Arguably, one of the most beautiful love songs ever and Bobbie's version is truly amazing. When you consider that it was a live performance with no autotune or other enhancements, makes it even more so. Thank you for your reaction.
Even MORE amazing when you consider he was just getting over a head cold, and his mother was in the audience for the first time in his professional career (she'd never heard him sing publicly before). The little grin at the end was Bobby telling his mom he "made it".. Before auto-tune most singers were relegated to lip syncing on television performances to their studio recordings. The Righteous brothers were one of the VERY FEW that were allowed to sing live, because they COULD really sing!!
great reaction young lady.......... you're not going to find many(or any) live performances any better than this........ loved your obviously heart felt reaction : )
Thank you for playing my music. I'm 75 years old, and I never get tired of listening to my favorite singers. Bobby owns this beautiful song. I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show in 1965. He owns this song. No one sang this better than he did. You need to listen to them together . They were an awesome dual together. RIP Bobby. We miss hearing your beautiful voice. ❤❤❤
You came in at the tail end of the interview from the "Andy Williams TV show." Bobby Hatfield(8/10/1940-11/5/2003) has the most acclaim and popular version of this classic song. Check out the origin and history of this song to hear some of the 1,500 versions. Such singers as Elvis, Al Hibler, Roy Hamilton ( a good friend of Elvis), the Platters,the Supremes, and the Manhattan Transfer, just to name a few. He may have been a little nervous because his parents were sitting in the audience.
Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher counter tenor voice to Bill Medley’s, William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song. In 2003 Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63. The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side. * The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and he left. He said, 'No, I can do it better.' And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song." * This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof." Hatfield’s rendition of “Unchained Melody” although not the original, is the ‘gold standard’.
“Summertime” by Bobby is particularly spectacular rendition of that classic song. It’s even more remarkable for the vocal style he brought to his performance. He was “ahead “ of his time as he borrowed, I believe, from the music expressions of the black music artists before him. Summertime!
Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever He did a phenomenal performance of Ebb Tide..He also had more great songs on RUclips He and Bill were on 🔥🔥🔥 doing Little Latin Lupe Lu and The Nightime is the Right Time Soul and Inspiration and Just once in my Life are great also. The Dynamic Duo never disappoints.
Some solo song that Bobby Hatfield did are, My Prayer, Only You, ,Ebb Tide, one that Bill Medley done alone is I just wanna make love to you, Another great song they do together is "You'll never walk alone. All of these will blow your mind. Great reaction by the way, I enjoyed it. Another great singer from that time is Tom Jones.
I got to see them live in the 1966. I'm 75 and it is still my all time favorite. Funny story In 1969 I listened to that song on a cassette while I drove to Mexico and ended up getting married t midnight in a jail in Mexico. Thnks for playing it for me.
I really appreciate your reaction! It is how I feel. I was 6 when it came out, but my 11 years older sister must not have liked it. I have her record collection. This version will be played at my funeral. It's "our song" with my husband.
Best version hands down of this classic song. Absolutely loved the Righteous Brothers. Sadly we lost Bobby Hatfield about 20 years ago. He had a beautiful one of a kind voice. Home Free recently did a great version of this song. And Austin Brown (from HF) also did a very beautiful tribute of this song a couple of years ago.
If you've already reacted to their classic, iconic "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"-- You will see only Bobby here. So, according to Bobby Hatfield (the shorter of the two), he won a coin toss to sing this solo. Bill Medley (tall one with a deep voice) lost out on a #1 -- a HUGE classic.
Nah, Bobby never said that. That was Bill years later. Guess he was tired of being asked why he didn't sing it so he said maybe they tossed a coin. Before that he always said that Bobby brought it to the studio to be his solo for the album. Bobby talked about how easy it was for him to record because he had been singing it for years. Bill produced it, sang background vocals and played piano. They both did solos on records and in shows.
Beautiful reaction
This live version is much better than the record or the 45.
Arguably, one of the most beautiful love songs ever and Bobbie's version is truly amazing. When you consider that it was a live performance with no autotune or other enhancements, makes it even more so. Thank you for your reaction.
Even MORE amazing when you consider he was just getting over a head cold, and his mother was in the audience for the first time in his professional career (she'd never heard him sing publicly before). The little grin at the end was Bobby telling his mom he "made it"..
Before auto-tune most singers were relegated to lip syncing on television performances to their studio recordings. The Righteous brothers were one of the VERY FEW that were allowed to sing live, because they COULD really sing!!
great reaction young lady.......... you're not going to find many(or any) live performances any better than this........ loved your obviously heart felt reaction : )
If this doesn't bring a tear you don't have a heart
I'm 78 and I remember this well. It was called "Blue Eyed Soul".
I saw that on TV when I was sixteen.
Thank you for playing my music. I'm 75 years old, and I never get tired of listening to my favorite singers. Bobby owns this beautiful song. I was 15 yrs old when I watched him sing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show in 1965. He owns this song. No one sang this better than he did. You need to listen to them together . They were an awesome dual together. RIP Bobby. We miss hearing your beautiful voice. ❤❤❤
You came in at the tail end of the interview from the "Andy Williams TV show." Bobby Hatfield(8/10/1940-11/5/2003) has the most acclaim and popular version of this classic song. Check out the origin and history of this song to hear some of the 1,500 versions. Such singers as Elvis, Al Hibler, Roy Hamilton ( a good friend of Elvis), the Platters,the Supremes, and the Manhattan Transfer, just to name a few. He may have been a little nervous because his parents were sitting in the audience.
You should hear Bobby do "Summertime"!!!😮 astounding!
Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher counter tenor voice to Bill Medley’s, William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song.
In 2003 Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63.
The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side.
* The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and he left. He said, 'No, I can do it better.' And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song."
* This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof."
Hatfield’s rendition of “Unchained Melody” although not the original, is the ‘gold standard’.
Summer time!
Love your reaction !! I almost cried too !! Love, love ,love it. Keep it up !!
“Summertime” by Bobby is particularly spectacular rendition of that classic song. It’s even more remarkable for the vocal style he brought to his performance. He was “ahead “ of his time as he borrowed, I believe, from the music expressions of the black music artists before him. Summertime!
Absolutely! B & W, but Bill's intro is a hoot.
Love your reaction video. You hit the nail on the proverbial head. This is probably the most romantic song by a male ever.
Bobby Hatfield was one of the greatest singers ever
He did a phenomenal performance of Ebb Tide..He also had more great songs on RUclips
He and Bill were on 🔥🔥🔥 doing Little Latin Lupe Lu and The Nightime is the Right Time
Soul and Inspiration and Just once in my Life are great also. The Dynamic Duo never disappoints.
I'm great full the young ones can feel this song ❤🎉
I read an article that said they played this video at Bobby's funeral. A wonderful tribute to an amazing talent!
We all react to this version the same way - angelic voice singing just to each of us - RIP Bobby 😢💔❤
Some solo song that Bobby Hatfield did are, My Prayer, Only You, ,Ebb Tide, one that Bill Medley done alone is I just wanna make love to you, Another great song they do together is "You'll never walk alone. All of these will blow your mind. Great reaction by the way, I enjoyed it. Another great singer from that time is Tom Jones.
I got to see them live in the 1966. I'm 75 and it is still my all time favorite. Funny story In 1969 I listened to that song on a cassette while I drove to Mexico and ended up getting married t midnight in a jail in Mexico. Thnks for playing it for me.
UNCHAINED MELODY is the theme song for the 1955 movie “Unchained”
I really appreciate your reaction! It is how I feel.
I was 6 when it came out, but my 11 years older sister must not have liked it. I have her record collection.
This version will be played at my funeral. It's "our song" with my husband.
Her reaction, is My reaction every time I hear this song and think about my wife! ! !
🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏
No autotune
Here's THE ENTIRE version from the Andy Williams show. You'll love this one Valencia
Great reaction! Since you so enjoyed this song you must listen to Ebb Tide. It’s audio only but is Bobby Hatfield solo & very romantic!❤
Best version hands down of this classic song. Absolutely loved the Righteous Brothers. Sadly we lost Bobby Hatfield about 20 years ago. He had a beautiful one of a kind voice. Home Free recently did a great version of this song. And Austin Brown (from HF) also did a very beautiful tribute of this song a couple of years ago.
Check out both 'brothers' singing You'll Never Walk Alone.
If you've already reacted to their classic, iconic "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"-- You will see only Bobby here. So, according to Bobby Hatfield (the shorter of the two), he won a coin toss to sing this solo. Bill Medley (tall one with a deep voice) lost out on a #1 -- a HUGE classic.
Nah, Bobby never said that. That was Bill years later. Guess he was tired of being asked why he didn't sing it so he said maybe they tossed a coin.
Before that he always said that Bobby brought it to the studio to be his solo for the album. Bobby talked about how easy it was for him to record because he had been singing it for years.
Bill produced it, sang background vocals and played piano.
They both did solos on records and in shows.
Check out his versions of: Ebb Tide, My Prayer, and Summertime ❤ DJ
He's GOOD ain't he?
I want your chair. :)
Wayfair, it they still carry it