Still think this might be the single most brilliant solo male performance ever recorded, with one of the most spectacular and pure endings to a song that you'll ever hear. Sensational, voice of an angel!
@@samhull8382 Just a phenomenal performance, still the greatest I have ever heard. Every now and then, everything comes together perfectly for a singer, and Bobby was 26 years old here and at the peak of his powers. A once in a lifetime performance and I'm sure the angels in heaven would have rated Bobby as the best of them all! Inspirational
scottrainer9704 there will be just the one and only Bobby Hatfield, no other artists then or now have tried to do this song w/o the use of autotune. Bobby was so blessed with such a beautiful voice. No strain on any songs that he sang, so natural. Bobby you are dearly missed your 🎶 will live on.
You've got to give Andy Williams' stage orchestra some credit for this lovely performance. Evocative, emotive, perfectly in-tune. The percussion's emulation of a clock ticking to reinforce the passing of time motif. No rushing, seemingly effortless but from way down in the emotions.
@@artbagley1406Thank you❣️ I enjoyed Andy Williams growing up. 17 year old high school graduate 1969. The Ed Sullivan Show was so important. Saw Simon & Garfunkel & Jimi Hendrix here in Seattle’68 & ‘69.
My dad was in the army and was posted overseas for a year on his own when this song came out. This was 'their' song. My mum now has dementia and is mostly unresponsive, but when she hears this it makes her smile.
Bobby Hatfield did this song but no one will ever do this song better than Bobby his performance was effortless ,smooth and sheer perfection. He owns this song
Absolutely what an instrument. A heavenly blessed man. He was a contratenor; with a range of octaves that was unbelievable. After all these years, we are so fortunate to still listen to the one and only Bobby. The brothers were called "blue eyed soul". Take a listen to his version of summertime, ebb tide, my prayer. He put his own spin on summertime, his range shows brilliantly in that song. Any song (s) that he sang he did brilliantly. He is dearly missed after all these years.
bugleboy4527 I can't imagine any artist then or now reach those octaves without the autotune feature in place. There is no comparison, Bobby vessel: voice was heavenly blessed. His range of octaves were off the charts. If anyone views Finn from wings of Pegasus, he does a analysis of Bobby doing this song, the range was 20+ octaves. Bobby was a blessed individual with such a god given voice with no vocal training. Bobby you are dearly missed, you have been gone 20 years thank goodness your🎶 is still with us, and it will be till the end of time.
Bobby was a rare counter tenor with a 4 to 5 octave range. He moved effortlessly between octave with None of the stress and strain of someone doing falsetto.
No auto tune, no mixing, no flashing lights, no dancing girls, no fireworks. Live, on a TV show. Wasn't even a Righteous Brothers concert. Andy Williams (good singer) Variety Hour. A damn weekly TV variety show. & 50 years on, singers may love this song. But this performance set a bar that hasn't budged in 50 years. So much for 'modern technology' singers still can't touch it.
mrtim363 absolutely, you are correct, this young man had such a vocal range, to this day no artist could ever reach that range of vocals without using the autotune feature that was in place in the 90' s.
He was nervous enough, already. This was the first time that she would see him sing professionally. Plus, this way, she got to watch the reactions of the people he was singing to. This must have been an all around joy for her.
Bobby Hatfield's version of this is the gold standard for the song. No one before or since has sung it as well. Gorgeous song, gorgeous voice & this is one of his best performances.
ilsaruthen5478 no other artist then or now can compare to his vocal range. Many of my comment s mentioned the usage of autotune. No one could ever be able to replicate that range w/o the autotune feature. Bobby was a natural, no strain at all to reach those high or higher notes.
ilsaruthen5478 Bobby has been gone for 20 years, gratefully we still have his beautiful voice to listen too. There will be no other grouping as bobby and bill. They complemented one another. This particular song will always and forever belong to Bobby Hatfield. Sure that there have been other artists doing this song, absolutely no comparison.
nirmalsuki yes Elvis did attempt to do this song, unfortunately he was not at his best vocally, older not in his best form health wise. Bobby was 25 at this live performance in 1965. No autotune, just a beautiful voice, with Andy Williams orchestra accompanying him. His mom and dad where in the audience, they have heard their son sing, but not a live performance. I'm sure that they very pleased with the performance.
Can’t imagine anyone wanting to hear any of the modern day singers 60 years from now. Unlike this masterpiece by a master vocalist. None of the mealy mouthed mumbling stuff from today.
Bobby Hatfield has a rare counter tenor voice. He doesn't change to a head voice or falsetto to hit those incredibly high notes he achieves with no strain visible. His version of "Summertime" is a vocal exercise like you've never heard. It's amazing.
@@zanhar7688 The high notes have left regular 'singing' as we know it on our music charts & have moved deep into Operatic Notes. As an Opera teacher told me. I have students that 'dream' of hitting those notes as accurately & with such clarity. & They spend years working on it.
Bobby was suffering with a bad cold and nailed this anyway. His parents were in the audience and he was so nervous. He had nothing to worry about. RIP Bobby. You were an angel sent from heaven.
Yeah, that is the kind of performance that makes you give a standing ovation in your own home. It is hard to imagine having that combination of vocal tone, range and control in a live show.
Nothing but a vocalist and a microphone, the way it should be. That was a great reaction to an amazing song. This song brings a tear to my eye every time.
Best "live" performance ever. And it was live, no auto tune (not invented yet). And his mom & dad were in the audience too so he was very nervous. Btw... The fella that introduced them (Andy Williams) is a great singer too, "Youre Just Too Good To Be True" is a really nice one by him. ❤
Salvo, Bobby had a slight cold when he performed this. That, and his mother was in the audience listening to him sing this for the first time. He was scared spitless because he didn't want to mess it up. I think maybe he didn't. He looks so relaxed and into the song. No auto-tune or pitch correction used here - just his beautiful vocals. Always has been and always will be my favorite - pink velvet suit notwithstanding. Thanks for this beautiful blue-eyes soul song and your reaction! Be well and stay happy!
I was 11 years old in 1965. The song then knocked my socks off and still does so today. One of my all-time favourite songs, not only because it's a beautiful song, but also because no-one ever sang it like the great Bobby Hatfield. What a voice the man had! Cheers from South Africa.
This is my favorite song, and no one has ever come close to this performance by the late, great Bobby Hatfield. Two more solo songs by Bobby you may want to check out are "Summertime" and "Ebb Tide". This segment from the Andy Williams Show is such a treasure and needs to be preserved for all eternity. This is how it's done, and future generations need to hear it. Most of todays music will be long forgotten , and this will forever stand the test of time. RIP, Bobby.
Agree. "Summertime" was done on Shindig where the Righteous Brothers were regulars from 1964-1966. "Ebbtide" is a record but Bobby's vocals are all that's needed. See both brothers sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" on the Ed Sullivan TV show and can't forget "Soul and Inspiration" on the Hullabaloo TV show.
Let me add one for you. I recently discovered from another reactioner. It’s an unreleased demo called ‘Stay with me’. This recording moves me more than any other of Bobby’s solos. That says a lot.
It was perfection, from what I remember, Bobby Hatfield was nervous due to his parents being in the audience. The host is legendary singer Andy Williams who has hits during this period, react to Andy William's "Can't Get Used To Losing You" and "Moon River," "Born Free," "Where Do I Begin?" and, "Canadian Sunset" and "Love is A Many Splendored Thing." Christmas Song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year" and "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season.
I love Andy Williams. It's the most wonderful time of the year is one of my favourite Christmas songs. Andy was also instrumental in launching the careers of The Osmonds.
@@ginalashley1265 , apart from the celebration of the nativity, it simply cannot be a 100% Christmas season without listening to the voices of Andy Williams, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Karen Carpenter, and Elvis Presley while putting up a Christmas tree, decorating the house, wrapping presents, and drinking hot chocolate on frosty December nights! Mmm-mmm-mmm!
Bobby Hatfield's Version is Unsurpassed with his Vocal Range and Stage Presence, Absolutely a Phenomenal Performance ! RIP Mr. Hatfield "The One And Only !"
I was 10 years old when my oldest sister brought this LP home and I immediately fell in love. Also, I was privileged enough to get to see Bobby sing this on The Andy Williams show. That, and seeing the Beatles perform on Ed Sullivan were the two greatest memories of my young life. Thanks for playing!
The bit with Bill saying "I didn't think it would be a hit" was a joke of course...they both wanted to do it, but Bobby is said to have "won a coin toss". They each had "solos" throughout their time together. The original song back in 1955 was so popular, that 3 different artists charted with it.
I like it that you let the song finished without pausing. Not that pausing is no good, but....Great reaction coming from a guy. Most gal reactors would hold their hearts, fan their faces with their hands, smile and even cry. They just get swept away with emotions by this love song. I can understand why. I always enjoy watching their faces. Many great singers tried to cover this song. But none could own it like Bobby, not even Elvis, in my opinion.
That song affects your body every time. There's a purity and a calling in that song like no other. I'm so glad you loved it as much as I did. It just connects so well to your heart.
The incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Done 58 years ago (Live) on the Andy Williams Television Show in (1965). No one has sung this song better than Bobby Hatfield and no Orchestra has performed this song better than the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show. Together they created the greatest live performance ever. This rendition of "Unchained Melody" has become the quintessential version of them all. This arrangement has been used ever since by every singer and orchestra. The host Andy Williams said it best at the end "Beautiful." Awesome reaction and welcome the standing ovation at the end.
Perfect vocals and orchestration. Considered the greatest live performance ever. Other tapes run a second or so longer at the end of the song. Bobby flashes a little smile. He knew he had nailed it. Great how you give some background at the beginning.
This was my youth, love so much, danced many times to Unchained Melody! In the early 2000 they performed fairly close but I couldn’t spare the 75. for a ticket. Such a regret… should have tightened my belt someway! Thank you for your great reaction!
This is the only version I know, and the only version I will ever need. Is one of my favorite songs sung so beautifully. I cry every time I hear it thank you for respecting the song and the artistry.
Best reaction I've seen you give. So genuine and heartfelt. The host speaking to the guys was Andy Williams who sang Moon River another song you would enjoy.
I was 13 years old when this song came out- we little girls go to song for young heartbreak- The Rightious Brothers were what we needed for our tears-- the MC was Andy Williams and that man could sing!
New here, as a 60 yr old, love that the younger generation is opening up to older music, also thank you for letting the video play without interruption. Enjoy the music and thank you again.
Still think this might be the single most brilliant solo male performance ever recorded, with one of the most spectacular and pure endings to a song that you'll ever hear. Sensational, voice of an angel!
Not sure even angels could hit those notes...
@@samhull8382 Just a phenomenal performance, still the greatest I have ever heard. Every now and then, everything comes together perfectly for a singer, and Bobby was 26 years old here and at the peak of his powers. A once in a lifetime performance and I'm sure the angels in heaven would have rated Bobby as the best of them all! Inspirational
Nobody ever did it like him.....period.
scottrainer9704 there will be just the one and only Bobby Hatfield, no other artists then or now have tried to do this song w/o the use of autotune. Bobby was so blessed with such a beautiful voice. No strain on any songs that he sang, so natural. Bobby you are dearly missed your 🎶 will live on.
His voice is like liquid gold
No wonder older people say today’s music is rubbish. We were so lucky to have grown up with so much real talent.
You've got to give Andy Williams' stage orchestra some credit for this lovely performance. Evocative, emotive, perfectly in-tune. The percussion's emulation of a clock ticking to reinforce the passing of time motif. No rushing, seemingly effortless but from way down in the emotions.
@@artbagley1406Thank you❣️ I enjoyed Andy Williams growing up. 17 year old high school graduate 1969. The Ed Sullivan Show was so important. Saw Simon & Garfunkel & Jimi Hendrix here in Seattle’68 & ‘69.
We didn’t realize how special it was, there was so many good songs
@@artbagley1406you know I never noticed the clock ticking till you said it!!! Bobby's voice and the orchestra was all I noticed. Thanks for that!!
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My dad was in the army and was posted overseas for a year on his own when this song came out. This was 'their' song. My mum now has dementia and is mostly unresponsive, but when she hears this it makes her smile.
No auto tune needed. A true artist!
Bobby Hatfield did this song but no one will ever do this song better than Bobby his performance was effortless ,smooth and sheer perfection. He owns this song
It's called Blue-Eyed Soul. This song caused a massive population growth in the mid sixties, What woman could say no to that!
simply amazing!! THIS is how music is supposed to be enjoyed. NO dancers, No fireworks, NO stupid costumes just SING without autotune.
Stunning, He really uses his voice like an instrument, and wow that vocal range.
Absolutely what an instrument. A heavenly blessed man. He was a contratenor; with a range of octaves that was unbelievable. After all these years, we are so fortunate to still listen to the one and only Bobby. The brothers were called "blue eyed soul". Take a listen to his version of summertime, ebb tide, my prayer. He put his own spin on summertime, his range shows brilliantly in that song. Any song (s) that he sang he did brilliantly. He is dearly missed after all these years.
bugleboy4527 I can't imagine any artist then or now reach those octaves without the autotune feature in place. There is no comparison, Bobby vessel: voice was heavenly blessed. His range of octaves were off the charts. If anyone views Finn from wings of Pegasus, he does a analysis of Bobby doing this song, the range was 20+ octaves. Bobby was a blessed individual with such a god given voice with no vocal training. Bobby you are dearly missed, you have been gone 20 years thank goodness your🎶 is still with us, and it will be till the end of time.
Bobby was a rare counter tenor with a 4 to 5 octave range. He moved effortlessly between octave with None of the stress and strain of someone doing falsetto.
Music today just can’t compare to the music of the 50s - 80s❤
Truth.
Right on
Tell me about it! You got that 100% right!
Unfortunately that is true. I think. Video games and cellphones are the culprits.
Nobody does it better than Bobby
No auto tune, no mixing, no flashing lights, no dancing girls, no fireworks. Live, on a TV show. Wasn't even a Righteous Brothers concert. Andy Williams (good singer) Variety Hour. A damn weekly TV variety show. & 50 years on, singers may love this song. But this performance set a bar that hasn't budged in 50 years. So much for 'modern technology' singers still can't touch it.
@@johnbattles1002 You'll get no argument on that from me, I grew up singing "Moon River" with him.
No back tracks, no scantily clad woman twerking.
Yes. Well said.
mrtim363 absolutely, you are correct, this young man had such a vocal range, to this day no artist could ever reach that range of vocals without using the autotune feature that was in place in the 90' s.
Moon River was the first song I learned how to play on the piano.
No autotune and 1 take live.
My favorite performance of all time.
His mom was in the audience, and he was nervous. That little smile at the end shows he had nothing to worry about!
I think he spotted her in the audience then too.
She was the lady in the blue dress sitting just behind him to his right 😊
@@zanhar7688Why would they put her in a lousy seat with his back to her??!
@@catherinelw9365 I have wondered the same thing but am assured that is her. It might have something to do with how the rest of the show went....🤔
He was nervous enough, already. This was the first time that she would see him sing professionally. Plus, this way, she got to watch the reactions of the people he was singing to. This must have been an all around joy for her.
I am a black woman who was born in 1955, and i enjoyed all of this music
Bobby Hatfield's version of this is the gold standard for the song. No one before or since has sung it as well. Gorgeous song, gorgeous voice & this is one of his best performances.
Thanks for not interrupting while Bobby was singing, and not commenting until song's end!
It is said that his mother was in the audience and he was very nervous. Remarkable.
ilsaruthen5478 no other artist then or now can compare to his vocal range. Many of my comment s mentioned the usage of autotune. No one could ever be able to replicate that range w/o the autotune feature. Bobby was a natural, no strain at all to reach those high or higher notes.
@@opaulamorgan4265 yes it was nice to have someone viewing this artist without interruption, listening till the artist was finished with his song.
ilsaruthen5478 Bobby has been gone for 20 years, gratefully we still have his beautiful voice to listen too. There will be no other grouping as bobby and bill. They complemented one another. This particular song will always and forever belong to Bobby Hatfield. Sure that there have been other artists doing this song, absolutely no comparison.
Better than the studio version. One of the finest live performances in history. Magnificent Bobby!!!
Magnificent, YES ! RIP Bobby...
Nobody... not even Elvis, could sing this song better than this gentleman right here.
nirmalsuki yes Elvis did attempt to do this song, unfortunately he was not at his best vocally, older not in his best form health wise. Bobby was 25 at this live performance in 1965. No autotune, just a beautiful voice, with Andy Williams orchestra accompanying him. His mom and dad where in the audience, they have heard their son sing, but not a live performance. I'm sure that they very pleased with the performance.
Elvis sung the Roy Hamilton version.
This is the original and it's the best
Perhaps, the best live performance of all time.
They were friends of mine since 1962...bobby passed away...we miss him
It's wonderful to watch someone properly appreciate the Righteous Brothers.
Your reaction was priceless you didn't need to say anything 🙏
Live broadcast. No electronic manipulation. Just pure talent.
Can’t imagine anyone wanting to hear any of the modern day singers 60 years from now. Unlike this masterpiece by a master vocalist. None of the mealy mouthed mumbling stuff from today.
reaches into your soul then grabs it and holds on till you have Goosebumps over your whole body
no purer music
Bobby Hatfield has a rare counter tenor voice. He doesn't change to a head voice or falsetto to hit those incredibly high notes he achieves with no strain visible. His version of "Summertime" is a vocal exercise like you've never heard. It's amazing.
True ... he doesn't use falsetto here, but he sang quite a bit of it in head voice. His transitions from chest to head and back are amazingly smooth.
@@zanhar7688 The high notes have left regular 'singing' as we know it on our music charts & have moved deep into Operatic Notes. As an Opera teacher told me. I have students that 'dream' of hitting those notes as accurately & with such clarity. & They spend years working on it.
@@mrtim5363Check this!! James Brown & Pavarotti live- “It’s a Man’s World!”
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Bobby was suffering with a bad cold and nailed this anyway. His parents were in the audience and he was so nervous. He had nothing to worry about. RIP Bobby. You were an angel sent from heaven.
no autotune!!!! pure talent!
I tell you, this song is the most powerful testament to a true and enduring love that was ever written - oh. And it’s this rendition.
Yeah, that is the kind of performance that makes you give a standing ovation in your own home. It is hard to imagine having that combination of vocal tone, range and control in a live show.
No matter how many times I hear this, it never fails to give me chills.
I always tear up. Same with Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Still melting almost 60 years later! What a performance. I have to mention that their harmonies together were really magical.
Nothing but a vocalist and a microphone, the way it should be. That was a great reaction to an amazing song. This song brings a tear to my eye every time.
Oh, cool-I never saw the intro convo with Andy Williams before. Gosh, variety shows were great back in the day. So much pure talent on that stage.
Best "live" performance ever. And it was live, no auto tune (not invented yet). And his mom & dad were in the audience too so he was very nervous.
Btw... The fella that introduced them (Andy Williams) is a great singer too, "Youre Just Too Good To Be True" is a really nice one by him. ❤
Andy's singing was just so smooth and seemed effortless. One of the great voices.
Thank you for not interrupting this song.
Salvo, Bobby had a slight cold when he performed this. That, and his mother was in the audience listening to him sing this for the first time. He was scared spitless because he didn't want to mess it up. I think maybe he didn't. He looks so relaxed and into the song. No auto-tune or pitch correction used here - just his beautiful vocals. Always has been and always will be my favorite - pink velvet suit notwithstanding. Thanks for this beautiful blue-eyes soul song and your reaction! Be well and stay happy!
🎵. The greatest live vocal performance ever. Truly, a masterpiece for the ages
Many singers have covered this song but nobody does it like Bobby Hatfield !😮😁
No auto tune, just perfect pitch and control ✨
Bobby always put so much emotion and soul in his songs! Nobody sings this song as beautifully as Bobby did! This is his song!!!
Ain't gonna hear it any better than THIS! Pure perfection! Thanks for your reaction.
I think I've watched about 50 people react to this song. I never get tired of hearing it. It blows me away every single time
Pure amazing talent.
The 60's is where all the creativity and classics come from, amazing decade.
You should go back and watch his face at the end because it looks like he wasn't even trying.😮❤Beautiful voice. ❤
Greatest male singer ever.
I love your reaction. He was one of a kind. Beautiful voice. RIP Bobby. He wasn't called 'blue eyed soul' for nothing. :)
So nice to see a young person appreciate pure talent. No autotune in those days. You either had it, or you didn't. Good one!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤brilliant man
Thank you for not interrupting the singing during the song. Unbelievable voice; never matched by anyone else.❤
Walking the dorm halls, 1965, half the radios I hear are playing Righteous Bros. We did have the very best music in those days.
Pure gold.
MASTERFUL!!!❤
I was 11 years old in 1965. The song then knocked my socks off and still does so today. One of my all-time favourite songs, not only because it's a beautiful song, but also because no-one ever sang it like the great Bobby Hatfield. What a voice the man had! Cheers from South Africa.
This is my favorite song, and no one has ever come close to this performance by the late, great Bobby Hatfield. Two more solo songs by Bobby you may want to check out are "Summertime" and "Ebb Tide". This segment from the Andy Williams Show is such a treasure and needs to be preserved for all eternity. This is how it's done, and future generations need to hear it. Most of todays music will be long forgotten , and this will forever stand the test of time. RIP, Bobby.
Agree. "Summertime" was done on Shindig where the Righteous Brothers were regulars from 1964-1966. "Ebbtide" is a record but Bobby's vocals are all that's needed. See both brothers sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" on the Ed Sullivan TV show and can't forget "Soul and Inspiration" on the Hullabaloo TV show.
Let me add one for you. I recently discovered from another reactioner. It’s an unreleased demo called ‘Stay with me’. This recording moves me more than any other of Bobby’s solos. That says a lot.
I get chills every time I hear this!
Super-chills every time. 🎶
This is talent , I love your reactions
Maybe the best love song live performance on planet earth ever❤❤❤
So glad you listened to the entire song, Bobby still makes me cry 😢 59 years later. RIP ❤
It was perfection, from what I remember, Bobby Hatfield was nervous due to his parents being in the audience. The host is legendary singer Andy Williams who has hits during this period, react to Andy William's "Can't Get Used To Losing You" and "Moon River," "Born Free," "Where Do I Begin?" and, "Canadian Sunset" and "Love is A Many Splendored Thing." Christmas Song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year" and "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season.
I love Andy Williams. It's the most wonderful time of the year is one of my favourite Christmas songs. Andy was also instrumental in launching the careers of The Osmonds.
@@ginalashley1265 yes, I remember.
@@ginalashley1265 , apart from the celebration of the nativity, it simply cannot be a 100% Christmas season without listening to the voices of Andy Williams, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis, Karen Carpenter, and Elvis Presley while putting up a Christmas tree, decorating the house, wrapping presents, and drinking hot chocolate on frosty December nights! Mmm-mmm-mmm!
@@johnbattles1002 100% agree. It's not Christmas until the classics play.
Top shelf stuff.
Bobby Hatfield's Version is Unsurpassed with his Vocal Range and Stage Presence, Absolutely a Phenomenal Performance ! RIP Mr. Hatfield "The One And Only !"
Effortless perfection! No tricks, just talent
The best version in my opinion.Yes its soul , pure, its righteous brother.
No auto-tune. No lip-syncing. Recorded in front of a live studio audience.
You totally get it dude! Most people are impressed, but I saw it in your face! You were transported back in time! I was a teenager then!
This was 'THE TIME' no transportation required!
@ Either you missed the point or I didn’t articulate it correctly!
I was 10 years old when my oldest sister brought this LP home and I immediately fell in love. Also, I was privileged enough to get to see Bobby sing this on The Andy Williams show. That, and seeing the Beatles perform on Ed Sullivan were the two greatest memories of my young life. Thanks for playing!
The bit with Bill saying "I didn't think it would be a hit" was a joke of course...they both wanted to do it, but Bobby is said to have "won a coin toss".
They each had "solos" throughout their time together.
The original song back in 1955 was so popular, that 3 different artists charted with it.
The definition of vocal perfection!
❤ BEAUTIFUL ❤
Magnificent
That’s how it’s done! Yep
I do enjoy watching how much you are moved... that is how you do it!!!
Talent, no auto tune. Thank you.
I loved your reaction. It is a classic, beautiful song. No one can match this, no matter how many try to cover this. I'm so glad you reacted to it.
I like it that you let the song finished without pausing. Not that pausing is no good, but....Great reaction coming from a guy. Most gal reactors would hold their hearts, fan their faces with their hands, smile and even cry. They just get swept away with emotions by this love song. I can understand why. I always enjoy watching their faces.
Many great singers tried to cover this song. But none could own it like Bobby, not even Elvis, in my opinion.
First time his mom heard him sing live. I think he nailed it.
Live, one take and no auto tune. 👍🏼
Thank you for your reaction. Unchained Melody is so beautiful. I love watching your appreciation.
Ahhhh..... the talent of yesteryear!!!
That song affects your body every time. There's a purity and a calling in that song like no other. I'm so glad you loved it as much as I did. It just connects so well to your heart.
The incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Done 58 years ago (Live) on the Andy Williams Television Show in (1965). No one has sung this song better than Bobby Hatfield and no Orchestra has performed this song better than the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show. Together they created the greatest live performance ever. This rendition of "Unchained Melody" has become the quintessential version of them all. This arrangement has been used ever since by every singer and orchestra. The host Andy Williams said it best at the end "Beautiful." Awesome reaction and welcome the standing ovation at the end.
SUMMERTIME..You Lost that loving feeling are awesome as well.
Poor Bobby had a head cold. He still nailed it. His parents were in the audience too. Check out their tribute to rock legends Rock And Roll Heaven.
Awesome job Bobby! No cover comes close to Bobby’s singing.
Bobby's was a cover too ;) but I agree no other cover is better.
Most people don't know that the song was written in 1955, I think. Don't care who else sang it or when, Bobby's is the gold standard!
Perfect vocals and orchestration. Considered the greatest live performance ever. Other tapes run a second or so longer at the end of the song. Bobby flashes a little smile. He knew he had nailed it. Great how you give some background at the beginning.
A masterpiece. I was 4 when this came out and my parents played it a lot!
So many fond memories!
This was my youth, love so much, danced many times to Unchained Melody! In the early 2000 they performed fairly close but I couldn’t spare the 75. for a ticket. Such a regret… should have tightened my belt someway! Thank you for your great reaction!
No autotune.... and... LIVE.
This is the only version I know, and the only version I will ever need. Is one of my favorite songs sung so beautifully. I cry every time I hear it thank you for respecting the song and the artistry.
Beautiful soulful and talented Bobby Hatfield. I miss him so much. Thank you for sharing your reaction.
This is such a beautiful song! Bobby Hatfield has such a very beautiful voice. Love your reaction!
Best reaction I've seen you give. So genuine and heartfelt. The host speaking to the guys was Andy Williams who sang Moon River another song you would enjoy.
I was 13 years old when this song came out- we little girls go to song for young heartbreak- The Rightious Brothers were what we needed for our tears-- the MC was Andy Williams and that man could sing!
I swear I can't hear this song without getting goosebumps every time ❤
New here, as a 60 yr old, love that the younger generation is opening up to older music, also thank you for letting the video play without interruption. Enjoy the music and thank you again.
This song was made in 1965. The 60s, 70s, ,80s,and the 90s were the best time for good music.