After a performance, a guy in the crowd yelled out “that was righteous, brothers. Also, Bobby had a 5 octave range. They are one of the best ever at harmonizing.
This music is the music of my generation. It was played at every party, every dance that we had. We never had wallflowers when this music played. Love your reaction.
This is called blue-eyed soul. These guys were the best. Bobby Hatfield with his beautiful tenor voice & Bill Medley with his deeper voice. They were magic together. And remember this is done live. No auto-tuning crap like today. And the songs had meaningful beautiful lyrics.
They got the name “Righteous Brothers” after they were singing at a night club in Orange County. An African American marine from the base at El Toro stood up and yelled, “that’s righteous brothers.
@@julietgroce1811 Bill Medley has said it came from when they were performing in a club in front of some Black Marines from the nearby El Toro base, which has since been torn down. One of the Marines yelled, "That's righteous, brothers!"
Every romantic beautiful word was easily heard. Just their raw talented voices with no electronic gimmicks. Not many of today's musicians could compare.
Can u believe that all of this was actually live? No auto-tune or anything. I grew up hearing them as a kid but never saw them either until the pandemic. They are truly a great duo
The Righteous Brothers are known as "Blue Eyed Soul; it's well deserved; they're truly soulful: their voices compliment each other; this is back n the 60's pure talent; you don't hear this in today's music; they're exceptional artists
They weren't finished, but now you know what the older generation was talking about when they saI'd that music and singing isn't like it used to be. Back then it was nothing but talent and no gimmicks.
There was a comment on a different RUclipsr channel where he said he sang back up for them. He also said they were the real deal but also sang back up with Cher. That's right, Cher sang back up for these two.
This is just scratching the surface of these great singers. Both are great soloists, together they are amazing. So many songs to hear from, all great. Bobby's "Summertime." Bill's Brown Eyed Woman." "I Just Wanna Make Love to You." Bobby's "Stay With Me." "Soul and Inspiration." "Once In My Life." Inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame in 2003. They were certainly unique, a perfect storm of harmony, Bass-Baritone and Counter-Tenor. There was never anything like them, especially Bobby. More than 20-note range on the scale, he could go from bass all the way up to G5 or better. Bobby left us in 2003,age 63. Bill is still touring with another partner. He is 81. Bobby is so missed, but he left a legacy of beautiful music like no other.
The Righteous Brothers, nothing but talented vocals, no auto tune, and an orchestra. Raw talent. This song was recorded with the “Wall of Sound” technique invented by Phil Spector which gave it that big echo sound.
I was in high school when these guys came out with this beautiful songs. I have every vinyl record album they made. I play their CD'S in my car all the time. Love these guys vocals! They had class! ❤❤
If you've not seen Top Gun from 1986, this song was featured heavily in there - Tom Cruise's character Maverick sings it in Karaoke to impress the girl he likes. It's also played during the movie and at the end as well. I think a lot of us my age got our first taste of the Righteous Brothers because of Top Gun, if you've not seen it, you'd like it. Cheers.
It's so wonderful to see this generation the music we grew up with. The best part is when you get blown away half way through the song with no idea what's coming up!!! 😁
The producer was Phil Spector who made a huge number of the great recordings of that period using what was called the "Wall of Sound". The session musicians were the best in the business at that time and know collectively as "The Wrecking Crew". Between the work done by Spector and the boys at Muscle Shoals, most of the great music was produced.
That background music was created by Phil Spector called “the wall of sound”. You should check out Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High” song using the same technique. Absolutely stunning.
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers is the most played song on radio and TV of the 20th century. One thing you are hearing is the production work of Phil Spector. Here is a good article about the recording. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ve_Lost_That_Lovin%27_Feelin%27 This is an article about producer, Phil Spector, and his "Wall of Sound" recording technique, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_Sound Here is a clip from the movie "The Wrecking Crew" about Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. ruclips.net/video/AhtQ4Fx9HU0/видео.html His production techniques changed popular music (rock and roll). He was absolutely crazy, and that was what Veronica Spector (his wife) said, but he was an amazing producer.
i read they got their name when, while they were singing together before they got famous, an audience member called out the compliment "that's righteous, brothers!"
What a duo! As a kid I only heard this song on the radio; it was years before I learned that they weren't black! They're the epitome of the term "blue-eyed soul." Other good examples are the '70's groups The Bee Gees ("Stayin' Alive") and Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music" -- watch the version where they play it live on the TV show The Midnight Special, accompanied by two actual black guys whose trumpet twirling is a thing of beauty.) For biological brothers, watch "Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers Jumpin' Jive" from 1943, for their INSANE dance gymnastics -- the final minute will make you wonder how they had any boy bits left. I think you'll also likely enjoy "Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk"; it's dance clips from 1930s-1950s movie musicals, precision-synchronized to the song. It's uncanny!
thankyou for playing the rightous brothers, who weren't brothers by blood the guy with the deep voice died back in the late 90s or 2000 in Kalamazoo mich. this song is from the early 60s about 64. I was 13/14 about this time. still love them. glad you found it... enjoy!
@@ShadowsGathered thankyou for the correction. I was working near the hotel I believe it was the Radisson. My aunt was 10 yrs older than I & she one who introduced me to the biggings ofve rock & roll. I was about 12 when I 1st heard the rightous brothers. Just north ofve gr Michigan. Been hooked ever since. Thanks bunches. If you ever show up in mt. Let me know.
The violins (and every other instrument) were done by a group of studio musicians that became known much later, in about 1990, as "The Wrecking Crew". They played, independently and together, on QUITE A FEW studio albums in the 60s and 70s. Incidentally, one of The Wrecking Crew was none other than future country star Glenn Campbell. The music itself was arranged by Phil Spector and is an example of what is known as Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound". The lyrics are by Cynthia Well, Bob Mann, and Phil Spector.
Loved your reaction!! This is a taste of what we senior citizens consider to be real music. I hope you'll explore more of it. Here's a song with a whole different vibe: The Righteous Brothers {I Just Wanna Make Love}.wmv (3:24) (this version has the clearest audio). And I hope you'll check out more of Elvis' music. He does a version of the song you just heard with a totally different interpretation: Elvis Presley You've Lost That Lovin Feeling Live 1970 (4:13).
The Righteous Brothers are awesome and I'm glad you've discovered them on your journey with "new to you" music. If you want to hear some awesome strings, you ought to check out Chris Stapleton's live performance of "Cold" at the CMAs or the BeeGee's "Too Much Heaven". Definitely worth a listen!
Please try "Little Latin Lupe Lu", it's really one of their old ones, a lot of fun and it hasn't been covered yet that I have found. I enjoy your reactions. . . keep up the good work.
They are awesome. I highly highly recommend Tennessee Ernie Ford. His voice was amazing as well. My two favorites are "16 Tons" and "A Poor Wayfaring Stranger". His voice is so smooth and deep. He's roughly from the same time period.
Have you ever seen the first Top Gun movie? The part in the bar when Maverick and Goose do that bit and sing a song for Maverick to hit on "Charlie" Kelly McGillis character. That is this song :)
Not sure who did the orchestration, but it was co-written and also produced by Phil Spector, who was famous for his "Wall of Sound" production style. The musicians who performed the backing tracks were members of The Wrecking Crew, a loose collective of L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of top 40 hits mostly in the 60's and 70's. Spector was also the producer of the original version of the "Let it Be" album by the Beatles.
At the beginning of their career these two guys, who arent brothers, would sing and the remarks were always "ya'll sound Righteous bro" . . . Thus their title THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS. My favorite song of theirs is You're My Soul & Inspiration
Phil Spector wrote this. All of it. He was a music genius back in the the day. You can find him in true crime documentaries now for murder. He's nuts. They came out with a documentary called Spector recently. He even produced the Beatles last album.
Bill Medley had a few good solo albums in the 80's "Right Here and Now" 1982 and "Still Hung up on You" 1985 never knew he had any music from then and found the vinyls at a thrift store and was curious to hear them there good but have that typical 80's pop rock sound with a bit of country
If you like violin you might want to check out Jigs and/or classical music If you're unfamiliar Jigs are Irish and Scottish (though typically associated with Irish) music that is either solely or HEAVILY incorporates violin in a fiddling style. Chances are of you've heard fast-paced violin music during a bar fight in a movie you've heard something at least similar to a Jig
Do you think this music brought us together (Something we could all relate to) or today's music? Called Medley brothers for a reason. One complimented the others sound. Unfortunately in private they couldn't find friendship. It just never was known until much later.
Please react to"Summertime" Bobby Hatfield live performance 1965. Also these guys were born in 1940 so they were both 24 years old when they sang this song.
If you LUV violins..you would absolutely luvvvv DISCO music from about the 70s !! Many disco songs had killer violins in them..and totally killer dance tunes! I CAN SEND SOME SAMPLES..IF U WANT SOME..I GREW UP IN 70s my middle school days..
After a performance, a guy in the crowd yelled out “that was righteous, brothers. Also, Bobby had a 5 octave range. They are one of the best ever at harmonizing.
Ya see why they were called the Righteous Brothers! It’s all talent and hard work . . . No auto tune etc., just two soulful men and two microphones.
This music is the music of my generation. It was played at every party, every dance that we had. We never had wallflowers when this music played. Love your reaction.
The "good old days". Great memories.
Where were you? I was at USC.
I heard it because of my parents and Ghost and Top Gun. I loved it. And.
This is called blue-eyed soul. These guys were the best. Bobby Hatfield with his beautiful tenor voice & Bill Medley with his deeper voice. They were magic together. And remember this is done live. No auto-tuning crap like today. And the songs had meaningful beautiful lyrics.
I was born in '59, this is what I got to grow up listening to! Love watching younger generations enjoying this music!
They got the name “Righteous Brothers” after they were singing at a night club in Orange County. An African American marine from the base at El Toro stood up and yelled, “that’s righteous brothers.
You got it.
He was saying that they were singing in a night club in South London , not Orange County.
@@julietgroce1811 Bill Medley has said it came from when they were performing in a club in front of some Black Marines from the nearby El Toro base, which has since been torn down. One of the Marines yelled, "That's righteous, brothers!"
summertime, soul and inspiration, rock n roll heaven
Happy to see the younger generation like this type of music? 🎶 that you don't hear anymore! 🎶
Every romantic beautiful word was easily heard. Just their raw talented voices with no electronic gimmicks. Not many of today's musicians could compare.
There will never be music like this again. So glad I grew up in this generation of music.
The Greatest Male Duo of All-Time!
Can u believe that all of this was actually live? No auto-tune or anything. I grew up hearing them as a kid but never saw them either until the pandemic. They are truly a great duo
Couldn’t handle your interrupting the lovely transition to the bridge
They were perfect together. My favorite song of all time.
The Righteous Brothers are known as "Blue Eyed Soul; it's well deserved; they're truly soulful: their voices compliment each other; this is back n the 60's pure talent; you don't hear this in today's music; they're exceptional artists
"Soul and Inspiration" and "Summertime". Just Bobby Hatfield sings that one. UNBELIEVABLE!
They weren't finished, but now you know what the older generation was talking about when they saI'd that music and singing isn't like it used to be. Back then it was nothing but talent and no gimmicks.
So great to see young people enjoy this wonderful music from the 60s.
my sentiments exactly, Debra. Having lived through that time and young people discovering it, makes me smile.
There was a comment on a different RUclipsr channel where he said he sang back up for them. He also said they were the real deal but also sang back up with Cher. That's right, Cher sang back up for these two.
This is just scratching the surface of these great singers. Both are great soloists, together they are amazing. So many songs to hear from, all great. Bobby's "Summertime." Bill's Brown Eyed Woman." "I Just Wanna Make Love to You." Bobby's "Stay With Me." "Soul and Inspiration." "Once In My Life." Inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame in 2003. They were certainly unique, a perfect storm of harmony, Bass-Baritone and Counter-Tenor. There was never anything like them, especially Bobby. More than 20-note range on the scale, he could go from bass all the way up to G5 or better. Bobby left us in 2003,age 63. Bill is still touring with another partner. He is 81. Bobby is so missed, but he left a legacy of beautiful music like no other.
The Righteous Brothers, nothing but talented vocals, no auto tune, and an orchestra. Raw talent. This song was recorded with the “Wall of Sound”
technique invented by Phil
Spector which gave it that big echo sound.
This song was the most played song in the 20th century according to BMI.
Today's music could do with more harmonies. There is something magical about two voices working together.
I was in high school when these guys came out with this beautiful songs. I have every vinyl record album they made. I play their CD'S in my car all the time. Love these guys vocals! They had class! ❤❤
The background music was created by Phil Spector and used in many Motown hits and called, the wall of sound!☮️❤️
There's very few white singers that can sing a song like this, but these guys made it look easy. Just pure talent.
This is the most played song of the 20th Century. Legendary. Try Unchained Melody, Soul and Inspiration
If you've not seen Top Gun from 1986, this song was featured heavily in there - Tom Cruise's character Maverick sings it in Karaoke to impress the girl he likes. It's also played during the movie and at the end as well. I think a lot of us my age got our first taste of the Righteous Brothers because of Top Gun, if you've not seen it, you'd like it. Cheers.
Love you groovin' to this. The music of my generation.
It's so wonderful to see this generation the music we grew up with. The best part is when you get blown away half way through the song with no idea what's coming up!!! 😁
The producer was Phil Spector who made a huge number of the great recordings of that period using what was called the "Wall of Sound". The session musicians were the best in the business at that time and know collectively as "The Wrecking Crew". Between the work done by Spector and the boys at Muscle Shoals, most of the great music was produced.
Next song in the queue should be, "Soul and Inspiration" by The Righteous Brothers.
This group had some of the best harmonies ever. The only group I would put up with them are the BeeGees and their 3 part harmonies.
Agreed, but I’d have to add The Eagles to the group of top harmonizers too!
That background music was created by Phil Spector called “the wall of sound”. You should check out Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High” song using the same technique. Absolutely stunning.
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers is the most played song on radio and TV of the 20th century. One thing you are hearing is the production work of Phil Spector. Here is a good article about the recording. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ve_Lost_That_Lovin%27_Feelin%27
This is an article about producer, Phil Spector, and his "Wall of Sound" recording technique, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_Sound
Here is a clip from the movie "The Wrecking Crew" about Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. ruclips.net/video/AhtQ4Fx9HU0/видео.html
His production techniques changed popular music (rock and roll). He was absolutely crazy, and that was what Veronica Spector (his wife) said, but he was an amazing producer.
Just discovered your channel. I’ve watched dozens of your shorts now I’m watching your videos. You’re a breath of fresh air. ❤❤❤❤
Glad you like them!
i read they got their name when, while they were singing together before they got famous, an audience member called out the compliment "that's righteous, brothers!"
What a duo! As a kid I only heard this song on the radio; it was years before I learned that they weren't black! They're the epitome of the term "blue-eyed soul." Other good examples are the '70's groups The Bee Gees ("Stayin' Alive") and Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music" -- watch the version where they play it live on the TV show The Midnight Special, accompanied by two actual black guys whose trumpet twirling is a thing of beauty.) For biological brothers, watch "Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers Jumpin' Jive" from 1943, for their INSANE dance gymnastics -- the final minute will make you wonder how they had any boy bits left. I think you'll also likely enjoy "Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk"; it's dance clips from 1930s-1950s movie musicals, precision-synchronized to the song. It's uncanny!
הם שרים מדהים.ביצוע מהמם❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🤘🤘🤘👍👍🫶🫶🫶
This is the jam right here..
They called it blue eyed soul ❤
Songs you can understand, have feeling and meaning..and you can almost sign along the first time you hear it.
thankyou for playing the rightous brothers, who weren't brothers by blood the guy with the deep voice died back in the late 90s or 2000 in Kalamazoo mich. this song is from the early 60s about 64. I was 13/14 about this time. still love them. glad you found it... enjoy!
Actually, it was the guy with the high voice, Bobby Hatfield, who passed away in 2003.
@@ShadowsGathered thankyou for the correction. I was working near the hotel I believe it was the Radisson. My aunt was 10 yrs older than I & she one who introduced me to the biggings ofve rock & roll. I was about 12 when I 1st heard the rightous brothers. Just north ofve gr Michigan. Been hooked ever since. Thanks bunches. If you ever show up in mt. Let me know.
I'd been listening to this song for years always thought it was a pair of brothers I was shocked when I saw the video on RUclips.
The violins and other instrumentation is Phi Spector's "Wall of Sound."
I love watching your facial reactions. You know quality when you hear it.
The orchestra does a great job.
I so remember this thanks for the trip down memory lane, can't wait to see what you have next for me, well done
Soul & Inspiration, Brown Eyed Woman, Just Once In My Life, Hung on You, Stand By, Go Ahead and Cry and You'll Never Walk Alone are all worth hearing.
And. See That Girl.
Love the strings as well. Great reaction.
Great reaction to a real classic.
The violins (and every other instrument) were done by a group of studio musicians that became known much later, in about 1990, as "The Wrecking Crew". They played, independently and together, on QUITE A FEW studio albums in the 60s and 70s. Incidentally, one of The Wrecking Crew was none other than future country star Glenn Campbell.
The music itself was arranged by Phil Spector and is an example of what is known as Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound". The lyrics are by Cynthia Well, Bob Mann, and Phil Spector.
Loved your reaction!! This is a taste of what we senior citizens consider to be real music. I hope you'll explore more of it. Here's a song with a whole different vibe: The Righteous Brothers {I Just Wanna Make Love}.wmv (3:24) (this version has the clearest audio). And I hope you'll check out more of Elvis' music. He does a version of the song you just heard with a totally different interpretation: Elvis Presley You've Lost That Lovin Feeling Live 1970 (4:13).
Just hit my double nickels. I know what you mean. Grew up in the 70s in Cleveland - but mom loved her 50s and 60s music also. Blessed to hear the best
The Righteous Brothers are awesome and I'm glad you've discovered them on your journey with "new to you" music. If you want to hear some awesome strings, you ought to check out Chris Stapleton's live performance of "Cold" at the CMAs or the BeeGee's "Too Much Heaven". Definitely worth a listen!
Please try "Little Latin Lupe Lu", it's really one of their old ones, a lot of fun and it hasn't been covered yet that I have found. I enjoy your reactions. . . keep up the good work.
They are awesome. I highly highly recommend Tennessee Ernie Ford. His voice was amazing as well. My two favorites are "16 Tons" and "A Poor Wayfaring Stranger". His voice is so smooth and deep. He's roughly from the same time period.
Geoff Castellucci 16 Tons go listen.
I want to say Phil Spector was responsible for his Wall of Sound in the back.
Have you ever seen the first Top Gun movie?
The part in the bar when Maverick and Goose do that bit and sing a song for Maverick to hit on "Charlie" Kelly McGillis character.
That is this song :)
most listened to song of the 21st century
Phil Spector produced this. He was known for his instrumentation, known as the Wall of Sound.
Cher was a backup singer on this video.
Nice reaction!
You should check out "You'll Never Walk Alone" and Bobby Hatfield's "Ebb Tide".
Not sure who did the orchestration, but it was co-written and also produced by Phil Spector, who was famous for his "Wall of Sound" production style. The musicians who performed the backing tracks were members of The Wrecking Crew, a loose collective of L.A. studio musicians who played on hundreds of top 40 hits mostly in the 60's and 70's. Spector was also the producer of the original version of the "Let it Be" album by the Beatles.
Most radio requested song of the 20th century .....
Amen! I grew up in the sixties.
You kids are just great.
Your audio is amazing, the best I've heard.
Música mais tocada da história da humanidade
At the beginning of their career these two guys, who arent brothers, would sing and the remarks were always "ya'll sound Righteous bro" . . . Thus their title THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS.
My favorite song of theirs is You're My Soul & Inspiration
Those violins…“The Wall of Sound”.
Blue eyed soul!
Back in the day they called this blue eyed soul
This is "Real" music, nothing like a lot of the fake crap today!
True that!
Omg best duet ever
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Phil Spector wrote this. All of it. He was a music genius back in the the day. You can find him in true crime documentaries now for murder. He's nuts. They came out with a documentary called Spector recently. He even produced the Beatles last album.
If you love violins, check out Celtic Woman, Mairread Nesbitt 2009. She's excellent and she skips across the stage while playing like nothing else
Bill Medley had a few good solo albums in the 80's "Right Here and Now" 1982 and "Still Hung up on You" 1985 never knew he had any music from then and found the vinyls at a thrift store and was curious to hear them there good but have that typical 80's pop rock sound with a bit of country
♦️🔥♦️🔥♦️🔥♦️ Great Reaction!
If you like violin you might want to check out Jigs and/or classical music
If you're unfamiliar Jigs are Irish and Scottish (though typically associated with Irish) music that is either solely or HEAVILY incorporates violin in a fiddling style. Chances are of you've heard fast-paced violin music during a bar fight in a movie you've heard something at least similar to a Jig
Just a couple guys that hooked up in the marine corps, and the rest was history.
Wow is right, you certainly chopped that song all to heck!!!
Enjoy the music bro.
Phil Spector and his “Wall Of Sound.”
Do you think this music brought us together (Something we could all relate to) or today's music? Called Medley brothers for a reason. One complimented the others sound. Unfortunately in private they couldn't find friendship. It just never was known until much later.
Loved your reaction😊 All of the ladies loved them. You may want to check out my first crush Jackie Wilson’s’ Lonely Teardrops’
🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶💯
Please react to"Summertime" Bobby Hatfield live performance 1965. Also these guys were born in 1940 so they were both 24 years old when they sang this song.
If you LUV violins..you would absolutely luvvvv DISCO music from about the 70s !! Many disco songs had killer violins in them..and totally killer dance tunes! I CAN SEND SOME SAMPLES..IF U WANT SOME..I GREW UP IN 70s my middle school days..
Chris tucker called, he wants his facial expressions back.
If you love violins you gotta give Charlie Daniels a listen.
Try Jackie Wilson singing‘Lonely Teardrops… or Nancy singing ‘ ITS OVER GIRL
Look for ELO tightrope, you’ll love violins even more
Listen to this in surround sound bruh! 😏👍ya welcome
One of the greatest performances ever and most played song on American radio of all time , and you say you actually like it ?
One comment, listen to the music and the same time listen to the singing duet of Bill and Bob
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Bill Medley is the bass baritone, Bobby Hatfield the tenor were the best, try Unchained Melody and Ebb Tide 🌊 along with Soul and Inspiration!!!!
This song is so old that Cher is singing backup.