Blue-eyed soul at its best! They slay me now just as much as they did in the 60's! From a musical point of view a tenor and a baritone are an odd combination, but their harmony is impeccable!
My friend, you are dead-on in your evaluation of this song. Yes the Righteous Brothers vocals are great but everything about the song is amazing as well. The beautiful arrangement and instrumentation, the angelic back-up vocals, the whole sound and feel of the track, the wonderful, dynamic highs and lows. I'm not overstating it when I say that couples fell in love listening to this music and it was a part of their lives. So glad you are truly listening to this music and keeping it alive. Thank you for what you do. Peace.
Great reaction. Here's a little background on the musicians. Virtually every Righteous Brothers track was produced by Phil Spector . He was famous for the " Wall of Sound." The musicians he used were known as the Wrecking Crew. I am a retired studio session drummer. And I was fortunate enough to know most of the musicians personally. For example, the most recorded drummer in the history of recorded music was Hal Blaine. He was a mentor of mine. They were some of the best musicians in the world. Most had a jazz background but could play absolutely every type of music. You might want to check out the Beach Boys track Good Vibrations. Mr. Blaine was the drummer on that track also.
Phil Spector produced them as long as they were recording on his label, Philles Records. But in 1966, the Righteous Brothers moved to MGM's subsidiary, Verve Records. And "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" was produced by Bill Medley. Interestingly, a previous Righteous Brothers hit on Philles was produced by Bill Medley, as well, because Phil Spector figured the song would be the B-side of the single. But eventually, radio stations latched on to that B-side, and Bobby Hatfield's solo rendition of "Unchained Melody" went on to become one of the group's most iconic and timeless hits. "Unchained Melody" was produced by Bill Medley, although the credit on the record label said it was produced by Phil Spector. I'm not sure if the early pressings credited Medley as the producer and once it became a hit, Phil Spector insisted that he receive the on-label credit as producer. I suspect that's how it went down. But if you look at the label of "Soul and Inspiration," you'll see that it was Bill Medley who produced it (which he's talked about in some interviews that are on TH-cam).
@@ProdigyBowlersTour everything you said is accurate. However the Wrecking Crew were the musicians on Unchained Melody, You've Lost That Loving Feeling and virtually every Righteous Brothers track. And Carol Kaye and Hal Blaine were predominant players on both.
Thomas rocker - That is absolutely correct. The Wrecking Crew played on about 70% of all the hit singles recorded in America in the ‘60s and ‘70s and just about every one that was recorded in Los Angeles.
@@ProdigyBowlersTour yep. They were ( and are) the most versatile musicians with whom I have ever worked. And most people have never heard of them. The same goes for the Funk Brothers from Motown Records.
Spector only produced the ones that would be released as the A side of singles on his label - the rest of them, including Unchained Melody, were produced by Bill Medley. He continued producing everything once they moved to Verve up until the Standards album and Souled Out.
Anything you do by them is bound to be good. LOVED your reaction! I've probably said it before, but I'll say it again; it's SO great to see younger folks of your generation discovering these old classics, and loving them as much as we did, when they first came out. I was pretty young when this song was released; early elementary school, but I remember hearing it on the radio a lot, and I liked it then. Love it, now. Thanks for your wonderful reactions, Bro. You're AWESOME!
I was lucky enough to score a couple of tickets to a Righteous Brothers concert many decades ago and took my gal to see them. We both were able to meet them at that time after the show. As I turn 70 this year, it still brings back a wonderful time in my life.
Timeless song and timeless voices. This was the most played song on the radio in the 20th century. Based on the number of people reacting to this song it’s on its way to the top in the 21st-century
Bill Medley quite effectively blends Phil Specters 'Wall of Sound' (You've Lost That Loving Feeling) with Brian Wilsons mind blowing instrument combinations (God Only Knows). Starting at 3:26 at 5 second intervals I swear I hear a "Triangle' !!! WTF!!! It returns through the outro too!! Brilliant. So hats off to Mr. Medley for learning from the best. Your appreciation for the musical arrangement displays your well tuned ear for music. Great reaction RLR. Stay safe, RNB
Time of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Since you said you like all those sounds you should listen to The Beach Boys "God Only Knows", "Good Vibrations".
@@lll9416 Phil Spector, the music producer. Granted, he's a murderer and a horrible person, but he did create this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_Sound
@@lll9416 I never realized that Bill Medley actually produced the song. I always assumed it was Phil Spector. I had to look it up, but you are absolutely right.
I remember listening to oldies like this on the bus to high school, per the bus driver's preference. So between this and my mom having been a teenager during this time and her introducing me to some of her faves, I've already loved this sound for ages.
Sir, I spent my early twenties driving around South Boston, MA listening my to WMEX and (Woop Woo) Arnie Ginsberg spinning the RB tunes all night long. The RB's were without a doubt the finest music I have ever heard in my life.
These guys are Thunder and Lightning with those voices. Doesn’t get much better than this. More Righteous Brothers please. How about Rock and Roll Heaven. It’s their tribute song to stars that have passed. Bobby Hatfield also did another solo like he did with Unchained Melody called Ebb Tide. Really genius by the brothers. Thank you again.
I was so lucky that my parents were both raised loving this era of music. We even still have a giant piece of furniture that plays LPs. Lol. No one cares about interior decorating when you dance to the Righteous Brothers in your kitchen. Great memories watching your reaction!
The Righteous Brothers put you in a Happy place! They are so awesome. And no auto tune. Bobby (the blond) has passed on. RIP Bobby. Check out the group Toto - "Africa", "Burn", "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna". :-)
They are absolutely “Righteous” Brother! I grew up with these guys pouring their soul into my ears. Both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield work so well together, and hold their own with a solo. Unchained Melody (your first immersion in Blue-Eyed Soul) is Bobby Hatfield’s greatest achievement! There are others who sing this song, but NOBODY sings it like Bobby! Goosebumps thru and thru. White cliffs of Dover, Ebb Tide is another excellent solo by Bobby. Bill Medley has You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling, Georgia on My Mind, Just Once in My Life. Fun songs where there was some good times and dancing would be Little Latin Lupe Lu and Koko Joe.
You need a live performance video. It shows the easy effortlessness and the partnership of their singing. And everybody needs to see Bobby's soft eyes and shy smile. And Bill's chiseled bass tone jaw LOL You're right all their performances are master classes !
I always love The Righteous Brothers performance. They're great. When you get a chance please play this song by Phil Perry Call Me. You will love this singer. Thank you.
If you like the instrumental parts, what you are hearing is Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" played by "The Wrecking Crew"... Arguably the finest collection of studio musicians in the world. They have yet to be topped in my humble opinion... Look them up. There's a whole slew of write-ups about them. Almost every great artist from the Mid 1950's to the early 1980's used them.
"Rock and Roll Heaven" - My favorite song of The Righteous Brothers. It is epic, please do that one next. You won't regret it and neither will your subscribers :)
There is an old interview, where they talk about (the taller guy) not singing inthe Unchained Melody song, he said he never thought it wouldn't be a big hit, and was kicking himself he wasnt in it more). Great vid, they really bare their souls in these old songs, so courageous. THANKYOU. HNYr!
Phil Spector's Wall of Sound reminds me of that Memorex commercial where the guy is sitting in the chair and the sound of the music is blowing him away. fabulous sound! there will never be a sound like that ever again.
Fantastic! Check out their live performance of this. And also Unchained Melody and You've lost that loving feeling. Try their lives performances. You won't be disappointed.
Phil Spector produced much of the music these guys did that became big hits. Utilizing session musicians, he would layer sound from multiple drummers, strings, guitars, etc. He'd put it down on 3 track tape and through many takes and mixes, he'd create what he called the "wall of sound." The musicians were mainly from a group loosely called the "wrecking crew." These musicians did backing for many, many entertainers of the day. From Frank Sinatra to the Monkeys. Spector suggested that Bill Medley use the deeper octave in his vocals to really drive the sound of the duo. Medley has said that it took many hours to get things to sound like what Spector was trying to achieve. It was tedious work, but he said that the end result was well worth Spector's perfectionism.
Amazing reaction this song gives me the chills. I think you the first person I haven't heard say they got soul which am sure you just forgot but awesome please check out see that girl, unchained melody live, you've lost that loving feeling live them all
Well I'll say it again I see some people have recognized who the arranger was for all the Righteous Brothers famous hits they had Phil Spector and his wall of sound that's what he's known for and he did a lot of hitmakers in the late 50s and the '60s and part of the '70s I believe and have great backup singers such as Cher and Marlene love
I can never get over the song, “Rockand Roll Heaven”. The th early stuff was in my heart too this one was my favorite. I feel sad about Bobby leaving us to soon and felt like somebody got to him whispering the wrong words as these guys were the the cleanest cool guys in the industry that loved what they did and their fans. 2 of their hits were movie soundtracks for the movie Ghost with Patrick Swazi, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg and the movie Top Gun with Tom cruise and Kelly McGill is. I can’t think of the songs. But everything they touched turned to gold. The black community was unsure about them at first because they were white guys singing soul. But called them blue-eyed soul.
@Jennifer Zekas he did that song as his SECOND reaction to them. Thus is his THIRD song he's checking out. He did Unchained Melody FIRST...he's definitely hooked as a fan now! 😉❤😎
I love your emotional reaction to the Righteous Brothers. I have loved their sound since the 60s. I’d like you to react to Neil Diamond’s Holly Holy or Brother Loves Traveling Salvation show
Phil Spector didn't produce Soul and Inspiration. Bobby and Bill had left his record company before they recorded this song. Bill produced Your My Soul and Inspiration.
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Their live version is even better.
Blue-eyed soul at its best! They slay me now just as much as they did in the 60's! From a musical point of view a tenor and a baritone are an odd combination, but their harmony is impeccable!
No edits, No compression, No equalization - just pure original sound. That's right!
You will enjoycYou'll never walk alone by Righteous Brothers 😀.
Unchained Melody!
Some smooth gentleman. A very different time.
Huge talent. Great music. Keep listening.
Yep, they are righteous!
They both aged so gracefully. Thank you for the memories.
They were the embodiment of “blue-eyed soul”. The best duo ever!
Bobby Hatfield singing "Summertime."
I was born in 1951 and this is what I grew up on. I'm so blessed. Glad you liked it. Thank you.
My friend, you are dead-on in your evaluation of this song. Yes the Righteous Brothers vocals are great but everything about the song is amazing as well. The beautiful arrangement and instrumentation, the angelic back-up vocals, the whole sound and feel of the track, the wonderful, dynamic highs and lows. I'm not overstating it when I say that couples fell in love listening to this music and it was a part of their lives. So glad you are truly listening to this music and keeping it alive. Thank you for what you do. Peace.
THESE TWO DOMINATED THE GRAMMY'S FOR 4 DECADES!
Top shelf blue eyed soul.
They were an amazing duet with voices that matched perfectly. Smooth and mellow with gut wrenching power!
What we have lost is music like this.
What a time. Had them, Motown, Beatles, Rascals, and so on.
Great reaction. Here's a little background on the musicians. Virtually every Righteous Brothers track was produced by Phil Spector . He was famous for the " Wall of Sound." The musicians he used were known as the Wrecking Crew. I am a retired studio session drummer. And I was fortunate enough to know most of the musicians personally. For example, the most recorded drummer in the history of recorded music was Hal Blaine. He was a mentor of mine. They were some of the best musicians in the world. Most had a jazz background but could play absolutely every type of music. You might want to check out the Beach Boys track Good Vibrations. Mr. Blaine was the drummer on that track also.
Phil Spector produced them as long as they were recording on his label, Philles Records. But in 1966, the Righteous Brothers moved to MGM's subsidiary, Verve Records. And "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" was produced by Bill Medley. Interestingly, a previous Righteous Brothers hit on Philles was produced by Bill Medley, as well, because Phil Spector figured the song would be the B-side of the single. But eventually, radio stations latched on to that B-side, and Bobby Hatfield's solo rendition of "Unchained Melody" went on to become one of the group's most iconic and timeless hits. "Unchained Melody" was produced by Bill Medley, although the credit on the record label said it was produced by Phil Spector. I'm not sure if the early pressings credited Medley as the producer and once it became a hit, Phil Spector insisted that he receive the on-label credit as producer. I suspect that's how it went down. But if you look at the label of "Soul and Inspiration," you'll see that it was Bill Medley who produced it (which he's talked about in some interviews that are on TH-cam).
@@ProdigyBowlersTour everything you said is accurate. However the Wrecking Crew were the musicians on Unchained Melody, You've Lost That Loving Feeling and virtually every Righteous Brothers track. And Carol Kaye and Hal Blaine were predominant players on both.
Thomas rocker - That is absolutely correct. The Wrecking Crew played on about 70% of all the hit singles recorded in America in the ‘60s and ‘70s and just about every one that was recorded in Los Angeles.
@@ProdigyBowlersTour yep. They were ( and are) the most versatile musicians with whom I have ever worked. And most people have never heard of them. The same goes for the Funk Brothers from Motown Records.
Spector only produced the ones that would be released as the A side of singles on his label - the rest of them, including Unchained Melody, were produced by Bill Medley. He continued producing everything once they moved to Verve up until the Standards album and Souled Out.
"You`ve Lost That Loving Feeling"
Anything you do by them is bound to be good. LOVED your reaction! I've probably said it before, but I'll say it again; it's SO great to see younger folks of your generation discovering these old classics, and loving them as much as we did, when they first came out. I was pretty young when this song was released; early elementary school, but I remember hearing it on the radio a lot, and I liked it then. Love it, now. Thanks for your wonderful reactions, Bro. You're AWESOME!
I was lucky enough to score a couple of tickets to a Righteous Brothers concert many decades ago and took my gal to see them. We both were able to meet them at that time after the show. As I turn 70 this year, it still brings back a wonderful time in my life.
Timeless song and timeless voices. This was the most played song on the radio in the 20th century. Based on the number of people reacting to this song it’s on its way to the top in the 21st-century
Mixed by Medley like CRAZY Phil Spector ...The wall of sound!
Bill Medley quite effectively blends Phil Specters 'Wall of Sound' (You've Lost That Loving Feeling) with Brian Wilsons mind blowing instrument combinations (God Only Knows). Starting at 3:26 at 5 second intervals I swear I hear a "Triangle' !!! WTF!!! It returns through the outro too!! Brilliant. So hats off to Mr. Medley for learning from the best. Your appreciation for the musical arrangement displays your well tuned ear for music. Great reaction RLR. Stay safe, RNB
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling is their best one. Especially the video!
Time of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Since you said you like all those sounds you should listen to The Beach Boys "God Only Knows", "Good Vibrations".
Phil Spector, music producer, and what was known as his amazing "wall of sound"!!
this was Bill Medley
@@lll9416 Phil Spector, the music producer. Granted, he's a murderer and a horrible person, but he did create this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_Sound
@@bcpr9812 ahh, you meant the style, not the original producer..
@@lll9416 I never realized that Bill Medley actually produced the song. I always assumed it was Phil Spector. I had to look it up, but you are absolutely right.
@@JimmyNotes no worries!
You ll never wlk Alone 😆🎵♩
Righteous Brothers
I remember listening to oldies like this on the bus to high school, per the bus driver's preference. So between this and my mom having been a teenager during this time and her introducing me to some of her faves, I've already loved this sound for ages.
Top reaction to pure controlled top vocals.
Sir, I spent my early twenties driving around South Boston, MA listening my to WMEX and (Woop Woo) Arnie Ginsberg spinning the RB tunes all night long. The RB's were without a doubt the finest music I have ever heard in my life.
These guys are Thunder and Lightning with those voices. Doesn’t get much better than this. More Righteous Brothers please. How about Rock and Roll Heaven. It’s their tribute song to stars that have passed. Bobby Hatfield also did another solo like he did with Unchained Melody called Ebb Tide. Really genius by the brothers. Thank you again.
I recommend 'Summertime' with Bobby Hatfield soloing. A nice video from their first TV special, with Bill and Bobby chatting before and after,
ROME LIFE REACTIONS - I enjoyed watching you enjoy this classic. Thank you for posting.
I still have several of those albums! It makes my heart happy that you're loving the same music I loved when I was 14-15. And still do!
I love the footnote at the end of the video about it not being edited.
I was so lucky that my parents were both raised loving this era of music. We even still have a giant piece of furniture that plays LPs. Lol. No one cares about interior decorating when you dance to the Righteous Brothers in your kitchen. Great memories watching your reaction!
Saw them in Las Vegas in 1997. R.I.P. Bobby!
The Righteous Brothers put you in a Happy place! They are so awesome. And no auto tune. Bobby (the blond) has passed on. RIP Bobby. Check out the group Toto - "Africa", "Burn", "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna". :-)
They are absolutely “Righteous” Brother! I grew up with these guys pouring their soul into my ears. Both Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield work so well together, and hold their own with a solo. Unchained Melody (your first immersion in Blue-Eyed Soul) is Bobby Hatfield’s greatest achievement! There are others who sing this song, but NOBODY sings it like Bobby! Goosebumps thru and thru. White cliffs of Dover, Ebb Tide is another excellent solo by Bobby. Bill Medley has You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling, Georgia on My Mind, Just Once in My Life. Fun songs where there was some good times and dancing would be Little Latin Lupe Lu and Koko Joe.
Another good one is Rock and Roll Heaven. They reference great singers we have lost...Janice .joplin and Jim Morrison
You need a live performance video. It shows the easy effortlessness and the partnership of their singing. And everybody needs to see Bobby's soft eyes and shy smile. And Bill's chiseled bass tone jaw LOL
You're right all their performances are master classes !
where's edit? Bill's baritone jaw.
Where's edit? Bill's baritone jaw.
I always love The Righteous Brothers performance. They're great. When you get a chance please play this song by Phil Perry Call Me. You will love this singer. Thank you.
Blue-eyed soul at its finest!
We all need to get together and no more excuses.Vonnie
Please react to another Phil Spector sound production with Legendary Tina Turner: River Deep Mountain High. Ms. Tina will blow you AWAY!
They were great, I got to see them live when they 1st came out in 65 I believe it was
Rock N Roll Heaven by The Righteous Brothers.🎤👼🎸🎷🎺
Great reaction! Cool to see you enjoying all this new old stuff! Righteous Bothers songs are really impressive.
A song to fall in love, on the dance floor!
If you like the instrumental parts, what you are hearing is Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" played by "The Wrecking Crew"... Arguably the finest collection of studio musicians in the world. They have yet to be topped in my humble opinion... Look them up. There's a whole slew of write-ups about them. Almost every great artist from the Mid 1950's to the early 1980's used them.
My favorite
Rock & Roll Heaven is another good one of theirs.
Love that you feel it!!
Most requested song in music history, number 1.
"Rock and Roll Heaven" - My favorite song of The Righteous Brothers. It is epic, please do that one next. You won't regret it and neither will your subscribers :)
Talent!
There is an old interview, where they talk about (the taller guy) not singing inthe Unchained Melody song, he said he never thought it wouldn't be a big hit, and was kicking himself he wasnt in it more).
Great vid, they really bare their souls in these old songs, so courageous.
THANKYOU.
HNYr!
Phil Spector's Wall of Sound reminds me of that Memorex commercial where the guy is sitting in the chair and the sound of the music is blowing him away. fabulous sound! there will never be a sound like that ever again.
You've lost that loving feeling!!!!
Fantastic! Check out their live performance of this. And also Unchained Melody and You've lost that loving feeling. Try their lives performances. You won't be disappointed.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️oh lord great song ...
So glad you did this video. Thank you!
New fan here, and this is what I grew up with.
Isn't great finding out there is so much more?
watch the official video for this song! total different experience!
You need to see the black and white Live verison... You will get blown away..
Phil Spector produced much of the music these guys did that became big hits. Utilizing session musicians, he would layer sound from multiple drummers, strings, guitars, etc. He'd put it down on 3 track tape and through many takes and mixes, he'd create what he called the "wall of sound." The musicians were mainly from a group loosely called the "wrecking crew." These musicians did backing for many, many entertainers of the day. From Frank Sinatra to the Monkeys.
Spector suggested that Bill Medley use the deeper octave in his vocals to really drive the sound of the duo. Medley has said that it took many hours to get things to sound like what Spector was trying to achieve. It was tedious work, but he said that the end result was well worth Spector's perfectionism.
More blue eyed soul! Gen Pitney, I'm gonna be Strong
Haha, I really liked it you had to listen to parts of it a second time!
That background was known as Phil Spectre's "Wall Of Sound" and was designed with mono in mind as most radios back then were AM.
Amazing reaction this song gives me the chills. I think you the first person I haven't heard say they got soul which am sure you just forgot but awesome please check out see that girl, unchained melody live, you've lost that loving feeling live them all
Great video
Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City, Whitesnake Live
Add 'Just Once In My Life' to your Righteous Brothers reaction. It's another great one.
the taller singer, Bill Medley, sang a duo with Jennifer "The time of my Life" in Dirty Dancing" and you can easily tell it is him
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Music that moves you
Do B-flat Blues by Righteous Brothers. Unique song with great vocals
The talking part in the middle of a song was done a lot in the fifties and early sixties.
Well I'll say it again I see some people have recognized who the arranger was for all the Righteous Brothers famous hits they had Phil Spector and his wall of sound that's what he's known for and he did a lot of hitmakers in the late 50s and the '60s and part of the '70s I believe and have great backup singers such as Cher and Marlene love
I can never get over the song, “Rockand Roll Heaven”. The th early stuff was in my heart too this one was my favorite. I feel sad about Bobby leaving us to soon and felt like somebody got to him whispering the wrong words as these guys were the the cleanest cool guys in the industry that loved what they did and their fans. 2 of their hits were movie soundtracks for the movie Ghost with Patrick Swazi, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg and the movie Top Gun with Tom cruise and Kelly McGill is. I can’t think of the songs. But everything they touched turned to gold. The black community was unsure about them at first because they were white guys singing soul. But called them blue-eyed soul.
Unchained Melody was the song in Ghost, You’ve lost that Loving Feeling was in Top Gun.
Phil Spector was the producer. He invented the "Wall of Sound".
New sub here...diggin your reactions....like the full screen too
Music I grew up on...Think I've forgotten more songs than I could remember.....
You’ve lost that loving feeling
Yeah this songs not bad but pales in comparison.
@Jennifer Zekas he did that song as his SECOND reaction to them. Thus is his THIRD song he's checking out. He did Unchained Melody FIRST...he's definitely hooked as a fan now! 😉❤😎
This song is better at showing their talent and a group than you've lost that loving feeling, IMO.
That background DOPE is Phil Spector's Wall of Sound.
There's also a b/w TV video of them singing this song. They are introduced by Nancy Sinatra. You'd probably like watching it,
Here are some ones to definitely checkout:
Rock and Roll Heaven, Little Latin Lupe Lu
Also Bill Medley sang on the song:
Time of my life
I love your emotional reaction to the Righteous Brothers. I have loved their sound since the 60s.
I’d like you to react to Neil Diamond’s Holly Holy or Brother Loves Traveling Salvation show
greetings from LA CA young man.
SMOOOTH MAN
Good stuff yep!
Bobby hatfield - Summertime 1965 ( one half of the Righteous Brothers). Great channel. keep it up.
That’s called Blue Eyed Soul!
That’s the Phil Specter “Solid Wall Of Sound”. The Instruments were doubled and tripled in the sessions.
Phil Spector didn't produce Soul and Inspiration. Bobby and Bill had left his record company before they recorded this song. Bill produced Your My Soul and Inspiration.
Unchained Melody!! PLEASE!!!
Whatch them with Andy Williams singing What'd I Say, also Summertime before and after song us some fun dialog.
Love the oldies should pull up Solomon Burke Cry to me plus today’s Michael Grimm
I love your site! So glad I found it.
Listen the Rightous Brothers do “He”....it will blow your mind...