This is absolutely beautiful... he really got a lotta people to tear up on this including me. When I first heard this it was on my car radio and the announcer warned his audience to pull over if we were driving and I'm glad I took his advice! Because it was a new song and he'd just heard it himself for the 1st time. He said afterwards that he didn't see it coming. My GF at the time was with me and both of us were balling our eyes out.
Hello, l am 51 years old, I am of a different nationality I like in another country, I know America only from films and books, I have read a lot before, I first heard this song from the movie "ghost" in the 90-s recently I have watched this film several times again, it touches to the depths of my heart, after why did I watch this performance by Bobby Hatfield, an excellent singer, and I perceive the song as dedicated to the memori of Patrick Swayze, Listening to the song tears appean in our eyes, we are all people, we are all the same, no matter what nationality and where we live, Pease and good to you,Singerely from the Western Kazakhstan city of Uralsk🇰🇿🤝👍
the history of this song dates back to the mid 1950's for a movie in which the main character is in jail singing to his love and hoping she will wait for him
Maybe not voice lessons but he was very active in HS and Jr College productions. He was also a star athlete with the potential of being a pro baseball player, in addition to being class president.
@@davy_K They knew it was going to be great. They asked the audience to clap briefly as Bobby started and not again until he was done. The House Orchestra did a top notch job too.
The studio band does a perfect job as well. Andy Williams attracted only the best, and that's exactly what he got that night, and with the best possible singer of the times.
As a tenor i thought this would be a piece of cake. The big moment is a swift switch to falsetto to a reasonable E5, and the hard parts are the G4 Mine sustains which are. high for a male but not incredibly impossibly high unless you add the B4 Glissando. But no. The amount of support and placement you need to even acceptably pull off this song requires top notch support and relaxation, its insane. Singing this took me years and even then the amount of sensitivity and dynamic control in Bobbys singing make him unsurpassable by anyone who can even hit the notes correctly. Just astounding talent. Thousands of covers and he still reigns supreme
Oh, what a fortunate moment for you. How I wish to have been there. Do you think there is any video of them from that show in Las Vegas that you could refer me too?
@@mnomadvfx I'm pretty sure the Andy Williams Show had a band. The Host had at least 1 gold record (Moon River) and an Orchestra leader (Col;in Romoff, followed by Dave Grusin).
@@amcasanave i read several times that andy had his own orchestra which was great. . They played and sits directely in frond of bobby but one can't see them. I think one will hear that it was not a band only. From GER
@@rashidashabazz7319 - So you discredit what Bobby Hatfield said himself of that performance? Just because he was a nervous wreck doesn't discount that it was a brilliant performance.
@@Mario_Sky_521 MICHAEL JACKSON said the same thing about "butterflies 🦋 " before performing. and HE is the GREATEST.........Butterflies are a BIGGGG DIFFERENCE from being a " NERVOUS WRECK " 😓 😟 😰 😱💯‼️‼️‼️
Even the younger generation, like you, can appreciate the absolute artistry and magnificence of his voice. This song was huge in my youth. Imagine, if you will, how it affected especially the females back then. It was a go-to when returning from a date and listening to records with your girlfriend. You are honest and sincere with your reaction. That is appreciated by all of us. Thank you.
IMHO quality in art has no age group. That's why young girls still swoon over this song, and why so many film reactors on RUclips seem to concur that a black and white film like 12 Angry Men shot mostly in a single room with no FX impresses them so much compared to the big budget action films of the modern day. The only thing that depresses me about watching these reactions is when all these young reactors say "oh that sounds so good for the 60s", or "that looks so good for the 70s"....... Just uuuuuugggggghhhh. Only 38 and I'm already starting to sound like my grandad here 😂🤣😆
I've watched many female reactors listen to this song and they all have that same dreamy look in their eyes. It's a look most guys would give their life for and, on occasion, we do get it from our significant other. It heals all wounds and makes it all worthwhile.
Live in the NBC studios for the Andy Williams show. No auto tune, no gimmicks just an orchestra, a mic & one fantastic singer. The audience in these shows are quiet during the performance because of filming for TV. The Righteous Brothers were in place of the Osmonds on that show. I had a crush on Donny until I saw this performance. This song was played a lot by military guys (who were shipping out to war) for their girlfriends/wives. It had a lot of meaning for them.
I am proud to have known both of these guys, been to their homes , and heard them both sing many, many times this,song is my wife's favorite song ever, and Bobby sang it just for her at her birthday party, in 1983!! It's a sad day now that Bobby is dead and has been for so long now!!
A singer, a mic, an orchestra, a perfect counter-tenor voice, and his parents seeing him sing in public for the first time. And oh yeah, millions of people watching him on TV. Welcome to real music.
This is perfectly sung and one of the iconic performances in music history. Hundreds of thousands of women (like you!) still swoon to this video. This is Bobby's song- period.
Yes I agree. At 65 I feel the same. Wish there were more masculine men with romance like this today. Seems we’re more about confusion of what our sex is and other nonsense today. Saddens me. Love to see this and a testimony to what it should be.
That performance might just be the greatest recorded live performance by any male soloist. Certainly one of. No auto tune. The sound clarity is outstanding from that recording. Just an amazing voice. I saw that show live on TV when it happened back in the mid 1960s. Still moves me now. Timeless.
The fact that a song 58 yrs old sung by the AMAZING Bobby Hatfield who passed away 30yrs ago can still evoke such emotion speaks volumes to his amazing talent. Thankfully he, and this song, can live on forever. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield.
I'm nearly 80, and I remember Al Hibler and the Platters doing this beautiful song. When Bobby did it, he took 100% ownership. I still get goosebumps when I hear it today.
This tune has to be a contender for the greatest love song ever written. It is so classic and timeless and eternal. People have been swept up in it for decade after decade, which is what great music does- it makes you Feel.
OLD SCHOOL, BABY !! Perfection without studio BS, autotune or even ear monitors... Saw them live hear in Chicago... mind-melting for anyone with ears !!
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID... This song is so intimate and romantic..it actually gives me CHILLS. Aside from the fact that he's so handsome and sings it with such control and emotion... He makes ne cry ... EASILY THE MOST ROMANTIC SONG EVER SANG BY THE MOST TAKENTED...BEAUTIFUL MAN.. You want to be that girl he's singing to 😊❤
This song was written in 1955 for a movie called "Unchained". Many artists have recorded this but this will always and forever by Bobby Hatfield's. Bobby passed in 2003. RIP Bobby. No auto tunes. Just a young man, his talent and a microphone. Live performance. No second chance.........and.........his parents were in the audience. The Righteous Brothers were referred to as Blue-eyed Soul.
Bobby Hatfield sings into counter tenor range. Bill Medley is a baritone and they sound like a perfect match. Thanks for this reaction. This song is timeless because of his beautiful voice.
Bobby adds almost jazz riffs to the song. I’m so glad this was filmed so countless generations of music fans can enjoy its magnificence. Truly a performance for the ages. 💝 Happy New Year! 🥳🍾✨
Best, most moving reaction to this song I've seen. I love the way you pointed out his immaculate continuation of the melody after that high note. The vocal embellishments are masterful. Sending you love and appreciation.
Love, love, love it !! Your eyes told the story and you seem to hang on every note and word. Bobby was a true counter tenor and used no falsetto, the final notes were his head voice. He uses 21 note across 2-1/2 octaves, in this song !! Brilliant !! Love you and your reactions !! You are beautiful too !!
You hit so many of the points about Bobby’s ability to take this song and make it memorable and unforgettable. His voice is one in a million for range, control, the velvety sound and vibrato. Take a listen to some of his other solos; Ebb Tide, Somewhere, Sentimental Reasons, Only You, to name a few.
About three years ago I got 1000% addicted to reaction videos & reactions to this performance is what did it…to see the wonder & joy in younger people’s faces as they realize that the older music was amazing (I’m not putting down new music, im just trying to explain simply, & bluntly)…but younger guys & girls both love this …the guys question their life choices & the girls swoon & pretty much literally fall in love every time…idk, reactions to this, for me, will never get old & will never lose their magic….& this song, & the older music, will never lose its magic. Great reaction, thanks:)
So true! I love watching the younger girls swoon over his voice. A couple of other similar videos of this has the girls commenting on how “handsome” he is and how dapper and classy he looks! It was a different time for music back then. One reason I love old Motown and the like, the guys would dress and act with class!
Speaking of magical.....The music of that era was sincere, not pretentious, and relied on the natural ability of singers, not special effects that now make anyone sound great.
Two things ...... hearing this always gives me goosebumps. Also the fact that someone can sing like this and the effect it has on people is truly amazing.
Bobby is probably the best contemporary tenor of his time. His range is incredible and control sublime... noone will ever do this song better than Bobby
The Incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the "Righteous Brothers." Done (Live) 59 years ago in (1965) on the "Andy Williams" television show. Unchained Melody written for the (1955) movie "Unchained." The music was composed by multi academy award winner Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. This live performance has become the quintessential version of "Unchained Melody" of them all. Since then, orchestras and singers have used this arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra ever since. No one has sung this song better than Bobby Hatfield and no orchestra has performed this song better than the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show. Together they created the greatest live performance of all time. Brilliant!
The studio audience was cautioned to refrain from clapping during the performance. They knew what they had coming, and Bobby (and the orchestra) delivered a magical performance.
Thanks, Ray! This live version is astonishing (yep, you've heard it before.. but not like THIS).. story goes that he was nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience.. I'm sure she was proud! Bobby so amazing.. no straining or screaming on those high notes.. just perfection and breath control... (and of course, no "autofune" lol)
This was my parents' song. My dad was a US Navy fighter pilot for 27 years, and they spent half their married life apart (dad at sea) until he retired in 1977. I know they are still dancing to this, holding each other, in heaven.
the thing about this song is it was first used in a 1955 movie titled "Unchained", music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. Several versions were produced in the 50's. Bobby Hatfield had a band before meeting Bill Medley and he sang this song back then. Unchained Melody was actually a B side on a 45 and the DJ's liked it so much it became a hit, this version is also featured in the movie "ghost". Bill was the producer on that song when Bobby recorded it.
Almost 60 years ago for this song! Wow, I was a child when this played on the radio. The 60's and 70's had great songs. Geez, where does the time go? 😐
It's amazing that all my mom's favorites bring me to tears. It was used in Ghosts (with Patrick Swaze and Demi Moore). I was once in Chicago in January teaching a class, and I drove to dinner and then had to sit in my cold car in the cold parking lot until the song stopped on the radio and I could stop crying.
Your appreciation of this performance is so emotional and rightly so. My wife and I went to Dallas from our home in Houston to see these wonderful artists in person. This is an incredible live video for the ages.
Covered by more than 670 artists but this is the gold standard by the late great Bobby Hatfield. What a voice. I watched this back in 1965. And LIVE! Oh yeah, listen to they songs Soul and Inspiration, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling which was the most played song on radio and tv in the 20th Century. Also Rock and Roll Heaven. You will love them. Thx
Nobody can touch Bobby on this song, he owns it. From the grave he is still being discovered and young reactors all over are dropping their jaws. His parents were in the audience , his mom had never heard him sing professionally...he nailed it for her. You're being swooned girl HAHAHAHHA
What you are witnessing, that really touches your soul it that he is using his embellishments to emphasize the meaning of the lyrics not just to show off his abilities. Most modern signers throw all kinds of screeching vocal fireworks all over the song just because they can. This is a master class on the proper use of technique to convey emotions.
My dear young Lady, this was 1965, 25 years before autotune or any electronic trickery was invented. You either had the talent or you didn't, there was no cheating. No one sings this song like Bobby Hatfield, NO ONE. The smile on your face is the same as I've seen one women's faces for 50 years at least when they are introduced to this song. Your reaction is priceless to me but Honest and genuine. Listen to their song "Soul and Inspiration". I think you'll love it. My Wife and I danced to this song at our wedding in 1971, and we danced to it again on our 50th anniversary party in 2021.
Such an amazing song, and Bobby just knocks it out of the park! My parents introduced me to the Righteous Brothers when I was a kid, and I've been a fan ever since. Thank you for reacting to this, and I'm glad you were able to appreciate his talent!! If you want to check out Bill Medley's voice, I would very highly recommend 'Soul and Inspiration' and 'You've Lost that Loving Feeling', both amazing songs by the Righteous Brothers. As great as Bobby is at the high notes, Bill is every bit as talented with the low register.
Saw them live at Basin Street East in late May, 1966 the night of my high school senior prom. They sounded just like the recordings. what a great memory.
During the interview, you can hear nervousness in Bobby's voice (1:06), especially when when he says, "...we've been known as that ever since" with a loud exhale. But, just a few seconds later, none of that is apparent as he starts to sing seemingly without effort and with perfect control. By the time he finishes, that bite of the lip is his expression of well-deserved satisfaction with the perfect performance he knows he gave.
We learned this song in our high school chorus class. I loved it so much that I would sing it sometimes to my fiancé because she really liked it too. Now I never do karaoke because I’m way to shy, but when my wife and I got married and were on our honeymoon at Jay Peak ski resort, they had a Karaoke night that my wife told me we should go to. When I saw that Unchained Melody was on the list, I sung it to my wife. It was beautiful, but the first and last time I have ever attempted Karaoke. Thanks for reacting to this. It brought me to tears and ushered in a flood of fond memories, and I’m only 44. 😅
This is absolutely beautiful... he really got a lotta people to tear up on this including me. When I first heard this it was on my car radio and the announcer warned his audience to pull over if we were driving and I'm glad I took his advice! Because it was a new song and he'd just heard it himself for the 1st time. He said afterwards that he didn't see it coming. My GF at the time was with me and both of us were balling our eyes out.
His mother was there for the show and he was so nervous he wound up giving a live performance that left Bobby owning this song forever.
No doubt…For-Ev-Er!!!!!
This song is from my generation. I am now 75. I could listen to this song all day long. I would consider it one of the best ever❤
Surely one of the best live one man performances ever.
I concur!
I'm 70 and agree completely. I daydream that I could sing like that too. I wish I could sing it to my wife.
they sang this 60 years ago
Hello, l am 51 years old, I am of a different nationality I like in another country, I know America only from films and books, I have read a lot before, I first heard this song from the movie "ghost" in the 90-s recently I have watched this film several times again, it touches to the depths of my heart, after why did I watch this performance by Bobby Hatfield, an excellent singer, and I perceive the song as dedicated to the memori of Patrick Swayze, Listening to the song tears appean in our eyes, we are all people, we are all the same, no matter what nationality and where we live, Pease and good to you,Singerely from the Western Kazakhstan city of Uralsk🇰🇿🤝👍
No play-back, no auto tune, no melodyne, no computer. Just pure talent.
Another pretty girl falls a little bit in love with the best tenor of his generation singing one of the most iconic love songs in history. Great stuff
yeah, it looks like it happened at about 2:30...LOL...and almost certainly by 7:50
@@MarkPuckett lolz 9:34 is when its really over and you can see the swooning has completely taken effect.
Bobby Hatfields voice takes wing and soars to the heavens to sing with the angels!
Yep the young ladies seem to all swoon over
the history of this song dates back to the mid 1950's for a movie in which the main character is in jail singing to his love and hoping she will wait for him
Neither of these men ever had a voice or music lesson in their lives. This is pure, raw, unadulterated talent.
❤ wow..thank you
How the fuck do you know
Maybe not voice lessons but he was very active in HS and Jr College productions. He was also a star athlete with the potential of being a pro baseball player, in addition to being class president.
Bold and underline on raw its ridiculous
He almost signed a contract to play baseball for the Dodgers.
Without doubt,the finest live vocal performance of all time.
Hard to think of a better one. This was lightning in a bottle. Would have been a privilege to have been there. Thankfully it was recorded.
@@davy_K They knew it was going to be great. They asked the audience to clap briefly as Bobby started and not again until he was done. The House Orchestra did a top notch job too.
The studio band does a perfect job as well. Andy Williams attracted only the best, and that's exactly what he got that night, and with the best possible singer of the times.
Without a doubt, this is the best live solo song of all time!!❤❤
@@davy_KYour comment was the best!
As a tenor i thought this would be a piece of cake. The big moment is a swift switch to falsetto to a reasonable E5, and the hard parts are the G4 Mine sustains which are. high for a male but not incredibly impossibly high unless you add the B4 Glissando. But no. The amount of support and placement you need to even acceptably pull off this song requires top notch support and relaxation, its insane. Singing this took me years and even then the amount of sensitivity and dynamic control in Bobbys singing make him unsurpassable by anyone who can even hit the notes correctly. Just astounding talent. Thousands of covers and he still reigns supreme
I think that in this performance his range is: D3 to G5 sharp
@@HGWTPaladin little research and I found out that his vocal range was B2-E♭6 and that top note was a G5
I thought his vocal range was spot on.
I really appreciate this take on it from someone who understands the challenges from the inside. Well done!!
Bobby was a counter tenor, didn't need falsetto.
I was 16 when I first heard this song. The man I eventually married played it for me. He passed listening to it 53 years later. Forever in my heart❤
My condolences for your loss
Wow😮, so you two had a magic....thank you for writing this, I can feel you ❤
My condolences as well, may he requiescat in pace.
It sounds like your husband owned this song too. At least for you.
I never tire of watching the ladies react to the Righteous Brothers.
I saw the Righteous Bros in Las Vegas in 1999, when they were much older, and Bobby still absolutely NAILED this song. I was so impressed, I cried.
Brother, I am watching and listening to this and I’m tearing up all totally!
Everyone cries.
Oh, what a fortunate moment for you. How I wish to have been there. Do you think there is any video of them from that show in Las Vegas that you could refer me too?
No autotune, no nothing. Just Bobby Hatfield, his voice, and a 1965 technology microphone.
Well, that and a pre recorded orchestral backing track, because there clearly isn't a whole band playing on the set.
Just a little mice
@@mnomadvfx I'm pretty sure the Andy Williams Show had a band. The Host had at least 1 gold record (Moon River) and an Orchestra leader (Col;in Romoff, followed by Dave Grusin).
@@amcasanave i read several times that andy had his own orchestra which was great.
. They played and sits directely in frond of bobby but one can't see them. I think one will hear that it was not a band only. From GER
@@mnomadvfxnor is he singing live. STILL no autotune, and a 1965 studio with tapes with inbuilt static etc.
One of the best live performances ever recorded!
His parents were in the audience..that’s a nervous performance but so well pulled off! Brilliant ❤
He was FAR from nervous and he did MUCH MORE than " pull it off" 😊😅😂💯‼️‼️‼️👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏👏🏼👏🏽🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟💯‼️
@@rashidashabazz7319 - So you discredit what Bobby Hatfield said himself of that performance? Just because he was a nervous wreck doesn't discount that it was a brilliant performance.
@jeffstumpf9129 May you please Direct me to the statement that BOBBY made of himself being a "nervous wreck."🙏🏽💚😇
@@Mario_Sky_521 MICHAEL JACKSON said the same thing about "butterflies 🦋 " before performing. and HE is the GREATEST.........Butterflies are a BIGGGG
DIFFERENCE from being a " NERVOUS WRECK " 😓 😟 😰 😱💯‼️‼️‼️
@@rashidashabazz7319 Bobby always had stage fright before an appearance. He was afraid of disappointing the people who came to hear him.
It's one of those rare performances by an artist that reaches out and grabs you by the soul.
Bobby Hatfield had the most beautiful voice.
GREATEST SINGER EVER
Even the younger generation, like you, can appreciate the absolute artistry and magnificence of his voice. This song was huge in my youth. Imagine, if you will, how it affected especially the females back then. It was a go-to when returning from a date and listening to records with your girlfriend. You are honest and sincere with your reaction. That is appreciated by all of us. Thank you.
IMHO quality in art has no age group.
That's why young girls still swoon over this song, and why so many film reactors on RUclips seem to concur that a black and white film like 12 Angry Men shot mostly in a single room with no FX impresses them so much compared to the big budget action films of the modern day.
The only thing that depresses me about watching these reactions is when all these young reactors say "oh that sounds so good for the 60s", or "that looks so good for the 70s".......
Just uuuuuugggggghhhh.
Only 38 and I'm already starting to sound like my grandad here 😂🤣😆
@@mnomadvfx lol. I know where you're coming from, mnomad. And I agree with your first statement 100%.
It’s his TRUE talent and CLASS. Two things most in the industry don’t have anymore.
The absolute truth always comes out overflowing in bubbles🫧 🫧 🫧 ❤
Widely considered the finest live performance of all time. Sung without autotune or manipulation, to his mom in the audience. A Masterpiece.
I agree.
I've watched many female reactors listen to this song and they all have that same dreamy look in their eyes. It's a look most guys would give their life for and, on occasion, we do get it from our significant other. It heals all wounds and makes it all worthwhile.
Bobby absolutely owns this song, no one else even comes close.
Not even Elvis P
Unchained Melody will always be Bobby Hatfield's song.
Listen to Sam Cooke’s rendition.
very true
I think it’s amazing how he barely moves his body, he seems completely relaxed. It’s all about that incredible voice.
Yes, the journey he takes you on while singing this song is so beautiful and emotional!❤
Live in the NBC studios for the Andy Williams show. No auto tune, no gimmicks just an orchestra, a mic & one fantastic singer. The audience in these shows are quiet during the performance because of filming for TV. The Righteous Brothers were in place of the Osmonds on that show. I had a crush on Donny until I saw this performance. This song was played a lot by military guys (who were shipping out to war) for their girlfriends/wives. It had a lot of meaning for them.
I am proud to have known both of these guys, been to their homes , and heard them both sing many, many times this,song is my wife's favorite song ever, and Bobby sang it just for her at her birthday party, in 1983!! It's a sad day now that Bobby is dead and has been for so long now!!
Real singing
Did it. Become a big hit after this show or did it take a while?
@@joannewsome5202Yes a big hit here first , then of course again when Ghost came out in 1990 I think it was.
@@joannewsome5202 The song had already been released & was a hit when the show was done.
Live. No autotune. Different calibre to singers today, you can’t even compare. True talent.
Yep. Pure talent.
A singer, a mic, an orchestra, a perfect counter-tenor voice, and his parents seeing him sing in public for the first time. And oh yeah, millions of people watching him on TV. Welcome to real music.
This is perfectly sung and one of the iconic performances in music history. Hundreds of thousands of women (like you!) still swoon to this video. This is Bobby's song- period.
Great reaction, Rachel! This, IMO, is one of the finest live performances ever made. Thank you for showing the lead-up conversation before the song.
Indeed my friend.
Who is the host?
He looks very familiar and clearly from another band, but I can't place him.
@@mnomadvfx His name is Andy Williams.
I'm 73 yrs old and it warms my heart to see the young people enjoying what l grew up on
🙂❤
Beautiful things are timeless
I feel the same .....70 Yrs old... you would be my brothers age...miss him.
@@gkindustrialmachine1 See you around in time travels I guess.
Yes I agree. At 65 I feel the same. Wish there were more masculine men with romance like this today. Seems we’re more about confusion of what our sex is and other nonsense today. Saddens me. Love to see this and a testimony to what it should be.
Best music..
That performance might just be the greatest recorded live performance by any male soloist. Certainly one of. No auto tune. The sound clarity is outstanding from that recording. Just an amazing voice. I saw that show live on TV when it happened back in the mid 1960s. Still moves me now. Timeless.
And he was sick during this performance an he still sounded like an angel😭❤️great song. I wish men still sang like this
The fact that a song 58 yrs old sung by the AMAZING Bobby Hatfield who passed away 30yrs ago can still evoke such emotion speaks volumes to his amazing talent. Thankfully he, and this song, can live on forever. Rest in peace Bobby Hatfield.
it was 20 years ago November 5, 2003 (aged 63) that Bobby died, NOT 30 years ago. RIP Bobby Hatfield
@@ccalccol
Thank you for the correction
Bobby was simply great at all his songs.
You mentioned Mel Torme - terrific
But pronounce Tormay. Another genius, but he wasn't Bobby. RIP Bobby❤
@@doloresschultz8393 Mel was a great composer. Bobby was a magnificent singer. If there is a heaven, both are making great music there.
No auto tune no pitch correction just raw talent…
Bobby Hatfield....my favorite male singer of all time. RIP Bobby, we miss you!
I'm nearly 80, and I remember Al Hibler and the Platters doing this beautiful song. When Bobby did it, he took 100% ownership. I still get goosebumps when I hear it today.
This tune has to be a contender for the greatest love song ever written. It is so classic and timeless and eternal. People have been swept up in it for decade after decade, which is what great music does- it makes you Feel.
OLD SCHOOL, BABY !! Perfection without studio BS, autotune or even ear monitors... Saw them live hear in Chicago... mind-melting for anyone with ears !!
BLUE-EYED SOUL is what this style was called. A silky voice, like warm honey pouring into our ears and hearts.
And i have heard that this was the last song Elvis...sang. not without reason.
I've heard this a million times already. And I still got chills!
None of us have words to express how beautiful this song and this voice are. I cannot ever tire of hearing it again.
A gift from the LORD GOD
this performance is made all the more amazing when you realise this was Filmed LIVE in the 60's.. and he sounds this good......wow just wow...
And he was out of breath 10 seconds before he starts singing
And He had a head cold at the time also!
I love to see young people's reaction to seeing the Righteous Brothers for the first time. It's unchained joy.
I have watched this video hundreds of times and what gets me the most is that grin at the very end. He knew he nailed it even better than he hoped.
I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID...
This song is so intimate and romantic..it actually gives me CHILLS.
Aside from the fact that he's so handsome and sings it with such control and emotion...
He makes ne cry ...
EASILY THE MOST ROMANTIC SONG EVER SANG BY THE MOST TAKENTED...BEAUTIFUL MAN..
You want to be that girl he's singing to 😊❤
This song was written in 1955 for a movie called "Unchained". Many artists have recorded this but this will always and forever by Bobby Hatfield's. Bobby passed in 2003. RIP Bobby. No auto tunes. Just a young man, his talent and a microphone. Live performance. No second chance.........and.........his parents were in the audience. The Righteous Brothers were referred to as Blue-eyed Soul.
"The Righteous Brothers were referred to as Blue-eyed Soul"
Sounds like Dusty Springfield - another great vocal talent of that generation.
So that’s how the song got that odd name.
Brings tears to my eyes every time how lovely this song is sang, what a great voice, one of the greatest in my opinion.
No gimmicks...no autotune...just TALENT!!!!
Blessed talent..
Bobby Hatfield sings into counter tenor range. Bill Medley is a baritone and they sound like a perfect match. Thanks for this reaction. This song is timeless because of his beautiful voice.
Still think this one of if not the best live singing performances of all time...a phenomenal singer...r.i.p Bobby.
Welcome to the era of "Blue Eyed Soul". What a voice! They have quite a catalog of great music....back when things were live, and no auto tune.
Bobby adds almost jazz riffs to the song. I’m so glad this was filmed so countless generations of music fans can enjoy its magnificence. Truly a performance for the ages. 💝 Happy New Year! 🥳🍾✨
This song is like a warm, soft hug from your loved one.
That's why this is THE song used in the "Ghost" movie!
Best, most moving reaction to this song I've seen. I love the way you pointed out his immaculate continuation of the melody after that high note. The vocal embellishments are masterful. Sending you love and appreciation.
His voice is hauntingly beautiful
I love your reaction. I'm 70 and still feel the warmth and sexiness of this song.
Love, love, love it !! Your eyes told the story and you seem to hang on every note and word. Bobby was a true counter tenor and used no falsetto, the final notes were his head voice. He uses 21 note across 2-1/2 octaves, in this song !! Brilliant !! Love you and your reactions !! You are beautiful too !!
❤the best ever live TV vocal of all time. Full stop! Rest in strength Bobby. Your perfection is our inspiration
You hit so many of the points about Bobby’s ability to take this song and make it memorable and unforgettable. His voice is one in a million for range, control, the velvety sound and vibrato. Take a listen to some of his other solos; Ebb Tide, Somewhere, Sentimental Reasons, Only You, to name a few.
Beautiful without autotune or any effects. Just clean, pure and raw.
Even more mindblowing is he was sick during this TV performance and STILL slayed it.
About three years ago I got 1000% addicted to reaction videos & reactions to this performance is what did it…to see the wonder & joy in younger people’s faces as they realize that the older music was amazing (I’m not putting down new music, im just trying to explain simply, & bluntly)…but younger guys & girls both love this …the guys question their life choices & the girls swoon & pretty much literally fall in love every time…idk, reactions to this, for me, will never get old & will never lose their magic….& this song, & the older music, will never lose its magic. Great reaction, thanks:)
So true! I love watching the younger girls swoon over his voice. A couple of other similar videos of this has the girls commenting on how “handsome” he is and how dapper and classy he looks! It was a different time for music back then.
One reason I love old Motown and the like, the guys would dress and act with class!
Same here. My favorite part is always when their eyes bug out when he hits that last note.
One of the greatest voice in history
Amen to that 😢!!
YES! You're probably one of the two reactors in YT that chose the right video! The interview bit at the start is a treat 😂
Speaking of magical.....The music of that era was sincere, not pretentious, and relied on the natural ability of singers, not special effects that now make anyone sound great.
Two things ...... hearing this always gives me goosebumps. Also the fact that someone can sing like this and the effect it has on people is truly amazing.
your youth is showing
Bobby is caressing the listener with his voice! He holds you and kisses you with his manipulation of his vocal chords! It really is magic!
How about just saying he's a great singer 🤣🤣
I was 13 watching when this was shown and I'm now 71. Brilliance is timeless!
Same here, but I’ve always thought it was on Hullabaloo that I saw him but this is the one, my sisters went bananas
So smooth! So effortlessly beautiful! Those high notes! Go right to your SOUL!
Bobby is probably the best contemporary tenor of his time. His range is incredible and control sublime... noone will ever do this song better than Bobby
The most beatiful song ever writen and sung
The Incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the "Righteous Brothers." Done (Live) 59 years ago in (1965) on the "Andy Williams" television show. Unchained Melody written for the (1955) movie "Unchained." The music was composed by multi academy award winner Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. This live performance has become the quintessential version of "Unchained Melody" of them all. Since then, orchestras and singers have used this arrangement by the NBC Studio Orchestra ever since. No one has sung this song better than Bobby Hatfield and no orchestra has performed this song better than the NBC Studio Orchestra of the Andy Williams Show. Together they created the greatest live performance of all time. Brilliant!
The studio audience was cautioned to refrain from clapping during the performance. They knew what they had coming, and Bobby (and the orchestra) delivered a magical performance.
Yes, they did! It was a magical performance that will live on for generations to come.@@edhorton2766
Good words!
Thank you very much.@@iandaniel2153
Yes, they did. Thank you for your kind reply.@@edhorton2766
I thought, "Wow! A new reactor that gets it!" Then I went and saw what you usually react to. No wonder you liked this so much.
Thanks, Ray! This live version is astonishing (yep, you've heard it before.. but not like THIS).. story goes that he was nervous b/c his MOM was in the audience.. I'm sure she was proud! Bobby so amazing.. no straining or screaming on those high notes.. just perfection and breath control... (and of course, no "autofune" lol)
Just love your reactions to this song....!!!😀😀😀 You've expressed your emotions fully, for this terrific song and Bobby Hatfield!!!
This was my parents' song. My dad was a US Navy fighter pilot for 27 years, and they spent half their married life apart (dad at sea) until he retired in 1977. I know they are still dancing to this, holding each other, in heaven.
I love The Righteous Brothers, there voices are as beautiful as a baby's smile.
the thing about this song is it was first used in a 1955 movie titled "Unchained", music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. Several versions were produced in the 50's. Bobby Hatfield had a band before meeting Bill Medley and he sang this song back then. Unchained Melody was actually a B side on a 45 and the DJ's liked it so much it became a hit, this version is also featured in the movie "ghost". Bill was the producer on that song when Bobby recorded it.
The one and only.
Nobody can ever sing that song like him, no body.
R.I.P. bobby ❤😢
One of the greatest vocal performances ever.😊
He also had a head cold when he sang this so beautifully.
Over 50 years and Bobby still makes women swoon.
Impressive, considering he’s been dead for years.
Almost 60 years ago for this song! Wow, I was a child when this played on the radio. The 60's and 70's had great songs. Geez, where does the time go? 😐
It's amazing that all my mom's favorites bring me to tears. It was used in Ghosts (with Patrick Swaze and Demi Moore). I was once in Chicago in January teaching a class, and I drove to dinner and then had to sit in my cold car in the cold parking lot until the song stopped on the radio and I could stop crying.
This probably one of the Greatest Love Songs, if not The Greatest, of ALL Times!
Your appreciation of this performance is so emotional and rightly so. My wife and I went to Dallas from our home in Houston to see these wonderful artists in person. This is an incredible live video for the ages.
Covered by more than 670 artists but this is the gold standard by the late great Bobby Hatfield. What a voice. I watched this back in 1965. And LIVE!
Oh yeah, listen to they songs Soul and Inspiration, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling which was the most played song on radio and tv in the 20th Century. Also Rock and Roll Heaven. You will love them. Thx
Very late 70s and Bobby still makes me cry after 60 years. ❤ He was a singer who knew no bounds. What a gift ❤❤
Nobody can touch Bobby on this song, he owns it. From the grave he is still being discovered and young reactors all over are dropping their jaws. His parents were in the audience , his mom had never heard him sing professionally...he nailed it for her. You're being swooned girl HAHAHAHHA
What you are witnessing, that really touches your soul it that he is using his embellishments to emphasize the meaning of the lyrics not just to show off his abilities. Most modern signers throw all kinds of screeching vocal fireworks all over the song just because they can. This is a master class on the proper use of technique to convey emotions.
Staggeringly brilliant vocal performance !!!
Well said beautiful reaction.😊
I love his shy little grin at the very end! "I did good!"
oh yea, the lip bite was so cute
It's more like...I KILLED IT. 💯‼️‼️‼️
The lip biting thing was a nervous habit.
You've got to keep your girlfriend away from guys like that.
Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it...
My dear young Lady, this was 1965, 25 years before autotune or any electronic trickery was invented. You either had the talent or you didn't, there was no cheating. No one sings this song like Bobby Hatfield, NO ONE. The smile on your face is the same as I've seen one women's faces for 50 years at least when they are introduced to this song. Your reaction is priceless to me but Honest and genuine. Listen to their song "Soul and Inspiration". I think you'll love it. My Wife and I danced to this song at our wedding in 1971, and we danced to it again on our 50th anniversary party in 2021.
Such an amazing song, and Bobby just knocks it out of the park! My parents introduced me to the Righteous Brothers when I was a kid, and I've been a fan ever since. Thank you for reacting to this, and I'm glad you were able to appreciate his talent!!
If you want to check out Bill Medley's voice, I would very highly recommend 'Soul and Inspiration' and 'You've Lost that Loving Feeling', both amazing songs by the Righteous Brothers. As great as Bobby is at the high notes, Bill is every bit as talented with the low register.
Beautiful Reaction to a Beautiful Performance! ❤🎉
Perhaps, the finest live performance ever.
Saw them live at Basin Street East in late May, 1966 the night of my high school senior prom. They sounded just like the recordings. what a great memory.
During the interview, you can hear nervousness in Bobby's voice (1:06), especially when when he says, "...we've been known as that ever since" with a loud exhale. But, just a few seconds later, none of that is apparent as he starts to sing seemingly without effort and with perfect control. By the time he finishes, that bite of the lip is his expression of well-deserved satisfaction with the perfect performance he knows he gave.
video performer Bobby also had a cold which added to the breathlessness. But yes he was very nervous too.
I love her reaction…
And I love this Beautiful girl ❤❤
We learned this song in our high school chorus class. I loved it so much that I would sing it sometimes to my fiancé because she really liked it too. Now I never do karaoke because I’m way to shy, but when my wife and I got married and were on our honeymoon at Jay Peak ski resort, they had a Karaoke night that my wife told me we should go to. When I saw that Unchained Melody was on the list, I sung it to my wife. It was beautiful, but the first and last time I have ever attempted Karaoke.
Thanks for reacting to this. It brought me to tears and ushered in a flood of fond memories, and I’m only 44. 😅