First Time Reaction to "When a man loves a woman" and "Unchained Melody" by Home Free

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @wirelessmikedj7784
    @wirelessmikedj7784 Год назад +53

    "When a Man Loves a Woman" was shot during lockdown, but Austin's girl Amberly was just within camera view. The boys did Unchained Melody justice by making the video true to the songs origins. The Righteous Brothers was actually a cover....of the original that was written for an older prison movie called "Unchained" where the main character had to decide with breaking out of prison or doing his time to get back to his love.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +14

      Wow, I never knew that

    • @momD612
      @momD612 Год назад +11

      Yep. So Home Frees version is actually more true to the original, & the video is just perfectly related to the movie/song. ❤❤

    • @karenm5681
      @karenm5681 Год назад +2

      Wow! Brings a whole new meaning to “Unchained” and some of the other lyrics too!

  • @susanengland3919
    @susanengland3919 Год назад +11

    He really was singing from his heart in the first song, his girlfriend was in the room with him while he did the recording. If you were the one having to distort your mouth to make all of the sound effects that Adam does you wouldn't be smiling either.

  • @JohnBare747
    @JohnBare747 Год назад +9

    Austin's best performance IMO is "Bring Him Home" worth a listen, excellent stuff.

  • @lindanearing4710
    @lindanearing4710 Год назад +16

    Adam is laser focused when he performs. His beat box is often very complex and it's his job to keep everything on track. He often looks angry when he performs, it's just him concentrating. lol It's really easy to forget there are no instruments, just their beautiful voices. Austin sang the hell out of this cover. I agree, it's the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Unchained Melody cover is so unique and creative. This song was originally from a prison movie back in the 50's called "Unchained" so they are actually going back to it's actual roots. It was about a guy in prison contemplating whether to break out and live on the run and never see his family again, or serve out his time and hopefully get to see them again. In my opinion both these songs are theirs now. They covered them so beautifully that they own them now. Home Free are in prison for killing this cover and stealing hearts! Great reactions.

  • @marciaramirez3791
    @marciaramirez3791 Год назад +9

    Great reactions. Isn't it amazing when you're listening to Home Free how you forget there aren't any musical instruments, just 5 unbelievable voices. Can't wait for your next double feature. Thank you for the joy.

  • @beadwright
    @beadwright Год назад +18

    The song originally appeared in a 50's prison movie call "Unchained" . The Righteous Brothers did a famous cover, but thousands have recorded it. Home Free definitely brought a new perspective to me too. Austin Brown had done a solo version of this on his website previously which has garnered millions of views. It is a different version and amazing too.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +10

      It's so good

    • @samstrong1083
      @samstrong1083 11 месяцев назад +1

      I agree it was originally written about a prisoner singing to hi love.

  • @itzel1735
    @itzel1735 Год назад +29

    Austin did “Unchained Melody” as a solo, from his living room, with guitar accompaniment, about a year before they did it as a group.
    He dropped a bunch of covers and originals onto his channel while concerts were on hold.
    Austin and Tim’s cover of “My Maria” launched their Nashville side hustle / garage band. With ‘Sweet & Low’, the guys play small gigs with a couple musician friends.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +13

      Covid couldn't hold back creativity

    • @moose7266
      @moose7266 Год назад +10

      Tim also did a cover of this song by himself.

    • @patriciamcl54
      @patriciamcl54 Год назад +2

      Austin's cover is far superior - the band's version is so stodgy and clunky. Tim was crazy about doowop at the time and insisted that their version have this robotic rhythm, which IMHO is quite contrary to the flowing musical essence of the song. It also seemed a little uncalled for that the band should cash in on the popularity of the song. Austin's version had gone viral but there was genuine confusion about which one was which. Time has passed and Austin's version is still viral (now on over 14 million views), while this one is not particularly popular.

    • @itzel1735
      @itzel1735 Год назад +1

      @@patriciamcl54
      I assumed it was mostly a win-win for Austin. He gets the digital sales and streaming revenue for his version of the song.
      And then, over a year later, he gets his portion of the digital, streaming and album sales of the Home Free version.
      Someone said they make a lot more money on album sales than on the streaming services.
      With “Hers Ain’t Mine”, Austin’s has whatever revenue is generated on his version. If HF records it, he’ll get his portion of the revenue from that recording, plus as songwriter, he gets the additional income from that on HF album sales. I doubt a HF recording will significantly cannibalizes the revenue from his original.
      I’m not in the music business. This was just my assumption from how it would work based on experience in different industry.

    • @brendafrazier811
      @brendafrazier811 9 месяцев назад

      @@patriciamcl54I love Austin’s version but I also love HF’s. To me the doo-wop sound is entirely fitting with the origins of the song/movie from the 50’s. Definitely doesn’t feel “stodgy” just a different interpretation.

  • @babyfry4775
    @babyfry4775 Год назад +9

    Home Free usually goes to the roots of a song. This was originally written for a movie about prison called Unchained in 1955 so even the Righteous Brothers was a cover. Loved Tim and Austin’s solos. Good reaction!😍😃 In the first song, Austin and Adam killed it. I thought the use of tvs was clever.

  • @minneyruth
    @minneyruth Год назад +14

    Both songs are better than the original 🤷‍♀️❤️ nice reaction guys 🥰🥰

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Год назад +12

    Thanks for the double feature!
    Austin did a fabulous job of this classic song. Loved Percy Sledge's version, but this was taken to another level. I think it is also better than Michael Bolton's version. And remember this was done during quarantine, so the guys weren't even together. The backing harmonies are great, along with Tim's bass. And Adam's vocal percussion is outstanding.
    The Righteous Brothers had a big hit with "Unchained Melody" in 1965. Home Free did such a beautiful rendition of this classic song. They added an old school doo-wop feel to it. The video in prison is very fitting as this song was originally written for the 1955 prison film "Unchained".

  • @georgefisher1995
    @georgefisher1995 Год назад +9

    You don’t make the song yours, the song grabs you, and makes you feel the song.

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 Год назад +2

    Unchained Melody is a classic. I am sure The Righteous Brothers would be so very proud. The guys did an awesome job with this. Love your reactions!

  • @teresacartwright5406
    @teresacartwright5406 Год назад +3

    I've always loved the late Percy Sledge's 1966 original of "When a Man Loves a Woman". The writer of the song had just been through a hard break -up and wrote "I gave you everything I had". Austin's lady was in the studio and he sings "I'll give you everything I've got" - a subtle but significant change. Austin Brown has a solo version of "Unchained Melody" on his channel that's also terrific.

  • @mgentles3
    @mgentles3 Год назад +2

    I was 14 when I heard this song in 1965...on AM radio...by The Righteous Brothers. I never thought of the source of the longing or the separation. It was just a nice slow song to dance to.

  • @JadeRepayeStarchild1964
    @JadeRepayeStarchild1964 Год назад +2

    Wow! First time the song made me feel like a man has never loved me....
    How crushing lol 😏

  • @LynnRamsay
    @LynnRamsay Год назад +8

    They did such an amazing job on both songs😊
    They are releasing a new album called As Seen On TV to celebrate their 10 year anniversary of their win on the Sing Off. It will consist of all the songs they sang on the show plus a few bonus tracks and they are doing videos for each one to.
    Here are the ones they released already
    Oh Pretty Woman
    Life Is A Highway
    Stand By Me ( to be released on Friday)

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 Год назад +3

    This is so very awesome! Austin killed this. Percy Sledge would be so very proud! Love your reactions!

  • @CarlaDelk
    @CarlaDelk Год назад +4

    Great reaction! Home Free got all up in our feels with these two songs! You should check out a couple of their original songs Dreamer, Land of the Free, Save the World, The Stargazer Lillies Trilogy, or check out one where Chance sings lead like their cover of I can't outrun you or Cover me up. He has a silky smooth voice also. Thank you for your reaction! Have a blessed day!

  • @karinfichtner7479
    @karinfichtner7479 Год назад +8

    😊 Not angry.....intense.🤣
    BTW...for some serious Austin.....check out his rendition of "Bring Him Home", from Les Miserables....and Austin and Rob singing opera in, "Two Country Singers Try to Sing Opera". Unchained Melody originally was written for a prison movie, called "Unchained", which came out in 1955.

  • @ElizabethRoss-uj8rl
    @ElizabethRoss-uj8rl Год назад +8

    In my opinion, Austin's "When a Man..." is better than both Sledge's original and the Bolton cover. And without that orchestra backup! (Beatboxing does not lend itself to beautiful facial expressions.)
    Their version of "Unchained...." is also excelling their predecessors. The original is from a 1950s movie about prison. I have the original sheet music, bought it in 1955. "Ghost" was one of many revivals over the decades. I love that you are doing a double feature! Thank you for some great memories.

  • @rowielumasacjr.6007
    @rowielumasacjr.6007 Год назад +2

    One of my Fav song ♥️
    Great cover by Homefree 💯
    Why Adam looks like that lol 😂 he needs to calm down
    Great reaction daddy Ryan ♥️

  • @joypenketh3290
    @joypenketh3290 Год назад +3

    I first heard this song back in the 40s by Al Hibbler. You might want to look that up.

  • @oldschoolpop8428
    @oldschoolpop8428 Год назад +2

    Song originally was part of a 50's movie that took place in a prison. The Righteous Brothers made it famous a few years later.

  • @antrazitaj5209
    @antrazitaj5209 Год назад +8

    This is from the prison movie Unchained from 1955. The Righteous Brothers just covered the song. So yes, missing somebody because of prison is what the song actually was about

  • @timworks991
    @timworks991 Год назад +5

    This was a fantastic double feature. The Righteous Brothers was not the original but it was written for a 1950's prison movie, Unchained, thus the title, Unchained Melody. The black and white with the prison setting and doo wop was all done to stay true to that 50's era in which it originally came out. Love how you both interact and react to these Home Free songs. Looking forward to seeing you react to American Pie. It is such a long song you may not want to double up reactions when you do it.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +3

      Thanks Tim. Your right about American Pie

    • @patriciamcl54
      @patriciamcl54 Год назад +1

      The melody was hardly Unchained in the band's version - it was trussed up and forced into a heavy dirge. Austin's version is light, clean and so elegant.

  • @jacqueplett1800
    @jacqueplett1800 Год назад +3

    Having been in high school when Unchained Melody came out (1965), I've always associated it with a soldier in Viet Nam writing back to his sweetheart in the US.

  • @sarahberke7194
    @sarahberke7194 Год назад +2

    Unchanged Melody was written for a movie and the Everly Brothers sang this song.

  • @merlhines4
    @merlhines4 Год назад +4

    it was from 1955 movie unchained melody

  • @glendamcgrady1244
    @glendamcgrady1244 Год назад +4

    Hard to believe isn't it? I heard Percy Sledge sing it live; I'm sure he would approve of Austin's cover.

  • @lazylady8591
    @lazylady8591 Год назад +1

    The song was written for a 1950's prison movie called Unchained. The director refused to use the song unless the song had title of the movie in iit's title. So one of the most romantic songs ever written is called Unchained Melody.

  • @vinnieblair8576
    @vinnieblair8576 Год назад +4

    Thank you so much! Love your Home Free reactions! Cheers!!

  • @deidreatruitt8970
    @deidreatruitt8970 Год назад +2

    The original song was used in a prison film in the 1950's, it's was a great nod to that and the more popular cover.

  • @GrandmasGotGraceLW
    @GrandmasGotGraceLW Год назад +1

    I think Adam would be HONORED to hear this reaction. It would mean he's REALLY doing what he needed to do. 😀
    Really fun. Thank you very much.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +1

      That would be cool if the artist we were covering watched our video.

  • @scottdarden3091
    @scottdarden3091 Год назад +3

    Ryan better hold on to Cindy for this! Many of reaction ladies have called this a panty dropper 😂😆

  • @linnettsamuel5026
    @linnettsamuel5026 Год назад +1

    Old enough to remember using a typewriter, amazed how Adam made the sound of a key hitting paper perfectly.

  • @vickiadkins9844
    @vickiadkins9844 Год назад +6

    2 of many masterpieces from the boys!!

  • @mrsmissy2669
    @mrsmissy2669 Год назад +3

    It was great hearing 2 of my favorite songs by Home Free. Also, loved your reaction. Can't wait to hear more.

  • @richb313
    @richb313 Год назад +2

    Great reaction guys being a fan of these guys is like taking a course in music appreciation.

  • @victorcowboywest
    @victorcowboywest Год назад +4

    They're paying homage to the 1955 movie "UNCHAINED ". Check out the origin and history of this classic song to hear some of the 1,500 versions of this song classic song, some of the singers just may surprise you. Austin also has a solo release of this song.

  • @sissiemae845
    @sissiemae845 Год назад +2

    Unchained Melody was the theme song for the 1955 movie UNCHAINED. It is a prison movie.

  • @changlyn100
    @changlyn100 Год назад +2

    The unchained Melody was originally from a prison movie

  • @dotwyness4110
    @dotwyness4110 Год назад +2

    You definitely need to do Austin singing Bring Him Home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @marshac7738
    @marshac7738 Год назад +1

    Home Free and their harmonies!! Such powerful visuals and a remarkable version of the song ❤️
    I know it hearkens back to the mid-century movie and they portray it spectacularly, but I do hate seeing our guys behind bars. 😕 However, they can definitely "emote" through their music/videos better than just about anyone else out there!! ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

  • @terrichristenson432
    @terrichristenson432 Год назад +1

    New viewer and subscriber here, I am a Huge Home Free fan and will always be here for their reactions !!! Loved the obvious connection between you two. Good choice of these two songs, excellent !!

  • @MonicaGoodwin-qz5gd
    @MonicaGoodwin-qz5gd Год назад +1

    ❤🤠 HF. ❤ Great reaction ❤️.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥

  • @debbiehall9091
    @debbiehall9091 7 месяцев назад +1

    This song was made for Austin. Love Unchained Melody. Love these guys they are so talented.❤️❤️❤️

  • @sallyread7032
    @sallyread7032 Год назад +3

    Unchained Melody was written for a prison movie before The Righteous Brothers & the genre you trying to say is it's Doo-wop. The first song Austin killed it, Percy Sledge would have been proud.

  • @danagiffin5492
    @danagiffin5492 Год назад +2

    May I suggest their version of "End of the Road", Rob takes lead and it an amazing cover.

  • @martinhafner2201
    @martinhafner2201 Год назад +2

    Unchained Melody was literally written for the prison movie Unchained.

  • @brendasorenson6186
    @brendasorenson6186 Год назад +2

    Good reaction! Looks like everyone has filled y'all in on the trivia. I'm impressed at your perception about Unchained Melody was about prison. And I'll echo the suggestions for:
    Austin Brown's YT channel: Unchained Melody; Bring Him Home; Two Country Singers Try to Sing Opera (Nessun Dorma) with Rob Lundquist.
    HF'S channel: American Pie; God Bless The USA featuring Lee Greenwood & The US Air Force Singing Sargeants (be sure you react to this version; HF did another version in abt 2015); Brothers In Arms for Veterans Day; Brother. They also been dropping new songs weekly from their soon-to-be released album.

  • @kristindunstan172
    @kristindunstan172 Год назад +1

    Great reactions! Enjoying your videos. Subscriber suggestions are great, but any true Home Fry will follow you all the way down the rabbit hole whatever you do from them. Don't miss out on some of the great songs they have that aren't always suggested. Two of my favorite songs that don't get enough love are Spaceship and Crazy Life. American Kids is another great one from their early catalog that doesn't get reacted to very often. You could honestly go through their entire catalog and the Home Fries would be glad to hear some of those underplayed songs.

  • @garyhughes5480
    @garyhughes5480 Год назад +2

    Austin did a solo cover of Unchained Melody on his YT CHANNEL

  • @kimberlyconnell1354
    @kimberlyconnell1354 8 месяцев назад +1

    The song Unchained Melody was from prison film called Unchained back in the 50's. But of course didnt become popular until the Richeous Brothers did it

  • @glenngriffith7166
    @glenngriffith7166 Год назад +1

    It was first in a mid 1950s black and white movie and sung in a less than pleasant way. I assume he was trying to convey pain..... with some success.

  • @richarddaugherty8583
    @richarddaugherty8583 7 месяцев назад +1

    The song is from a bad 50's prison movie called Unchained (hence Unchained Melody). Home Free took it back to it's roots. This is as good as my gold standard for this song which was covered by Bobby Hatfield live on the Andy Williams Show in 1965. This isn't better, but it's as good in it's own way.

  • @ronfaulkner3925
    @ronfaulkner3925 Год назад +2

    I doubt Adam is mad at ya. He knows. 🙂

  • @pennygarrity386
    @pennygarrity386 11 месяцев назад +1

    You think looked crazy in When a Man Loves a Woman, check him out in Folsum Prison Blues. The most poignant moment in Unchained Melody was Adam staring at his hands and twisting his wedding ring.

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 Год назад +1

    Oh, yeah. 🎶 When a Man Loves a Woman”: I like Home Free’s version even better than the original. Chills. Wow. ✨Adam is just focused on doing a good job. He can make whatever face he wants, dropping that sick beat. ⭐️Austin’s vocals are absolutely stunningly brilliant! 🏆
    I grew up hearing the Righteous Brothers version of Unchained Melody played a lot because my sister had a soft spot for oldies music, so that version stays in first place for me, because of some subtle things but Home Free did a good job with it.

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +2

      Adam is incredible with his Beat Boxing skills.

  • @bella-xp7qd
    @bella-xp7qd Год назад +1

    The song Unchained Melody was written for a prison movie Unchained in 1955. The Righteous Brothers covered it in 1965. Has been covered over 1500 times, in multiple languages. Home Free don't do covers. They do upgrades. ❤❤

  • @jeannebrown3254
    @jeannebrown3254 Год назад +2

    Great reaction. These guys are amazing! A good song to do with American Pie would be God Bless the U.S.A. featuring Lee Greenwood and the U.S. Airforce Band. Thank again for a great reaction!

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +4

      Thanks Jeanne. American pie is a long song. We might just do that one solo.

  • @Indigo_moon
    @Indigo_moon Год назад +1

    I've always thought it was great that they weren't afraid to show their funny facial expressions in their videos. Tim also can make some funny faces doing bass. But I prefer it because it's real and what they actually look like. I also don't pay any attention to it because 1. I don't think it's that weird and 2. because I'm used to it. It would be easy for them to make it look "nicer" for their music videos, but that wouldn't be them. They are the epitome of authenticity. And they are unabashedly unafraid to make themselves look like idiots. Just watch Life is a Highway. Lol!

  • @travisrussell9166
    @travisrussell9166 Год назад +2

    You should really take a look at a song they did called SNOW GLOBE, Its excellent

  • @patriciaboehringer5028
    @patriciaboehringer5028 Год назад +4

    When you do American pie, you should either do it with Elvira. Featuring the Oakridge boys or with God bless the USA with Lee Greenwood And the air force band

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  Год назад +2

      We've done Elvira on our first reaction to Home Free.

    • @patriciaboehringer5028
      @patriciaboehringer5028 Год назад +2

      @@TouchyReactions Sorry about that, so do the other one or you can. Another suggestion is children go where I send thee with Kenny Rogers.

  • @sassylilbell
    @sassylilbell Год назад +2

    Watch Adam Rupp Drum Solo. He is awesome!! Austin did a unbelievable song here! I agree it was better than the original! React to Austin solo Bring Him Home (warning: bring tissues) To me Bring Him Home is Austin’s best solo 😮 They all did a great job 😊 Great reaction🎉 I love Home Free😊

  • @patriciawoyczik1657
    @patriciawoyczik1657 Год назад +2

    I love 2fer reactions...you picked 2 great videos to pair together! To me...all their videos are better than the original!

  • @tinanichols203
    @tinanichols203 8 месяцев назад +1

    Austin also has a solo of Unchained Melody that is fabulous. You should check it out

  • @tinapatterson5022
    @tinapatterson5022 Год назад +1

    If You Really want to Hear Austin Sing Solo ( Bring Him Home ) From Les Mis.

  • @gloriamorgan8039
    @gloriamorgan8039 6 месяцев назад +1

    Originally done by Percy Sledge

  • @denise_landry
    @denise_landry Год назад +2

    🖤🍟

  • @Tommy-w6l
    @Tommy-w6l Месяц назад +1

    Hello?
    It's a great band

  • @tinanichols203
    @tinanichols203 8 месяцев назад +1

    You can't beatbox without making faces.

  • @lorraineridings2866
    @lorraineridings2866 Год назад +1

    try Two Country boys try Opera

  • @tinanichols203
    @tinanichols203 8 месяцев назад +1

    You should listen to the original of Unchained by the Righteous Brothers from the 60's

  • @LisaC.-mebugyou
    @LisaC.-mebugyou Год назад +2

    I noticed that you didn’t give you wifey there a chance or opportunity to offer up her reaction you gave yours and the program was done you didn’t ask or inquire if she had an opinion at the very end of unchained melody which was done masterfully- I hope in the future that you give your wife a chance or at least ask if she has an opinion cause I’m not the only one that noticed that plus it’s just not a good look and bad manners to boot only offer your opinion and act as if hers doesn’t matter

  • @stormyweather4898
    @stormyweather4898 10 месяцев назад +1

    He is not singing, His face gets distorted by all the air he uses to make the sounds. Give him a big azz brake. He is my fave 😉

    • @TouchyReactions
      @TouchyReactions  10 месяцев назад +1

      I love him, I can appreciate his talent and laugh at the funny faces he makes.

  • @jimreedy1960
    @jimreedy1960 Год назад +1

    I like your reactions, but you stopped both songs just before they reached their endings. It would be better if you let them continue for another 10 seconds or so, so we both can appreciate the crescendos.

  • @JoyceDillon-l6b
    @JoyceDillon-l6b Год назад +1

    Listen to blue not your color