', and he was right. Here we are 57 years later, and it is still, by far, the best love ballad ever sung. A lot of the reactions we're seeing on youtube, are of people watching it for the first time, and giving us their opinions about it - but if you want a real professional, who gives a detailed analysis of Bobby's singing, then go to @ called 'British guitarist analyses the Righteous Brothers live in 1965'. He will even give you the notes Bobby sang (all 20 of them), when he performed this stunning rendition - no auto-tune required!
Hi Lizzie, This song has been covered by many artists even to this day (2021), but in my humble opinion, no one performs or sings it like this guy: Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers, he absolutely owns this song and will forever own it!!! Oh by the way, that "thump" you just heard, was not your mic, it was me "dropping my mic!!!"
Ladies Swoon when Bobby Hatfield sings Unchained Melody
I was lucky enough to have grown up in the 60's & 70's when the Righteous Brothers were touring. I was fortunate enough to see them live on opening night when they opened their club "The Hop" in Fountain Valley, Ca. and again when they opened another "The Hop" in Lakwood, CA.
Bobby Hatfield was so damn good looking as well as being a superb singer, many of us ladies would fantasize about him in carnal ways. He brought out the BEAST in us, what a ULTIMATE HUNK.
I love your comment so much, LOL!!
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@@sometimeslyrical You got a problem??????????lol
@@sharncoppy9527 No offense intended. His performance was incredible. But I was taken aback by the "ULTIMATE HUNK" comment. It just was curious to me to discover he had THAT kind of effect on some of you. But, hey, go ahead and fantasize about whomever triggers your "BEAST."
@@sometimeslyrical Why is it hard accept the fact that we women have our fantasies too.
He was the ulti.mate
This song has melted the hearts of generations of women...it took him 20 sec. to get you! It's a VERY popular song at weddings, and is responsible for lots and lots of babies. :-)
No electronics, no tricks, just that voice!! I was 14 going on 15 that year, love it still 57 years later!
Righteous Brothers: "Soul & Inspiration"
Imagine being on a date and this song came on ? Well, back in the day, IT was beyond fantastic. It set the mood for lifetime memories.Trust me.
Amazing 😭
I was! I danced to this song at my high school grad. But I remember it so well... and you're absolutely correct... when this song was released it absolutely took the world by storm. We had never really heard anything like it before. When Bobby sang this song it almost sounded like an angel... it was that perfect.
song came on?... heck I had the REB greatest hits on my 8 track in my Mustang. I didnt wait for the radio to play it. If you couldn't get to first base with the RB on the box, you were truly pathetic.
@@davidbruce5524 I did fine.😜
@@realcoolbreeze Yep Joe, .... GREAT TIME to be young
Awesome!!.
The great Bobby Hatfield; he was 25 at the time...he sang so smoothly & had a beautiful voice...
I:m 70 now - whenever I hear this it gets me emotional..
Thanks for posting.
🙏🙂
Suggestion....
If your going the Righteous Brother's route.... ""You're my soul and inspiration"" and ""You've lost that loving feeling""
"Okay with the effortless slayage!" Greatest reaction line I have heard on youtube. So honest and open. Love your reactions. "Come on high note!" I have watched this reaction video probably ten times now. It never gets old. Keep doing YOU girl. I LOVE IT.
the lip bite at end, he knew he nailed it, probably the best live performance ive seen!
What was truly remarkable about this particular video was how you were distracted at the beginning by your mic and then genuinely startled back to attention by the softness of his voice.
literally 😭😭 thank you so much 💗
Almost 60 years , Not only stands the test of time but sets the bar beyond reach for todays auto tune singers. Simple Truth
10K says you couldn't pass a pepsi challenge between an autotuned vocal and a straight one. Simple truth.
@@jacksavage2205 You got 10k to throw around or you think you funny?
@@donrudd1358 whether I have it or not is irrelevant. The point is: you couldn't pick an autotuned vocal out from a group of 5 and I'm betting you couldn't consistently pick it out even in an A/B test with the same vocal. His vocal is amazing, no doubt, but it doesnt require knocking today's singers for something you couldn't put your ear on if you tried and especially considering his vocal also "set the bar beyond reach" for even the best singers of his own day (long before autotune)
Legends don't need anyone to bring something else down to lift them up, they transcend on their own merits. Like how a beautiful woman doesn't want/need to hear you call another woman ugly to get your point across.
Try liking something for once without telling us how bad/ugly something else is in your opinion.
He was singing this live on the Andy Williams Show in 1965...The strings & instrumentals you kept mentioning that you liked, is because he was being accompanied by a full orchestra!!! Please react to these other songs by The Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost That Loving Feeling," "Soul And Inspiration," "I Just Want To Make Love To You," "Ebb Tide," "Summertime," "What I'd Say," "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Rock And Roll Heaven." You will be glad you did!!!
The fact that film composer Alex North co-wrote this song makes a huge difference, too. The lush sound of the song is all him. Hatfield's vocals, of course, were the final touch that made this a classic.
What about LITTLE LATIN LOOPY LOU? I know their fame is justifiably around their sensational love songs, but they did a little rock and roll to boot
@@daverice7855 Yes Sir, you're absolutely right, that one slipped my mind, but it too is a good one!!!
I was fortunate to have seen the show live in the 60s, even better live. SJ
So did I! I was ten and watched it with my mother. That was my first ever swoon...lol.
Darlin', you just heard the most played song of the 20th century! and now you know why! Still an all time favorite for weddings, too!
More babies were conceived to this song than any other, I think. He had a 4 or 5 octave range. Just incredible!
I was a young teenager when that song came out. Not even old enough to date yet. But that song was sooo beautiful. How can you not feel what Bobby was feeling when he sang that song. The look on his face...who was he singing that to? Oh so lucky lucky one. I am so happy to see young people getting to hear his magic. It was magic and still is. Thank you Bobby, we miss you " so much." Rest in Peace.
That was Bobby Hatfield, that song was used in the movie Ghost. Check out You've Lost that Lovin Feeling. It has also Bill Medley the other half of the duo. And they used it in the movie, Top Gun.
It was first used in the movie "Unchained". (The song. Not the artist.)
Now you need to listen to them singing, “you’ve lost that loving feeling”. It was the single most played song on the radio between 1965-2000
The difference between this dude and most other performers is, this guy is actually expressing the song and lyrics, not merely reciting the text. It's like he's serenading his audience. Absolutely brilliant performance.
btw, i came here only because of the channels name. your name i guess :)
Thank you 😭💗
You can't imagine how much joy and tenderness this joy has brought me at many dance parties in the sixties and seventies. Usually it was played at or near the end of each party to top off a great time of slow dancing with your sweetheart. Even at my ripe old age of 74, this song still stirs the embers within this old body and takes me back to those days of "young love". Never do I get tire of hearing it and never will. Thank you, thank you and thank you, Bobby Hatfield
Unfortunately honey music will never grow old but we will
The strings and the voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield made this version of 'Alex North's & Hy Zarets' "Unchained Melody" the greatest version ever!.
His Mom was in the audience for that performance. Pure talent! Loved your reaction.
Awesome slow dance song with your lady. Been married for 43 years. We always get out on the floor for this one.
Such a perfect and stunningly beautiful live performance brought out your beautiful emotions. You are one lovely lady Lizzie
I know you will also really enjoy both brothers (not really brothers, a black marine went to their show with some buddies and after they sang he said "thats righteous brothers" and they adopted the name) singing in these videos "You've lost that loving feeling" and "(You're my) Soul and Inspiration"
Thank you so much 🥺💗
@@lizziethegangsterhippie9291 Oh forgot to mention the best version of "..Loving feeling.." is the black and white version with 11M views and 3:47 in length. Here is version of "Soul and Inspiration" its a bit blurry at the beginning but has good sound. ua-cam.com/video/wsnj6FmuUp8/v-deo.html These versions are of them in their prime and with no audience noise distracting from their songs.
I heard you mention you would like to make this song your first dance at your wedding. Another possibility is a song called "Paradise" by Styx from the album Return to Paradise. It's a beautiful song!
Try a song called "Paradise" by Styx From the Album or CD:. Return to Paradise. Look at the comments to this song. It's Beautiful!!!💞
Yes, his voice is like honey, smooth and rich, the instrumental portion helps build to the crescendo, and he’s adorable.
no auto tune or any other tricks Just pure talent
True-no autotune, but to be fair, you only know that because of when it was recorded - in other words, I'd bet my life you couldn't tell the difference between an autotuned vocal and a straight take
Truly epic & timeless
always thought it was cool the little smile he gives at every break. You'd think he is smiling at some girls but he said later that he was smiling at his mother who was in attendance and he knew he was nailing the song
This is an absolute treasure. I’m glad this song will live through this recording forever
Wonderful reaction!❤❤❤
Bobby Hatfield " Summertime " him singing this is unbelievable talent
It's amazing how she gets the reality of how this loving song must have impacted individuals personally.
Thank you 😭💗
@@lizziethegangsterhippie9291 no.....thank you!!!
Like I said before. I love your honest, heart felt reactions. And, DAMN GIRL! Your eyes! So captivating! Keep the oldies coming. I grew up with my parents listening to a lot of these songs! Brings back sweet memories.
You should listen to you've lost that lovin feeling.
Agreed - You've Lost That Loving Feeling was the most played song on American radio and television in the 20th century, featured in the movie Top Gun and TV show Cheers, and best of all it features both "brothers" Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield (the soloist here). If you are going to listen to the Righteous Brothers, you really should listen to the harmonies of both "brothers' rather than just one.
elvis did a version of the song, the live version was heart wrenching knowing his
past lost and that he will be dead soon. but this is the best version of all by far.
Some of us were so lucky to have lived with that music and great performers with "godly" voices. And no amplification.
I sang this to my wife at our wedding in 1983. She, however she said I murdered it. I'm guessing it's not a song for a baritone, she told me I was of better sticking to my drumming. I thought it was an appropriate song as I was in the Royal Marine Commandos, I had returned from the war for the Falkland Islands when I proposed, and now was shipping out to Sierra Leone two days later, so much for my attempt at being romantic. On the upside she liked me in my Dress Uniform, and having my comrades forming the sword tunnel helped.
I must have done something write because we're still together. With 4 children and 7 grandchildren, we got busy on baby's when I was home. I served my Queen and Country for 34 years as a Royal Marine Commandos and Specialist Forces, and then 2 years in hospital, and she stuck by me even though I'm wheelchair bound now. We do actually have a song by Queen called "Your Me Best Friend", a very apt song as she has been my best friend since we were both 16.
That’s amazing 😂💗 thanks so much for sharing !!
Congratulation staying with your wife.
Blue eyed soul still breaking hearts. You're correct honey in the 60's this was the ultimate slow dance song everywhere.
I’ll never tire of hearing that song and that amazing voice. ❤️
He sinply slayed that track. I'm a 40 year old man, and if Bobby suddenly somehow came back to life, and stood at my door singing that song to Me, there ain't a thing in this world, he couldn't make Me do haha 😂 he'd sing the song and then be like "and would you please go rob a bank for Me", and I'd already be on my way, crowbar in hand😎😊
On a scale of 1 to 10, Bobby Hatfield's brilliant rendition of, "Unchained Melody," is a 15. No wonder Bill Medly (the other Righteous Brother) was kicking himself for allowing Bobby Hatfield to perform it solo.
That song came out when I was 12 years old I am now 65. I have never heard anyone ever that didn't really like it. All the girls love Bobby. He was just awesome.
I love how you mention the orchestra. The arrangement really helps sell this tune.
The Andy Williams Show had a superb orchestra...as befitted an incredible singing talent like Andy Williams...and some of his amazing guests.
It’s breathtaking 😭😭
I think the music is actually better than on the studio version. Does anyone know what the instrument is just before the crescendo that makes that pa-pa-pa sound? It sounds lonely and the music is sort of limping along like a tired man trudging hopelessly in the dark, the crescendo slowly rises warning us that something momentous is about to happen ... and then Bobby hits us with his high notes and just knocks our socks off!! I love it ... I get more chills now that I did when it first came out. Probs cos I'm old and grey now and no-one loves me like that anymore. boo-hoo! :D
Yes it was wonderful back when we danced to all these fantastic songs.
Bobby was 25 yrs old in this video.
He is in the rock and roll hall of fame.
I was in high school and college in that era, and you are so right--slow dancing to songs like this was truly a dream! And it seemed that every day another song came out!!
There’s a story behind that little lip biting smile at the very end. Bobby’s mother was in the studio audience, and he knew he had just nailed it.
I know the feeling. I've heard this song MANY times over the years but the violins in the background are absolutely beautiful and that voice could melt butter. OMG!! He was AMAZING!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 😊
Thank you so much 💗
Soft spoken elegance. And the song isn't bad either.
🥺💗 thank you
He sounds just like an angel singing doesnt he a georgus man with a georgus voice and music behind him bless him R.I.P Bobby 😇😇
Listen to him sing My Prayer and Ebb Tide. You will absolutely love it. He’s the best. No else compares to Bobby’s voice.