I am a child of the 50s and 60s. Our generation had the best music ever! No auto-tune, just pure, raw talent. Don't see or hear much like that. The way music should be!
Yessa! Just like our parents loved Lawrence Welk. Hey!! "The way music should be." Naw.....No, this is great music of our time. They just couldn't admit it. eg. ELO, Chicago, Righteous Bros., Home Frees' acapella, Fleetwood Mac and SO many great other songs.
That was our blue eyed soul that every colour woman was in love with. Both of them. This was recorded by over 670 singers but it I always belong to Bobby.
Live performance. No second take. It was wonderful. The Righteous Brothers were knows as blue-eyed soul. His parents were in the audience. The Righteous Brothers are a duo. They each did solos during their performances. This was Bobby's.
This is the incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brother's. This great performance was done (58) years ago in (1965) on the Andy Williams Show. This song was composed by multi-award-winning composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. It was used as the movie score for the (1955) Prision Movie "Unchained." This Epic performance was done ten years later (Live) with the greatest music arrangement of this song by the NBC Studio Orchestra ever. This version has become the quintessential version of "Unchained Melody" of them all. Recording artist since 1965 have used this version ever since. Bobby Hatfield and the NBC Studio Orchestra gave a performance that was one for the ages. It has gone down as the greatest (Live) television performance ever...
@@tskend8502 Bobby can hit those high notes and, makes it look easy due to him being a Counter Tenor. This man could of sang opera. That is how great a Tenor he was. Thanks for your reply!.
The first time I heard this song (in the 1960s...I'm old) I was driving from Chicago to Minneapolis. It came on the radio and I was so moved by it I had to pull off the road so I wouldn't run into a ditch. Such beauty!! Thank you for reacting to my nostalgia. Well done.
Righteous Brothers were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. That was Bobby singing this song. They had an agreement that they would allow each to record one solo per album to showcase their individual talents. This song was released on the B side of a record, but after a radio station played it, it became one of the most iconic songs in history. The story goes that the way they got the name "The Righteous Brothers" is they were playing in a club, when a person there listening to them shouted "that's righteous brothers" and they liked the way it sounded and took that as their stage name.
OMG the late Bobby Hatfield singing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. I was 15 yrs when I watched him sing this beautiful song. He was so awesome. He owns this song. No one sings it better than he did. His voice was awesome!!! RIP Bobby! We miss hearing your beautiful voice! ❤❤❤❤
I am 71 now and to think i was just a kid when this came out. My older sisters loved it and i did too. There really was a lot of good music and talent back then. Thanks for playing this one.
Back in the 50, 60, and 70's the artist actually had talent and when singing live they sounded like they did in the studio, unlike most of today. The Rightous Brothers consist of Bill Melody who was offstage and Bobby Hatfield. What you heard was called Blue- Eyed Soul Music. Try "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", " Soul and Insperation" both from the 60's or "Rock N Roll Heaven" from the 70's. They are with both artist. The song " Unchained Melody " was in the movie "Ghost" and "You' ve Lost That Loving Feeling" was in the movie "Top Gun". Unfortunlly in 2003 we lost the talants of Bobby Hatfield and he woll be greatly missed. RIP now that you are in Rock N Roll Heaven. 😭💔✌️🌟🙏
There were 2 brothers(not real brothers). You are listening to Bobby Hatfield,the other has a much lower voice and his name is Bill Medley. Some of their songs are "You've lost that loving feeling", "You'll never walk alone" from the Ed Sullivan Show,which really showcases their 2 different voices, and "Soul and Inspiration". "Ebb Tide" is another Bobby Hatfield solo.
as a 68 year old white woman.. I just LOVE seeing so many preconceived notions based on age, race, gender, etc get blown right out of the water for these young folks.. now if every one of you would start asking what else you might be wrong about, you'd be on to something.
This right here- we thought the false beliefs and putting everything and one in boxes were broken with our generation... Only to watch it come right back on the flipside over the last 20 years 😐
Bobby Hatfield makes it look so easy! Lol. The man even had a cold when he did this performance! Blows my mind every time! Most people couldn't sing half as good on there best day! Lol.
Bobby Hatfield was a singer extraordinaire, his voice was addictive and magical. With him, you did not just hear the song, you felt it to your soul! Bobby has many solos and you would not be wasting your time to listen to all of them. A few of my favorites are: Stay With Me, My Prayer, Love You For Sentimental Reasons, Ebb Tide, For Your Love, and Only You, but there are many others! Bobby was unique and there will never be another like him! Fun fact: Bobby was a sports hero in school and was scouted for pro baseball when he was in college, but he chose his music instead. It would have been a crime to never have heard his version of this beautiful song!! New subscriber just because you appreciated the greatness of this song and the man who sang it! Oh yes, Bobby and Bill did have some great songs together as well: You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Soul and Inspiration, and one of my favorites by the both of them, I'm So Lonely. For me though, Bobby was the voice for the Righteous Brothers!
Great reaction 👍very authentic, it wonderful to see someone from your generation willing to open yourself up to other genres of music. I look forward to sharing in your musical journey of discovering great music, and thank you for sharing The righteous Brothers were considered to be in the genre of R&B, blue-eyed soul music. Here's another suggestion for another one of their very popular hits, if interested. "The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin,' 1965 TV" 🎶💯🎸
Bobby Hatfield (Righteous Brothers are a pair .. the other being Bill Medley but Bobby wanted to sing this song on his own. Thank goodness he did as he was absolutely amazing. Beautiful voice. Sorely missed even today
As somebody else recommended, back up this video to see the amusing chat with Bobby, Bill and the show’s host, Andy Williams. Bill was kidding when he said he didn’t think this song would be a hit. They had decided to do a solo on each album and they each wanted to sing it so they flipped a coin. Fortunately, Bobby won. To hear both singers together, start with “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”.
Bobby does another solo in Summertime..... it's unreal. Bill does a solo I Just Want To Make Love To You. Together their voices blended beautifully. You must give them a listen. I'm subscribing.. . Hope to see you do those songs.
No auto tune back then. This is pure talent. You should hear the Righteous Brother's song. You've lost that loving feeling. Both members sing it and it was in the movie Top Gun.
Bobby is only 24 at the time he sang this song. His parents were in the audience and it was the first time for his mother to hear him sing it. He hit it out of the park for her.
This is one of my favorite old time songs. I was 17 when this was recorded. I am so glad I was around to listen to 50's, 60's and 70's classic music when it was new.
Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher countertenor voice to Bill Medley’s William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song. In 2003, Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63. *The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side. * The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and he left. He said, 'No, I can do it better.' And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song." * This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof."
Like @zanhar said only when TVs became affordable everybody realized they were white. Black singers owned Soul music and R&B they were phenomenal ! Before they were famous ( The Paramours ) they made a tour through the south when they performed in a saloon near a black marine base and some went see them. They were so impressed that shouted what they used to : that's righteous, brothers! And that’s the name they choose. Best male vocal soprano and rare countertenor ❤ you are absolutely right …. melodies and voices like in the 60’s are missing ❤
I love seeing and hearing reactions from young people like yourself to real music! This is real raw but polished talent they called blue eyed soul. You will love the duo! Good luck with your future in reactions.
It's called Blue-eyed soul, glad you find it as pleasing as I do! My kids are the only ones that ever liked my singing and they only loved it because they didn't know any better! Ha!Ha!Ha! There is another person in the duo but this is a solo performance and so he sat this one out! FABULOUS reaction!
Blue-eyed soul at its best! They had a lot of popular hits. Soul & Inspiration, You've Lost That Loving Feeling. However here are some links to some of their other songs. I Just Want To Make Love To You. th-cam.com/video/Udyqprq46b0/w-d-xo.html. Here is a link to their perfomance on The Ed Sullivan Show, You'll Never Walk Alone. th-cam.com/video/xBTeyKtfrXw/w-d-xo.html. Enjoy!💕
I love the reason he went full God Mode. It was the first time his parents were in the audience hearing him perform. He was showing off for his Mom and Dad.
Back then a lot of people thought they were black ... the term 'blue-eyed soul' was invented to describe their emotional singing that was 'way different from their white contemporaries. There are some great suggestions here for their hits (they had 22 songs on the Billboard Hot 100) but their first three years they sang rock n roll. Here's one of those... and there is no video because it was too 'hot' for TV or even radio, which were both pretty prudish 😂 th-cam.com/video/N6O-fFgl5vE/w-d-xo.html
There's 2 of them, but they both also did solo's. Bill Medley (not in this video), and Bobby Hatfield (singing this) got their name when they sang to a group of Black Marines when one stood up after one of their songs and yelled "That's Righteous Brother!" Known as "Blue Eyed Soul" they were probably one of the most influential "cross over" singers along with Elvis that brought the genre of Black Soul Music to White audiences. They had several hits, and you can't go wrong with ANY of them... When Bobby sang this, he had a head cold, and his mother was in the audience listening to him sing professionally for the very first time. The little smile at the end showed that he knew he NAILED it.. The song originally from a 1955 movie "Unchained" was from a letter written from a prison inmate to his girlfriend. Over 160 other artists covered this song, but NOBODY did it like Bobby!!
The Righteous Brothers were Bobby Hatfield (this guy, tenor) and Bill Medley on Baritone. This song just features Bobby Hatfield. You should react to "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" which showcases the vocal talents of both guys.
If you want the back story on this performance go to Andy Williams site which has the introduction where he talks to both guys and they tell you how they got their name and why this song only features Bobby Hatfield.
I hope you find the time to also hear the Righteous Brothers sing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" - both 'brothers' get moments to shine, & the song's wonderful. And fun to listen to. I enjoyed watching your show. Thank you for sharing one of my favorite-most song/recordings. (I grew up with 50s, 60s & 70s music - lol.) :D
I was a teenager listening to The Righteous Brothers, great music. Here's one I think you'll like, it's by Grayson Hugh and the song is called Talk It Over.
This was just one segment the Brothers were on,on The Andy Williams Show(a musical variety show series)Both Bobby Hatfield(this guy) and his singing partner,Bill Medley had performed together earlier on the show,but this was a solo song that Bobby sang .Bill also sang solo sometimes.
This was Bobby showing off with extras not on the recording because his parents were in the audience for the first time. For both Righteous Brothers, Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley, you need to hear *You've Lost That Loving Feeling* from 1965 where both sing.
The song was originally from a movie in the 50’s about a man in prison wondering if his girl would be waiting for him. There is another one they together and they both also do solos. Everything they do is great.
This was Bobby Hatfield. Both he and Bill Medley sang one solo each on their albums. Both wanted to solo on this but Bobby won the toss. To hear them sing together react to "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" or Soul and Inspiration".
This song has been sung by many singers but none do it better than Bobby Hatfield. No auto tune or gimmicks just pure talent. The studio version of this song was in the film 'Ghost' but this live version is stupendous. He was suffering with a cold, his mother was watching him perform for the first time and he suffered with stage fright. When he gets to the last high note he does not contort his face like other singers but just bites his lip and smiles as if to say 'I nailed it'. Your video was out of sync with the music.
Bobby sang this song solo,but there are 2 of them,and they are not even brothers,they played at a club and after one of the song's a fan yelled "that's Righteous Brother" and that's how they got the name.
The Righteous Brothers each did a solo on each album. This was the B side to another song (on a 45) that got nowhere near the play--the immortality--this one achieved. It's acknowledged as the definitive version of this song, which was performed over the years by numerous other top performers and groups.
That is from The Andy Williams Show. The other "brother" and Andy joke around before the song. Also listen to "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "Soul and Inspiration".
They weren't real brothers but good friends. This is Bobby Hatfield ( tenor) They all agreed eso Bill,that Bobby would be perfect singing this song( Watch the movie as it is song at the end of the movie) The other guy is Bill Medley ( baritone) who I got to meet afew years ago. Bobby died in 2003 but Bill is still singing in his 80's React to " You've Lost That Loving Feeling n Soul n Inspiration " They both sing these songs new subscriber to your channel.
No autotune. No studio re-wiork No high tech equipment Just a live voiced recirded from a wired hand held mucrophone in front if a live audience. Vouces like that come along more rarely than truthful politicians.
Grew up with moms blasting this in the 80’s &90’s must be why I was told I had an old school at such a young age???Errr once younger age lol And yeah- errybody know the song. They just don’t know who was actually singing it until they watched. Hell- other than mommas vinyl record, I ain’t know either lol. All I knew was Motown but maybe that’s bc moms is half n half? I ain’t got a clue but I knew good music when I heard it! That’s what you call raw talent and when we used to listen to records and ain’t no not care what color they was. Good music is good music. Moms knew what she was talking about.
The one you just listened to his name is Bobby Hatfield the other righteous brother his name is Bill medley he has a deep voice and they harmonize really well
I am 84 and white. Dude, you just SHOULDA BEEN THERE when these two hit -- and I do mean HIT!! One way or another, they drove EVERYBODY CRAZY!! God how I LOVE THEM! (There is NO SUCH THING AS RACE, GODDAMMIT!!)
Blue eyed soul. No one writes romantic music anymore, or has a.voice like this....live!
I am a child of the 50s and 60s. Our generation had the best music ever! No auto-tune, just pure, raw talent. Don't see or hear much like that. The way music should be!
Yessa! Just like our parents loved Lawrence Welk. Hey!! "The way music should be." Naw.....No, this is great music of our time. They just couldn't admit it. eg. ELO, Chicago, Righteous Bros., Home Frees' acapella, Fleetwood Mac and SO many great other songs.
Yes❤
Me too. ❤
Have a listen to pentatonix. Accapella.
Best music, fastest cars
Back in those days, talent was an absolute necessity much unlike today
That was our blue eyed soul that every colour woman was in love with. Both of them.
This was recorded by over 670 singers but it I always belong to Bobby.
Live performance. No second take. It was wonderful. The Righteous Brothers were knows as blue-eyed soul. His parents were in the audience. The Righteous Brothers are a duo. They each did solos during their performances. This was Bobby's.
And they weren’t actually brothers. 👍
A Philadelphia radio disc jockey actually coined the term "blue eyed soul" in reference to them.
oh, gosh, I totally forgot "blue-eyed soul." Thanks for the reminder.
Oldie's music gives you a feeling that today's music can't give you.
Singing died yrs ago
The greatest live performance of any song EVER!
His summertime song was also awesome wild bill
no autotune...pure talent
This is the incomparable Counter Tenor voice of the late great Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brother's. This great performance was done (58) years ago in (1965) on the Andy Williams Show. This song was composed by multi-award-winning composer Alex North with Lyrics by Hy Zaret. It was used as the movie score for the (1955) Prision Movie "Unchained."
This Epic performance was done ten years later (Live) with the greatest music arrangement of this song by the NBC Studio Orchestra ever. This version has become the quintessential version of "Unchained Melody" of them all. Recording artist since 1965 have used this version ever since. Bobby Hatfield and the NBC Studio Orchestra gave a performance that was one for the ages. It has gone down as the greatest (Live) television performance ever...
Best counter tenor ever.
Agreed!@@colleengaskill2792
It burns me up when almost all reactors say he’s using falsetto.
@@tskend8502 Bobby can hit those high notes and, makes it look easy due to him being a Counter Tenor. This man could of sang opera. That is how great a Tenor he was. Thanks for your reply!.
The first time I heard this song (in the 1960s...I'm old) I was driving from Chicago to Minneapolis. It came on the radio and I was so moved by it I had to pull off the road so I wouldn't run into a ditch. Such beauty!! Thank you for reacting to my nostalgia. Well done.
Righteous Brothers were Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. That was Bobby singing this song. They had an agreement that they would allow each to record one solo per album to showcase their individual talents. This song was released on the B side of a record, but after a radio station played it, it became one of the most iconic songs in history. The story goes that the way they got the name "The Righteous Brothers" is they were playing in a club, when a person there listening to them shouted "that's righteous brothers" and they liked the way it sounded and took that as their stage name.
OMG the late Bobby Hatfield singing this beautiful song on the Andy Williams show. I was 15 yrs when I watched him sing this beautiful song. He was so awesome. He owns this song. No one sings it better than he did. His voice was awesome!!! RIP Bobby! We miss hearing your beautiful voice! ❤❤❤❤
I am 71 now and to think i was just a kid when this came out. My older sisters loved it and i did too. There really was a lot of good music and talent back then. Thanks for playing this one.
Back in the 50, 60, and 70's the artist actually had talent and when singing live they sounded like they did in the studio, unlike most of today. The Rightous Brothers
consist of Bill Melody who was offstage and Bobby Hatfield. What you heard was called Blue- Eyed Soul Music. Try "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", " Soul and Insperation" both from the 60's or "Rock N Roll Heaven" from the 70's. They are with both artist. The song " Unchained Melody " was in the movie
"Ghost" and
"You' ve Lost That Loving Feeling" was in the movie
"Top Gun". Unfortunlly in 2003 we lost the talants of Bobby Hatfield and he woll be greatly missed. RIP now that you are in Rock N Roll Heaven.
😭💔✌️🌟🙏
There were 2 brothers(not real brothers). You are listening to Bobby Hatfield,the other has a much lower voice and his name is Bill Medley. Some of their songs are "You've lost that loving feeling", "You'll never walk alone" from the Ed Sullivan Show,which really showcases their 2 different voices, and "Soul and Inspiration". "Ebb Tide" is another Bobby Hatfield solo.
as a 68 year old white woman.. I just LOVE seeing so many preconceived notions based on age, race, gender, etc get blown right out of the water for these young folks.. now if every one of you would start asking what else you might be wrong about, you'd be on to something.
This right here- we thought the false beliefs and putting everything and one in boxes were broken with our generation... Only to watch it come right back on the flipside over the last 20 years 😐
Bobby Hatfield makes it look so easy! Lol. The man even had a cold when he did this performance! Blows my mind every time! Most people couldn't sing half as good on there best day! Lol.
Bobby Hatfield was a singer extraordinaire, his voice was addictive and magical. With him, you did not just hear the song, you felt it to your soul! Bobby has many solos and you would not be wasting your time to listen to all of them. A few of my favorites are: Stay With Me, My Prayer, Love You For Sentimental Reasons, Ebb Tide, For Your Love, and Only You, but there are many others! Bobby was unique and there will never be another like him!
Fun fact: Bobby was a sports hero in school and was scouted for pro baseball when he was in college, but he chose his music instead. It would have been a crime to never have heard his version of this beautiful song!! New subscriber just because you appreciated the greatness of this song and the man who sang it!
Oh yes, Bobby and Bill did have some great songs together as well: You've Lost That Loving Feeling, Soul and Inspiration, and one of my favorites by the both of them, I'm So Lonely. For me though, Bobby was the voice for the Righteous Brothers!
Hes singing this "live", no auto tune or nothin. Just pure talent and then some. RIP Bobby 💔
Great reaction 👍very authentic, it wonderful to see someone from your generation willing to open yourself up to other genres of music. I look forward to sharing in your musical journey of discovering great music, and thank you for sharing
The righteous Brothers were considered to be in the genre of R&B, blue-eyed soul music. Here's another suggestion for another one of their very popular hits, if interested. "The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin,' 1965 TV" 🎶💯🎸
No auto tune... just his natural voice. The duo was a phenomenal hit during the 1960s. Rest in peace, Mr. Bobby Hatfield.
Bobby is the reason for the expression "Blue Eyed Soul"😊
Yea man - no digital computerized effects - just straight honest talent.
Bobby Hatfield (Righteous Brothers are a pair .. the other being Bill Medley but Bobby wanted to sing this song on his own. Thank goodness he did as he was absolutely amazing. Beautiful voice. Sorely missed even today
As somebody else recommended, back up this video to see the amusing chat with Bobby, Bill and the show’s host, Andy Williams.
Bill was kidding when he said he didn’t think this song would be a hit. They had decided to do a solo on each album and they each wanted to sing it so they flipped a coin. Fortunately, Bobby won.
To hear both singers together, start with “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”.
Bobby does another solo in Summertime..... it's unreal. Bill does a solo I Just Want To Make Love To You. Together their voices blended beautifully. You must give them a listen. I'm subscribing.. . Hope to see you do those songs.
No auto tune back then. This is pure talent. You should hear the Righteous Brother's song. You've lost that loving feeling. Both members sing it and it was in the movie Top Gun.
Bobby is only 24 at the time he sang this song. His parents were in the audience and it was the first time for his mother to hear him sing it. He hit it out of the park for her.
Welcome to the world of REAL music 🎶
The Righteous Brothers were amazing 💕
This is one of my favorite old time songs. I was 17 when this was recorded. I am so glad I was around to listen to 50's, 60's and 70's classic music when it was new.
Robert Lee Hatfield (August 10, 1940 - November 5, 2003) Bobby Hatfield, who had a higher countertenor voice to Bill Medley’s William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) baritone, sang lead on this track. It was his idea to record it, since Medley and Hatfield were each allowed to choose a song to sing as a solo vocalist on their albums. As Medley tells it, Hatfield knew the song well, and was a big fan of the Roy Hamilton and Al Hibbler versions of the song. In 2003, Hatfield died of a heart attack at age 63.
*The Righteous Brothers version was a huge hit, but it was recorded with far more modest expectations. Phil Spector considered it album filler and released it as a B-side. The single had "Unchained Melody," with no producer credit on the label, as the flip to Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Hung on You," but many DJs preferred "Unchained Melody" and played that one instead. This infuriated Spector, who subsequently left no doubt as to which side of a Philles single was the A-side.
* The famous climax of this song where Bobby Hatfield sings the high "I need your love" line wasn't how the song was written. In an interview with Bill Medley, he explained that Hatfield did two takes of the song, then left. He would often reconsider his performance and come back later to change it, and that's what he did on this track, returning to ask Medley if he could make an edit. This was no easy task, since with a maximum of four tracks to work with, you had to record over part of the original take, but Medley accommodated and Hatfield delivered that soaring vocal line. Said Medley: "I punched that in and he left. He said, 'No, I can do it better.' And I said, 'No, you can't.' [Laughs] And I think it's a big part of that song."
* This was released on Philles Records, Phil Spector's label. Spector, known for his "Wall Of Sound" technique, did not produce this - Bill Medley did. In a 2007 statement to the Forgotten Hits newsletter, Medley said: "You have to remember that I was producing our stuff before Phil Spector... I mean I produced 'Little Latin Lupe Lu,' 'My Babe' and all that stuff. Then when we went with Phil, Phil asked me if I would produce the albums because it was too time consuming for him to produce the entire albums. So he was going to do the singles and I would do the album. And so that's how that happened and that's how I produced 'Unchained Melody,' which Phil Spector apparently now takes credit for. He can have the credit. And I'm not a producer. I know how to produce. But it's obviously not a Spector production. 'Unchained Melody' was never intended to be the single... it was produced to be on the album. It was put on the B side of a Phil Spector single 'Hung On You' and the minute it was released 'Unchained Melody' just went through the roof."
Like @zanhar said only when TVs became affordable everybody realized they were white. Black singers owned Soul music and R&B they were phenomenal ! Before they were famous ( The Paramours ) they made a tour through the south when they performed in a saloon near a black marine base and some went see them.
They were so impressed that shouted what they used to : that's righteous, brothers! And that’s the name they choose. Best male vocal soprano and rare countertenor ❤ you are absolutely right …. melodies and voices like in the 60’s are missing ❤
One of the best live performances ever done, EVER DONE! 😊❤
Glad you appreciated this song so much. You need to correct the sound/ video synchronization problem though.
I love seeing and hearing reactions from young people like yourself to real music! This is real raw but polished talent they called blue eyed soul. You will love the duo! Good luck with your future in reactions.
This song has been covered over 1500 times by 670 artists in multiple languages.
"Back then" there was no auto tune. Pure talent. The RIghteous Brothers were known as "Blue Eyed Soul".
Something to know is that there was no autotune back then. What you are hearing is absolute talent.
Such an amazing song! We don’t see this today!
It's called Blue-eyed soul, glad you find it as pleasing as I do! My kids are the only ones that ever liked my singing and they only loved it because they didn't know any better! Ha!Ha!Ha!
There is another person in the duo but this is a solo performance and so he sat this one out!
FABULOUS reaction!
💛💛 Thank you!
So blessed to have grown up with this beautiful music..music you could slow dance to with that special someone…
This is why a lot of us older ones don't appreciate a ton of current music, it's just too altered when it had to be so natural for so long.
INCREDIBLE TALENT❤
I love this old song!
Blue-eyed soul at its best! They had a lot of popular hits. Soul & Inspiration, You've Lost That Loving Feeling. However here are some links to some of their other songs. I Just Want To Make Love To You. th-cam.com/video/Udyqprq46b0/w-d-xo.html. Here is a link to their perfomance on The Ed Sullivan Show, You'll Never Walk Alone.
th-cam.com/video/xBTeyKtfrXw/w-d-xo.html. Enjoy!💕
We seniors actually called this “blue eyed soul” back in our day.
Oh, one other thing.... most of their songs were done live!
I love the reason he went full God Mode. It was the first time his parents were in the audience hearing him perform. He was showing off for his Mom and Dad.
No auto-tune...live...just pure talent...
Blue eyed soul at its finest!!🤗
Their are two, the both sing solos, and together. All ways are great.
His mother was in the audience! It was the first time she heard him sing this!!!❤
Back then a lot of people thought they were black ... the term 'blue-eyed soul' was invented to describe their emotional singing that was 'way different from their white contemporaries. There are some great suggestions here for their hits (they had 22 songs on the Billboard Hot 100) but their first three years they sang rock n roll. Here's one of those... and there is no video because it was too 'hot' for TV or even radio, which were both pretty prudish 😂 th-cam.com/video/N6O-fFgl5vE/w-d-xo.html
The Rightous Brothers are Bobby Hatfield singing this song and his partner is Bill Medley. They do a few solos at times.
Try playing this love song to your lady and see her melt into your arms. This is what a LOVE SONG is all about! Wonderful!!! (sigh).
Two brothers, a tenor and a baritone. He did this song solo!❤ Nice reaction!❤
They were not brothers
This is called blue-eyed soul! It's been around as long as Motown💋
There's 2 of them, but they both also did solo's.
Bill Medley (not in this video), and Bobby Hatfield (singing this) got their name when they sang to a group of Black Marines when one stood up after one of their songs and yelled "That's Righteous Brother!"
Known as "Blue Eyed Soul" they were probably one of the most influential "cross over" singers along with Elvis that brought the genre of Black Soul Music to White audiences.
They had several hits, and you can't go wrong with ANY of them...
When Bobby sang this, he had a head cold, and his mother was in the audience listening to him sing professionally for the very first time. The little smile at the end showed that he knew he NAILED it.. The song originally from a 1955 movie "Unchained" was from a letter written from a prison inmate to his girlfriend. Over 160 other artists covered this song, but NOBODY did it like Bobby!!
The Righteous Brothers were Bobby Hatfield (this guy, tenor) and Bill Medley on Baritone. This song just features Bobby Hatfield. You should react to "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling" which showcases the vocal talents of both guys.
This was on the Andy Williams Show...It was also a big song because America was fighting in Vietnam...
If you want the back story on this performance go to Andy Williams site which has the introduction where he talks to both guys and they tell you how they got their name and why this song only features Bobby Hatfield.
I hope you find the time to also hear the Righteous Brothers sing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" - both 'brothers' get moments to shine, & the song's wonderful. And fun to listen to.
I enjoyed watching your show. Thank you for sharing one of my favorite-most song/recordings. (I grew up with 50s, 60s & 70s music - lol.) :D
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I love that you're exploring Music 🎶.
I was a teenager listening to The Righteous Brothers, great music. Here's one I think you'll like, it's by Grayson Hugh and the song is called Talk It Over.
At the beginning of the show, " The Andy Williams Show, the other brother, Bill, introduced Bobby who sang this one solo
They certainly are fantastic
This was just one segment the Brothers were on,on The Andy Williams Show(a musical variety show series)Both Bobby Hatfield(this guy) and his singing partner,Bill Medley had performed together earlier on the show,but this was a solo song that Bobby sang .Bill also sang solo sometimes.
This was Bobby showing off with extras not on the recording because his parents were in the audience for the first time.
For both Righteous Brothers, Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley, you need to hear *You've Lost That Loving Feeling* from 1965 where both sing.
Great reaction! Getting to experience this classic with you is awesome.
😢you we’re getting into that song, lol. Yeah, I was too. They were my #1 favorites growing up, and that song always could melt my soul!
The song was originally from a movie in the 50’s about a man in prison wondering if his girl would be waiting for him. There is another one they
together and they both also do solos. Everything they do is great.
This was Bobby Hatfield. Both he and Bill Medley sang one solo each on their albums. Both wanted to solo on this but Bobby won the toss. To hear them sing together react to "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" or Soul and Inspiration".
This song has been sung by many singers but none do it better than Bobby Hatfield. No auto tune or gimmicks just pure talent. The studio version of this song was in the film 'Ghost' but this live version is stupendous. He was suffering with a cold, his mother was watching him perform for the first time and he suffered with stage fright. When he gets to the last high note he does not contort his face like other singers but just bites his lip and smiles as if to say 'I nailed it'. Your video was out of sync with the music.
The amazing Bobby Hatfield... Check out Bobby singing Summertime as well. WOW!
Bobby sang this song solo,but there are 2 of them,and they are not even brothers,they played at a club and after one of the song's a fan yelled "that's Righteous Brother" and that's how they got the name.
The Righteous Brothers each did a solo on each album. This was the B side to another song (on a 45) that got nowhere near the play--the immortality--this one achieved. It's acknowledged as the definitive version of this song, which was performed over the years by numerous other top performers and groups.
Blue eyed soul! ❤😊
No autotune. People had real voices. This was called blue eyed soul - a real thing. Two Righteous Brothers. This was Bob's solo.
That is from The Andy Williams Show. The other "brother" and Andy joke around before the song. Also listen to "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "Soul and Inspiration".
Great stuff! The delay was unfortunate. Yes he’s a brother! Do more! He’s half of the Righteous Brothers!
I have to say that's a well done owl! Very well done.
I’m sorry you youngsters missed the greatest era of music in history.
Of course we had a lot of Motown in our home also good Memories.
In the day....EVERYONE thought they were black due to their soulful sound.❤
Is good that you are opening your mind to new things.
♥️ Bobby Hatfield
No keyboard No No tweaking. I am white that music was in my Childhood. Great Memories.
You've lost that lovin feeling has to be next. Keep it up and God Bless
They weren't real brothers but good friends. This is Bobby Hatfield ( tenor) They all agreed eso Bill,that Bobby would be perfect singing this song( Watch the movie as it is song at the end of the movie) The other guy is Bill Medley ( baritone) who I got to meet afew years ago. Bobby died in 2003 but Bill is still singing in his 80's React to " You've Lost That Loving Feeling n Soul n Inspiration " They both sing these songs new subscriber to your channel.
❤ RIP, Bobby🌹
There was a whole genre of music called "blue-eyed soul....❣️
No autotune.
No studio re-wiork
No high tech equipment
Just a live voiced recirded from a wired hand held mucrophone in front if a live audience.
Vouces like that come along more rarely than truthful politicians.
You are the intro my dude. Great energy. You kill it bro.
Grew up with moms blasting this in the 80’s &90’s must be why I was told I had an old school at such a young age???Errr once younger age lol
And yeah- errybody know the song. They just don’t know who was actually singing it until they watched. Hell- other than mommas vinyl record, I ain’t know either lol. All I knew was Motown but maybe that’s bc moms is half n half? I ain’t got a clue but I knew good music when I heard it! That’s what you call raw talent and when we used to listen to records and ain’t no not care what color they was. Good music is good music. Moms knew what she was talking about.
The one you just listened to his name is Bobby Hatfield the other righteous brother his name is Bill medley he has a deep voice and they harmonize really well
If you play You've Lost that Loving feeling you'll hear both of them
2 Righteous Brothers.
This was a solo.
This was a live TV performance. No autotune.
Please react to the Rightous Brothers singing
You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling
Soul And Inspiration
I am 84 and white. Dude, you just SHOULDA BEEN THERE when these two hit -- and I do mean HIT!! One way or another, they drove EVERYBODY CRAZY!! God how I LOVE THEM! (There is NO SUCH THING AS RACE, GODDAMMIT!!)