Nobody ever sang like Bobby Hatfield. His range, his control, his warmth, his heart, his soul he put everything into a performance. He was a phenomenal entertainer. Gone way too soon.
When I listen to Bobby sing my heart truly breaks and I want to, and a lot of times do, cry. His voice was amazing but it wasn't just his voice, you can actually feel the emotion, the pain, the love coming from his heart. Bobby was more than a legend, his unique, beautiful, soulful voice was and is one of a kind, there will never be another Bobby 💔💜💙
I agree with every word. We will never see their like again, Bobby was one of a kind and Bill too in his way. We must be grateful for what they left us, music to heal the soul in these very dark times.
He was so amazing and talented. He touches me with his voice in my heart and soul. Though he’s no longer with us he lives on in these gifted songs for our delights.❤😊
This commentator has such sensitivity and soul. He reviewed the song a few months ago, and man, oh man, what a song. Bobby Hatfield at his finest. He’s as good singing here as he was in “Unchained Melody“. Anyway, thank you, kind sir, for reviewing his music with such sweetness and sensitivity. Few men possess tenderness anymore.
Love this! Richard Perry produced this track with Hatfield and i believe Ringo Starr of The Beatles was on the drums. This song was one of the many he recorded with Perry late '71 in Londons' Apple Studio (owned by The Beatles) for Hatfields' 2nd solo album which didn't get released for some reason. Decades later, collection of these long lost preliminary recordings by Hatfield at Apple Studios came to light and was finally released; Bobby Hatfield - Stay With Me: The Richard Perry Sessions. 😊
Thanks for this reaction. Not sure why this song didn't make the charts, for me it's so heart-breakingly beautiful and one of Bobby's best solos. I read that the album was abandoned due to the failure of the single. It's the most incredible performance of this song with some of the best musicians of the time, including Ringo Starr, and recorded at Apple Studios....completely mystifying. Your reactions to the Righteous Brothers are helping to keep their memory alive, although Bill is still with us thankfully. It's great you're venturing into the less well-known RB recordings as there are so many priceless gems to discover, and I get the feeling your appreciation of the Brothers is genuine, unlike so many others who don't look beyond the obvious hits. For Once in My Life was Bill's favourite, Brown Eyed Woman is another, and their appearances on Shindig will yield some amazing live performances but don't know if the quality is good enough, but they were having so much fun at the time for me they're still a delight.
He had the worst luck with record companies. Also, I think his style wasn't what DJs wanted to play in the late '60s and early '70s. There's also the rumors/gossip that Spector put his thumb on the scale. Have no idea if that's true. What is true is he didn't like Bobby, and while the RBs were recording with him, he was actively trying to get Bill to dump Bobby.
What this song conveys to me is that a certain point in time Bobby Hatfield, and in fact the Righteous Brothers, did not get the support they earned once popular taste in music changed. Johnny Cash had the same observation about his situation, a justifiable complaint, before he died. Through record company management indifference, to the wrong musical accompaniment for them, to the fans moving on to other styles of music the Righteous Brothers together and solo were largely overlooked by the public, and that shouldn't have been the case as they flowed with talent. Who knows what they could have accomplished under better circumstance? The Righteous Brothers appear to be experiencing something of a revival now that some of the public is finally hungering for real singing talent versus elaborate showmanship, but it didn't occur while Bobby Hatfield was still alive and he was sometimes treated as a fad of the past, even during his prime years and they both deserved much better. This song in particular should have received real industry support and been as popular as any of the early Righteous Brothers songs but it didn't happen at the time and after many listens it's really difficult to understand why.
You are so right. Bill and Bobby, as well as Johnny Cash, were in a class by themselves. I know there are millions of Beatle fans, but I could never understand the allure of these guys. Maybe because they were British? Because they certainly did not have the talent of the Righteous Brothers, or Johnny! So many of their amazing songs have been overlooked. But thanks to You Tube they will be enjoyed for many years to come. Stay With Me is one of my favorites from Bobby. Bill's country song, "'Till Your Memory's Gone' is so beautiful, also his "Learning To Love again."
Thank you for this necessary summary commentary of information, interpretation, and especially explanation. Thank you for your sensitive response, Chad, though I think differently. Per the comment, I think that there needs to be learning and healing of the past as we go to the future.
@@dawnaberry8452 Thank you for informing me of this song in a comment, which when I then listened to it immediately became one of my very favorite songs of my new love Bobby Hatfield.
Bobby Hatfield had a voice from the heavens above. He had a God given talent LISTEN to Ebb Tide its another one that's just great.Also listen to the Righteous Bros singing YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE. Gosh so many hits.You definitely feel the music and appreciate it down deep.You are sincerely a breath of fresh air.
Bobby was one of the greatest singers and he didn't get the credit he should have gotten I wish he was still here with us and the Righteous Brothers were still together but God called for Bobby to go home we lost a great singer I know Bill misses him a lot to rest in peace Bobby we love you I miss you too like I said Bobby did have a bad heart there at the end he couldn't walk around a lot he said on the stool when he got tired at a concert love you Bobby rest in peace
Chad, this was once again, nicely done again by you. Your reaction, and words you ad, are why I sub. to you, and this 70 year old Texas Boy,,,will look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for this reaction. As a fan of the Righteous Brothers since the beginning I'm enjoying all the reactions to them, but you are the only reactor I've found who looks beyond the same few songs. I'd love to see you react to Somewhere, another Bobby gem. This song is from the musical West Side Story. The Broadway cast album of WSS was one of the first albums I bought as a kid and this was my favorite song from the soundtrack. I never knew that one of my favorite singers recorded it until I found it on RUclips. The Internet, for all its flaws, can also be wonderful! Happy and healthy New Year to all.
Oh. . .This is my very favorite Bobby Hatfield song I have to be ready when I listen to it, because it just melts my heart and body and being. It is beyond romantic love, and transcends to the soul and spirit as sacred.
As usual. I loved your reaction to this song and how nicely you analogized it--making us think about life and how we sometimes have to look forward, change what we can, and accept what we can't. 2020 was a year of trouble and sorrow, but we must hold onto hope. Bobby Hatfield and his way of conveying his passion, heart and soul are truly inspiring. Thanks for your keen perspective. Cathy
Yes, 2020 was very hard, my 50 year old son, John Chris. passed away in December from a blood cancer that he had fought for 10 years. But I am getting through the grief, knowing that he walks with God. Take heart, we WILL get through this! Be safe.
@@dawnaberry8452 My sincere condolences. Nothing is harder then the loss of a child. Your John Chris had to be a fighter but it had to be tough decade for all of you. May you find some comfort knowing he no longer has to struggle now that he is in Glory. The choir of angels he hears no doubt includes Bobby Hatfield and your John thinks of his mom every time he hears their beautiful voices .
@@rubydazzler Thank you, Tessa. One year later, and I know that John Chris is hanging out with Gramma and Grandpa, walking with Jesus, and giving God suggestions on how to run Heaven.
What if Bobby is in Heaven singing away. I'm definitely going straight for the choir section. Can you imagine the beautiful music that is waiting for us? I'll polish the pearly gates if they are close to the choirs!!!!
As I said in a previous comment, maybe my Dad, a Baritone, and me, a second Soprano, can form a trio with Bobby! My dad thought Bobby was the best he had ever heard. I totally agree.
user-li4zf5iq3t have not listen to this song, will take a look see. Actually Bobby is conducting the heavenly choir. He is perhaps saying listen up, get your ears on,this is how its done. Bobby you are dearly missed.
Definitely…however I think Bobby would have had a long queue of ladies and some gentlemen wanting to stay with him😂 I wish this performance had a visual❤ When I hear a performance like this… I don’t need to hear any other because you just know that no other will come close.
One great and TALENTED singer. Be jealous of my generation because we had the most fantastic singers and entertainers EVER, never again will this happen, sorry👍❤️😢😊
@@hallieharker4384 Maybe not...Bobby was always among the rare gentlemen, but most guys were not...The Draft of the Vietnam war removed so many good men from the social scene....Among the selfish draft dodgers and hedonists remaining...with new easy access to flow of cheap drugs, cheap contraceptives and soon to be legalized abortion, there was much pressure on single women especially to be promiscuous . This pressure did not stop until AIDS hit town in the early 1990s and gave women the power and freedom to reject cheap ends to an evening...and hold out for real relationships. In your era, you may enjoy the beautiful music (and there was plenty of junk too, indeed) without all the mess.
@@rmp7400 I would hope, though, that had I been born a decade or two earlier, I would still be the same person I am today, just living in different times and with different circumstances.
The greatest singer of all time !! He is the reason i started singing . I kick myself for not replacing him a few years ago but i guess it easnt meant to be. Unfortunately , cocaine and alcohol took down another great , no , the greatest !!! Rip bobby !!!!
I dont understand how his beautiful voice was so overlooked . Paul McCarney owns Unchained Melody. Why didn't Bobby's songs, like this one that makes my heart hurt, get put out there more aggresively, for people to hear. He got lost in the wrong musical era i guess.
Because they just didn't care. Good taste in music died decades ago, beginning with the boring vocals of some guys from overseas who all sounded alike, no passion or feeling, and Bobby and Bill put all of their emotion, feeling, and love into every performance. Something that's been lacking for years.
@@dawnaberry8452 I think she meant that Paul McCartney owns the rights to the song. However, it will always be Bobby's song, no matter who's getting the royalties.
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Nobody ever sang like Bobby Hatfield. His range, his control, his warmth, his heart, his soul he put everything into a performance. He was a phenomenal entertainer. Gone way too soon.
I really believe the best voice I've ever heard is Bobby Hatfield's. Absolute gold...RIP
Bobby Hatfield and the legendary Righteous Brothers were the greatest duo of all time!
Bobby always gave it his all, even when his health declined. What a voice!
Bobby never mailed it in. Just a really authentic guy.
Another song that shows the broad talent Bobby Hatfield had. I sure wish he could have gotten the credit for his incredible talent.
When I listen to Bobby sing my heart truly breaks and I want to, and a lot of times do, cry. His voice was amazing but it wasn't just his voice, you can actually feel the emotion, the pain, the love coming from his heart. Bobby was more than a legend, his unique, beautiful, soulful voice was and is one of a kind, there will never be another Bobby 💔💜💙
Bobby's beautiful songs always make me cry because he sang from the heart and that he is gone 😢.
I agree with every word. We will never see their like again, Bobby was one of a kind and Bill too in his way. We must be grateful for what they left us, music to heal the soul in these very dark times.
He was so amazing and talented. He touches me with his voice in my heart and soul. Though he’s no longer with us he lives on in these gifted songs for our delights.❤😊
Beautifully put ❤ So much yearning and longing from Bobby. He wasn't given the recognition that was due to him. 🥺❤
Unbelievable, isn't he!?! I wouldn't have left him in the first place!
Another beautiful song sung by Bobby Hatfield. Stay With Me Baby. First time I heard him sing it. Another one I love by Bobby❣
If you’ve heard Bobby sing, you must believe somehow he’ll always be with us ❤
This commentator has such sensitivity and soul. He reviewed the song a few months ago, and man, oh man, what a song. Bobby Hatfield at his finest. He’s as good singing here as he was in “Unchained Melody“.
Anyway, thank you, kind sir, for reviewing his music with such sweetness and sensitivity. Few men possess tenderness anymore.
Robyn, the guarded tenderness that you now see in Men, is a simple reaction to the lack of so many things in Women today. Sad, but true...
I have no idea how I missed this reaction to one of my favorite Bobby Hatfield songs. It is heartbreaking. Great reaction again, Chad.
He was legend.
This song breaks my heart its Bobby, the sweetest, best Tenor in musical history.
Love this! Richard Perry produced this track with Hatfield and i believe Ringo Starr of The Beatles was on the drums. This song was one of the many he recorded with Perry late '71 in Londons' Apple Studio (owned by The Beatles) for Hatfields' 2nd solo album which didn't get released for some reason. Decades later, collection of these long lost preliminary recordings by Hatfield at Apple Studios came to light and was finally released; Bobby Hatfield - Stay With Me: The Richard Perry Sessions. 😊
One of my favorite CD's. No end to Bobby's talent. Thank you, Bobby, for the beautiful music you left for us.❤
You liked it, I guess. Bobby always poured all his heart, soul and passion into all his music.
This is unbelievable singing. Bobby makes my heart hurt! Try I Love You For Sentimental Reasons, and Ebb Tide. Oh my!!!
Hi Shirley and thanks for browsing my channel! The link below will take you to my reaction of "Ebb Tide" :
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Love Bobby's version of For Sentimental Reasons.....
I love this song
Just loooove BH's voice. Intoxicating! Appreciate your reaction.
Thanks for this reaction. Not sure why this song didn't make the charts, for me it's so heart-breakingly beautiful and one of Bobby's best solos. I read that the album was abandoned due to the failure of the single. It's the most incredible performance of this song with some of the best musicians of the time, including Ringo Starr, and recorded at Apple Studios....completely mystifying. Your reactions to the Righteous Brothers are helping to keep their memory alive, although Bill is still with us thankfully.
It's great you're venturing into the less well-known RB recordings as there are so many priceless gems to discover, and I get the feeling your appreciation of the Brothers is genuine, unlike so many others who don't look beyond the obvious hits. For Once in My Life was Bill's favourite, Brown Eyed Woman is another, and their appearances on Shindig will yield some amazing live performances but don't know if the quality is good enough, but they were having so much fun at the time for me they're still a delight.
He had the worst luck with record companies. Also, I think his style wasn't what DJs wanted to play in the late '60s and early '70s.
There's also the rumors/gossip that Spector put his thumb on the scale. Have no idea if that's true. What is true is he didn't like Bobby, and while the RBs were recording with him, he was actively trying to get Bill to dump Bobby.
Maravilloso, maravilloso, simplemente el más grande!! Emocionante, me quedo sin palabras, simplemente maravilloso!! ..
Thank you, Chad. Arguably his greatest recorded performance.
... Incredible...
What this song conveys to me is that a certain point in time Bobby Hatfield, and in fact the Righteous Brothers, did not get the support they earned once popular taste in music changed.
Johnny Cash had the same observation about his situation, a justifiable complaint, before he died.
Through record company management indifference, to the wrong musical accompaniment for them, to the fans moving on to other styles of music the Righteous Brothers together and solo were largely overlooked by the public, and that shouldn't have been the case as they flowed with talent.
Who knows what they could have accomplished under better circumstance?
The Righteous Brothers appear to be experiencing something of a revival now that some of the public is finally hungering for real singing talent versus elaborate showmanship, but it didn't occur while Bobby Hatfield was still alive and he was sometimes treated as a fad of the past, even during his prime years and they both deserved much better.
This song in particular should have received real industry support and been as popular as any of the early Righteous Brothers songs but it didn't happen at the time and after many listens it's really difficult to understand why.
You are so right. Bill and Bobby, as well as Johnny Cash, were in a class by themselves. I know there are millions of Beatle fans, but I could never understand the allure of these guys. Maybe because they were British? Because they certainly did not have the talent of the Righteous Brothers, or Johnny! So many of their amazing songs have been overlooked. But thanks to You Tube they will be enjoyed for many years to come. Stay With Me is one of my favorites from Bobby. Bill's country song, "'Till Your Memory's Gone' is so beautiful, also his "Learning To Love again."
Thank you for this necessary summary commentary of information, interpretation, and especially explanation. Thank you for your sensitive response, Chad, though I think differently. Per the comment, I think that there needs to be learning and healing of the past as we go to the future.
@@dawnaberry8452 Thank you for informing me of this song in a comment, which when I then listened to it immediately became one of my very favorite songs of my new love Bobby Hatfield.
Incredible
Thank you so much for introducing me to this wonderful song!!
Bobby Hatfield had a voice from the heavens above. He had a God given talent LISTEN to Ebb Tide its another one that's just great.Also listen to the Righteous Bros singing YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE. Gosh so many hits.You definitely feel the music and appreciate it down deep.You are sincerely a breath of fresh air.
My Prayer was Amazing!
Thank you for reviewing this
Oh lord, the yearning and tenderness in this song has me in tears again. He really does sound so hurt. 😢
Bobby was one of the greatest singers and he didn't get the credit he should have gotten I wish he was still here with us and the Righteous Brothers were still together but God called for Bobby to go home we lost a great singer I know Bill misses him a lot to rest in peace Bobby we love you I miss you too like I said Bobby did have a bad heart there at the end he couldn't walk around a lot he said on the stool when he got tired at a concert love you Bobby rest in peace
Thank you for sharing. Great sound and very beautiful vocals by Bobby 😀.
Wow!!!
Chad, this was once again, nicely done again by you.
Your reaction, and words you ad, are why I sub. to you, and this 70 year old Texas Boy,,,will look forward to more of your videos.
Thank you for this reaction. As a fan of the Righteous Brothers since the beginning I'm enjoying all the reactions to them, but you are the only reactor I've found who looks beyond the same few songs. I'd love to see you react to Somewhere, another Bobby gem. This song is from the musical West Side Story. The Broadway cast album of WSS was one of the first albums I bought as a kid and this was my favorite song from the soundtrack. I never knew that one of my favorite singers recorded it until I found it on RUclips. The Internet, for all its flaws, can also be wonderful! Happy and healthy New Year to all.
Also Crying in the Chapel
You have to check out "for your love" by Bobby Hatfield. This is beautiful. The background vocals are awesome too.
Oh. . .This is my very favorite Bobby Hatfield song I have to be ready when I listen to it, because it just melts my heart and body and being. It is beyond romantic love, and transcends to the soul and spirit as sacred.
@@marymichael1211 So true 😀
Another winner, I haven't heard this one. It's good solid music.💖. Thanks Chad, I hope your Christmas was good. 💞💞💞
As usual. I loved your reaction to this song and how nicely you analogized it--making us think about life and how we sometimes have to look forward, change what we can, and accept what we can't. 2020 was a year of trouble and sorrow, but we must hold onto hope. Bobby Hatfield and his way of conveying his passion, heart and soul are truly inspiring. Thanks for your keen perspective. Cathy
Yes, 2020 was very hard, my 50 year old son, John Chris. passed away in December from a blood cancer that he had fought for 10 years. But I am getting through the grief, knowing that he walks with God. Take heart, we WILL get through this! Be safe.
P,S. I fell in love with Bobby and Bill 56 years ago, and I still love them. They are unbelievable.
@@dawnaberry8452 so sorry for your loss, dawna, what a tragedy for you and your family and his friends. x
@@dawnaberry8452 My sincere condolences. Nothing is harder then the loss of a child. Your John Chris had to be a fighter but it had to be tough decade for all of you. May you find some comfort knowing he no longer has to struggle now that he is in Glory. The choir of angels he hears no doubt includes Bobby Hatfield and your John thinks of his mom every time he hears their beautiful voices .
@@rubydazzler Thank you, Tessa. One year later, and I know that John Chris is hanging out with Gramma and Grandpa, walking with Jesus, and giving God suggestions on how to run Heaven.
What if Bobby is in Heaven singing away. I'm definitely going straight for the choir section. Can you imagine the beautiful music that is waiting for us? I'll polish the pearly gates if they are close to the choirs!!!!
When Bill Medley sings Rock and Roll Heaven, at the end, he says "and Bobby has a hell of a band". Very fitting
As I said in a previous comment, maybe my Dad, a Baritone, and me, a second Soprano, can form a trio with Bobby! My dad thought Bobby was the best he had ever heard. I totally agree.
user-li4zf5iq3t have not listen to this song, will take a look see. Actually Bobby is conducting the heavenly choir. He is perhaps saying listen up, get your ears on,this is how its done. Bobby you are dearly missed.
We need this attention,specialy in this painful time in the world.
Meant to say thanks for great reaction Chad. First time I've met you. 😊
Something’s Got a Hold on me...you will ❤️
I wish the instrumentals were a lower volume and his vocals were brought more into the forefront.
Try run to my loving arms! Is so full of love, you realy believe him!!
Definitely…however I think Bobby would have had a long queue of ladies and some gentlemen wanting to stay with him😂
I wish this performance had a visual❤
When I hear a performance like this… I don’t need to hear any other because you just know that no other will come close.
Can you visualize Lorraine Ellison and Bobby Hatfield performing "Stay With Me" as a duet?
One great and TALENTED singer. Be jealous of my generation because we had the most fantastic singers and entertainers EVER, never again will this happen, sorry👍❤️😢😊
I say I was born in the wrong decade...
@@hallieharker4384 Maybe not...Bobby was always among the rare gentlemen, but most guys were not...The Draft of the Vietnam war removed so many good men from the social scene....Among the selfish draft dodgers and hedonists remaining...with new easy access to flow of cheap drugs, cheap contraceptives and soon to be legalized abortion, there was much pressure on single women especially to be promiscuous . This pressure did not stop until AIDS hit town in the early 1990s and gave women the power and freedom to reject cheap ends to an evening...and hold out for real relationships. In your era, you may enjoy the beautiful music (and there was plenty of junk too, indeed) without all the mess.
@@rmp7400 I would hope, though, that had I been born a decade or two earlier, I would still be the same person I am today, just living in different times and with different circumstances.
My personal favorite.
The greatest singer of all time !! He is the reason i started singing . I kick myself for not replacing him a few years ago but i guess it easnt meant to be. Unfortunately , cocaine and alcohol took down another great , no , the greatest !!! Rip bobby !!!!
No, needing bypass surgery did that. The most notorious trace amount of any substance ever did not.
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I dont understand how his beautiful voice was so overlooked . Paul McCarney owns Unchained Melody. Why didn't Bobby's songs, like this one that makes my heart hurt, get put out there more aggresively, for people to hear. He got lost in the wrong musical era i guess.
Unchained Melody was most certainly "Bobby's Song."
Because they just didn't care. Good taste in music died decades ago, beginning with the boring vocals of some guys from overseas who all sounded alike, no passion or feeling, and Bobby and Bill put all of their emotion, feeling, and love into every performance. Something that's been lacking for years.
@@dawnaberry8452 I think she meant that Paul McCartney owns the rights to the song. However, it will always be Bobby's song, no matter who's getting the royalties.
Bobby owns this song. I Do know you have an ear for music that I share. Time for more music.
So beautiful it hurts to listen to it