They got their name "The Righteous Brothers" from black Marines from the El Toro Marine base who used to visit the local Los Angeles night clubs. When they saw the RB perform, they loved their sound so much they started calling them righteous brothers. At the end of one performance a black Marine stood up and shouted, "that was righteous, brothers". And the name stuck.
Actually, the club and the base were in Orange county, not Los Angeles. Calling them righteous brothers wasn't a one-time event; it was an ongoing thing. The played at that club for several months. They needed a name when recording "Little Latin Lupe Lu" as a duo (without the rest of the of The Paramours). They had to put a name on the record so Bobby suggested they use the name the marines were calling them. Edited to add the name of the club. It was John's Black Derby in Santa Ana.
They also did “Soul and Inspiration”, another blue eyed soul song. They did a good job of belting out that song. Thanks guys for reacting to the old songs. 😊
The youngsters are discovering the music of their Grandmother's and Grandfather's and they like it. Rediscovering the music of the 60-70-80-90's. The best music.
40 year old black girl here! I grew up off all all music and this was one of my faves❤ Love me some Barbara Streisand, Bee Gees, Beatles, Elvis, Olivia Newton John and ETC!!! Music lights the soul❤❤❤❤
I’m a 70 year old white man and it brings me great joy to see a group of young African-American men have the same emotion and amazement that I did when I first heard this song back in 19 65❤
God, yes! We certainly loved the Motown sound, and before that there were the likes of the Platters, etc... all great Black musicians! Our music IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST, no matter who was playing it or what color they were! :)
@@saliseydelmounce8908 Yes white people loved Motown the black singers of that era, but unfortunately those wonderful black singers still could not walk in the front door, they had to walk in the the back door, And in same places they couldn't even get in! Sad but true!
I love the fact that you guys pointed out that all these singers were not singing with the assistance of AUTO-TUNE THANK YOU TRUE RAW AND PERFECT SINGING CAPABILITY!
The Righteous Brothers appealed to YOUNG people when they performed. The reason we OLD people love them so much is because we fell in love with them when we were young.
I was born in the 80s and I love this music. I love all soul and Motown. I'm English btw. I used to listen to club, house music when I was young in the 2000s but I think when I got to about 28 I started listening to Queen, soul, every genre basically. I love a lot of early 80s and 70s stuff that I totally missed out on and I've decided music on the whole is no where near as good as back in the day. Only newer stuff I like is Adele. 🌻🌼💐 Love from the UK x
@@Emma-kz8fs I'm at the other end to you, born in mid-fifties. It's so good to see a whole new generation enjoying the music I loved as a child. It's a true test of the quality of the music and singing if you still love it all these years later. From England 💐
These songs were a tiny bit before I knew what falling in love even was...! But I bet many a couple fell in love before he shipped off to the service, in the 60s, with Righteous Brothers as the soundtrack ♡♡♡♡
It warms this Italian grandmother's heart to see all you beautiful young men as you watch, respect and appreciate the music of my generation. Thank you for sharing!! Brings back many memories.
This Clip is one of the best songs that has been made! This is a was a classic song that did start some or even your most popular events so some Show respect!......lol
My mother was born in 1954 she’s 71 today and I’m 33. I grew up with all of this. The greatest memories when she’d blast these oldies. Gives me chills watching others hear this for the first time.
Guys I promise you women still get the chills when they hear these guys sing this song …AND Unchained Melody is the absolutely most beautiful love song ever recorded…Ever!!!
@eawe in fact, they were told dont dance to any songs by The Rightous Brothers, many a young lady had to change their undies after listening to these songs.
The tallest brother voice has the sound of THUNDER..... It's such a a blessing to be able to listen their songs and watch them in videos..... in 2024!! I love it!
No gimmicks,no makeup,no naked girls, no fireworks or light shows. Nothing to distract a person and mask mediocrity like today's music. All you have is a duet of singers and a band. They're selling you ONLY on the most important elements of performing..... THE VOCALS AND THE. MUSIC! These guys are the real deal and free of any studio tricks, electronic gadgets or any of that other b******* that they pass off as music today!! The Righteous Brothers and they are indeed RIGHTEOUS!!!
@@OriginalPuro no one's afraid of words but half of these rappers have the IQ of a tick and their lyrics are trash. The shock effect of using curse words is juvenile and childish. Like that spectacle that pig Rihanna put on last week. No one needs to do that to sell a record if they're good
*Hey hey!!* Vietnam veteran here (female too!) we had the BEST music 60's and 70s brings back memories hard to think that was over 50 years ago! Enjoy your youth!
I'm a 63 d year old woman. Love these songs. Don't matter what color we are. We still can enjoy some good music. Stay safe in this world young men. God bless.
I'm in my seventies now, and I still can sing that song word for word. I adored the Righteous Brothers! Love this kind of honest talent. No auto-tune, no computerized fixing...they were just plain talented! WOW!
Every woman wants to be loved like the way they sing...sigh. Not just a quick tumble in the sheets, but a love that connects 2 people for decades and decades. Have always loved this song. Glad to see young men hearing it and appreciating the huge talent of the RB!😊💖
Hearing Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield for the first time is like seeing the ocean in person for the first time. Nothing will ever replace it. Great reaction fellas. I saw it moving through you.
They were known as "blue eyes soul". Bill and Bobby blended so well together, Bill is a baritone; Bobby was a counter tenor. Bobby did solos, unchained melody, ebb tide, summertime and other songs as well. No autotune, just pure talent. Bill is still with us, sadly Bobby passed in 2003. He is dearly missed, but we still have his 🎶.
Check out his version of the classic Ella Fitzgerald "summertime", you will be pleasantly surprised. He puts his own spin on this classic, it definitely shows his octave range. Also take a look see at "ebb tide" very well done, only the way bobby sang a song whatever genre of 🎶 it may be. Can you imagine time goes by quickly, he has be gone 20 years, dearly missed. What a blessed individual with such a "gifted" voice.
@@willzimjohn Actually, it wasn't lip-synced. Some one replaced the live audio with the studio recording 🤦🏼♀️. The original live performance is available on TH-cam complete with screaming girls.
@@willzimjohn In an interview, they said something like Spector was wearing them out, but they didn't mind because they could see each time it was getting better. When Spector had a concept in his head, he wouldn't quit until the singers got it. Too bad they couldn't get inside his head to understand what he wanted in the beginning of the sessions. The wild high "please" near the end was a Bobby ad lib as was the ending of Ebb Tide. Spector was always waving guns around. Don't recall which recording session it was but Darlene Love just refused to sing until the guns disappeared.
No autotune, indeed, but a very special, new kind of recording stuff for that time! It's called "wall of sound". You might wanna check this stuff on wikipedia.
I still get chills hearing this song. They were amazing. You'd be surprised how many white men had such soulful voices back then. I'm 64.5 and grew up on all of this. Motown blew it all out of the water. I miss those days for sure. Music definitely brought us together.
This is *the* most requested song on the radio for the past 30 years! BIll Medley sings baritone and Bobby Hatfield sings tenor and counter-tenor (not falsetto!) Their harmony is perfect! Check out Soul and Inspiration next. I know you listened to Bobby's solo of Unchained Melody already. Bill sang Time of My Life in the movie Dirty Dancing (1987, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey). You guys would love that movie if you haven't seen it.
I'm totally dating myself - I loved that movie when it first came out. Then I meant to recommend it to someone for the dance scenes, and reviewed the story line. And I shook my head over my younger self. Won't recommend the full movie. Dance scenes still great. 😉
Actually, it was the most played single on American radio of the 20th century; in those 36-years it swept away all the songs from 1900 until its release and it was played over 8,000,000 times, I've no idea what the overseas numbers might have been
Bill Medly ( the guy on the right)also sang the lead song from Dirty Dancing. I’ve had the time of my life with Jennifer Warne. You had to really be good back in the day. I happy to have grown up with the music. Real voices real bands. Glad you guys liked it!
When you said "no gadgets", why did I hear Moly from Friday After Next - " You don't need those fidget gadgets". They sure didn't need ANY enhancement, the talent speaks for itself. RIP Bobby Hatfield
Hey. Ol’ white lady here. I don’t remember the first time I heard this. But, I can feel it again watching you guys hear it for the first time. My heart is just bursting right now.❤
“The Righteous Brothers” are considered by most to be the Greatest Male Vocal Duo Of All Time. I agree. Between Bill Medley’s Lows and Bobby Hatfield’s Highs they can hit every note on an 73 key piano. No other male singers can do that. Legendary. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ was the most played song on radio in the 20th Century "Unchained Melody" - Bobby Hatfield Live 1965 Andy Williams Show (with his mother sitting right behind him) Considered by most as The Greatest Live Male Vocal Performance In History... I agree. Bobby’s use of “Runs” is masterful. He created the style and set the table that all others have fed off of for decades. 7 notes just to say the word “I” is melodic brilliance. Their name came from doing a show near a marine base in So Calif and a black marine said to them…. You two guys are Righteous Brothers. Often referred to as "Blue Eyed Soul' In 1983, in Newport Beach O.C. Calif. Bill and Bobby at the Jolly Roger Restaurant . I was 13 feet away for... "Unchained Melody"- "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" - "Soul And Inspiration".... They were perfect, awesome, amazing, incredible......
I'm 72 grew up in the 60's to this music and still love it above all else. Check out Otis Redding's "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" if you haven't heard it.
I really think that any woman in the world who had this song sung to her personally, would bring back the loving feeling before the song even ended....thank you for reacting to this. It's a beautiful song, so romantic. Their voices are phenomenal. I enjoy you all so very much
I was 16 when this song came out & I am 75 now, glad to see you guys loving this duo & their singing abilities. No special effects just pure clean voices. You made my day, thanks guys.
In 1965 my high school sweetheart & love of my life, Sharon, and I, saw them at the Community Concourse in San Diego. The place was packed. Black & White folks were there. They came out in tuxedos & had an orchestra. WOW. After the first song the whole crowd was looking at each other like they couldn't believe just how good they sounded. When they sang Little Latin Lupe Lou, people were standing and dancing in place. Everyone was smiling & singing along. It was a night i will NEVER FORGET. After the concert Sharon and I went to our favorite parking spot. Back then everyone had a favorite place to oo and. hmmmm. .MAKE OUT.😁 That was the icing on the cake. I went into the USAF. & off to Vietnam. She got married & I got married but we ALWAYS kept in touch..We had that special FIRST LOVE you never forget. Her husband recently died & I am divorced. We are in different states but when talking on the phone, it's still there. God maybe has a plan for us to be together after all these years. She still is so beautiful to me. I am still in great shape after being an athlete & gym rat my entire life...& don't need viagra either. Our plans aren't always God's plans. Aee shall see soon when we meet face to face again. Here recent photo is awesome. If you pray, pray for us. God may give us some years together
The Righteous Brothers are my favorite group to watch people react too, for obvious reasons! They called them the Blue Eyed Soul because for some skinny white dudes, they could *SING*. Growing up in Metro Detroit I was raised on a steady stream of Motown and oldies. I remember the first time hearing this song as a little girl and getting goosebumps. I get them every time I listen to this song.
It was a black DJ in Philly, Georgie Woods, who coined the term blue-eyed soul just for them. (They both have blue eyes.) He would call them "his blue-eyed soul brothers" when introducing one of their songs.
I love seeing younger people rediscovering older music. The Righteous Brothers were such an amazing duo. Bill Medley (the bass) is still alive and will be on tour this winter!
I'm glad to hear that, because every time I see one of these reactions, I think, "I hope Bill Medley is watching these kids reacting to him and Bobby and getting knocked out."
I was 13 when this hit the radio airwaves in ‘64. The Righteous Brothers were HUGE!…and we absolutely screamed when their 45 played at the sock-hops. They were most definitely swoon worthy.
You guy's have no idea what you missed! The 60's through 80's , even the 90's was incredible. Always rockin ! We had awesome tunes to rock to. I'm 67 and still rockin! Righteous Brothers, Chubby Checkers, Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, Journey, Pink Floyd, just to name a few. You guy's seem to like music and I feel bad that you actually missed those years!!! Rock on forever!
@@saliseydelmounce8908 I love the 80's. You can't Just band the whole decade in to one thought. Every decade has shitty music and every decade has timeless classics.
One of the greatest songs ever made. I'm so glad you found it. I'm a white boy, now 60, and when I grew up, this was how I saw myself. My soul was always there.
They were both in their early 20s in this video. Bill Medley was 23 and still kicking today at 81 years old. Unfortunately we lost Bobby Hatfield years ago!
@@suzyhagerurbangarden2806 What song? I know Kenny Loggins wrote and performed the main song... Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes sang the title song for Dirty Dancing
You guys are beautiful listening to these brothers ❤️ for the first time. Way back decades we listened to them and watching all of you react to them is priceless.
These guys were the real deal.. I was 14 when this song was released.. it was a huge hit! I saw them during their 25th anniversary tour.. they were still great - still hitting all the notes! I appreciate seeing you guys enjoying them… us ‘oldies’ had the best music!! 😉
I'm 71 years old and Unchained Melody has been my favorite song 🎵 of all time. I love 💘 to think that we are sharing this group with this fine group of young adults for their first time. Right on Righteous Brothers. Rusty D.
I have to…. THANK ALL OF YOU AGAIN! Great music can be really old, or 20 years ago , or Today! But, when it’s 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥… it will Always be loved! I know you have so many requests, I’m just so glad you got to this! You guys are the BEST! 💖💕💞💖💕💞🎤
I was...1; but, AM radio in the 70s is where my music ed took root- it's my favorite, my go to for just listening. Plus family playing the LPs and 45s _ even some 73s 🎶🎵🤗
G'day boys I am Pete from Australia, I am a child of the 70's, back in our day there was no, oh they are pink, purple or what ever, it was just grove to music, cause there was so much fantastic music to enjoy, there was even a young Japanise bloke name of Kyu Sakamoto singing a song called Sukiyaki, sounds good, I reckon you blokes might like it, well guys take care, all the best Pete
Don't ever lose your love for music. Watching your reaction to the oldies is priceless This is my era and I will always have the music in my heart, Thank you for sharing.
Fire and Ice!!! PERFECT description. I’m old enough to be your grandma and never heard it better. You young men are truly awesome and give us old ones hope for this world and life! I love that you listen to all music. ❤
Hi guys, I am English and think you are all fab! Have you ever played Dusty Springfield songs? She was amazing too. The Righteous Brothers were Epic and their voices and song writing inimitable. Bravo to The Righteous Brothers, another awesome gem from America. Xxxx
Huge respect for you guys for checking out this stuff from way back and loving it. Im a child of the 1950s and experienced this huge explosion of talent emerge in the '60s. Saw the Righteous Brothers, the Stones, the Who, the Kinks, Hendricks, Otis, Dionne and hundreds of others - all live- and wonderful. So many memories- in tears now.... Thanks again and take care
I’m an old white guy. Grew up with the Righteous Brothers and so many other soulful talents. Great times back then. Love your videos guys, keep exploring
I am just knocked out by these guys! Their reaction is so incredibly open and honest! I am tracking down their other videos and you see the same thing - real appreciation for artists they had never heard of ("1964? My Mom wasn't even born then!!). Just great!
I’m fortunate to have baby boomer parents, so this is the music I grew up on listening to on our trips in the car, whether just to the grocery store or miles away for a day trip (which my Dad was famous for) or a week long camping trip. So glad that you guys get the opportunity to hear this wonderful song performed by these righteous men with their enchanting voices! And I love your Biggie poster…I’m a Big Papa fan too!
I loved it, absolutely loved it! when Bill and Bobby sing it's pure magic! I'm glad you got to see this one, I wish you had seen this one first, but you get the requests as they come! You are such a nice bunch of guys and happy every time you listen to any music, that's how it should be, music is the universal language! Keep those reactions coming I'm here for it!
I love the fact you guys are listening to this, shows you are open minded and willing to embrace music over all the year. Music brings everyone together. I a lot older then you young men, and grew up in Chicago. We used to have block parties and listen and dance with the whole neighborhood. Oh and the food, and watching our what we thought at the time our old dads running in the street playing football. We were just so free and didn't worry about much, and we never saw color. It didn't matter if it was your mom or not if one of got in trouble we were are in trouble, we just learned to duck and run. Loved those days, still love my old neighborhood, it's just to bad that some not so nice people took it over. You boys keep doing what your doing, introducing music from all generations to the younger kids coming up. Just maybe you will make a positive impact on them. Thank you.
Don't know who you fellows are. This is the first time I've seen y'all doing something on TH-cam. But you're playing my music from my day, and y'all seem to be enjoying that. That makes me happy, not because I think my music is better than your music. Music is music. Art is art. Love is love. But I'm happy to see someone enjoying something that gives me pleasure, and finding pleasure themselves. There's too much hurt in the world, and we need more love. I wasn't going to write anything, but I was watching all your eyes as the song was winding down, and y'all touched me. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. I start getting a feel for someone through their eyes. And I have to tell you: I looked at all y'alls eyes, and all I saw was the wonder of another human being seeing another part of the universe they'd never seen before. I come from a time and place when I can honestly say I love you. Take care. Be safe. And thank you for being human.
Three years before I was even born; this is one of those songs that people of EVERY generation likes; really loved seeing you guys like it as well!!! 😊
First time viewer and I love your reaction to this classic. Slightly before my time but I grew up listening in the 70s. This is such a wonderful contrast to the Righteous Brothers talent. Glad to see the classics are still being enjoyed by the younger generations.
I was a sophmore in college when this came out. Walk thru the dorm and half the radios you hear are playing the Righteous Bros. A senior closer to 80 than 70, I love hearing a new generation learning to appreciate 'our' music. Thank you.
I love watching these guys. They are younger than me, but there are so many songs they listen to that I knew when I was their age and I think how do they not know this song?!?! My mother loved music and I’m glad she exposed me to so much from an early age. I greatly appreciate my mother listening to all genres of music when I was very young.
They got their name "The Righteous Brothers" from black Marines from the El Toro Marine base who used to visit the local Los Angeles night clubs. When they saw the RB perform, they loved their sound so much they started calling them righteous brothers. At the end of one performance a black Marine stood up and shouted, "that was righteous, brothers". And the name stuck.
Actually, the club and the base were in Orange county, not Los Angeles. Calling them righteous brothers wasn't a one-time event; it was an ongoing thing. The played at that club for several months. They needed a name when recording "Little Latin Lupe Lu" as a duo (without the rest of the of The Paramours). They had to put a name on the record so Bobby suggested they use the name the marines were calling them. Edited to add the name of the club. It was John's Black Derby in Santa Ana.
Smh, I just commented that and right below you had just said this, I suck
They also did “Soul and Inspiration”, another blue eyed soul song. They did a good job of belting out that song. Thanks guys for reacting to the old songs. 😊
I did not know that 😮. Thank you for the info. Cool.
WOW! Learn something new every day. Thanks for the history lesson
As you said. No autotune, no shouting, no cursing, no showing off, no hogging the limelight, pure class.
And the nice thing... because of TH-cam, the younger generations get to rediscover these timeless classics again
Amen Gary Lee
No twerking hunching grabbing crotch or standing on edge of stage in a minidress and flashing...just pure talent
Well yeah, but Autotune and cursing were impossible back then.
America was a much classier place back then. People actually made an effort to look and act presentable when they went out into public.
Old white guy here... I love watching you young men "discovering" the music I grew up with.
The youngsters are discovering the music of their Grandmother's and Grandfather's and they like it. Rediscovering the music of the 60-70-80-90's. The best music.
Old white gal here and I agree. You guys are the BEST!!! Love your reactions. I think that you like the best music of all time
Same here
This Texas grandma is happy y'all are discovering some great music
40 year old black girl here! I grew up off all all music and this was one of my faves❤ Love me some Barbara Streisand, Bee Gees, Beatles, Elvis, Olivia Newton John and ETC!!! Music lights the soul❤❤❤❤
I’m a 70 year old white man and it brings me great joy to see a group of young African-American men have the same emotion and amazement that I did when I first heard this song back in 19 65❤
God, yes! We certainly loved the Motown sound, and before that there were the likes of the Platters, etc... all great Black musicians! Our music IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST, no matter who was playing it or what color they were! :)
@@saliseydelmounce8908 Yes white people loved Motown the black singers of that era, but unfortunately those wonderful black singers still could not walk in the front door, they had to walk in the the back door, And in same places they couldn't even get in! Sad but true!
@@MissyA1966 so agree. 🙏🙏🏾💜
Well said Michael👍🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
YES. We cut our teeth on Motown.. and we loved Blue Eyed Soul. I am so happy to see these young people love what we loved so much.
I love that this reaction is exactly how the Righteous Brothers got their name. 60 years later, and they still have the same effect on people.
I love the fact that you guys pointed out that all these singers were not singing with the assistance of AUTO-TUNE THANK YOU TRUE RAW AND PERFECT SINGING CAPABILITY!
Close your eyes listen this is soul music, doesn’t matter what skin color pure gold
We call it blue eyed Soul 👍
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You must love What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell cuz this is exactly how I feel about musical artists that sing from the soul.
WORD
Absolutely
The Righteous Brothers appealed to YOUNG people when they performed. The reason we OLD people love them so much is because we fell in love with them when we were young.
I was born in the 80s and I love this music. I love all soul and Motown. I'm English btw. I used to listen to club, house music when I was young in the 2000s but I think when I got to about 28 I started listening to Queen, soul, every genre basically. I love a lot of early 80s and 70s stuff that I totally missed out on and I've decided music on the whole is no where near as good as back in the day. Only newer stuff I like is Adele. 🌻🌼💐 Love from the UK x
@@Emma-kz8fs I'm at the other end to you, born in mid-fifties. It's so good to see a whole new generation enjoying the music I loved as a child. It's a true test of the quality of the music and singing if you still love it all these years later. From England 💐
These songs were a tiny bit before I knew what falling in love even was...! But I bet many a couple fell in love before he shipped off to the service, in the 60s, with Righteous Brothers as the soundtrack ♡♡♡♡
We fell in love BECAUSE of them, too!!
The other brother died in the 1990 in Kalamazoo mich.
It warms this Italian grandmother's heart to see all you beautiful young men as you watch, respect and appreciate the music of my generation. Thank you for sharing!! Brings back many memories.
We baby boomers were so blessed to grow up in the 1960’s and hear the best music EVER!!! Priceless, matchless, ageless. ❤
You have got that right, Debra!! We were very blessed.
That's why they're still playing the best of it everywhere you go. I meet so many young people who tell me they love it.
Yessss!
George Thorogood's cover of "As The Years Go Passing By" is as good.
I was born in the 80s and you're so right
I just love it when the young people hear the music of my generation and appreciate it. ❤
me too
Yep!
Good music is good music. If it's really good, it never goes out of style.
Just thinking the same thing. I love watching these guys enjoy the music.
You can't stay down on our music...I still listen to it more than today's music..I just vibe with my older 🎼🎶🎵
70 yrs old - old lady! Thanks for reminding me that I grew up with the BEST MUSIC THERE EVER WAS!!!!
74 yr old black woman. This took me down memory lane.
No auto tune, just pure talent.
100 % ,, I will add this was the year I was born .. I love your channel BTW ..
No Autotune? That's like saying Napoleon never needed a jet fighter!🤣🤣
One of the best songs ever made - their harmonies were insane!
Was the most played or is the most played song ever!!!
yess such a great song. their voices are truly epic
I agree! 💖💕💖💕💖🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's a hard song to sing right. Many have tried and most have failed. Not only were they righteous but they were sanctified too!
This Clip is one of the best songs that has been made! This is a was a classic song that did start some or even your most popular events so some Show respect!......lol
My mother was born in 1954 she’s 71 today and I’m 33. I grew up with all of this. The greatest memories when she’d blast these oldies. Gives me chills watching others hear this for the first time.
Um, she’d be 69…I only say that cause I’m 71, born 1952.
@@puppy1584 LOL that’s right, that’s the birth year she tells everyone else.
Don’t ask why she only shaved off 2 years.
***correction: 1952***
Same 🎉
@@puppy1584Right, and I was born in 54 and I’m 69, 70 next month.
This music is called “blue-eyed soul”, glad you enjoyed it! ❤
The tall one is Bill Medley. The shorter guy was Bobby Hatfield
Just like Hall & Oates, blue eyed or brown eyed, just great, moving & grooving music!❤
I think Bill said that the Black DJ who first played this song coined that term,just for the Righteous Brothers.
Guys I promise you women still get the chills when they hear these guys sing this song …AND Unchained Melody is the absolutely most beautiful love song ever recorded…Ever!!!
Ever ❤️
Correct. I concur.
Back in the day Daughters were told by their parents not to dance to this song at prom.
@eawe in fact, they were told dont dance to any songs by The Rightous Brothers, many a young lady had to change their undies after listening to these songs.
OMG!!! You made my day!! lolol
@@eawe
The tallest brother voice has the sound of THUNDER..... It's such a a blessing to be able to listen their songs and watch them in videos..... in 2024!! I love it!
No gimmicks,no makeup,no naked girls, no fireworks or light shows. Nothing to distract a person and mask mediocrity like today's music. All you have is a duet of singers and a band. They're selling you ONLY on the most important elements of performing..... THE VOCALS AND THE. MUSIC! These guys are the real deal and free of any studio tricks, electronic gadgets or any of that other b******* that they pass off as music today!! The Righteous Brothers and they are indeed RIGHTEOUS!!!
👍💯🇦🇺🎵🎶
bullshit*
Why are people afraid of words?
@@OriginalPuro no one's afraid of words but half of these rappers have the IQ of a tick and their lyrics are trash. The shock effect of using curse words is juvenile and childish. Like that spectacle that pig Rihanna put on last week. No one needs to do that to sell a record if they're good
Aren't you a stupid troglodyte. Are you forgetting that guys like KISS and Queen existed and they use studio tricks and use hedonistic lyrics?
You boomers reek of the most empty-headed ignorance in terms of judging the now.
*Hey hey!!* Vietnam veteran here (female too!) we had the BEST music 60's and 70s brings back memories hard to think that was over 50 years ago! Enjoy your youth!
Thank you mam
Yes! We did.
My brothers served in Vietnam as well. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifices. 💌
Thank you for your service.
Me too, soon to be 78… it’s good to see the youngsters lovin’ it!
No auto tune,no flashing lights,no dancing .
Just blue eyed soul.
I'm a 63 d year old woman. Love these songs. Don't matter what color we are. We still can enjoy some good music. Stay safe in this world young men. God bless.
All these years later and its still one of the greatest vocal performances of all time.
My first trip to Colorado Justice and traveling cast members stayed and drank at my hotel(Marriot) outside of Denver
I'm in my seventies now, and I still can sing that song word for word. I adored the Righteous Brothers! Love this kind of honest talent. No auto-tune, no computerized fixing...they were just plain talented! WOW!
I am 66, remember roller skating to the RB. Had no idea who they were, but hearing the song (older verson) brought back sweet memories.
Every woman wants to be loved like the way they sing...sigh. Not just a quick tumble in the sheets, but a love that connects 2 people for decades and decades. Have always loved this song. Glad to see young men hearing it and appreciating the huge talent of the RB!😊💖
The Righteous Brothers music was so seductive it was referred to as “pantie dropping music”.
The Righteous Brothers music was so seductive it was referred to as “pantie dropping music”.
Amen to that. A love that touches your soul...
women want to be loved with money,,,not song
Hearing Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield for the first time is like seeing the ocean in person for the first time. Nothing will ever replace it. Great reaction fellas. I saw it moving through you.
They were known as "blue eyes soul". Bill and Bobby blended so well together, Bill is a baritone; Bobby was a counter tenor. Bobby did solos, unchained melody, ebb tide, summertime and other songs as well. No autotune, just pure talent. Bill is still with us, sadly Bobby passed in 2003. He is dearly missed, but we still have his 🎶.
Check out his version of the classic Ella Fitzgerald "summertime", you will be pleasantly surprised. He puts his own spin on this classic, it definitely shows his octave range. Also take a look see at "ebb tide" very well done, only the way bobby sang a song whatever genre of 🎶 it may be. Can you imagine time goes by quickly, he has be gone 20 years, dearly missed. What a blessed individual with such a "gifted" voice.
You young men are adorable. This music was from my time. I'm old but still enjoy all music.
Now you young men understand why we older people love this kind of music! Thank you for venturing into the music we grew up with
no digital mastering, no auto-tune, and in one take - live.
@@willzimjohn Actually, it wasn't lip-synced. Some one replaced the live audio with the studio recording 🤦🏼♀️. The original live performance is available on TH-cam complete with screaming girls.
@@willzimjohn In an interview, they said something like Spector was wearing them out, but they didn't mind because they could see each time it was getting better. When Spector had a concept in his head, he wouldn't quit until the singers got it. Too bad they couldn't get inside his head to understand what he wanted in the beginning of the sessions. The wild high "please" near the end was a Bobby ad lib as was the ending of Ebb Tide. Spector was always waving guns around. Don't recall which recording session it was but Darlene Love just refused to sing until the guns disappeared.
No autotune, indeed, but a very special, new kind of recording stuff for that time! It's called "wall of sound". You might wanna check this stuff on wikipedia.
@@peterheinrichs7634 The wall of sound was how the instruments were assembled and used and basement with a natural echo.
I appreciate you guys enjoying the music we grew up with. I was 16 years old when this song came out, now 77.
I still get chills hearing this song. They were amazing. You'd be surprised how many white men had such soulful voices back then. I'm 64.5 and grew up on all of this. Motown blew it all out of the water. I miss those days for sure. Music definitely brought us together.
I'm 45. I grew up with Hall & Oates' cover. When I hear the Righteous Brothers I always get chills to the bone.
This is *the* most requested song on the radio for the past 30 years! BIll Medley sings baritone and Bobby Hatfield sings tenor and counter-tenor (not falsetto!) Their harmony is perfect! Check out Soul and Inspiration next. I know you listened to Bobby's solo of Unchained Melody already. Bill sang Time of My Life in the movie Dirty Dancing (1987, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey). You guys would love that movie if you haven't seen it.
I'm totally dating myself - I loved that movie when it first came out. Then I meant to recommend it to someone for the dance scenes, and reviewed the story line. And I shook my head over my younger self. Won't recommend the full movie. Dance scenes still great. 😉
Actually, it was the most played single on American radio of the 20th century; in those 36-years it swept away all the songs from 1900 until its release and it was played over 8,000,000 times, I've no idea what the overseas numbers might have been
Bill Medly ( the guy on the right)also sang the lead song from Dirty Dancing. I’ve had the time of my life with Jennifer Warne. You had to really be good back in the day. I happy to have grown up with the music. Real voices real bands. Glad you guys liked it!
No gimmicks, no gadgets, no sound box, just pure talent.
You got that right
When you said "no gadgets", why did I hear Moly from Friday After Next - " You don't need those fidget gadgets". They sure didn't need ANY enhancement, the talent speaks for itself. RIP Bobby Hatfield
And you can actually understand the lyrics.
Hey. Ol’ white lady here. I don’t remember the first time I heard this. But, I can feel it again watching you guys hear it for the first time. My heart is just bursting right now.❤
Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley were two outstanding singers and musicians. This song was one of two top ten hits they recorded.
“The Righteous Brothers” are considered by most to be the Greatest Male Vocal Duo Of All Time. I agree. Between Bill Medley’s Lows and Bobby Hatfield’s Highs they can hit every note on an 73 key piano. No other male singers can do that. Legendary.
“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ was the most played song on radio in the 20th Century
"Unchained Melody" - Bobby Hatfield Live 1965 Andy Williams Show (with his mother sitting right behind him) Considered by most as The Greatest Live Male Vocal Performance In History... I agree. Bobby’s use of “Runs” is masterful. He created the style and set the table that all others have fed off of for decades. 7 notes just to say the word “I” is melodic brilliance.
Their name came from doing a show near a marine base in So Calif and a black marine said to them…. You two guys are Righteous Brothers. Often referred to as "Blue Eyed Soul'
In 1983, in Newport Beach O.C. Calif. Bill and Bobby at the Jolly Roger Restaurant . I was 13 feet away for... "Unchained Melody"- "You've Lost That Lovin Feeling" - "Soul And Inspiration".... They were perfect, awesome, amazing, incredible......
This my friends is what you call "Blue Eyed Soul"... No autotune. Just pure, authentic talent.
When the Righteous Brothers sang, you felt it in your soul. Thanks for playing it. I haven't heard it in years. Love you guyz
I’m not sure which I enjoyed more, the song or watching you guys bobbing your heads to this classic song! Thanks for pure joy, boys!
I forget who said it, but good musical sounds are always good. Doesn't matter their age.
I'm 72 grew up in the 60's to this music and still love it above all else. Check out Otis Redding's "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" if you haven't heard it.
- Otis's ' I've been loving you too long ' live at Monterey Pops is also worth a listen. Another one gone too soon.
I really think that any woman in the world who had this song sung to her personally, would bring back the loving feeling before the song even ended....thank you for reacting to this. It's a beautiful song, so romantic. Their voices are phenomenal. I enjoy you all so very much
I was 16 when this song came out & I am 75 now, glad to see you guys loving this duo & their singing abilities. No special effects just pure clean voices. You made my day, thanks guys.
Breaking hearts for damn near 60 years. That, neighbors, is greatness.
The emotion they put into it. That soul hits you hard in a good way.
In 1965 my high school sweetheart & love of my life, Sharon, and I, saw them at the Community Concourse in San Diego. The place was packed. Black & White folks were there. They came out in tuxedos & had an orchestra. WOW. After the first song the whole crowd was looking at each other like they couldn't believe just how good they sounded. When they sang Little Latin Lupe Lou, people were standing and dancing in place. Everyone was smiling & singing along. It was a night i will NEVER FORGET. After the concert Sharon and I went to our favorite parking spot. Back then everyone had a favorite place to oo and. hmmmm. .MAKE OUT.😁 That was the icing on the cake. I went into the USAF. & off to Vietnam. She got married & I got married but we ALWAYS kept in touch..We had that special FIRST LOVE you never forget. Her husband recently died & I am divorced. We are in different states but when talking on the phone, it's still there. God maybe has a plan for us to be together after all these years. She still is so beautiful to me. I am still in great shape after being an athlete & gym rat my entire life...& don't need viagra either. Our plans aren't always God's plans. Aee shall see soon when we meet face to face again. Here recent photo is awesome. If you pray, pray for us. God may give us some years together
Wish you both the best. Life is finite.
Kenneth, your story made me cry. So amazing to see each other again. Best wishes! And this group of young men... so impressed by all of you!
I hope you are together again. The Universe ensures that those souls who belong together will be. Best wishes to you both.
The Righteous Brothers are my favorite group to watch people react too, for obvious reasons! They called them the Blue Eyed Soul because for some skinny white dudes, they could *SING*. Growing up in Metro Detroit I was raised on a steady stream of Motown and oldies. I remember the first time hearing this song as a little girl and getting goosebumps. I get them every time I listen to this song.
It was a black DJ in Philly, Georgie Woods, who coined the term blue-eyed soul just for them. (They both have blue eyes.) He would call them "his blue-eyed soul brothers" when introducing one of their songs.
Am in the process of moving back to Metro Detroit after 47 years in NYC. We grew up on the same stuff (which included CKLW, WKNR, and WXYZ).
It's nice to see a bunch of young men go back in time and appreciative good music.
Wow!!! This song has endured for generations; never gets old. Love this❤️
I love seeing younger people rediscovering older music. The Righteous Brothers were such an amazing duo. Bill Medley (the bass) is still alive and will be on tour this winter!
I'm glad to hear that, because every time I see one of these reactions, I think, "I hope Bill Medley is watching these kids reacting to him and Bobby and getting knocked out."
Two of the finest male voices to ever grace modern music. Thanks for your reaction.
I was 13 when this hit the radio airwaves in ‘64. The Righteous Brothers were HUGE!…and we absolutely screamed when their 45 played at the sock-hops. They were most definitely swoon worthy.
You guy's have no idea what you missed! The 60's through 80's , even the 90's was incredible. Always rockin ! We had awesome tunes to rock to. I'm 67 and still rockin! Righteous Brothers, Chubby Checkers, Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, Journey, Pink Floyd, just to name a few. You guy's seem to like music and I feel bad that you actually missed those years!!! Rock on forever!
The music died in the mid-70's. And by the 80's it was crap. I mean BOSTON?!! Yuck! Bahahaha!!🤣
@@saliseydelmounce8908 I love the 80's.
You can't Just band the whole decade in to one thought.
Every decade has shitty music and every decade has timeless classics.
Hey kid rock n roll, rock on...
Welcome to the Golden age of music: '60s rock, melody, and Motown. Got me thru high school.
They had a reputation for spending thousands of hours practicing their voices and melodies. It's not "just" talent, it's talent and grit.
can't reach this level without the talent to pull you through.
One of the greatest songs ever made. I'm so glad you found it. I'm a white boy, now 60, and when I grew up, this was how I saw myself. My soul was always there.
I was a freshman in high school in 64. I was 13 years old. That's the real voices.
They were both in their early 20s in this video. Bill Medley was 23 and still kicking today at 81 years old. Unfortunately we lost Bobby Hatfield years ago!
Bill Medley did the song for Footloose movie
@@suzyhagerurbangarden2806 What song? I know Kenny Loggins wrote and performed the main song... Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes sang the title song for Dirty Dancing
@@suzyhagerurbangarden2806 he did? Pretty sure that was Kenny Loggins
@@ChanelStuff Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes sang (I had) Time of My Life, and Bill Medley has sexiest voice ever
@@suzyhagerurbangarden2806 It was Dirty Dancing not Footloose
A truly beautiful song in every aspect. To only think that their voices sounded so mature at 24 years old each in the video was astounding.
You guys are beautiful listening to these brothers ❤️ for the first time. Way back decades we listened to them and watching all of you react to them is priceless.
These guys were the real deal.. I was 14 when this song was released.. it was a huge hit! I saw them during their 25th anniversary tour.. they were still great - still hitting all the notes! I appreciate seeing you guys enjoying them… us ‘oldies’ had the best music!! 😉
I'm 71 years old and Unchained Melody has been my favorite song 🎵 of all time. I love 💘 to think that we are sharing this group with this fine group of young adults for their first time. Right on Righteous Brothers. Rusty D.
Love seeing young brothers appreciating real music...NO AUTOTUNE ❤
100 years from now this song will still be a banger or whatever they call it at that time
Remember that this song was produced by the late Phil Spector who was famous for that wall of sound. Bill and Bobby nailed this performance.
Luv watching the younger people see our music for the 1st time. And keeping it going.
I have to…. THANK ALL OF YOU AGAIN!
Great music can be really old, or 20 years ago , or Today! But, when it’s 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥… it will Always be loved!
I know you have so many requests, I’m just so glad you got to this!
You guys are the BEST! 💖💕💞💖💕💞🎤
I'm so glad to see you guys enjoying our baby boomer music. They were one of my favorites. I was 15 yrs old in 1964 when they came out!!!💖💖
Great times, was only just a teenager at 13.
I was...1; but, AM radio in the 70s is where my music ed took root- it's my favorite, my go to for just listening. Plus family playing the LPs and 45s _ even some 73s 🎶🎵🤗
G'day boys I am Pete from Australia, I am a child of the 70's, back in our day there was no, oh they are pink, purple or what ever, it was just grove to music, cause there was so much fantastic music to enjoy, there was even a young Japanise bloke name of Kyu Sakamoto singing a song called Sukiyaki, sounds good, I reckon you blokes might like it, well guys take care, all the best Pete
It goes to show you, good music transcends generations
Don't ever lose your love for music. Watching your reaction to the oldies is priceless This is my era and I will always have the music in my heart, Thank you for sharing.
The backup singers included a young Cher and Darlene Love. They were with a group called the Blossoms.
Fire and Ice!!! PERFECT description. I’m old enough to be your grandma and never heard it better. You young men are truly awesome and give us old ones hope for this world and life! I love that you listen to all music. ❤
Hi guys, I am English and think you are all fab! Have you ever played Dusty Springfield songs? She was amazing too. The Righteous Brothers were Epic and their voices and song writing inimitable. Bravo to The Righteous Brothers, another awesome gem from America. Xxxx
Dusty is an icon!
Dusty Springfield is the All-Time Greatest Female Vocalist , imho ♥
Great music is great music. Doesn't matter how old. This is the most played song in radio history.
Huge respect for you guys for checking out this stuff from way back and loving it. Im a child of the 1950s and experienced this huge explosion of talent emerge in the '60s. Saw the Righteous Brothers, the Stones, the Who, the Kinks, Hendricks, Otis, Dionne and hundreds of others - all live- and wonderful. So many memories- in tears now.... Thanks again and take care
No electronic enhancements, no auto-tune, just pure, great voices.
I love your reactions. It's a nice break from the craziness going on in the world. Keep it up.
I’m an old white guy. Grew up with the Righteous Brothers and so many other soulful talents. Great times back then. Love your videos guys, keep exploring
As a child in the 60's my mother would say don't dare touch that Radio. She loves the Righteous Brothers. She also loved Unchained Melody.
I am just knocked out by these guys! Their reaction is so incredibly open and honest! I am tracking down their other videos and you see the same thing - real appreciation for artists they had never heard of ("1964? My Mom wasn't even born then!!). Just great!
This is a beautifully written song, and these guys killed everything they touched.
I’m fortunate to have baby boomer parents, so this is the music I grew up on listening to on our trips in the car, whether just to the grocery store or miles away for a day trip (which my Dad was famous for) or a week long camping trip. So glad that you guys get the opportunity to hear this wonderful song performed by these righteous men with their enchanting voices! And I love your Biggie poster…I’m a Big Papa fan too!
Music brings generations together; thanks for doing this. Making 60 year olds smile 😊
I am so glad you found this song.
It is one of my favorites.
They took a lot of grief for sounding too R&B.
It wasn’t just the vocals but the lyrics such a powerful song!
I remember this song from my parents and sister! Always powerful ❤😊
I loved it, absolutely loved it! when Bill and Bobby sing it's pure magic! I'm glad you got to see this one, I wish you had seen this one first, but you get the requests as they come! You are such a nice bunch of guys and happy every time you listen to any music, that's how it should be, music is the universal language! Keep those reactions coming I'm here for it!
I love the fact you guys are listening to this, shows you are open minded and willing to embrace music over all the year. Music brings everyone together. I a lot older then you young men, and grew up in Chicago. We used to have block parties and listen and dance with the whole neighborhood. Oh and the food, and watching our what we thought at the time our old dads running in the street playing football. We were just so free and didn't worry about much, and we never saw color. It didn't matter if it was your mom or not if one of got in trouble we were are in trouble, we just learned to duck and run. Loved those days, still love my old neighborhood, it's just to bad that some not so nice people took it over. You boys keep doing what your doing, introducing music from all generations to the younger kids coming up. Just maybe you will make a positive impact on them. Thank you.
The MOST played record of that year by a country mile, they compliment each other so beautifully. Love that blue eyed soul. Righteous indeed
Don't know who you fellows are. This is the first time I've seen y'all doing something on TH-cam. But you're playing my music from my day, and y'all seem to be enjoying that. That makes me happy, not because I think my music is better than your music. Music is music. Art is art. Love is love. But I'm happy to see someone enjoying something that gives me pleasure, and finding pleasure themselves. There's too much hurt in the world, and we need more love. I wasn't going to write anything, but I was watching all your eyes as the song was winding down, and y'all touched me. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. I start getting a feel for someone through their eyes. And I have to tell you: I looked at all y'alls eyes, and all I saw was the wonder of another human being seeing another part of the universe they'd never seen before. I come from a time and place when I can honestly say I love you. Take care. Be safe. And thank you for being human.
You guys are a joy to watch! Thank you for your appreciation of this old lady’s music that I grew up with!❤️
Three years before I was even born; this is one of those songs that people of EVERY generation likes; really loved seeing you guys like it as well!!! 😊
They both are amazing. I was 5 in 1964. lol. Granny here loving you guys. Much love ❤️
It is very refreshing to see you young men enjoying this older music. It was very romantic music and so glad you are making great comments. Enjoy.
I so appreciate you guys listening to the music I grew up to. Music is the bridge. Signed, a Grandma who was 9 when this song came out.
First time viewer and I love your reaction to this classic. Slightly before my time but I grew up listening in the 70s. This is such a wonderful contrast to the Righteous Brothers talent. Glad to see the classics are still being enjoyed by the younger generations.
This is one of my parent's favorite songs. Thanks for reacting to the classics!
Pure singing… so many songs I grew up listening too. Nice to see younger generation listening to all the pure talent back in the day.😊
I was a sophmore in college when this came out. Walk thru the dorm and half the radios you hear are playing the Righteous Bros. A senior closer to 80 than 70, I love hearing a new generation learning to appreciate 'our' music. Thank you.
Even the kids know greatness when they hear it👍
I love watching these guys. They are younger than me, but there are so many songs they listen to that I knew when I was their age and I think how do they not know this song?!?! My mother loved music and I’m glad she exposed me to so much from an early age. I greatly appreciate my mother listening to all genres of music when I was very young.