Amazing how many women have fallen for these two Brothers over the years... Hell, over the decades... just by listening to them. They had that magic indeed!
I'm 74, and back in the day there were no black radio stations, or white radio stations, all music was played on every station. We got to enjoy the best of black music and white music, we were color blind, and I'm glad of it, we had the BEST of both worlds.
OMG the Righteous Brothers. When they came out when I was in high school in 1964. We fell in love with their voices and music. They were so awesome! I still have their vinyl record albums in my collection. I'm 74 yrs old and still play their greatest hits CD in my car. ❤❤❤❤
Without a doubt my generation had the greatest music....60's, 70's and some of the 80's Color didn't matter....great music was just that and we appreciated it then and still do. Now it's time for your generation to enjoy it. Bless you for the wonderful way you look a music for what it is....a message to all of our souls.
Whenever I find somebody that has never heard of the righteous brothers, I always recommend their video for "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"... The Black and White version, not the later version in color... I firmly believe that that is the perfect intro to this iconic duo... They start out in shadow, and you only see their silhouettes... Then Bill (The tall one) starts singing in his rich, deep baritone voice... Then they bring the lights up and shows them... I have seen several first time reactors lose their minds when they see they are white... Then they really lose their minds in the last verse once Bobby stops singing back up and steps up to show off his own vocals... Even the ones who noticed Bobby can sing too are totally blown away... Priceless to see... It is the ultimate introduction song, better then ANY other song they have for this purpose... Just for those revelations in that performance... Sets them up perfectly for the greatness that lies ahead in this rabbit hole... An entire arsenal of killer songs/performances... Also, the song you heard before was "Unchained Melody"... Most people who say they don't know it recognize it once they hear it... They just didn't know the name of the song... Bill didn't think it would be a hit, so he didn't "Waste his time" with it... Bobby made it the best known, most successful cover of that song... Literally thousands of artists have recorded it. The original version was from the 1955 movie "Unchained"...
Gotta, gotta, gotta do their “You’ve lost that lovin feeling! (Glad you pulled the essence of this song-despite the poor mixing-band was way too prominent …)
Bill knew it was a hit! Andy Williams had a script for them, so he could make a “joke.” Bill produced the studio version. I think he also played piano on it.
The Righteous Brothers were know as "Blue-eyed Soul". They are/were one of a kind. I loved this time of music as I was growing up. I'm thrilled you are finding these precious gems of music. There are thousands more.
They weren't really brothers, but Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were most definitely righteous, defining and perhaps even inspiring the term "blue-eyed Soul" in the mid-'60s. Bobby Hatfield was born on August 10th, 1940 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Bill Medley was born on September 19th, the same year in Santa Ana, California. When Medley and Hatfield combined forces in 1962, they emerged from regional groups The Paramours and The Variations. In fact, they kept The Paramours billing for their first single. Thinking of a new name, the pair remembered the night they sang in front of a group of U.S. Marines. After their set, one of the Marines shouted out, "That's righteous brothers!" and the name stuck.
Never made the connection until reading the comments that they were called 'blue eyed soul' We have a local band called 'Blue Eyed Soul' so it all fits together now.
We Boomers named them Blue Eyed Soul. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing something from the Righteous Brothers! I was a teenager all through the 60's so I loved them! A LOT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm so happy that today's young'uns are listening to our music! We just had so much GREAT music. Music for the ages. 😂❤❤❤❤ Greetings from Kansas USA 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I am approaching 74. I am so thankful to have experienced the 60s and 70s first hand AND to see young people, such as you, discovering what I consider to have been the high water mark, so far, of American music.
@@billwalker7556 Directional boom microphones above their heads (and out of camera shot). Developed specifically for the late 50's to mid 60's television era. Cheers from Oz.
@@billwalker7556 Granted. As a former television cameraman, I can tell you that the microphone boom operator was ALWAYS told off for that (and sometimes fired), as we organised shots and boom placements in rehearsal. In a live show it was "wing it and cross your fingers".
@@mikeparkes7922 the first tv show was televised in 1928. I'm old but not that old. I'm talking mostly about sit com's in the 50's and 60's. I'm sure the equipment was not sophicated and you could occasionally see the boom mic. even in old reruns shown today in those old shows you can occasionally see them. part of the nastaligia of those old shows.
The one and only BILL MEDLEY! The best baritone in rock history. It was called, blue eyed soul. My sister would just swoon when Bill would sing. Their version of the Carol King written JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE is awesome. Thanks Britt!
This was the birth of “Blue Eyed Soul.” And yeah, Pop told me a couple of his friends refused to believe the Righteous Brothers were white until they saw them on TV.
You nailed it with the "soul" comment. The Righteous Brothers were the definition of "blue eyed soul" in the 1960's. In fact, even today, when musicians (and even fans) think of the term "blue-eyed soul," they think of the Righteous Brothers. There really is no comparison.
LOL !!! I’m White and 76 years old and always loved ALL their songs. We had so many great voices back then. But, I have a confession to make. I never actually saw them perform until recently on TH-cam. My first reaction was, WHAT? They’re not Black????? All these loooong years I thought they were Black. True story!
The Righteous Brothers 's songs were everywhere in a teen's life in the 60's. Nobody sang love songs better except maybe Elvis. As a teen then I can say all my friend's both girls and boys played their songs often at home on our record players!
You young lady are so gracious with your compliments. I grew up with the Righteous Brothers and have loved this time resistant music. I have always loved your reactions. Peace!!
My family is from the South, we still eat southern food, even though we live in the PNW now. Soul comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. Love your channel girl.
I just love your reactions. This was the music I grew up on and I so enjoy hearing (and seeing) your joy and appreciation of it. You have such a great way of describing how you’re feeling when you listen to this music. Keep those reactions coming. ❤
Bill Medley did a duet with Jennifer Warnes for the soundtrack for the hit film “Dirty Dancing”, which was titled “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”. It’s great. Bill is the only one still with us. Bobby Hatfield died in 2003 at the age of 63. He had a fatal heart attack, brought on by years of cocaine abuse. My favorite song of theirs is actually “Rock N’Rock Heaven”. Bill Medley changes the lyrics slightly in live shows-he now says BOBBY has a hell of a band! Bill’s still touring at 83!
What nonsense. I find it interesting that those close to him family and actual friends never saw him using or under the influence, but Internet gossips have their crazy imaginations. His cardiovascular issues were those of countless older men. The autopsy found he was a serious need of bypass surgery. The need for that surgery is caused by genetics and diet, not cocaine or anything else. As fate would have it, he had a doctor's appointment for after that tour. If it was before the tour, possibly, he would be hanging out with his grandchildren now instead of in his grave 20 years. That cocaine found in the autopsy (if it was actually there) was described by the medical examiner as a trace amount. But, hey, you go ahead and malign a good man. He was a fantastic singer, but I like that he was a devoted, loving husband and a loving, caring father even more.
OH Britt, you have yet to hear their number one hit You've Lost That Loving Feeling which became the most played radio song in music history. It is the 1965 black and white version that is iconic. Don't make yourself suffer any longer and do a reaction to it right away. Also, you need hear their version of I Just Want To Make Love To You, probably the best panty dropping song of all time. My wife and I saw them twice in concert in the sixties in Anaheim, and Bill Medley solo at his own club in Huntington Beach in the eighties and they were all exceptional performances. These guys were the best of the best in their day.
no auto tune - no pyro, no dancers just 2 guys on a stage & a flawless performance - PURE TALENT - many a girl lost their resolve slow dancing to these guys!! The 60's had such romantic music - check out "Slow Dancing" by Johnny Rivers!!!!!! PDC!!!!!
I grew up listening to these guys in the 60's my big sister bought all of their albums. When Bobby Hatfield died his partner Bill Medley just sadly cried and grieved. So did I. But thanks to YT the generations now can listen to all the stuff we had.
Girl you are so sweet! it is so fun to watch a young kid like you enjoy some of this music almost lost to time. For sure inspired by many black, Soul artists of the time.
Their music was called "blue eyed soul"; and they got their name from a group of black marines at a concert near a marine base in California when the marines called out "That was Righteous, Brothers".
Your reaction is amazing. I'm an old white guy and I grew up with this music. My mom would always play music. You named a couple. Smokey Robinson, the O Jays, The Temptations. So many others. Amazing music. Thank you for reacting to such a wonderful song.
Ditto for me as well on all points. All that food Britt listed was just normal menu items for my family growing up. Never cared for the greens (collards, spinach, turnip) but it was just one of those kid preference things as they were served fairly routinely. I think the food is more of a southern culture thing rather than racial culture. At 70, I've learned to eat my spinach too. 🙂
That's how they came up with there name because of their sole sounding music. The term back in the 60's was that they sounded so Righteous. The rest rest is history.
In my time we called it "Blue Eyed Soul" young lady. I just watched your reaction to Bobby Hatfield's "Unchained Melody". I was hoping you would react to this one to see the great Bill Medley let it out on this song. I'm happy to see you enjoyed the song, and the look on your face told the story. BTW, since you enjoyed the Rightrous Brothers so much I'm going to name you an honorary "Boomer".😉
Another of their Live performances. 1966 - no auto tune here either - as with the rest of their Live performances. Just pure talent, soulful singing, beautiful lyrics and baritone/3 octave tenor harmony! Righteous Brothers!!
"Blue-eyed Soul" is what they were known for! Bill Medley is the tall one, and was good friends with Elvis in the 70's. Bobby Hatfield is the shorter one, the one who sang "Unchained Melody" solo on the Andy Williams Show in the 60's. Incredible ranges; beautiful voices! By the way, you described a Southern Sunday afternoon dinner to a tee (sweet tea, that is!) LOL!
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are the songwriters who wrote incredible Pop, R&B, and country. Their songs were recorded by the Supremes, Ronettes, and one of my favorites Dolly Partons here you come again. Linda Ronstadt, the Pointer Sisters, the Everly Brothers, Dione Warwick, and Bett Midler, all recorded songs this duo wrote.
I just love watching your reactions. You got it goin on. I was a teenager when the Righteous Brothers were huge. ( They are still huge in my book ). Of course, there was no MTV or music videos. In the beginning, we all thought they were black. And we all loved them. When ever there was a dance or a party, you could put money on their songs being played and we slow danced and made out to their music. I still, to this day ( and I'm in my 70's now ) get goose bumps when I hear them. So thank you for listening and reacting to them. Bobby has passed and Bill is in his 80's. But their music will last forever.
My big sister was 15 when the Righteous Brothers came along. She actually got to see them perform live at a Southern Cal teen club before they really hit it big. Donna maintained a serious crush on Bill Medley (the taller one) for many years and I was treated to their music from the little portable hi-fi in her bedroom; although it was a little muted through the wall between our rooms. If our parents weren't present, it would rock the house!
Bobby Hatfield had the preppy, 50s/60s proper white boy, highly-trained, tenor voice and Bill Medley had a pure, across the tracks, blues juke joint powerful baritone voice; they mixed together and the best of both came out in the finished product.
Bill, tall, dark, and handsome, is a Baritone, Bobby, the cute blond is the Tenor. You will never hear a better duo. Perfection. Bobby is gone from us. But he left us a legacy of beautiful music. Bill is still singing at the age of 82. They would each do solo work on their albums. Solo or duo, no one could touch them!
I was a senior in high school when I got my first album of theirs. I still have several of them all these years later. It’s good to see young people fall for them too!
They look so suave and handsome. Early days they played the late shows in Vegas. Frank Sinatra took a liking to them and used to bring his friends to watch the brothers after he was done performing for the night. He took them under his wing and referred to them as " the boys". The Righteous Brothers said that is how they learned to be entertainers and not just singers. They got to know the Rat Pack. A some juicy tales in Bill Medley's book about their early times in Vegas.
GREAT REACTION!! The genre at the time was called blue eyed soul. Bill Medley (the tall one) is a baritone, and Bobby Hatfield is a tenor/contra tenor. You really need to check out them singing You'll Never Walk Alone - very short, but superb!
Absolutely love your reaction to this classic by one of the best, if not the best, duos from the 60s; my teenage years. Yep, they got soul in their voices. They were close friends with one of my favorites from back then, James Brown.
Britt, I do really enjoy your creative "analyzing" and descriptions. That is, in my opinion, the most interesting part of your "reactions." I just keep saving the links for a quiet afternoon when I need some music... and some more music... whether its "blue eyed soul" or any of dozens of other varieties. 😄
My mom loved to tell the story of their arrival on the music scene. Obviously, people just heard music on the radio back then. When their music was 1st being released, everyone thought that they were black. When they actually made a TV appearance, people were so shocked! Lol You hit the nail on the head saying "soul". You are just saying this while I'm typing! 😂😂 She said that the exact opposite happened with Charley Pride.
The smaller guy is Bobby Hatfield and he is the tenor. Bill Medley has the deep baritone voice. Amazing team and the name given to them by Marines at a club who said they were just “ righteous” and they took that name! Bill is still alive and Bobby has passed away. This song is 60 years old almost. Too good 💞🙏💞
Ahh, that "righteous" blue-eyed soul! Thanks for your reaction.
Talent! Pure talent!
I love it when Bill throws his voice down in the gravel and kicks it around some. This was our 'make out' music.
Throws down in the gravel and kicks it around some, haha great explanation!
Ha! Yup.
Amazing how many women have fallen for these two Brothers over the years... Hell, over the decades... just by listening to them. They had that magic indeed!
Almost 60 years later and the young talk about its soul. That is how you know that these were special.
We were blessed back in this day
I'm 74, and back in the day there were no black radio stations, or white radio stations, all music was played on every station. We got to enjoy the best of black music and white music, we were color blind, and I'm glad of it, we had the BEST of both worlds.
76 & agree!
I listened to a Detroit channel back in the day and I have loved the soul music every since I miss it
68 here, this is the start of my music experimental journey. Loved this and still do!!
I’m only 60 with three older siblings. I definitely grew up listening to this.
Their music has long been called "blue-eyed soul" - Be well and happy, Duke
Your is THE best reaction That I have seen for this song. They were "righteous".
and that's why they called it "blue eyed soul".
I get a kick out of watching young people discover some older music and realize how good it is/was. Quality (in anything) is timeless.
“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” will blow your mind! Love you Britt! ❤️🔥
She has not done "You've lost that loving feeling" yet?
@@jeffnovack1321 Not yet! I’m sure she’ll catch up soon, right?!
OMG the Righteous Brothers. When they came out when I was in high school in 1964. We fell in love with their voices and music. They were so awesome! I still have their vinyl record albums in my collection. I'm 74 yrs old and still play their greatest hits CD in my car. ❤❤❤❤
Without a doubt my generation had the greatest music....60's, 70's and some of the 80's Color didn't matter....great music was just that and we appreciated it then and still do. Now it's time for your generation to enjoy it.
Bless you for the wonderful way you look a music for what it is....a message to all of our souls.
Whenever I find somebody that has never heard of the righteous brothers, I always recommend their video for "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"... The Black and White version, not the later version in color... I firmly believe that that is the perfect intro to this iconic duo...
They start out in shadow, and you only see their silhouettes... Then Bill (The tall one) starts singing in his rich, deep baritone voice... Then they bring the lights up and shows them... I have seen several first time reactors lose their minds when they see they are white... Then they really lose their minds in the last verse once Bobby stops singing back up and steps up to show off his own vocals... Even the ones who noticed Bobby can sing too are totally blown away... Priceless to see...
It is the ultimate introduction song, better then ANY other song they have for this purpose... Just for those revelations in that performance... Sets them up perfectly for the greatness that lies ahead in this rabbit hole... An entire arsenal of killer songs/performances...
Also, the song you heard before was "Unchained Melody"... Most people who say they don't know it recognize it once they hear it... They just didn't know the name of the song... Bill didn't think it would be a hit, so he didn't "Waste his time" with it... Bobby made it the best known, most successful cover of that song... Literally thousands of artists have recorded it. The original version was from the 1955 movie "Unchained"...
Gotta, gotta, gotta do their “You’ve lost that lovin feeling!
(Glad you pulled the essence of this song-despite the poor mixing-band was way too prominent …)
Everything you said I agree with
I agree 100%
Bill knew it was a hit! Andy Williams had a script for them, so he could make a “joke.” Bill produced the studio version. I think he also played piano on it.
The Righteous Brothers were know as "Blue-eyed Soul". They are/were one of a kind. I loved this time of music as I was growing up. I'm thrilled you are finding these precious gems of music. There are thousands more.
You've Lost that Lovin Feeling is their signature. You'll be blown away Britt.
They weren't really brothers, but Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield were most definitely righteous, defining and perhaps even inspiring the term "blue-eyed Soul" in the mid-'60s. Bobby Hatfield was born on August 10th, 1940 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and Bill Medley was born on September 19th, the same year in Santa Ana, California. When Medley and Hatfield combined forces in 1962, they emerged from regional groups The Paramours and The Variations. In fact, they kept The Paramours billing for their first single. Thinking of a new name, the pair remembered the night they sang in front of a group of U.S. Marines. After their set, one of the Marines shouted out, "That's righteous brothers!" and the name stuck.
slight correction "Blue-eyed Brothers of Soul"
They have a great amount of music. Im sure you will seek them out now. You are going to be really happy you did.
So that's where they got their name........
An incredible sound from either, but together the harmonies!!!!!!!!!!!
Blue eyed soul brothers per Bill Medley interview@@duanetelesha
Never made the connection until reading the comments that they were called 'blue eyed soul' We have a local band called 'Blue Eyed Soul' so it all fits together now.
The Big Man with the deep voice is the one and only Bill Medley. He is still alive and singing today.
Amen. Rest in Peace Bobby
We Boomers named them Blue Eyed Soul. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing something from the Righteous Brothers! I was a teenager all through the 60's so I loved them! A LOT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm so happy that today's young'uns are listening to our music! We just had so much GREAT music. Music for the ages. 😂❤❤❤❤
Greetings from Kansas USA 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
no doubt the greatest duo in any era or genre
Blue eyed soul at its best
I am approaching 74. I am so thankful to have experienced the 60s and 70s first hand AND to see young people, such as you, discovering what I consider to have been the high water mark, so far, of American music.
I like to see reactions from people who are amazed at the talent of The Righteous Brothers. They had soul.
They called that music Blue-eyed Soul for a reason.
Early to mid 1960's. No computers. No Autotune software. They actually had to be able to sing. Thank you. I love your reactions.
they didn't even have microphones
@@billwalker7556 Directional boom microphones above their heads (and out of camera shot). Developed specifically for the late 50's to mid 60's television era. Cheers from Oz.
@@mikeparkes7922 but audio was not near the quality of today. They used boom Mics you could occasionally see on TV shows.
@@billwalker7556 Granted. As a former television cameraman, I can tell you that the microphone boom operator was ALWAYS told off for that (and sometimes fired), as we organised shots and boom placements in rehearsal. In a live show it was "wing it and cross your fingers".
@@mikeparkes7922 the first tv show was televised in 1928. I'm old but not that old. I'm talking mostly about sit com's in the 50's and 60's. I'm sure the equipment was not sophicated and you could occasionally see the boom mic.
even in old reruns shown today in those old shows you can occasionally see them. part of the nastaligia of those old shows.
The one and only BILL MEDLEY! The best baritone in rock history. It was called, blue eyed soul. My sister would just swoon when Bill would sing. Their version of the Carol King written JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE is awesome. Thanks Britt!
This was the birth of “Blue Eyed Soul.” And yeah, Pop told me a couple of his friends refused to believe the Righteous Brothers were white until they saw them on TV.
Bill and Bobby just took a song and knocked it out of the park! A fan gave them the name straight out of the audience .
You nailed it with the "soul" comment. The Righteous Brothers were the definition of "blue eyed soul" in the 1960's. In fact, even today, when musicians (and even fans) think of the term "blue-eyed soul," they think of the Righteous Brothers. There really is no comparison.
The Righteous brothers had so much talent,incredible singers who melted together like strawberries and cream ,
Raw talent ❤
LOL !!! I’m White and 76 years old and always loved ALL their songs. We had so many great voices back then. But, I have a confession to make. I never actually saw them perform until recently on TH-cam. My first reaction was, WHAT? They’re not Black????? All these loooong years I thought they were Black. True story!
The Righteous Brothers 's songs were everywhere in a teen's life in the 60's. Nobody sang love songs better except maybe Elvis. As a teen then I can say all my friend's both girls and boys played their songs often at home on our record players!
❤yes! No glitz and glamour, pure talent!!!😂💕
Glad we can still enjoy them!! 🎶
I had such a big crush on Bill the tall one, I loved his voice and it just vibrates your heart. Connie 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Proof the best music in history has already been made.
I second that.
I’m 77 and we had all kinds of seasoning and loved it all. We were color blind then gratefully so . I miss those days.
Best dou ever. Caught their act live. 79 years old still chokes me up to hear real unedited music.
I have the privilege of growing up with this music
You young lady are so gracious with your compliments. I grew up with the Righteous Brothers and have loved this time resistant music. I have always loved your reactions. Peace!!
My family is from the South, we still eat southern food, even though we live in the PNW now. Soul comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. Love your channel girl.
The kings of Blue-Eyed Soul ! Righteous!
I love your reactions! We were lucky in the 60's to get soul both black and blue eyed! All wonderful.
Thank you for reacting to the Righteous Brothers Britt. They are amazing!
1964/65 walking through my dorm, half the radios are playing the Brothers. We did have the best music.
Bobby Hatfield & Bill Medley. www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=righteous+brothers
Do you know how many babies were made because of these brother's songs? And of all colors!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
I just love your reactions. This was the music I grew up on and I so enjoy hearing (and seeing) your joy and appreciation of it.
You have such a great way of describing how you’re feeling when you listen to this music.
Keep those reactions coming. ❤
No auto tune, no mixing - just awesome voices!
These boys taught us, young teens, what love was and wasn’t all about!!! And we melted!!!
Bill Medley did a duet with Jennifer Warnes for the soundtrack for the hit film “Dirty Dancing”, which was titled “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life”. It’s great. Bill is the only one still with us. Bobby Hatfield died in 2003 at the age of 63. He had a fatal heart attack, brought on by years of cocaine abuse. My favorite song of theirs is actually “Rock N’Rock Heaven”. Bill Medley changes the lyrics slightly in live shows-he now says BOBBY has a hell of a band! Bill’s still touring at 83!
So very sad that drug abuse takes so many extremely talented folks from us.
I love that song! I'm glad that he does that. It fits and Bobby should be recognized.
What nonsense. I find it interesting that those close to him family and actual friends never saw him using or under the influence, but Internet gossips have their crazy imaginations.
His cardiovascular issues were those of countless older men. The autopsy found he was a serious need of bypass surgery. The need for that surgery is caused by genetics and diet, not cocaine or anything else. As fate would have it, he had a doctor's appointment for after that tour. If it was before the tour, possibly, he would be hanging out with his grandchildren now instead of in his grave 20 years.
That cocaine found in the autopsy (if it was actually there) was described by the medical examiner as a trace amount. But, hey, you go ahead and malign a good man.
He was a fantastic singer, but I like that he was a devoted, loving husband and a loving, caring father even more.
OH Britt, you have yet to hear their number one hit You've Lost That Loving Feeling which became the most played radio song in music history. It is the 1965 black and white version that is iconic. Don't make yourself suffer any longer and do a reaction to it right away. Also, you need hear their version of I Just Want To Make Love To You, probably the best panty dropping song of all time. My wife and I saw them twice in concert in the sixties in Anaheim, and Bill Medley solo at his own club in Huntington Beach in the eighties and they were all exceptional performances. These guys were the best of the best in their day.
no auto tune - no pyro, no dancers just 2 guys on a stage & a flawless performance - PURE TALENT - many a girl lost their resolve slow dancing to these guys!! The 60's had such romantic music - check out "Slow Dancing" by Johnny Rivers!!!!!! PDC!!!!!
I love the way you show your appreciation for true talent and greatness.
Just love your reactions to hearing the music from my youth!
These guys touch ur soul with their voices.where have all the singers gone???
I think you might spontaneously combust when you hear them sing “I Just Want to Make Love to You”.
I just searched her channel and she's done this one as well.
isnt that by foghat
@@robertkern9911 Same name, different song.
Too many male reactors refer to the “romance” in their songs. No no no! That ain’t it . . .
I concur
These two were freaking incredible together
I grew up listening to these guys in the 60's my big sister bought all of their albums. When Bobby Hatfield died his partner Bill Medley just sadly cried and grieved. So did I. But thanks to YT the generations now can listen to all the stuff we had.
They called it blue eyed soul in the day, you arent the only one with that reaction.
Ebb Tide is another of their classics.
Girl you are so sweet! it is so fun to watch a young kid like you enjoy some of this music almost lost to time. For sure inspired by many black, Soul artists of the time.
Their music was called "blue eyed soul"; and they got their name from a group of black marines at a concert near a marine base in California when the marines called out "That was Righteous, Brothers".
Britt…..another one of Their Top songs is “YOU LOST THAT LOVING FEELING”, You might like that Song. Thank You for this Video.
Your reactions are great, Britt. And we appreciate your singing background comments. Good job.
The black and white version of "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" is their classic super song. It's amazing!
This is the kind of music I grew up with
Your reaction is amazing. I'm an old white guy and I grew up with this music. My mom would always play music. You named a couple. Smokey Robinson, the O Jays, The Temptations. So many others. Amazing music. Thank you for reacting to such a wonderful song.
Ditto for me as well on all points. All that food Britt listed was just normal menu items for my family growing up. Never cared for the greens (collards, spinach, turnip) but it was just one of those kid preference things as they were served fairly routinely. I think the food is more of a southern culture thing rather than racial culture. At 70, I've learned to eat my spinach too. 🙂
Don't be racist
The Dynamic Duo never disappoints. Their the greatest duo ever!!!!!
They got their name from an early gig where a guy in the audience stood up after one of their numbers and hollered, "That's righteous brother!"
That's how they came up with there name because of their sole sounding music. The term back in the 60's was that they sounded so Righteous. The rest rest is history.
They were (and are) MAGICAL!.
I’m 72, this never gets old.
In my time we called it "Blue Eyed Soul" young lady. I just watched your reaction to Bobby Hatfield's "Unchained Melody". I was hoping you would react to this one to see the great Bill Medley let it out on this song. I'm happy to see you enjoyed the song, and the look on your face told the story. BTW, since you enjoyed the Rightrous Brothers so much I'm going to name you an honorary "Boomer".😉
What you described as soul food is what all Southerners eat. They had great voices and were talented. I loved your reactions and that beautiful smile.
Another of their Live performances. 1966 - no auto tune here either - as with the rest of their Live performances. Just pure talent, soulful singing, beautiful lyrics and baritone/3 octave tenor harmony! Righteous Brothers!!
"Blue-eyed Soul" is what they were known for! Bill Medley is the tall one, and was good friends with Elvis in the 70's. Bobby Hatfield is the shorter one, the one who sang "Unchained Melody" solo on the Andy Williams Show in the 60's. Incredible ranges; beautiful voices! By the way, you described a Southern Sunday afternoon dinner to a tee (sweet tea, that is!) LOL!
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are the songwriters who wrote incredible Pop, R&B, and country. Their songs were recorded by the Supremes, Ronettes, and one of my favorites Dolly Partons here you come again. Linda Ronstadt, the Pointer Sisters, the Everly Brothers, Dione Warwick, and Bett Midler, all recorded songs this duo wrote.
They had soul cause they were from the south 😊 Wish those days still existed honestly. Wasn't my time but id have loved to be in that generation.
Back in the day, this was called "blue-eyed soul."
I just love watching your reactions. You got it goin on. I was a teenager when the Righteous Brothers were huge. ( They are still huge in my book ). Of course, there was no MTV or music videos. In the beginning, we all thought they were black. And we all loved them. When ever there was a dance or a party, you could put money on their songs being played and we slow danced and made out to their music. I still, to this day ( and I'm in my 70's now ) get goose bumps when I hear them. So thank you for listening and reacting to them. Bobby has passed and Bill is in his 80's. But their music will last forever.
The term "Blue Eyed Soul" was coined to describe this Duo. They helped change the world...For the Better.
Rumor had it the birth rate always spiked nine months after they released a new song. 😍
LOL!
My big sister was 15 when the Righteous Brothers came along. She actually got to see them perform live at a Southern Cal teen club before they really hit it big. Donna maintained a serious crush on Bill Medley (the taller one) for many years and I was treated to their music from the little portable hi-fi in her bedroom; although it was a little muted through the wall between our rooms. If our parents weren't present, it would rock the house!
The 60s was heavenly. The greatest single decade of history.
The 70s was the best 2000s the worst ever!!
Bobby Hatfield had the preppy, 50s/60s proper white boy, highly-trained, tenor voice and Bill Medley had a pure, across the tracks, blues juke joint powerful baritone voice; they mixed together and the best of both came out in the finished product.
Bobby was a counter tenor, 4 octave range
Bill, tall, dark, and handsome, is a Baritone, Bobby, the cute blond is the Tenor. You will never hear a better duo. Perfection. Bobby is gone from us. But he left us a legacy of beautiful music. Bill is still singing at the age of 82. They would each do solo work on their albums. Solo or duo, no one could touch them!
They were pretty damned great then... as they are, still, today. What a fantastic pairing of voices and souls!! Glad you reacted to them... again!
Totally soulfully great music loved by all colors.
They use their fingers for timing the harmony...a trick modern singers need to relearn.
It's always a fun time watching you reacting to the songs, you are a joy😊
I was a senior in high school when I got my first album of theirs. I still have several of them all these years later. It’s good to see young people fall for them too!
They look so suave and handsome. Early days they played the late shows in Vegas. Frank Sinatra took a liking to them and used to bring his friends to watch the brothers after he was done performing for the night. He took them under his wing and referred to them as " the boys". The Righteous Brothers said that is how they learned to be entertainers and not just singers. They got to know the Rat Pack. A some juicy tales in Bill Medley's book about their early times in Vegas.
Kid your heart felt smooth grove commentary is on point!
Well done kid! Much respect!
GREAT REACTION!! The genre at the time was called blue eyed soul. Bill Medley (the tall one) is a baritone, and Bobby Hatfield is a tenor/contra tenor. You really need to check out them singing You'll Never Walk Alone - very short, but superb!
Absolutely love your reaction to this classic by one of the best, if not the best, duos from the 60s; my teenage years. Yep, they got soul in their voices. They were close friends with one of my favorites from back then, James Brown.
"Perfect combination of Hot & Cold. Sweet & Sour. Sugar & Spice." Best description yet of the Righteous Brothers and their music.
Britt, I do really enjoy your creative "analyzing" and descriptions. That is, in my opinion, the most interesting part of your "reactions." I just keep saving the links for a quiet afternoon when I need some music... and some more music... whether its "blue eyed soul" or any of dozens of other varieties. 😄
One of my favorite songs! Beautiful. It makes me cry every time.
saw them twice in concert and yes they were that good
The Righteous Bros. were the catalyst for the phrase 'blue eyed soul'.
My mom loved to tell the story of their arrival on the music scene. Obviously, people just heard music on the radio back then. When their music was 1st being released, everyone thought that they were black. When they actually made a TV appearance, people were so shocked! Lol
You hit the nail on the head saying "soul". You are just saying this while I'm typing! 😂😂
She said that the exact opposite happened with Charley Pride.
Thanks Britt ! Love your perspective :-)
The smaller guy is Bobby Hatfield and he is the tenor. Bill Medley has the deep baritone voice. Amazing team and the name given to them by Marines at a club who said they were just “ righteous” and they took that name! Bill is still alive and Bobby has passed away. This song is 60 years old almost. Too good 💞🙏💞
Britt YOU are our inspiration. Absolutely loved your interpretations of one of our legends of the 60's.