FIRST TIME listening to RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - "Unchained Melody" REACTION
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The most beautiful song ever written and the most perfect rendition of it ever. Back then people actually could sing and had real talent.
So true
I’m a 74 year old guy. This was one of the best songs EVER!!
Your children will still be watching this.
Timeless.
No backup. No edits. No sound effects. Just talent
People in this era didn't need tricks to sound good because they had real talent and could really sing.
That's because you couldn't manufacture a singer back then. You could either sing or you couldn't. Today you can literally take somebody that can't sing at all and make them sound flawless. Today they start from somebody that has the look or the vibe they want and worry about creating the voice in the studio later.
That's righteous brother.
👍👍👍
You were good or you didnt make it
Took the WORDS right out of my mouth...That's righteous bro!! 😂
@@Rowgue51that’s absolutely not true. You still have to be able to sing, but studio technology can fix out of tune notes and minor timing issues. You can edit together a performance out of multiple takes. You can improve a good performance and sweeten it with effects, but you can’t make a bad performance sound amazing. The thing that is amazing about this video is that he performed this live on stage so flawlessly and beautifully. That’s rare talent.
I am 73....and I cannot listen to this song without crying.
thats ok sad ime 75 the same for me
Right there with you brother at 66yo.
I’m with you my brother, me just turned 69! Classic stuff!
Well I'm 81 but tell you what I've always been a sensitive guy and bet you and others here are as well. TBH I don't know if you have a pulse if work like this doesn't get to you.
ik ook
These people had talent and they earned their fame by working in the little clubs spending all year on the road
Still melting hearts 60 years later. Bobby was a counter tenor. One of the rarest vocal ranges. He was known to have stage fright. He was nervous that night because not only was his mother in the audience seeing him perform on stage for the first time, but he also had a cold. This was one of the greatest live performances ever. This will always be Bobby's song.
No autotune. He is live. Pure talent.
Yup
I never get tired of this song, I have been listening to it fifty years or more.
Miles of talent.
He really nailed it!
AND,his momma was 2nd row center & Bobby was singing JUST FOR HER…so,he was a little bit nervous?ABSOLUTE GENIUS!
He was like 25 years old and was nervous because his mother was in the audience and still knocked it out of the park!
you could tell he was breathless with nerves when being interviewed by Andy Williams before the song....yet he nailed it anyway
He also had a cold.
That was also the first time he ever did a performance in front of her live.
His Siter too,
And fiancee.
The single greatest vocal performance in pop music history.
Absolutely correct, i loved the Righteous Brothers. Top two favorites are Unchained Melody and Soul and Inspiration. Today singers are terrible and rappers, one leaves the stage and one comes on and you can't tell the difference. Rap is sht and monotonous.
Undoubtedly. Perfection.
Don't forget Freddie Mercury 😉
@@dkrab9506 Freddie Mercury can't touch this and I like Freddie Mercury.
Undoubtedly one of the greatest vocal performances, and considering it was live takes it to another level. For me, the only other vocal performance at this level is Clare Torry in Pink Floyd's Great Gig in the Sky...
Bobby was a counter tenor, that's how he could hit those notes. People of this era had real talent.
This is probably the finest performance the world will ever know.
Of this song yeah - better than Elvis.
Yep
Without a doubt breathtaking moment captured in time.
Elvis did the song in the last year of his life.
Roy Orbison smashed out some huge notes, perhaps far bigger during his time.
Women were exalted in song back then, not called 'bitches' and 'hos' and denigrated as in modern pop music. Society itself has grown coarser and more base, and more's the pity.
And love songs back then were written like a personal love letter between two people. Very intimate, with lots of feeling. Nothing like today. Are there even modern love songs?
@@tjsogmc Maybe more like 'lust' songs, rather than 'love' songs.
Spot on! Well said.
I agree. Makes me sad, but hell I will be dead soon.
Exactly. We were blessed with the music.
So wonderful to see a young person enjoy this performance in these times….
I’m 79 yrs old . Takes me back to my 20 s . The Brothers rocked !
If I had a Time Machine I would get in, set the controls for 1966 and I'd be gone in a flash...never to return. I did not realize then just how good I had it, and how phenomenal the 60's were in general. Thanks for your post.
It is so refreshing to know people of this generation can really appreciate what we grew up with. I'm 71 years old and it's easy to forget what a remarkable era we lived through. Music WAS music. Thank you!!❤
Talk about being on the same page! I turned 71 Feb. 7th this year. I so agree how refreshing it is to see how younger people can appreciate truly wonderful music/talent! thanks!
I’ll be 73 in a couple of weeks and agree wholeheartedly with you on this. Wish I could relive those days!
As a child of the early60s, i have to agree, im only 60 now, it past so fast,....but i feel blessed to have had those years......
Im 70 and agree with you 100%
I am just short of 73 and I completely agree.
Possibly the most beautiful song ever recorded!!!
I think this was a special night for him because his mother was in the audience, I love watching your reaction young lady.
At 71, it is heartwarming to see young people like yourself that have an appreciation for the great music I grew up with. It is so pure and real.
Bobby Hatfield's voice was flawless.
This is Roy McCoy and even Iike this song even coming from a Hatfield
I give you the voice 40years ago going nowhere but up
amen 110% .
That's right kids. People could actually sing their songs without having to dance around on stage. They had actual talent. No digital wizardry at all. Just pure raw talent.
You sound so pompous. There's tons of talent nowadays
Just not at the same level
Many people make it today because of money or who they know. Back then, they made it with pure talent
It's a cover but Jane Zhang's cover of "All of Me" is easily on this level.
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Tell me you’re an old bastard without telling me you’re an old bastard.
Pure talent doesn't need special effects. It brings tears as it's effect. Bobby is missed terribly. Rest in peace 🙏
Real singers today are rare... we had the best music because they were true singers, no electronics needed...
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" is a another great RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS song that shows the talents of both of them off quite well
Would also vote for Heart & Soul
Second that!
Pure art!
I like You've Lost That Loving Feeling as a pairing to Unchained Melody, because while the former showcases the incredible harmony of Bobby Hatfield (above) and his partner Bill Medley, it really highlights Bill's individual voice and the range of what he could do.
Yes, do this song next please
It's called real talent baby sister. R.I.P. Bobby Hatfield 😂✌️❤️🙏🙏
I love it when young folks realize how great the mucus was in the 60’s
As I’ve told my wife more than once, this is the greatest love song ever written.
Try to name a greater love song. Unsurpassed. Forever.
Back in the day it was the real deal!! No gadgets, no technology - just pure talent!
"Where the hell did that falsetto come from?" Came from being one of the most talented voices that the world has ever known.
This was better than the single recording, by far vastly superior.
It always amazes me how effortlessly he seems to sing this.
I'm 78 years old and have been blessed to have lived thru this period of the 50's, 60's and 70's .etc. I wouldn't trade places with anyone growing up today if I could. I'm glad you enjoyed music from the time I was your age and younger.
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I'm 57 and damn sure wouldn't.
Ditto
Ditto I’m 70 lot of good and bad memories but wouldn’t change a thing 😂
80 here…+completely agree
Agree.
No auto-tune or backup, back in the day talent.
NO NO NO NO!!! It's soooo much better when both sing together.
His lip bite at the end gets me every time. Stunning perfect performance. RIP Bobby.
The lip bite is EVERYTHING
He knew he’d killed it, AND his mom was in the audience so he wanted to do it well for her. Mission accomplished.
I don't doubt every woman in the audience was thinking "Take me now!!"
He was saying i nailed it.
@@user-hh3ew3gl8f yes, " nailing" was on the minds of more than a few audience members, I would imagine.
This song still brings a tears to my eyes I'm 78 years old God bless his
67 and her reaction helped.
70. Greatest love song of all time. MAYBE Layla comes close. Maybe.
66, thanks for making me feel young.
@@mobipete8001 Isn’t it past the bedtime for kids like you! LOL. Amazing how many old folk still love that song and THAT performance!
Exactly,I'm 76 and heard it a thousand times ,has some strong vibes
Young lady I'm 70 and this song is just the tip
This is something todays artists haven't figured out yet. If you're good. You shouldn't need anything but a microphone. 50 years on & still... No one has produced a better version, & many have tried. He set the standard 50 years ago & he's still the master of this song.
Bobby Hatfield…was such a brilliant countertenor! This is one of the greatest Live TV vocal performance in tv history. No autotune, filters or cheats…just pure talent!
talent doesn't need tricks, never has
Well said!
Correct 🥁🥁🥁
Not quite "trickless". Phil Spector's Wall of Sound®
@@TheShootistsinging live so no multi tracks and unlike some no auto tune, just an orchestra,
@@brianwilliams8361 None of that new fangled stuff right period go read about phil spector's wall of sound.
That wasn't a falsetto at the end. Bobby was a countertenor. He could sing from baritone all the way up to soprano in his natural range without using falsetto.
Every singer knows it's falsetto at the end. That note is E5, which is the upper limit of a countertenor. 😊
Edit: Bobby's highest note was allegedly an Eb6 - nearly an octave higher than we hear here.
The studio version of this song is perfection, but this version lies in that supernatural realm beyond perfection. It is beyond my ability to form words to describe it.
Blue eyed soul was their style of music, and Bobby's Mama was in the audience to hear him sing professionally for the first time. He had a cold and there was some question if he would be able to hit the high notes, but he knocked it outta the park like a Louisville Slugger!
Plus his mom was there in front of him so he was nervous. I wished i could sing like this while being sick and nervous
He did NOT HAVE A COLD. Otherwise he would not have reached his many fluctuations with such controlled held notes to breath in or how about the two octaves he climbed up to sing effortlessly. He also wanted to make his Mama in the audience proud! And the biting his lip was congratulating to himself that he sang the song well in his mother's presence!!!!
There was no question about hitting the last notes. He had rehearsed with the orchestra beforehand. He wouldn't have attempted it if there was a question about doing it.
His mother is behind him. She's the lady in the blue dress and fur stole. His dad is sitting next to her.
Yes, he did have a cold. Maybe, it wasn't full blown at that point, but he still had it. You can hear it in his voice, when speaking and singing.
Nothing to do with "blue eyes"...just SOUL!
@@sueshow401 I've seen Bill Medley on video say Bobby had a cold and you only need to listen to Bobbys other sole numbers to hear it in his voice so my guess is that he did have a cold.
The Carpenters will blow you away. Karen Carpenter had perfect pitch, a fabulous range, and an exquisite voice.
And apparently Karen Carpenter was a helluva drummer.
@@doug071173 yes she was.
#This. Always this. Karen was a vocal angel. Start with "Close to You"
She preferred to be thought of more as a drummer than a vocalist. That's where her true passion was. You can see the joy on her face when she's playing her drum solos.
AND she is a killer drummer!!!
I love when young people notice the difference. Hope is not lost.
Pure talent no modifiers or machines to change his voice just a man and a mic
The one and only Bobby Hatfield, no falsetto; he was a counter tenor with 4 1/2 octave range.
Yep it's the rarest vocal range for singers male or female.
Wow.
I hadn’t noticed that before.
Y'all, she is dipping her toes in "Blue-Eyed Soul"! 😍❤️
this is why we had a real life full of freedom and a hell of a good time 60s and the 70s
Oh but this man did have technology - a microphone. He also had real, unbounded talent.
When we lost this Man, the World died a little. R.I.P.
This was when talent truly mattered,also many children were conceived to this song!💘💘💘
Pretty sure I was... either that or knights in white satin.
Yeah have never understood having sex to music lol It puts me off even thinking about it let alone trying it.. Which is why I never have done.
Last dance before shipping off to viet nam for a lot of boys.
I remember seeing the Righteous Brothers on a neighbors TV as I passed by on my way home from the School Yard Playground in 62. One of my childhood friend's Mother said: "Look at the little one". Never will forget that experience.
Tks. much.
A true artist from the day. No gimmicks there just roar talent.
Played at millions and millions of high school dances and weddings!
Back in the days we had real singers and musicians.
His mother was in the audience....so sweet!!
60 years has passed too quickly.
The best live recording of all time.
Pure talent, something that is in short supply today. Timeless acts of that era? Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Del Shannon would be a good start.
Bobby was a true countertenor. No falsetto at the end.
I am 76 years old and love it when a youngster like yourself appreciates true talent. No filters no autotune just a great voice. Magic. ATB regards from the UK
Lilly, dear woman, they sounded that good live without filters and suchlike because they had something better than autotune: Talent. Talent and dedication to their craft.
I love this song so damn much. This was back when you actually had to have talent to get big.
Blue eyed soul. No auto tune just pure talent. Played this as my first wedding dance , Otis Redding, When a. man Loves a Woman was second song.
I grew up on these songs and they never get old, but watching your reaction is PRICELESS!!!
No one will EVER do this song better than Bobby did....Man had one of the nicest voices of all time, gone way too soon.
YES AND DID SO WELL WITH A BAD COLD😊
Remember if there's a rock and roll heaven you know they have a hell of a band
There's a video out there of Elvis doing a cover of this song which is pretty good (but rough in the beginning as he's out of breath), but even he couldn't match this.
Definitely the ultimate version of this song in most peoples minds.
TONS of great music from the 30s to the 60s. Big band. Swing. Blues. Jazz. Sinatra. Armstrong etc etc etc. pure talent. I was born in 65 and recently gave up modern music and only listen to what I’ve mentioned.
Boy, he can sing!!! What a wonderful performance.
Many have tried but none could ever come close to the great Bobby Hatfield! This was and always will be his song.
Ya, even Elvis couldn't come close.
@@david5544g Bobby did it best - but I think Elvis came close.
Check out Gerard Joling, Dutch artist❤
@@wimvander1427 That was good but if the Righteous Brothers were a !0, he's about a six... Skill wise it's no comparison.
That fact that Bobby could woo a woman in 2024 shows how timeless his singing is.
Bobby Hatfield had an amazing voice, we got to see him before he passed and his voice was still this good!! RIP. ❤
The singers in the 50s and 60s were the real talent; you heard their voices in the raw and they were great!
It's called talent. The older stars that made it big had talent.
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel.
I was in the Army when that came out. Discharged that August, married that December, and that was our song.
To me, there has never been a greater love song than this, not to mention his performance this time.
This was the first time his mother had ever seen him perform publicly so he gave it his best and nailed it. 50+ years later and he's still seducing women with his amazing voice
Unchained Melody goes back to the mid 1960s. Radio couldn't play this enough.
Actually, this song was written for a movie in 1955, but your point is well taken.
Actually it goes back to 1955. It was the theme song to the movie "Unchained"
What the lyrics are intended to evoke are a little clearer if you know that "Unchained" was a "prison movie."@@gordonhaire9206
@@gordonhaire9206 Yes! and many covered this song before the Righteous Brothers but they never did it so perfectly as Bobby. I include Elvis in that statement.. Elvis did this song as "Elvis" okay, but it;s overrated. he did all of his ballads that way.
Last dance for a lot of gi.s and their wives in 1965. Next stop viet nam. And a lot of them didn't come back.
That was my wedding song 45years ago and I never get tired of hearing it❤😊
Absolutely beautiful that's when someone could truely sing just love it
The difference between singing and performing. This is a pure sound. Absolutely amazing...still!!❤❤
You know Big O just stood there as well like this.. and sang. That's all these people did.
You said it, pure and genuine. This guy had such a range, almost unstoppable. I can see in your face how much you appreciate good vocals. Thanks for sharing.
Their is a reason we say we had the best music ever !!!
classic singing no auto tune just talent the difference compared to modern music is clear the man has been dead for many years and still wowing women now that's a legend.
It’s called the Professional Vocalist, no stinking auto tune needed!
Another thing to add is the fact that this was done LIVE not taped like shows are today so there was no room for error. Also; most singers and talent back then did not have any professional VOCAL training.
The technology they used then is called "Rehearse-Tune". They just practiced a lot, and performed live a lot, and got good at their trade.
@@Tijuanabill And they ways to recover is something messed up. eg. Make a joke, scat over forgotten lyrics, etc.
AND his mum was in the audience :)
Had to be 'taped' or we wouldn t be seeing it now.
@@lindalandry2519 true however; In those days this was performed live on TV as it happened unlike today when shows like this are Pre-Recorded then they can play it back
Bobby Hatfield was the counter tenor and Bill Medley was the baritone who did not sing in this one. This song is timeless!
No woman could or can resist this beauty
One of the most beautiful songs of all time !
One of the greatest love songs of all time 😢😢😢😢
I’ve heard this song millions of times. But your reaction brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
I agree. The simple beauty and unrivaled natural talent Bobby brought to this song, both studio and live, are a marvel that still can put a lump in my throat and at times tears in my eyes. Lily Jane, your reaction to this haunting masterpiece only added to its allure and emotional power. I was 15 when it was released and it still stuns me 59 years later. Thank you for posting this.
The fifties, sixties, seventies produced some of the most beautiful iconic songs and music ever composed. And its amazing that so many younger generations really get these songs.
RIP BOBBY AND THANK YOU BOTH FOR THE GREATEST SONGS IN AN UNBELIEVABLE ERA OF MUSIC. THE MUSIC OF MY YOUTH.
Bobby Hatfield, the guy singing, I'm pretty sure his mom was in the audience that night. I'm pretty sure it was at one of the live TV shows.
Awesome reaction. Easy to see how much you enjoyed it. It got repopularized in 1990 with the movie Ghost in an incredibly iconic scene. If you haven't seen it, and I'm just assuming you haven't since you didn't know the song, I highly recommend it. You'll never look at pottery the same way again
Yep. Pure Talent. No gimmicks.
Some of the purest vocals ever recorded.
Lovely reaction, Lilly. I'm 65 and have watched reactions to this performance many times. It's always such a joy to see someone like you, so young, feel this music. It's just timeless and of the soul. When you're an open soul yourself, connection occurs. Thank you, very much. 🙏🌺
I am in my 70's and have recorded this great song on my channel. I loved it when it first came out.
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I hope you like it.