Well I'm 81 but tell you what I've always been a sensitive guy and bet you and others here are as well. TBH I don't know if you have a pulse if work like this doesn't get to you.
That's because you couldn't manufacture a singer back then. You could either sing or you couldn't. Today you can literally take somebody that can't sing at all and make them sound flawless. Today they start from somebody that has the look or the vibe they want and worry about creating the voice in the studio later.
@@Rowgue51that’s absolutely not true. You still have to be able to sing, but studio technology can fix out of tune notes and minor timing issues. You can edit together a performance out of multiple takes. You can improve a good performance and sweeten it with effects, but you can’t make a bad performance sound amazing. The thing that is amazing about this video is that he performed this live on stage so flawlessly and beautifully. That’s rare talent.
I’m 74 and always cry when I hear this song. Just takes me back and I remember my first n only love. He died in the Viet Nam war at age 18 1/2. I was 17. He will live in my heart until I die. 😔
I like You've Lost That Loving Feeling as a pairing to Unchained Melody, because while the former showcases the incredible harmony of Bobby Hatfield (above) and his partner Bill Medley, it really highlights Bill's individual voice and the range of what he could do.
Absolutely correct, i loved the Righteous Brothers. Top two favorites are Unchained Melody and Soul and Inspiration. Today singers are terrible and rappers, one leaves the stage and one comes on and you can't tell the difference. Rap is sht and monotonous.
Undoubtedly one of the greatest vocal performances, and considering it was live takes it to another level. For me, the only other vocal performance at this level is Clare Torry in Pink Floyd's Great Gig in the Sky...
No autotune, $10k mics or any of that. Just talent. He killed it and he knew it at the end. I’m sure that what he could not predict is that almost 60 years later people would still be listening to it… from a phone!
I don't listen to beautiful music like this from a phone they simply do not do work like this justice. Did she really believe that people back then didn't know how to sing? Hatfield and people like him (Big O comes to mind as well) were severely underrated and he most certainly proved it here.
It is so refreshing to know people of this generation can really appreciate what we grew up with. I'm 71 years old and it's easy to forget what a remarkable era we lived through. Music WAS music. Thank you!!❤
Talk about being on the same page! I turned 71 Feb. 7th this year. I so agree how refreshing it is to see how younger people can appreciate truly wonderful music/talent! thanks!
I am 86 years old and I remember the first day I heard this and it is as mesmerizing today as then ! And you are as mesmerizing as this beautiful song 😱
Blue eyed soul was their style of music, and Bobby's Mama was in the audience to hear him sing professionally for the first time. He had a cold and there was some question if he would be able to hit the high notes, but he knocked it outta the park like a Louisville Slugger!
He did NOT HAVE A COLD. Otherwise he would not have reached his many fluctuations with such controlled held notes to breath in or how about the two octaves he climbed up to sing effortlessly. He also wanted to make his Mama in the audience proud! And the biting his lip was congratulating to himself that he sang the song well in his mother's presence!!!!
There was no question about hitting the last notes. He had rehearsed with the orchestra beforehand. He wouldn't have attempted it if there was a question about doing it. His mother is behind him. She's the lady in the blue dress and fur stole. His dad is sitting next to her. Yes, he did have a cold. Maybe, it wasn't full blown at that point, but he still had it. You can hear it in his voice, when speaking and singing.
@@sueshow401 I've seen Bill Medley on video say Bobby had a cold and you only need to listen to Bobbys other sole numbers to hear it in his voice so my guess is that he did have a cold.
I'm 78 years old and have been blessed to have lived thru this period of the 50's, 60's and 70's .etc. I wouldn't trade places with anyone growing up today if I could. I'm glad you enjoyed music from the time I was your age and younger. El Mirage, Arizona
I love watching young people hearing these great groups for the first time. Such a beautiful song. Although I was born 1956 this song seems to have always existed. Just real, raw talent.
That's right kids. People could actually sing their songs without having to dance around on stage. They had actual talent. No digital wizardry at all. Just pure raw talent.
She preferred to be thought of more as a drummer than a vocalist. That's where her true passion was. You can see the joy on her face when she's playing her drum solos.
Another thing to add is the fact that this was done LIVE not taped like shows are today so there was no room for error. Also; most singers and talent back then did not have any professional VOCAL training.
@@lindalandry2519 true however; In those days this was performed live on TV as it happened unlike today when shows like this are Pre-Recorded then they can play it back
I'm 73. You have no idea what it was like to grow up in the golden age of talent. Not just music: Hollywood created massive classic after massive classic.
blah blah blah ..... nobody before this blessed era and blah blah blah blah blah nobody since this era will ever ever ever be able to perform like this blah blah blah. Really???
I love how you can hear a man's Chest when he sings. They've auto tuned that out today and also the breathing & natural sound of the music traveling through a man's God Given head & body. Just love hearing a man's Chest! Lol
This song was playing as I was dancing with my late wife, Glenda, at the Navy Ball. I had no idea that in a short time all I would have would be memories of that night with God's greatest gift to me with her arms around my neck. RIP, Kitten. After almost 25 years my heart still aches with the memories of our time together.
@thomaskrugel764 Yes, it was a prison song from the movie 'Unchained ', I believe. I heard/watched Leanne Rimes' live version (she was 12, singing at an awards show) when I was incarcerated at a maximum security prison. Crowded, noisy common room. Spanish guys playing dominoes. Black guys shooting pool. White guys sitting around talking. Slowly, people started to drift over to the T.V., mesmerized. Room got stone cold quiet. More than a few moist eyes on some very hard men. Prison song hit home hard. Bobby Hatfield's rendition above is the very best,
For those of you that weren’t around back in those days; The reason things seem better back then, is because things WERE better back then. And I mean EVERYTHING!
That was the quality of voices like his back in those days, perfect. 72 now so old eough in 1965 to hear and appreciate such a beautiful song sung by an amazing singer. Brings tears to my eyes even now thinking how lucky I am to have been born when I was.
Women were exalted in song back then, not called 'bitches' and 'hos' and denigrated as in modern pop music. Society itself has grown coarser and more base, and more's the pity.
And love songs back then were written like a personal love letter between two people. Very intimate, with lots of feeling. Nothing like today. Are there even modern love songs?
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out. ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4 I hope you like it.
There's a video out there of Elvis doing a cover of this song which is pretty good (but rough in the beginning as he's out of breath), but even he couldn't match this.
Still melting hearts 60 years later. Bobby was a counter tenor. One of the rarest vocal ranges. He was known to have stage fright. He was nervous that night because not only was his mother in the audience seeing him perform on stage for the first time, but he also had a cold. This was one of the greatest live performances ever. This will always be Bobby's song.
I never heard of counter tenors until I started watching opera. Their range is a marvel in itself, but every one I've ever heard has something more. It has to do with timbre. It's a tonal quality I can't describe. The word that comes to mind is purity. You can definitely hear it in this performance.
Lilly, dear woman, they sounded that good live without filters and suchlike because they had something better than autotune: Talent. Talent and dedication to their craft.
Bobby Hatfield…was such a brilliant countertenor! This is one of the greatest Live TV vocal performance in tv history. No autotune, filters or cheats…just pure talent!
Hello, young lady, you had an excellent reaction. I appreciate it. This was one of the best Andy Williams t.v. shows. Andy is an excellent singer in his own right. " Moon River ",
Aside from the audience in the tv station, Andy Williams was watched by literally millions. No one was ever disappointed by Bobby. Listen to Somewhere and Summertime so great!
@@doloresschultz8393 Hello, I watched that program that night on a black & white television I did not know that the blazer was salmon colored until RUclips.
One of the most powerful, beautiful songs of all time. Every time I hear it, I feel like its the first time that I heard it. Your reaction is priceless.
Lovely reaction, Lilly. I'm 65 and have watched reactions to this performance many times. It's always such a joy to see someone like you, so young, feel this music. It's just timeless and of the soul. When you're an open soul yourself, connection occurs. Thank you, very much. 🙏🌺
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out. ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4 I hope you like it.
I am 62 and so glad I saw great musicians of the 1960s and 1970s who could actually sing and did not realize at the time, how many were musicians playing real instruments. You don't know what you have 'till it's gone.
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out. ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4 I hope you like it.
I agree. The simple beauty and unrivaled natural talent Bobby brought to this song, both studio and live, are a marvel that still can put a lump in my throat and at times tears in my eyes. Lily Jane, your reaction to this haunting masterpiece only added to its allure and emotional power. I was 15 when it was released and it still stuns me 59 years later. Thank you for posting this.
This is the incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Done live (60) year's ago back in 1965 on the NBC Andy Williams Show. This song written for the Prison Movie title "Unchained" back in (1955). Was composed by multi award winning music composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. This musical arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra and the singing of Bobby Hatfield made this version of "Unchained Melody" the quintessential version of them all. And ever since then this is the version every orchestra and every singer has used. It has become the standard ever since. This performance by the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show and the singing of Bobby Hatfield. Has become by many as the greatest (live)performance in television history. No Auto Tune back in 1965. This was "Blue Eye Soul" at its best. Brilliant!
Covered by more than 670 artists to tell you how popular this song is. But this is the gold standard by the late great Bobby Hatfield. No autotune, just pure talent and after almost 60 years it sounds great. If you have seen the movie GHOST you would remember the scene with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. It’s iconic. Other great songs by them are You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, which was the most played song in the 20th Century. Also a number one hit “Soul and Inspiration”. Also They’re tribute song to stars that have passed away “Rock And Roll Heaven”. You seem to be appreciates great music. Thank you again.
Righteous Brothers were a great pair.. BOTH had amazing vocals! Bobby Hatfield sang Ebb Tide and Unchained Melody and My Prayer.. Bill Medley sang Brown Eyed woman and Peace Brother Peace! He is a knock out with his deep voice/ You ll Never Walk Alone ! Amazing Righteous Brothers!! ❤❤❤❤❤
You said it, pure and genuine. This guy had such a range, almost unstoppable. I can see in your face how much you appreciate good vocals. Thanks for sharing.
I am 81 years old, and I never heard anything like this before or after. It started in the late 50's and lasted until heavy metal noise drowned it out. Some of the best music ever during that time. When heavy metal came along, the world went mad to go along with it. Elvis's songs and the boys that wrote and performed Sound of Silence are also some of those that will never be heard anymore. Then country music took up the mantle and had and era unlike anyone before them or after them. I consider it a blessing that I got to live during that period.
Even in the 70's with groups like the Eagles the quality of the voices, harmonies, intrumentals far surpasess anything that they call music today. We saw a resurgence in talent in the 90's but it was short lived. I can not listen to anything that is played on the radio today. I'm 58 and that song still brings tears to my eyes.
@@ericledin229 I`m 66 and I totally agree. I was fortunate enough to attend many live concerts of famous musicians mainly in the 1970s and imo only a few pop and rock stars today can really match the overall quality and impact of this music era, not only, but especially when it comes to live performances. I still have my many original LPs from that time in good to very good condition and can continue to enjoy "my" music the way I like and am not dependent on the stuff that is currently on the market and on the radio ... and to my surprise my daughter (24) has become a fan of "my" music either. By the way, my taste in music has always been and still is way off from what the mainstream prefers and listens to.
@@anthonyz7000Great music of many genres is out there, but one has to dig to find it most of the time. The old media models are not what they were then. I'm coming up quickly on 69 and the sister who introduced me to some incredible music in 1970 and beyond, is soon 74 herself. It's not like that anymore, and that's not always for the better, but we are now "the old people". I love seeing younger people discover "old" music and see how incredible it was. All is not lost...not yet.
@@DarylH56 I'm with you on all of that. I'm 63. However, I have to temper my opinions because a very smart producer and musician friend told me recently, "The music you listened to in your teens or early twenties will always be your favorite music, no matter your age." I think there's wisdom and truth in that. It's good to be self-reflective about our own biases.
Bobby Hatfield singing this song is as good as it gets. He was masterclass. Bobby has brought a lot of tears of happiness and sadness singing this song.
Some music is timeless for a reason. I don't care how many hundreds of years into the future you go, songs like this will still be playing. You should check out the performance of "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling." It showcases both of their voices and there are several great live versions here on RUclips.
I've been listening to these guys all my life(born 1963), so I love their sound. But, seeing your genuine reaction to hearing him hit that '10th' octive, for the FIRST time, was a beautiful thing. Thank-you young lady, that was very enjoyable to watch.
I am 76 years old and love it when a youngster like yourself appreciates true talent. No filters no autotune just a great voice. Magic. ATB regards from the UK
They were called blue Eyed Soul and women of every colour were in love with these voices. I grew up to this. This was recorded by 670 artists worldwide including Elvis. It will only ever belong to Bobby and I love Elvis. No one could get those last notes so effortlessly, live with just that stupid little microphone like he did. The little smile at the end was because his Mother was in the audience and he got through it. Bill is equally as talented with a deeper voice. Listen to You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. The 50’s. 60’s and 70’s had the best music ever. I even got my daughters to listen to my Nan’s music from the 30’s and 40’s. My youngest won a singing contest singing one of the songs from my Nana’s era. My daughter is a gifted singer, actor and musician but I can’t take credit for that. She was adopted and she is still the best gift we were ever given. Thank you.
So, I was a young teen when this came out and the R Bros were a really big deal. What a fantastic solo performance by Bobby Hackett. I don't know if individuals survive in some form after death, but if they do, RIP Superstar. Reincarnate and bring your voice with you.
There's a reason why we still love and listen to the Righteous Brothers sixty years later. They really were a once in a generation talent. You can still find talent like this, but performers of this quality are always few and far between.
That takes me back to my younger days.I miss my youth as the songs take me back to a simpler time. Love your open mindedness, appreciation and reaction to great music of that era. Thank you.
True God given talent. This song always gives me the chills. The song has a beautiful message and you can understand every single word. Miss great songs like this.
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I am 73....and I cannot listen to this song without crying.
thats ok sad ime 75 the same for me
Right there with you brother at 66yo.
I’m with you my brother, me just turned 69! Classic stuff!
Well I'm 81 but tell you what I've always been a sensitive guy and bet you and others here are as well. TBH I don't know if you have a pulse if work like this doesn't get to you.
ik ook
People in this era didn't need tricks to sound good because they had real talent and could really sing.
That's because you couldn't manufacture a singer back then. You could either sing or you couldn't. Today you can literally take somebody that can't sing at all and make them sound flawless. Today they start from somebody that has the look or the vibe they want and worry about creating the voice in the studio later.
That's righteous brother.
👍👍👍
You were good or you didnt make it
Took the WORDS right out of my mouth...That's righteous bro!! 😂
@@Rowgue51that’s absolutely not true. You still have to be able to sing, but studio technology can fix out of tune notes and minor timing issues. You can edit together a performance out of multiple takes. You can improve a good performance and sweeten it with effects, but you can’t make a bad performance sound amazing. The thing that is amazing about this video is that he performed this live on stage so flawlessly and beautifully. That’s rare talent.
No autotune. He is live. Pure talent.
Yup
I never get tired of this song, I have been listening to it fifty years or more.
Miles of talent.
He really nailed it!
AND,his momma was 2nd row center & Bobby was singing JUST FOR HER…so,he was a little bit nervous?ABSOLUTE GENIUS!
No filters, no tricks, no auto tune....hot mike, LIVE, and impeccably dressed. And pulling off the pinky ring like a king!
And a killer, top notch, pro, band backing him up.
and his mother was in the audience
He was like 25 years old and was nervous because his mother was in the audience and still knocked it out of the park!
you could tell he was breathless with nerves when being interviewed by Andy Williams before the song....yet he nailed it anyway
He also had a cold.
That was also the first time he ever did a performance in front of her live.
His Siter too,
And fiancee.
This song I danced at my wedding with my bride. She's been gone a long time now, but this river is almost to the sea.
What a lovely way to express your journey. At almost 81, I am treading water downriver. What a ride.
Let this song always help you remember her, that sweet day and the precious time you both shared together. Bless you and her.
Blessed repose to your beautiful bride. Until the time comes for you to meet her once again, may God grant you many happy and blessed years!
Wow.
This is our wedding song . My wife passed 3 weeks ago after 42 years of greatness together. I danced it with our daughter at a celebration
The greatest musical duo ever. 1000 times better than the junk out there today.
Great call. My sentiments entirely.
THANK YOU & ~ " AMEN " !!!!😎❤🤍💙👌🤏✌🤘🤙👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Agree
I’m 74 and always cry when I hear this song. Just takes me back and I remember my first n only love. He died in the Viet Nam war at age 18 1/2. I was 17. He will live in my heart until I die. 😔
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I'm so very sorry!
Oh that is so sad, God bless you
I am your age, my heart goes out to you. Big hug.
Amazing, again
This is probably the finest performance the world will ever know.
Of this song yeah - better than Elvis.
Yep
Without a doubt breathtaking moment captured in time.
Elvis did the song in the last year of his life.
Roy Orbison smashed out some huge notes, perhaps far bigger during his time.
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" is a another great RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS song that shows the talents of both of them off quite well
Would also vote for Heart & Soul
Second that!
Pure art!
I like You've Lost That Loving Feeling as a pairing to Unchained Melody, because while the former showcases the incredible harmony of Bobby Hatfield (above) and his partner Bill Medley, it really highlights Bill's individual voice and the range of what he could do.
Yes, do this song next please
The single greatest vocal performance in pop music history.
Absolutely correct, i loved the Righteous Brothers. Top two favorites are Unchained Melody and Soul and Inspiration. Today singers are terrible and rappers, one leaves the stage and one comes on and you can't tell the difference. Rap is sht and monotonous.
Undoubtedly. Perfection.
Don't forget Freddie Mercury 😉
@@dkrab9506 Freddie Mercury can't touch this and I like Freddie Mercury.
Undoubtedly one of the greatest vocal performances, and considering it was live takes it to another level. For me, the only other vocal performance at this level is Clare Torry in Pink Floyd's Great Gig in the Sky...
It's wonderful to know that the younger generation is enjoying 😊 such music.
I'm 17 and I love it!
Bobby Hatfield's voice was flawless.
This is Roy McCoy and even Iike this song even coming from a Hatfield
I give you the voice 40years ago going nowhere but up
amen 110% .
@@wanted-33 even with a cold.
No autotune, $10k mics or any of that. Just talent. He killed it and he knew it at the end. I’m sure that what he could not predict is that almost 60 years later people would still be listening to it… from a phone!
You nailed it
I don't listen to beautiful music like this from a phone they simply do not do work like this justice. Did she really believe that people back then didn't know how to sing? Hatfield and people like him (Big O comes to mind as well) were severely underrated and he most certainly proved it here.
There is no substitute for talant. All the screaming and banging on trash can lids will never replace good music.
It is so refreshing to know people of this generation can really appreciate what we grew up with. I'm 71 years old and it's easy to forget what a remarkable era we lived through. Music WAS music. Thank you!!❤
Talk about being on the same page! I turned 71 Feb. 7th this year. I so agree how refreshing it is to see how younger people can appreciate truly wonderful music/talent! thanks!
I’ll be 73 in a couple of weeks and agree wholeheartedly with you on this. Wish I could relive those days!
As a child of the early60s, i have to agree, im only 60 now, it past so fast,....but i feel blessed to have had those years......
Im 70 and agree with you 100%
I am just short of 73 and I completely agree.
I am 86 years old and I remember the first day I heard this and it is as mesmerizing today as then ! And you are as mesmerizing as this beautiful song 😱
This song still brings a tears to my eyes I'm 78 years old God bless his
67 and her reaction helped.
70. Greatest love song of all time. MAYBE Layla comes close. Maybe.
66, thanks for making me feel young.
@@mobipete8001 Isn’t it past the bedtime for kids like you! LOL. Amazing how many old folk still love that song and THAT performance!
Exactly,I'm 76 and heard it a thousand times ,has some strong vibes
Blue eyed soul was their style of music, and Bobby's Mama was in the audience to hear him sing professionally for the first time. He had a cold and there was some question if he would be able to hit the high notes, but he knocked it outta the park like a Louisville Slugger!
Plus his mom was there in front of him so he was nervous. I wished i could sing like this while being sick and nervous
He did NOT HAVE A COLD. Otherwise he would not have reached his many fluctuations with such controlled held notes to breath in or how about the two octaves he climbed up to sing effortlessly. He also wanted to make his Mama in the audience proud! And the biting his lip was congratulating to himself that he sang the song well in his mother's presence!!!!
There was no question about hitting the last notes. He had rehearsed with the orchestra beforehand. He wouldn't have attempted it if there was a question about doing it.
His mother is behind him. She's the lady in the blue dress and fur stole. His dad is sitting next to her.
Yes, he did have a cold. Maybe, it wasn't full blown at that point, but he still had it. You can hear it in his voice, when speaking and singing.
Nothing to do with "blue eyes"...just SOUL!
@@sueshow401 I've seen Bill Medley on video say Bobby had a cold and you only need to listen to Bobbys other sole numbers to hear it in his voice so my guess is that he did have a cold.
I'm 78 years old and have been blessed to have lived thru this period of the 50's, 60's and 70's .etc. I wouldn't trade places with anyone growing up today if I could. I'm glad you enjoyed music from the time I was your age and younger.
El Mirage, Arizona
I'm 57 and damn sure wouldn't.
Ditto
Ditto I’m 70 lot of good and bad memories but wouldn’t change a thing 😂
80 here…+completely agree
Agree.
I love watching young people hearing these great groups for the first time. Such a beautiful song. Although I was born 1956 this song seems to have always existed. Just real, raw talent.
His lip bite at the end gets me every time. Stunning perfect performance. RIP Bobby.
The lip bite is EVERYTHING
He knew he’d killed it, AND his mom was in the audience so he wanted to do it well for her. Mission accomplished.
I don't doubt every woman in the audience was thinking "Take me now!!"
He was saying i nailed it.
@@PaulTillson yes, " nailing" was on the minds of more than a few audience members, I would imagine.
That's right kids. People could actually sing their songs without having to dance around on stage. They had actual talent. No digital wizardry at all. Just pure raw talent.
You sound so pompous. There's tons of talent nowadays
Just not at the same level
Many people make it today because of money or who they know. Back then, they made it with pure talent
It's a cover but Jane Zhang's cover of "All of Me" is easily on this level.
ruclips.net/video/ReshN_l80_0/видео.html
Tell me you’re an old bastard without telling me you’re an old bastard.
It is not just HISTORY, it is music that still lives and will yet live in 100 years !!!
One of the greatest vocal performances ever. No autotune crap. No backing tracks. No lip synching. Just pure talent.
Before the era of recording artists.
@@barryfleming8488
There were tons of real people with talent who recorded.
No nothing before or since
No Bill Medley? Where is he?
That's beyond talent that's surreal...!
Only Angels sing better in the Heavenly choir...!
The Carpenters will blow you away. Karen Carpenter had perfect pitch, a fabulous range, and an exquisite voice.
And apparently Karen Carpenter was a helluva drummer.
@@doug071173 yes she was.
#This. Always this. Karen was a vocal angel. Start with "Close to You"
She preferred to be thought of more as a drummer than a vocalist. That's where her true passion was. You can see the joy on her face when she's playing her drum solos.
AND she is a killer drummer!!!
It always amazes me how effortlessly he seems to sing this.
It’s so great to see young people appreciating the greatness
Another thing to add is the fact that this was done LIVE not taped like shows are today so there was no room for error. Also; most singers and talent back then did not have any professional VOCAL training.
The technology they used then is called "Rehearse-Tune". They just practiced a lot, and performed live a lot, and got good at their trade.
@@Tijuanabill And they ways to recover is something messed up. eg. Make a joke, scat over forgotten lyrics, etc.
AND his mum was in the audience :)
Had to be 'taped' or we wouldn t be seeing it now.
@@lindalandry2519 true however; In those days this was performed live on TV as it happened unlike today when shows like this are Pre-Recorded then they can play it back
Back in the day it was the real deal!! No gadgets, no technology - just pure talent!
I'm 73. You have no idea what it was like to grow up in the golden age of talent. Not just music: Hollywood created massive classic after massive classic.
And the cars! Muscle cars all over the place.
@@cherylchristy2317 Yes! I forgot that.
Without doubt one of the greatest times in history, good and bad.
I remember the bumper sticker: "Don't ban high performance cars. Ban low performance drivers."
Agree
These guys were just that good. No Autotune necessary. Together they were an amazing duo.
That was an era when singers had talent.
That was an era when persons where true.
Ditto to both comments. Real people real Music. Drum didn’t come out pretending to be a flute 😮
blah blah blah ..... nobody before this blessed era and blah blah blah blah blah nobody since this era will ever ever ever be able to perform like this blah blah blah. Really???
@@markhenry6486yup the canned music of the last thirty years sounds exactly the same. Had no soul
@@markhenry6486 Yes, really.
No backup. No edits. No sound effects. Just talent
Check out johnny rivers song poor side of town you will love it
I love how you can hear a man's Chest when he sings. They've auto tuned that out today and also the breathing & natural sound of the music traveling through a man's God Given head & body.
Just love hearing a man's Chest! Lol
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Yes that is another song to listen to @@johnnorman6022
Talent doesn't need editing and autotune. That's the biggest difference between the great oldies and now.
Lilly, I was a 'boy' in the 50's and 60's and we grew up with real music.
This song was playing as I was dancing with my late wife, Glenda, at the Navy Ball. I had no idea that in a short time all I would have would be memories of that night with God's greatest gift to me with her arms around my neck. RIP, Kitten. After almost 25 years my heart still aches with the memories of our time together.
Fair winds and following seas brother.
I’m so sorry.
You have no idea how sorry I am for your loss. My deepest deepest condolences
Like vera sings.
"we'll meet again, don't know when".
You will dance together again 🙏❤️
I’m a 74 year old guy. This was one of the best songs EVER!!
Same here
70 years young here......
77 here…memories of slow dancing at sock hops.
I heard that song was written by a prison inmate while in prison.
@thomaskrugel764
Yes, it was a prison song from the movie 'Unchained ', I believe.
I heard/watched Leanne Rimes' live version (she was 12, singing at an awards show) when I was incarcerated at a maximum security prison.
Crowded, noisy common room.
Spanish guys playing dominoes.
Black guys shooting pool.
White guys sitting around talking.
Slowly, people started to drift over to the T.V., mesmerized.
Room got stone cold quiet.
More than a few moist eyes on some very hard men.
Prison song hit home hard.
Bobby Hatfield's rendition above is the very best,
Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley were flawless. I grew up with them. I am 73 and when that song came out, those were one of the best years of my life.
I hear ya, brother. Me, too.
Bobby was a wonderful counter-tenor; that means he could sing that high.
Sister, props to you, for having the class.
This was when talent truly mattered,also many children were conceived to this song!💘💘💘
Pretty sure I was... either that or knights in white satin.
Yeah have never understood having sex to music lol It puts me off even thinking about it let alone trying it.. Which is why I never have done.
Last dance before shipping off to viet nam for a lot of boys.
For those of you that weren’t around back in those days; The reason things seem better back then, is because things WERE better back then. And I mean EVERYTHING!
Except maybe if you were in Vietnam, or a minority, etc.
YEAH!!!!
Or a woman, a black, or the environment
@@tf1354 OMG you are so naive.
That’s when singers new how to sing!!
Pure talent doesn't need special effects. It brings tears as it's effect. Bobby is missed terribly. Rest in peace 🙏
That was the quality of voices like his back in those days, perfect. 72 now so old eough in 1965 to hear and appreciate such a beautiful song sung by an amazing singer. Brings tears to my eyes even now thinking how lucky I am to have been born when I was.
Women were exalted in song back then, not called 'bitches' and 'hos' and denigrated as in modern pop music. Society itself has grown coarser and more base, and more's the pity.
And love songs back then were written like a personal love letter between two people. Very intimate, with lots of feeling. Nothing like today. Are there even modern love songs?
@@tjsogmc Maybe more like 'lust' songs, rather than 'love' songs.
Spot on! Well said.
I agree. Makes me sad, but hell I will be dead soon.
Exactly. We were blessed with the music.
No auto-tune, no pitch correction just pure talent..!
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out.
ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4
I hope you like it.
An eighty year old comment.
@@waynebryant1857 And a twelve year old reply!
No one will EVER do this song better than Bobby did....Man had one of the nicest voices of all time, gone way too soon.
YES AND DID SO WELL WITH A BAD COLD😊
Remember if there's a rock and roll heaven you know they have a hell of a band
There's a video out there of Elvis doing a cover of this song which is pretty good (but rough in the beginning as he's out of breath), but even he couldn't match this.
I was 5 when this was recorded...still gives me goosebumps, amazing vocals.
Still melting hearts 60 years later. Bobby was a counter tenor. One of the rarest vocal ranges. He was known to have stage fright. He was nervous that night because not only was his mother in the audience seeing him perform on stage for the first time, but he also had a cold. This was one of the greatest live performances ever. This will always be Bobby's song.
Thank you for sharing that. Probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
I never heard of counter tenors until I started watching opera. Their range is a marvel in itself, but every one I've ever heard has something more. It has to do with timbre. It's a tonal quality I can't describe. The word that comes to mind is purity. You can definitely hear it in this performance.
Not to mention those high notes were not falsetto but were in his head voice. Talk about breath control!
…not exactly my style of music - but this man absolutely can sing without any doubt! Well done!
50 years ago my wife played this song in our Mach 1 when our ship tied up in Mayport. Always will get heart hurt hearing this song.
Lilly, dear woman, they sounded that good live without filters and suchlike because they had something better than autotune: Talent. Talent and dedication to their craft.
Bobby Hatfield…was such a brilliant countertenor! This is one of the greatest Live TV vocal performance in tv history. No autotune, filters or cheats…just pure talent!
Such a clear, beautiful countertenor voice.
Many have tried but none could ever come close to the great Bobby Hatfield! This was and always will be his song.
Ya, even Elvis couldn't come close.
@@joec5544g Bobby did it best - but I think Elvis came close.
Check out Gerard Joling, Dutch artist❤
@@wimvander1427 That was good but if the Righteous Brothers were a !0, he's about a six... Skill wise it's no comparison.
When we lost this Man, the World died a little. R.I.P.
The difference between singing and performing. This is a pure sound. Absolutely amazing...still!!❤❤
You know Big O just stood there as well like this.. and sang. That's all these people did.
Truly one of the great singer, he had a voice that was absolutely pitch perfect!
talent doesn't need tricks, never has
Well said!
Correct 🥁🥁🥁
Not quite "trickless". Phil Spector's Wall of Sound®
@@TheShootistsinging live so no multi tracks and unlike some no auto tune, just an orchestra,
@@brianwilliams8361 None of that new fangled stuff right period go read about phil spector's wall of sound.
It's called real talent baby sister. R.I.P. Bobby Hatfield 😂✌️❤️🙏🙏
Hello, young lady, you had an excellent reaction. I appreciate it. This was one of the best Andy Williams t.v. shows. Andy is an excellent singer in his own right. " Moon River ",
Aside from the audience in the tv station, Andy Williams was watched by literally millions. No one was ever disappointed by Bobby. Listen to Somewhere and Summertime so great!
@@doloresschultz8393 Hello, I watched that program that night on a black & white television I did not know that the blazer was salmon colored until RUclips.
The one and only Bobby Hatfield, no falsetto; he was a counter tenor with 4 1/2 octave range.
Yep it's the rarest vocal range for singers male or female.
Wow.
I hadn’t noticed that before.
I am music dumb, but 4 1/2 Octave range ! Holy Smokes ! :- )
All head voice. The breath control required for those high notes is unreal.
One of the most powerful, beautiful songs of all time. Every time I hear it, I feel like its the first time that I heard it. Your reaction is priceless.
It's because he had something a lot of singers today don't have. It's called talent.
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Nope, try expanding your horizons. There are some really talented musicians today, including singers. Also try not bagging on generations of talent.
Much like commenters of today so often lack wit.
Bobby knew he'd nailed it with that lip bite at the end. Truly one of the best live performances you're ever likely to hear
Lovely reaction, Lilly. I'm 65 and have watched reactions to this performance many times. It's always such a joy to see someone like you, so young, feel this music. It's just timeless and of the soul. When you're an open soul yourself, connection occurs. Thank you, very much. 🙏🌺
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out.
ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4
I hope you like it.
Love this song 💖❤ there talent was real and deserves to be recognized even today...
I am 62 and so glad I saw great musicians of the 1960s and 1970s who could actually sing and did not realize at the time, how many were musicians playing real instruments. You don't know what you have 'till it's gone.
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out.
ruclips.net/video/4MCKXY1Cl5w/видео.htmlsi=aVIjwCMrgz_U8yz4
I hope you like it.
This man is still melting hearts and shocking people 60 years later. Pure talent
60 years later and I still get chills just hearing it. ❤
I miss the innocence of this era.. I only wish it could be brought back... So adorable, her reaction was truly timeless
These singing folks aren't replaceable, just enjoy what they've brought us. They won't be back. jmo
I’ve heard this song millions of times. But your reaction brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
I agree. The simple beauty and unrivaled natural talent Bobby brought to this song, both studio and live, are a marvel that still can put a lump in my throat and at times tears in my eyes. Lily Jane, your reaction to this haunting masterpiece only added to its allure and emotional power. I was 15 when it was released and it still stuns me 59 years later. Thank you for posting this.
Played at millions and millions of high school dances and weddings!
This is the incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers. Done live (60) year's ago back in 1965 on the NBC Andy Williams Show. This song written for the Prison Movie title "Unchained" back in (1955). Was composed by multi award winning music composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. This musical arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra and the singing of Bobby Hatfield made this version of "Unchained Melody" the quintessential version of them all. And ever since then this is the version every orchestra and every singer has used. It has become the standard ever since. This performance by the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show and the singing of Bobby Hatfield. Has become by many as the greatest (live)performance in television history. No Auto Tune back in 1965. This was "Blue Eye Soul" at its best. Brilliant!
EXACTLY!!! Thank you, thank you!!! I watch so many reactors on this song and YOU are the 1st one to get it!!!!!
Covered by more than 670 artists to tell you how popular this song is. But this is the gold standard by the late great Bobby Hatfield. No autotune, just pure talent and after almost 60 years it sounds great. If you have seen the movie GHOST you would remember the scene with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. It’s iconic. Other great songs by them are You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, which was the most played song in the 20th Century. Also a number one hit “Soul and Inspiration”. Also They’re tribute song to stars that have passed away “Rock And Roll Heaven”. You seem to be appreciates great music. Thank you again.
He had the Flu when he sang this. A top 10 live performance all time.
That fact that Bobby could woo a woman in 2024 shows how timeless his singing is.
Righteous Brothers were a great pair.. BOTH had amazing vocals! Bobby Hatfield sang Ebb Tide and Unchained Melody and My Prayer.. Bill Medley sang Brown Eyed woman and Peace Brother Peace! He is a knock out with his deep voice/ You ll Never Walk Alone ! Amazing Righteous Brothers!! ❤❤❤❤❤
You said it, pure and genuine. This guy had such a range, almost unstoppable. I can see in your face how much you appreciate good vocals. Thanks for sharing.
I am 81 years old, and I never heard anything like this before or after. It started in the late 50's and lasted until heavy metal noise drowned it out. Some of the best music ever during that time. When heavy metal came along, the world went mad to go along with it. Elvis's songs and the boys that wrote and performed Sound of Silence are also some of those that will never be heard anymore. Then country music took up the mantle and had and era unlike anyone before them or after them. I consider it a blessing that I got to live during that period.
Even in the 70's with groups like the Eagles the quality of the voices, harmonies, intrumentals far surpasess anything that they call music today. We saw a resurgence in talent in the 90's but it was short lived. I can not listen to anything that is played on the radio today. I'm 58 and that song still brings tears to my eyes.
@@ericledin229 I`m 66 and I totally agree. I was fortunate enough to attend many live concerts of famous musicians mainly in the 1970s and imo only a few pop and rock stars today can really match the overall quality and impact of this music era, not only, but especially when it comes to live performances. I still have my many original LPs from that time in good to very good condition and can continue to enjoy "my" music the way I like and am not dependent on the stuff that is currently on the market and on the radio ... and to my surprise my daughter (24) has become a fan of "my" music either. By the way, my taste in music has always been and still is way off from what the mainstream prefers and listens to.
Metal has its place, too. Music is about resonating with emotion. It's great to be able to appreciate all of it
@@anthonyz7000Great music of many genres is out there, but one has to dig to find it most of the time. The old media models are not what they were then. I'm coming up quickly on 69 and the sister who introduced me to some incredible music in 1970 and beyond, is soon 74 herself. It's not like that anymore, and that's not always for the better, but we are now "the old people".
I love seeing younger people discover "old" music and see how incredible it was. All is not lost...not yet.
@@DarylH56 I'm with you on all of that. I'm 63. However, I have to temper my opinions because a very smart producer and musician friend told me recently, "The music you listened to in your teens or early twenties will always be your favorite music, no matter your age." I think there's wisdom and truth in that. It's good to be self-reflective about our own biases.
I love when young people notice the difference. Hope is not lost.
Beautiful song! Never get tired of listening to it! Beautiful!
Y'all, she is dipping her toes in "Blue-Eyed Soul"! 😍❤️
Bobby Hatfield singing this song is as good as it gets. He was masterclass. Bobby has brought a lot of tears of happiness and sadness singing this song.
Some music is timeless for a reason. I don't care how many hundreds of years into the future you go, songs like this will still be playing. You should check out the performance of "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling." It showcases both of their voices and there are several great live versions here on RUclips.
I've been listening to these guys all my life(born 1963), so I love their sound. But, seeing your genuine reaction to hearing him hit that '10th' octive, for the FIRST time, was a beautiful thing. Thank-you young lady, that was very enjoyable to watch.
Bobby Hatfield was the counter tenor and Bill Medley was the baritone who did not sing in this one. This song is timeless!
Perfection! Absolute perfection! Finest solo performance til this day.
Definitely the ultimate version of this song in most peoples minds.
I watch this over and over! great song great time period AND on point great reaction! how it should be! keep up the great videos!
I love The Righteous Brothers, there voices are as beautiful as a baby's smile.
Only one of them was singing😀😀
I am 76 years old and love it when a youngster like yourself appreciates true talent. No filters no autotune just a great voice. Magic. ATB regards from the UK
They were called blue Eyed Soul and women of every colour were in love with these voices. I grew up to this. This was recorded by 670 artists worldwide including Elvis. It will only ever belong to Bobby and I love Elvis. No one could get those last notes so effortlessly, live with just that stupid little microphone like he did. The little smile at the end was because his Mother was in the audience and he got through it. Bill is equally as talented with a deeper voice. Listen to You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling. The 50’s. 60’s and 70’s had the best music ever. I even got my daughters to listen to my Nan’s music from the 30’s and 40’s. My youngest won a singing contest singing one of the songs from my Nana’s era. My daughter is a gifted singer, actor and musician but I can’t take credit for that. She was adopted and she is still the best gift we were ever given. Thank you.
Watching your reaction to this music has been so fun! it IS amazing to discover such great music !!!!! keep it up !!!!!!!
The most beautiful song ever written and the most perfect rendition of it ever. Back then people actually could sing and had real talent.
So true
So, I was a young teen when this came out and the R Bros were a really big deal. What a fantastic solo performance by Bobby Hackett. I don't know if individuals survive in some form after death, but if they do, RIP Superstar. Reincarnate and bring your voice with you.
@@gerrymarlowe5541 I'm sure you mean Bobby Hatfield
Yep it’s been redone many times over the decades but never reached HIS level of excellence
@michellecee9852 👍👍👍
There's a reason why we still love and listen to the Righteous Brothers sixty years later. They really were a once in a generation talent. You can still find talent like this, but performers of this quality are always few and far between.
Most beautiful voice and song of my lifetime.
Best live performance ever, and he was fighting a cold. REMARKABLE.
Possibly the most beautiful song ever recorded!!!
Bobby was a counter tenor, that's how he could hit those notes. People of this era had real talent.
You need to be born a counter tenor.
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Pressed by his singing lower notes as a counter tenor
All head voice. Breath control was insane!
That takes me back to my younger days.I miss my youth as the songs take me back to a simpler time. Love your open mindedness, appreciation and reaction to great music of that era. Thank you.
True God given talent. This song always gives me the chills. The song has a beautiful message and you can understand every single word. Miss great songs like this.