Just so you know, Bobby Hatfield had a cold that night AND his mother was in the audience too. He was nervous and he still knocked It of the park! No auto tune... just pure talent.
This performance was on the Andy Williams Show, which was a tv show. Andy Williams was the guy who interviewed them at the start. He was a huge star as a vocalist in his own right. There's another clip from this show with him and the Righteous Brothers together singing a trio. So the weird venue is actually a tv sound stage, a theater-in-the-round set-up, with the audience seated on all sides. And it was broadcast live. Both of the Brothers - Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield - sang, with some of the best harmonies ever. They also each did their own solo songs. You definitely need to hear the two of them together.
That is talent that you haven 't had foe the past 35 years. They gave you a Mike and you went our and sang. So glad I was born when I was ..music was great and talent was talent...ROCK ON!!!!!
You need to hear him sing Summertime! He had an incredible voice!!! I was in high school in 1965 when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. Pure raw talent and no auto tunes. RIP Bobby 💖 ❤❤❤
This was on the Andy Williams TV Show. It was easy to miss, but Bobby (the blonde) told Andy that he sang solo on this. If you want to hear them together, listen to 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'. It was the most requested song in the 20th century.
At that time, not much was made of plastic. The microphones were made of metal, which made them heavy. Just prior to this, people would sing at mounted microphones because they were too heavy to carry around the stage. The smaller metal microphone could be carried around on the stage and gave the artist freedom to move his or her body. There were a lot of TV shows in the 60s and 70s that featured musical artists as guests. They were generally called variety shows, and there were usually a few skits besides the music. Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Sonny and Cher, and Carol Burnette were all popular shows with this format. If you really want your mind blown, react to Bobby Hatfield singing "Summertime" live.
Bobby was a class act! His beautiful, perfect voice with his soulful, professional performance while looking like an adorable 'Ken Doll'. This version was even better than the studio cut. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are missed.
Truly enjoyed your reaction! Back in the good old days, Sweetie. Before MTV, VH1, before official videos....there were a lot of variety shows on television where singers, entertainers, etc. performed live before an audience. Untouched, no gimmicks, just pure talent and entertainment. This particular performance was on the Andy Williams show. And believe it or not, Bobby (the one singing) was nervous about this performance because his parents were in the audience.
His mother was in the audience and he was nervous, but as soon as he started singing you could never tell he was. This was their song but sung and recorded by Bobby. If you want to hear both, listen to "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" by them. It'll reach out and grab you.
Said in the beginning he would be solo. This was Andy Williams variety tv show. Andy and his brothers started singing when they were children. Bobby had a head cold here. This was from a movie in 1955 named Unchained. . Song has been covered over 1500 times in over 600 languages, but no one can compare to Bobby
Blue-eyed soul at its best! This is a beautiful love song from 1965. There were young men being drafted to fight a war in Veitnam. This song was very popular with the men leaving home and their loves. I saw the Righteous Brothers nearly 60 years ago. Still love them. Listen to them sing I Just Want To Make Love To You and Summertime.
Room-temp butter sure is smooth and doesn't tear up soft bread at all. I liken his voice to warm honey. His singing style is so effortless, as you say; the beat reminds me of the TIME concept in the song -- a bass plunk and the quicker tap-tap-tap of the snare sound like a clock's workings -- "time can do so much."
As the story goes .. Originally; this singing duo did not yet have a name . They we performing for a primarily black audience when someone yelled out "That's Righteous bothers" and they adopted that as their name
@@d.f.6204 Actually, the coin toss never happened. It was always Bobby's solo; he had been singing it for years. And, he brought it to the studio to record.
@@Aurora-tp3dy Indeed. Bobby had that song in his pocket before he and Bill teamed up. Because of the high notes Bill would never have been able to perform it to perfection, because the beauty of the song rests in the high notes. Lowering it to accommodate Bill's deep tenor wouldn't do the song justice.
@@barbaral8973 You are so right. He knew that song inside out and backwards. The only thing I would add is that Bill's voice type is bass-baritone while Bobby is a countertenor. They sort of met "in the middle" because Bobby could go down and Bill could go up. Of course, Bobby probably could harmonize with a rock...he was the master. Bill sang background vocals on the record, but he's virtually inaudible. Guess I said more than 1 thing.😁
@@Aurora-tp3dy I love it, "Harmonizing with a rock". Yes, he was that talented. Though Bill was good on his own, Bobby made him sound better; also vice versa. I've said it a number of times, there should be a quality documentary on Bobby and Bill. Something along the lines of "Unsung". Bill's book was a real disappointment to me.
This is the gold standard for this song. No on did it better than Bobby Hatfield who passed away in 2003. A brilliant performer as you just heard. 60 years old and still sounds great. No autotune, pure talent. Check out You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling which was the most played song of the 20th Century. Also try Soul and Inspiration and Rock And Roll Heaven. Thx
You asked what show this was on, it was "the Andy Williams Show,Andy Williamrrs" I am 72 years old and I saw it! By the way, Andy Williams was a popular singer in his own right! He had a smooth voice and cut many albums as well as had this show... I noticed he joked about another popular singer named Tony Bennett who cut a hit called "I left my heart in San Francisco.' another great song.... Andy Williams was known for a song written by popular song writer, Henry Mancini called "Moon River." The Righteous Brothers would've considered it to be on honor to be invited to sing on this show!! FYI!! I will also add that the Righteous Brothers are known for singing alone (check out also Bill Medley singing "Brown Eyed Woman," and "The Time of My Life" alone without Bobby Hatfield. They did plenty of duets together like " Soul and Inspirational,' and "Little Latin Lupie Lu." You'll see more comments on their duets that were popular "In our days" I'm sure!!😘 By the way, I'm Rose not my brother, Timothy!! 🌹😁
At the beginning of the tape it explains he’s doing it solo. They agreed to do one solo song on each album and this was his. He owns this song…no one can take his place. They recorded this in 1965 and I still have the original 45!
He told you in the interview at the beginning that he sings this song by himself. But his "brother," Bill (they're not really brothers, they're Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield), sing together on several of their biggest hits. You MUST listen to them together on their breakout hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." They're the ones for whom the term "Blue Eyed Soul" was first used.
Smooth, yes. To say the least! This was filmed live before a live studio audience. This was a solo. His partner was not his brother but their harmonies are legendary as Bobby ( here) was the high and Bill was the deep baritone; he also did solos. But together, magic! They were given their name by a group of black soldiers who appreciated their soul sound, telling them they were singing rightous. The song came out in 1965 during the Vietnam War, and it epitomized the longing for loved ones. Bobby's complete control and amazing vocals performed live with nothing but talent is considered still one of the best live performances. It was perfect. As good as the studio recording on the album. Another incredible talent lost to drugs. You MUST hear one of their songs where they sing together. PLEASE do "You've lost that Loving feeling"!!!
Bobby Hatfield was a counter tenor singer. And a superb one at that. Sadly he died on Nov. 5, 2003 in his Radisson hotel room in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. while on tour. He was 63.
Hey friend, You're doing a great invitation of a hip, in articulate black man who just can't help himself or his accent. Bravo to an amazing performance! That will get you your nickel, even if nothing else does.
Please react to the Rightous Brothers singing “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”, “Soul And Inspiration” “Ebb Tide”, “ Rock and Roll Heaven” “ Summertime”
That was the Andy Williams Show! We used to watch it regularly, I would have been 5 years old when this was on in ’65. I don’t recall it, I was too young, but I’m sure I watched it because my dad a Andy Williams fan and loved that show.
The Gentleman in the middle is Andy Williams on his TV vanity show the Andy Williams Show and Bobby's Mom is in the audience hearing him live for the first time. Plus Bobby was just getting over a cold at the time.
This is the show where I first saw little Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five. I bet there is a video of the Jackson Five on The Andy Williams Show. I think Michael was about 10
The White radio stations wouldn't accept them at first because the said they sounded Black. ,... It was Black Radio Air play who started playing them and made them Famous... The got their name because they were playing black clubsand one brother hollered out " YOU GUYS SOUND RIGHTEOUS!!!! "and that's how they got the name....
AG TV.... do a reaction to Bobby Hatfield singing SUMMER TIME. Gar-un-tee you'll dig it. Bobby died in 2003 at 63. Been 20 yrs. Will always love & miss him. Thnx. Mesa AZ
Yes but he is the only one this song belongs too. There have been a lot of people do it but none can make you feel it the way he does. This was on the Andy Williams tv show. Up till the 90s we had tv shows that you could watch and the performers had to be able to entertain. No auto tune, no nothing but him and the mic. Pure talent! His mom was in the audience and this was the first time she seen him perform. Their name the Righteous Brothers was just a name they are not actually brothers except in music and heart and soul. This is what we older people call panty dropping song. Lots of first dances at weddings.
Honey this is 1965 before Auto-Tune are filters you got the check out You Lost That Loving Feeling that has both of them and was their biggest hit Soul Inspiration is our third best song appreciate your respect 2 talent. They argue Originators a blue-eyed soul
They r not doing a cover of the song, they r the ones who made that song such a hit, but Bobby Hatfield sang it alone altho he and Bill Medley were a duo, and had a number of hits.
They explained before Bobby started singing that, 1) they aren’t actually brothers, 2) why they decided to call themselves The Righteous Brothers, and 3) that Bobby sings this one solo. I’m not sure why you interpreted something they said to mean that this was a cover, but it isn’t.
And remember this was live back in 1965.
This song has been recorded by many singers but no one has topped Bobby Hatfield's heavenly voice
He was only 25 when he did this performance...so amazing
Bobby never had any vocal coaching. He had a natural talent.
The Righteous Brothers are icons. This is such awesome song. Love your reaction!
Just so you know, Bobby Hatfield had a cold that night AND his mother was in the audience too. He was nervous and he still knocked It of the park! No auto tune... just pure talent.
Sensational performance 🎭! If I only had one word to describe Bobby it would be SUAVE! 😊
Yeah thats a smooth dude lol
This performance was on the Andy Williams Show, which was a tv show. Andy Williams was the guy who interviewed them at the start. He was a huge star as a vocalist in his own right. There's another clip from this show with him and the Righteous Brothers together singing a trio. So the weird venue is actually a tv sound stage, a theater-in-the-round set-up, with the audience seated on all sides. And it was broadcast live. Both of the Brothers - Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield - sang, with some of the best harmonies ever. They also each did their own solo songs. You definitely need to hear the two of them together.
Yes it was, I remember watching it when I was a LOT younger. We laughed and then we all fell in love with Bobby's voice.
That is talent that you haven 't had foe the past 35 years. They gave you a Mike and you went our and sang. So glad I was born when I was ..music was great and talent was talent...ROCK ON!!!!!
You need to hear him sing Summertime! He had an incredible voice!!! I was in high school in 1965 when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. Pure raw talent and no auto tunes. RIP Bobby 💖 ❤❤❤
This was on the Andy Williams TV Show. It was easy to miss, but Bobby (the blonde) told Andy that he sang solo on this. If you want to hear them together, listen to 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling'. It was the most requested song in the 20th century.
At that time, not much was made of plastic. The microphones were made of metal, which made them heavy. Just prior to this, people would sing at mounted microphones because they were too heavy to carry around the stage. The smaller metal microphone could be carried around on the stage and gave the artist freedom to move his or her body.
There were a lot of TV shows in the 60s and 70s that featured musical artists as guests. They were generally called variety shows, and there were usually a few skits besides the music. Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Sonny and Cher, and Carol Burnette were all popular shows with this format.
If you really want your mind blown, react to Bobby Hatfield singing "Summertime" live.
Bobby was a class act! His beautiful, perfect voice with his soulful, professional performance while looking like an adorable 'Ken Doll'. This version was even better than the studio cut. RIP Bobby Hatfield you are missed.
Bill Medley does sing. Listen to both of them sing “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”!
Truly enjoyed your reaction! Back in the good old days, Sweetie. Before MTV, VH1, before official videos....there were a lot of variety shows on television where singers, entertainers, etc. performed live before an audience. Untouched, no gimmicks, just pure talent and entertainment. This particular performance was on the Andy Williams show. And believe it or not, Bobby (the one singing) was nervous about this performance because his parents were in the audience.
His mother was in the audience and he was nervous, but as soon as he started singing you could never tell he was. This was their song but sung and recorded by Bobby. If you want to hear both, listen to "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" by them. It'll reach out and grab you.
I already reacted to that. It was🔥
Said in the beginning he would be solo. This was Andy Williams variety tv show. Andy and his brothers started singing when they were children. Bobby had a head cold here. This was from a movie in 1955 named Unchained. . Song has been covered over 1500 times in over 600 languages, but no one can compare to Bobby
No one does this song like Bobby, not even Elvis, Bobby made it into a mega timeless hit. And with that voice who needs a big microphone anyway
Georgepus! Now check out both brothers singing You've Lost That Loving Feeling. You will not be disappointed!!!!
Back in the early days music was beautiful and pure soulful music that everyone enjoyed.
Blue-eyed soul at its best! This is a beautiful love song from 1965. There were young men being drafted to fight a war in Veitnam. This song was very popular with the men leaving home and their loves. I saw the Righteous Brothers nearly 60 years ago. Still love them. Listen to them sing I Just Want To Make Love To You and Summertime.
MAGNIFICENT!!!❤❤❤
Room-temp butter sure is smooth and doesn't tear up soft bread at all. I liken his voice to warm honey. His singing style is so effortless, as you say; the beat reminds me of the TIME concept in the song -- a bass plunk and the quicker tap-tap-tap of the snare sound like a clock's workings -- "time can do so much."
When you sound so good you don't need a big mike. It is basically known as his song his radiation is everywhere nobody thinks like he does
Best song ever ! Bobby is so awesome ! Sure do miss him ! Gone to soon😢
Blue eyed soul was one of the best eras of music
The Andy Williams Show in 1965. His singing of this song is considered the standard by which other performers are measured when performing this song.
No auto tune. Pure talent.
He's the real deal!!
This was the Andy Williams Show.
This is Bobby Hatfield’s version.
No one can touch it.
The man asking the questions is Andy Williams. This was his TV variety show. He was also a successful recording artist and had several hit records.
As the story goes ..
Originally; this singing duo did not yet have a name . They we performing for a primarily black audience when someone yelled out "That's Righteous bothers" and they adopted that as their name
They each did solos in their performances. This is and always will be Bobby's song. They flipped a coin to see who would sing it.
Yes. I came to say that. So, I will piggyback you on that. I read in an old magazine of my dad's they flipped a coin.
@@d.f.6204 Actually, the coin toss never happened. It was always Bobby's solo; he had been singing it for years. And, he brought it to the studio to record.
@@Aurora-tp3dy Indeed. Bobby had that song in his pocket before he and Bill teamed up. Because of the high notes Bill would never have been able to perform it to perfection, because the beauty of the song rests in the high notes. Lowering it to accommodate Bill's deep tenor wouldn't do the song justice.
@@barbaral8973 You are so right. He knew that song inside out and backwards. The only thing I would add is that Bill's voice type is bass-baritone while Bobby is a countertenor. They sort of met "in the middle" because Bobby could go down and Bill could go up. Of course, Bobby probably could harmonize with a rock...he was the master. Bill sang background vocals on the record, but he's virtually inaudible. Guess I said more than 1 thing.😁
@@Aurora-tp3dy I love it, "Harmonizing with a rock". Yes, he was that talented. Though Bill was good on his own, Bobby made him sound better; also vice versa.
I've said it a number of times, there should be a quality documentary on Bobby and Bill. Something along the lines of "Unsung". Bill's book was a real disappointment to me.
It was a live sudience
Andy Williams show. Just sang using a Mike....that was when there was talent!!!
This is the gold standard for this song. No on did it better than Bobby Hatfield who passed away in 2003. A brilliant performer as you just heard. 60 years old and still sounds great. No autotune, pure talent. Check out You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling which was the most played song of the 20th Century. Also try Soul and Inspiration and Rock And Roll Heaven. Thx
You asked what show this was on, it was "the Andy Williams Show,Andy Williamrrs" I am 72 years old and I saw it! By the way, Andy Williams was a popular singer in his own right! He had a smooth voice and cut many albums as well as had this show... I noticed he joked about another popular singer named Tony Bennett who cut a hit called "I left my heart in San Francisco.' another great song.... Andy Williams was known for a song written by popular song writer, Henry Mancini called "Moon River."
The Righteous Brothers would've considered it to be on honor to be invited to sing on this show!! FYI!! I will also add that the Righteous Brothers are known for singing alone (check out also Bill Medley singing "Brown Eyed Woman," and "The Time of My Life" alone without Bobby Hatfield. They did plenty of duets together like " Soul and Inspirational,' and "Little Latin Lupie Lu." You'll see more comments on their duets that were popular
"In our days" I'm sure!!😘 By the way, I'm Rose not my brother, Timothy!! 🌹😁
When listening to real music, headphones are essential!
At the beginning of the tape it explains he’s doing it solo. They agreed to do one solo song on each album and this was his. He owns this song…no one can take his place. They recorded this in 1965 and I still have the original 45!
He told you in the interview at the beginning that he sings this song by himself. But his "brother," Bill (they're not really brothers, they're Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield), sing together on several of their biggest hits. You MUST listen to them together on their breakout hit, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration." They're the ones for whom the term "Blue Eyed Soul" was first used.
If you are not old enough to, you just wouldn’t know! Haha!
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Smooth, yes. To say the least! This was filmed live before a live studio audience. This was a solo. His partner was not his brother but their harmonies are legendary as Bobby ( here) was the high and Bill was the deep baritone; he also did solos. But together, magic! They were given their name by a group of black soldiers who appreciated their soul sound, telling them they were singing rightous. The song came out in 1965 during the Vietnam War, and it epitomized the longing for loved ones. Bobby's complete control and amazing vocals performed live with nothing but talent is considered still one of the best live performances. It was perfect. As good as the studio recording on the album. Another incredible talent lost to drugs. You MUST hear one of their songs where they sing together. PLEASE do "You've lost that Loving feeling"!!!
Bobby Hatfield was a counter tenor singer. And a superb one at that. Sadly he died on Nov. 5, 2003 in his Radisson hotel room in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. while on tour. He was 63.
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When they sing for passion , not for money and ego ❤
His mom was in the audience ❤😊
Hey friend,
You're doing a great invitation of a hip, in articulate black man who just can't help himself or his accent. Bravo to an amazing performance! That will get you your nickel, even if nothing else does.
He had no vocal training that’s all natural
Please react to the Rightous Brothers singing “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”, “Soul And Inspiration” “Ebb Tide”, “ Rock and Roll Heaven” “ Summertime”
In the beginning when Andy Williams asked him to sing this song.. He said he sings this one by himself
That was on the "Andy Williams Show"! Andy was a great singer himself, known for his rendition of "Moon River"
Please listen to Summertime by Bobby Hatfield of righteous brothers.. Its insane😎😎
it was a very successful Variety Show, the host was Andy Williams, who was a singing star in his own right. The show was on for many years.
That was the Andy Williams Show! We used to watch it regularly, I would have been 5 years old when this was on in ’65. I don’t recall it, I was too young, but I’m sure I watched it because my dad a Andy Williams fan and loved that show.
It was called the Andy Williams show, Andy Williams is the man in the middle ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your reaction and agree with
The Gentleman in the middle is Andy Williams on his TV vanity show the Andy Williams Show and Bobby's Mom is in the audience hearing him live for the first time. Plus Bobby was just getting over a cold at the time.
This is the show where I first saw little Michael Jackson and The Jackson Five. I bet there is a video of the Jackson Five on The Andy Williams Show. I think Michael was about 10
Different type a vibe 🔥🔥
Go back and listen to the introduction again - this was Bobby's solo.
it was the Andy Williams Show Andy was in the middle of them, they are the originals!
They were in a television Studio. Performing live
The song is originally from a 1955 movie "Unchained". Many great singers have covered this song, but none nearly so well as Bobby Hatfield.
Blue eyed soul.
Your are talking through the video listen then comment
The White radio stations wouldn't accept them at first because the said they sounded Black. ,... It was Black Radio Air play who started playing them and made them Famous... The got their name because they were playing black clubsand one brother hollered out " YOU GUYS SOUND RIGHTEOUS!!!! "and that's how they got the name....
The Andy Williams show on tv for many years
They both sing.and check out their other songs!
AG TV.... do a reaction to Bobby Hatfield singing SUMMER TIME. Gar-un-tee you'll dig it. Bobby died in 2003 at 63. Been 20 yrs. Will always love & miss him. Thnx. Mesa AZ
Bobby turned down a pro baseball contract to sing.
Damn i aint know that🤯
Yes but he is the only one this song belongs too. There have been a lot of people do it but none can make you feel it the way he does. This was on the Andy Williams tv show. Up till the 90s we had tv shows that you could watch and the performers had to be able to entertain. No auto tune, no nothing but him and the mic. Pure talent! His mom was in the audience and this was the first time she seen him perform. Their name the Righteous Brothers was just a name they are not actually brothers except in music and heart and soul. This is what we older people call panty dropping song. Lots of first dances at weddings.
Honey this is 1965 before Auto-Tune are filters you got the check out You Lost That Loving Feeling that has both of them and was their biggest hit Soul Inspiration is our third best song appreciate your respect 2 talent. They argue Originators a blue-eyed soul
No it's his song for sure I remember
This song was sang in the Viet Nam War era! A soldiers message to his girl back home!
They said at the beginning .....why Bobby was singing this song by himself!
This was before concerts!!
He's brother said in the beginning where he would be while he was singing this song...They tossed a coin on who would sing this song....
Someone said the mic was so small because it wasn’t wireless with extra components to facilitate Wi-Fi.
If you listened at the beginning and stop criticizing them you would know why he is singing alone. Listening is critical!!! 😮
They r not doing a cover of the song, they r the ones who made that song such a hit, but Bobby Hatfield sang it alone altho he and Bill Medley were a duo, and had a number of hits.
Bobby passed away, so my only hope he is singing in heaven 😇
It was the Andy Williams show
That was the Andy Williams show.
Yes you need to listen to you've lost that loving feeling by them
Their music was/is called blue-eyed soul.
Oh ok👌🏾
Live, story behind the song a prisoner singing about missing his wife
Bobby Hatfield the one singing wrote the song.
On TV live
Andy Williams show live recording
Check out. You Lost That Lovin' Feeling, you'll hear the other Righteous Brother.
They were the originals to do this song. It was on the Andy Williams Show.
Unchained Melody is from the 1955 movie Unchained. Several people recorded it and had hits with it that year. Singers have never stopped recording it.
Exactly, Bob was in the corner kicking himself a lot1😂😂
@@aversteegh1 Bobby Hatfield was the one who sang it, Bill Medley was the one in the corner.
It is a live show 1965
It's their song. Bobby just does it solo.
Did we watch the same video as you? They interviewed the other “brother” at the beginning of the TV show where this was recorded.
This is Bobby Hatfields song
The dudes standing in the corner ..lol.. Music Man
No auto tune😂
Did you NOT watch the Introduction?? WOW
Live tv
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They explained before Bobby started singing that, 1) they aren’t actually brothers, 2) why they decided to call themselves The Righteous Brothers, and 3) that Bobby sings this one solo. I’m not sure why you interpreted something they said to mean that this was a cover, but it isn’t.
It is actually a cover, but Bobby’s rendition of it is the one that everyone thinks is the one to beat
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